French ride-hailing company Chauffeur-Privé rebranded to Kapten just last year. At the time, the company had big expansion plans to compete with Uber in Europe across multiple markets. But Kapten is now going to merge with Free Now, another app from the same company — following this move, there will be a restructuring plan. Kapten… Continue reading Kapten merges with parent company Free Now, starts restructuring plan
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Daimler/BMW’s ‘FREE NOW’ service to restructure, integrate French app Kapten
FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke PARIS (Reuters) – The ‘FREE NOW’ taxi ride-hailing service run by Daimler and BMW announced on Thursday a corporate restructuring, which could lead to job cuts, and unveiled plans to merge with French app… Continue reading Daimler/BMW’s ‘FREE NOW’ service to restructure, integrate French app Kapten
German carmakers to resume production as lockdowns ease
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German carmakers including Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) and Mercedes-Benz (DAIGn.DE) will restart production at some German factories next week after the country eased restrictions designed to contain the coronavirus outbreak. FILE PHOTO: An employee fixes a VW sign at a production line of the electric Volkswagen model ID.3 in Zwickau, Germany, February 25, 2020.… Continue reading German carmakers to resume production as lockdowns ease
Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive industry signs joint Code of Business Conduct to support re-start of production
Brussels, 15 April 2020 – CLEPA (the European Automotive Suppliers’ Association) and ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) have jointly adopted a ‘Code of Business Conduct in view of COVID-19’ to support a rapid and smooth restart of the automotive industry. The automotive eco-system resembles an intricate clockwork and today’s unprecedented standstill of operations risks… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive industry signs joint Code of Business Conduct to support re-start of production
Cadillac Blackwing goes to battle against German super sedans
Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Cadillac is upping its firepower in the premium performance wars with a track-focused variant of its CT4 and CT5 sedans called the V-series Blackwing. Aimed at Europe’s iconic BMW M, Mercedes AMG, and Audi RS greyhounds, the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing were first revealed — sans badging — at the Detroit Grand… Continue reading Cadillac Blackwing goes to battle against German super sedans
Daimler to resume German engine output as China rebounds – Automotive News Europe
FRANKFURT — Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz brand expects production in Germany will slowly be able to resume at some key manufacturing functions later this month. Powertrain plants will reopen first to build up a supply of key parts for vehicle assembly plants, Daimler said in a statement on Wednesday. The automaker’s engine plants and its Kamenz factory… Continue reading Daimler to resume German engine output as China rebounds – Automotive News Europe
Comparisons: Daimler approaches complainants in the diesel scandal
The news came as a surprise to Johannes Thielmann *. “To settle the case,” one offered a “one-off payment of € 3,000,” wrote Daimler lawyers at the end of January. Alternatively, the car – a Mercedes Benz GLK 220 Blue Tec 4Matic – can also be bought back or accepted for payment. Thielmann had a… Continue reading Comparisons: Daimler approaches complainants in the diesel scandal
@Daimler: 09. Apr 2020Mercedes-Benz delivers approximately 477,400 cars worldwide in Q1
April 09, 2020 – Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz delivers approximately 477,400 cars worldwide in Q1. Daimler AG is supporting the measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and is following the directives and recommendations of international, national and local authorities. Accordingly, Mercedes-Benz continues to ensure that its customers worldwide receive important services and emergency services. A key role… Continue reading @Daimler: 09. Apr 2020Mercedes-Benz delivers approximately 477,400 cars worldwide in Q1
Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers
Brussels, 9 April 2020 – Factory shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in lost production amounting to 1,465,415 motor vehicles to date, according to new figures published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This figure – covering passenger cars, trucks, vans, buses and coaches – is up from 1.2 million… Continue reading Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Reports Q1 Sales of 67,746 Vehicles
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q1 sales of 67,746 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q1 sales of 7,520, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 75,266 vehicles for the quarter, a decrease of 4.3% over the comparable period last year. MBUSA got off to a strong start in 2020, bolstered by growing demand… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Reports Q1 Sales of 67,746 Vehicles