Apple is suffering a setback in its expansion into the car market. According to “Handelsblatt” both BMW and Daimler reject a partnership with the IT giant. BMW headquarters in Munich Thursday, 21.04.2016 10:56 The US company Apple apparently failed with his attempt, along with BMW or Daimler to build a car. Appropriate negotiations are over,… Continue reading BMW and Daimler let Apple flash off with iCar
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VW is on leave from Plenipotentiary
In the affair about exhaust gas tests on monkeys, the VW Group has the first consequences: Chief lobbyist Thomas Steg is on leave. He took full responsibility. Getty Images / Volkswagen Thomas Steg Tuesday, 30.01.2018 14:00 clock Because of the scandal about questionable exhaust gas tests, a first manager has to go to Volkswagen. Thomas… Continue reading VW is on leave from Plenipotentiary
VW wants to prevent use of monkey study in US process
Since over the exhaust gas tests on monkeys is reported, shows VW shaken. Corporate lawyers have apparently already realized the explosiveness of the issue earlier: For months they have tried to keep the study out of a US trial. Exhaust of an Audi vehicle (icon) Wednesday, 31.01.2018 09:37 clock Volkswagen is fighting hard in the… Continue reading VW wants to prevent use of monkey study in US process
Stefan Quandt expands power at BMW
Stefan Quandt is one of the richest Germans. Like his sister Susanne Klatten, he has been given further voting rights to BMW – and can now block decisions at the car manufacturer. Stefan Quandt (archive picture of 2014) Tuesday, 20.02.2018 15:08 clock The two major shareholders of BMW, Stefan Quandt and Susanne Klatten, have now… Continue reading Stefan Quandt expands power at BMW
South Korea wants to ban BMW and Porsche models
Trouble for German car makers in South Korea: The Ministry of the Environment accuses BMW and Porsche of irregularities in the registration papers – and could impose severe penalties. Porsche Macan S Tuesday, 29.11.2016 15:50 clock South Korea wants to sell some import models from BMW and Porsche to forbid. Besides the German automakers is… Continue reading South Korea wants to ban BMW and Porsche models
South Korea imposes millions in fines against German manufacturers
In South Korea, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche are threatening fines of 55 million euros. The Ministry of the Environment in Seoul accuses the companies of violating exhaust gas regulations. BMW admits “irregularities”. Bloomberg via Getty Images Porsche dealership in Seoul Thursday, 09.11.2017 16:50 South Korea wants to impose fines on the German automakers BMW, Mercedes… Continue reading South Korea imposes millions in fines against German manufacturers
12 hours of Sebring – MICHELIN “cool” tires beat the heat
Aujourd’hui, ces mêmes pneus Michelin se sont bien comportés en dehors de leur fenêtre d’utilisation habituelle, puisque Porsche et BMW, qui les ont chaussés durant la majorité de la course, ont réussi à monopoliser le podium des 12 Heures de Sebring, deuxième étape du championnat IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar 2018. Notre philosophie consiste à concevoir des… Continue reading 12 hours of Sebring – MICHELIN “cool” tires beat the heat
BMW plans European Uber
The car company BMW is looking for new business areas. With DriveNow, the Bavarians are already investing in the carsharing business, now they want to start a carpool service according to SPIEGEL-ONLINE information. Administration building of BMW in Munich Monday, 14.03.2016 09:09 clock BMW wants to build in Europe a competitor to the driving service… Continue reading BMW plans European Uber
Bosch fixes delivery problem at BMW
BMW lacked steering gearboxes for many models, so the carmaker had to restrict production at three locations. Now the supplier Bosch has solved the problem. BMW plant Leipzig Wednesday, 31.05.2017 11:37 clock Automotive supplier Bosch has allegedly remedied its delivery problems with BMW. Since Wednesday, the car company get back electric steering, said Bosch. The… Continue reading Bosch fixes delivery problem at BMW
Daimler sells more cars than ever before
Mercedes sales in China are booming: Sales of the Daimler brand increased by 17.2 percent compared with the same month last year. Despite record levels, shareholders worry about the future of the car maker. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG Friday, 06.04.2018 12:28 clock The carmaker Daimler benefit from good sales in China, In March,… Continue reading Daimler sells more cars than ever before