Brussels, 12 December 2019 – The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has elected Michael Manley, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), as its new President. As of January 2020, Mr Manley will take over from Carlos Tavares, Chairman of the Managing Board of PSA Group, who served as ACEA President… Continue reading Press Releases – Michael Manley of FCA elected ACEA President for 2020
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@Daimler: Daimler Trucks & Buses plant in Brazil opens an “urban farm” for growing its own vegetables
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has opened an “urban farm” at its plant in São Bernardo do Campo: since November 2019 they have been growing organic vegetables at the truck and bus plant in keeping with ecological farming standards and serving them in the works canteen in accordance with the “farm-to-table” principle. As the vegetables are grown… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Trucks & Buses plant in Brazil opens an “urban farm” for growing its own vegetables
Many New Cars Integrated with Cutting-Edge Technologies Expected to Be Released Next Year
New cars that are integrated with cutting-edge technologies will be made available next year. Cars that show off their advanced technologies by having their platform, design, and powertrain completely changed are preparing to be released. As a recent trend amongst consumers who prefer mental satisfaction compared to price has been applied to the automotive market,… Continue reading Many New Cars Integrated with Cutting-Edge Technologies Expected to Be Released Next Year
Inchcape opens new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Derby
Inchcape has opened a new Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Derby. The six acre site combines the previous Jaguar dealership next to the former Derby Cattle Market and the Land Rover dealership at Pride Park. Marcus Jones, our head of business at Derby said: “Having worked with the brand for over 20 years, it… Continue reading Inchcape opens new Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Derby
Daimler and Bosch take a mixed mobility approach to autonomous vehicles
A fleet of Mercedes-Benz S Class vehicles are now plying the roads of San Jose, California as part of a robotaxi pilot project that Daimler and Bosch have been developing for two and a half years, but the launch itself could be chalked up as a mere blip on the autonomous vehicle scene. At last… Continue reading Daimler and Bosch take a mixed mobility approach to autonomous vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group appoints new chief executive
Mercedes-Benz UK’s network operations director Angela Shepherd has been appointed chief executive of its manufacturer-owned dealer business, Mercedes-Benz Retail Group. Shepherd, who has long experience with the Mercedes-Benz brand, has spent the last five years in her current post, responsible for ensuring the UK dealer network could handle Mercedes’ rising sales volumes and remain profitable.… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Retail Group appoints new chief executive
Bosch, Mercedes Launch Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
The service will initially be available to a select group of users. Using an app developed by Daimler Mobility AG, customers will book a trip from a defined pick-up point to their destination. Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz. Bosch and Mercedes-Benzs have launched a pilot project for an app-based ride-hailing service. Using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles,… Continue reading Bosch, Mercedes Launch Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
@Daimler: Visit to the Mercedes-Benz engine production facility.
The home of powerful hearts. The location has tradition: at the end of 1903, the first motorcar production lines were put into operation in Untertürkheim. Today, the Mercedes-Benz Untertürkheim plant, with a total of six locations, is the lead plant for the worldwide coordinated production network and is a high-tech competence centre for highly efficient… Continue reading @Daimler: Visit to the Mercedes-Benz engine production facility.
Volkswagen sizing up deal with China’s SAIC Motor to make Audi model
Signs are growing that Audi is poised to add China’s largest carmaker as a manufacturing partner as the German premium brand pushes to regain share lost to Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the world’s biggest market.Audi parent Volkswagen and China’s SAIC Motor invited parts makers to bid to become suppliers for an Audi A7L they plan to build.Audi, which has thus far had China FAW Group as its sole China manufacturing partner, has faced opposition to the SAIC plan from dealerships concerned that they would lose business.
Press Releases – Global auto manufacturers call for resolution of WTO impasse
Brussels, 10 December 2019 – The EU, US, Japanese and Korean automobile manufacturers have joined forces to express their concerns about the impending blockage of the decision-making process in the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) appellate body structure. The global coalition of automobile manufacturers calls on all WTO member countries to swiftly resolve the current impasse… Continue reading Press Releases – Global auto manufacturers call for resolution of WTO impasse