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Daimler boss: Ola Källenius: “There will be no going on like this”

Ola Källenius According to a report, the Daimler boss believes that the changes in the automotive industry will lead to “emotional negotiations”. (Photo: AP) Berlin Daimler boss Ola Källenius has no hope of an early improvement in the situation in the automotive industry. “It is not an economic crisis where the markets will turn up… Continue reading Daimler boss: Ola Källenius: “There will be no going on like this”

Mercedes-Benz May Have An Edge With IBM’s New Cobalt-Free Battery

M-B helped develop the new technology, which is cheaper and more energy-dense than current Li-Ion batteries. The IBM Research-Almaden innovation lab released last December 18 it has developed a new battery technology that is not dependent on heavy metals, such as nickel or cobalt. The company is still very secretive of what it involves. Still,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz May Have An Edge With IBM’s New Cobalt-Free Battery

SHARE NOW has decided to exit North American market and cease certain European operations

SHARE NOW, in conjunction with its shareholders at Daimler AG and The BMW Group, has decided to exit the North American market and cease operations in London, Brussels and Florence effective February 29, 2020. The decision to close North America was made based on two extremely complicated realities. The first being the volatile state of… Continue reading SHARE NOW has decided to exit North American market and cease certain European operations

BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG pave the way for profitable growth at mobility joint ventures

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Dynamic growth in joint ventures’ mobility services: nearly 90 million customers – up 44 percent since start of 2019 New umbrella organisation supports efficient steering and focusing of activities FREE NOW increases gross merchandise value (run rate) / platform revenues significantly to reach new record of more than two billion euros Munich/Stuttgart – Following the successful launch of the YOUR NOW joint ventures in February 2019, the companies are maintaining their dynamic growth course: Almost 90 million people currently use the joint ventures’ mobility services for car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, charging and multimodal platforms, which are offered in over 1,300 cities worldwide.
The shareholders are now setting course for the joint ventures’ next phase of expansion, which will be focused on profitable growth. The services offered by the joint ventures will continue to be tailored to customer needs and clustered into three pillars: ..

Share Now, the Daimler and BMW-owned car sharing service, is exiting North America and three European cities

Blaming the “volatile state of the global mobility landscape” and rising infrastructure costs, Share Now, the car sharing service owned by Daimler and BMW, has announced that it is pulling out of North America as of February 29, 2020. On the same date — citing “low adoption rates” — Share Now will also cease operating… Continue reading Share Now, the Daimler and BMW-owned car sharing service, is exiting North America and three European cities

Consumer Electronics Show 2020 : Mercedes-Benz presents an exceptional glimpse into the future

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Stuttgart/Las Vegas. In his keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show taking place in Las Vegas (CES) from 7 to 10 January 2020, Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, will provide a visionary outlook of the future interaction between man and machine. The highlight of the brand with the star's appearance will be the world premiere of a pioneering concept vehicle which has been inspired by one of the most innovative brands of the entertainment sector. This symbiosis will also be reflected in the redesigned motor show presence at CES 2020. The keynote speech will be transmitted on Monday, 6 January from 8.30 p.m. (7 January, 5:30 am CET) via Livestream on Mercedes me media: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/ces2020.
The concept vehicle and its visionary technical solutions once again demonstrate the innovative strength of Mercedes-Benz. It completely redefines the term “Sustainable Modern Luxury” and symbolises the brand's aspirations to achieve sustainable mobility today, tomorrow and in the future. The creative and trendsetting features of the show car match the brand philosophy which places the focus on people and sets standards for the future of mobility.
Exciting presentations and a new stand design at CES 2020 in Las Vegas
The Mercedes-Benz show stand invites visitors into a world of forward-looking mobility. Visitors will be able to experience the highlights of the product and technology brand EQ – the all-electric EQC 400 4MATIC (combined power consumption: 20.8-19.7 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km)*, the Vision EQS and also the new, futuristic concept vehicle. The 2020 show stand will give visitors the opportunity to dive into an adventure world, underscoring the consistent enhancement of the Mercedes-Benz trade show concept. The focal point comprises the brand world as well as its products, services and innovations.
On the first day of the show, Tuesday, 7 January 2020, three interactive talks will take place on the Mercedes-Benz stand:
10:30 am: Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG responsible for Sales & Marketing will be talking about the exceptional cooperation between one of the most innovative brands in the entertainment sector and the most valuable luxury automotive brand in the world. Furthermore, she will open the 2020 CES show stand – an experience of innovation, product and the brand for all visitors.
11:30 am: Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development, talks about “Pioneering the Future” and explains the connections and the effects of a holistic, sustainable development strategy in which the human being is always the focus.
12:30 pm: Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer Daimler Group, will describe the development of human-centred design and also the link between design and functionality in the interior of the new show car. Interested parties can experience the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 in Las Vegas via the Mercedes-Benz platforms for journalists and influencers. You will find all relevant information and highlights in an event special on Mercedes me media: https://media.mercedes-benz.com/CES2020. Additionally you can also find all the news on Twitter: @mb_press.

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Head of Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans

katja.bott@daimler.com

Tel: +49 711 17 75841

Christina Mayer

Head of Global Mercedes-Benz Brand, Design & Special Media Communications

christina.mayer@daimler.com

Tel: +49 160 8640977

David Vorsteher

Head of Global Mercedes-Benz Brand, Design & Special Media Communications

david.vorsteher@daimler.com

Tel: +49 176 30919255

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Mitsubishi Corp and NTT to acquire 30% stake in HERE Technologies

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) of Japan are to jointly acquire a 30 percent ownership stake in HERE Technologies. The companies are co-investing in Here via their newly established, jointly owned holding company ‘COCO Tech Holding’ B.V. in the Netherlands. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of… Continue reading Mitsubishi Corp and NTT to acquire 30% stake in HERE Technologies

Amazon’s van-buying spree delivers a gift to auto industry

Gabrielle Coppola, Bloomberg News Published 7:14 p.m. ET Dec. 20, 2019 The Amazon.com Inc. vans parked outside apartment buildings and along suburban cul de sacs aren’t just bearing gifts to online shoppers this holiday season. The e-commerce giant’s home-delivery push has been a boon to automakers, too. Amazon announced the order of 100,000 electric delivery… Continue reading Amazon’s van-buying spree delivers a gift to auto industry

Lucid Motors doesn’t want to be a ‘Tesla Killer’ – Engadget

Lucid’s CEO Peter Rawlinson is tired of hearing the term “Tesla killer.” Yes, the Lucid Air will be an electric sedan with a proposed range of 400 miles, but Rawlinson is aiming at the luxury market. “Our main competitors are Mercedes, Audi, and BMW.” He wants the automaker to build the electric version of the… Continue reading Lucid Motors doesn’t want to be a ‘Tesla Killer’ – Engadget

HERE Technologies welcomes Mitsubishi Corporation and NTT as new investors

• Companies to co-invest, taking 30% ownership stake in HERE• Broadened shareholder structure will support HERE’s ambitions to accelerate growth in new industries and markets• HERE to explore further strategic opportunities with MC and NTTDecember 20, 2019Amsterdam – HERE Technologies today announced that Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) of Japan… Continue reading HERE Technologies welcomes Mitsubishi Corporation and NTT as new investors