US tax reform brings Daimler and BMW billions

Too many Mercedes-Benz on 5th Avenue: Just a year ago, Donald Trump threatened German car manufacturers with import duties. However, BMW and Daimler are now benefiting from the tax reform of the US president. Cars from Mercedes-Benz Friday, 22.12.2017 20:59 clock The carmaker Daimler and BMW Expect billions of extra profits for the tax reform… Continue reading US tax reform brings Daimler and BMW billions

Daimler makes more profit – despite the diesel crisis

Diesel crisis and cartel allegations could not harm Daimler: The Stuttgart-based group sold more cars in 2017 and made big profits. Employees can look forward to high premiums. Getty Images Daimler headquarters in Sindelfingen Thursday, 01.02.2018 15:01 clock The Stuttgart-based carmaker Daimler sold significantly more cars in 2017 and posted record sales and earnings. Despite… Continue reading Daimler makes more profit – despite the diesel crisis

Li Shufu visits Daimler headquarters

Hardly in business, already on a visit: Daimler’s new major shareholder, Chinese businessman Li Shufu, is already inspecting the Group headquarters in Stuttgart today. picture alliance / Wiktor Dabkov New Daimler major shareholder Li Shufu Sunday, 25.02.2018 12:26 The new major Daimler shareholder Li Shufu is, according to information from “Bild am Sonntag” on Sunday… Continue reading Li Shufu visits Daimler headquarters

The sins of the past cost

Daimler once again significantly increased its sales in the third quarter. On the bottom line, there was less left over than the analysts expected. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche Friday, 20.10.2017 10:02 clock The car and truck builder Daimler In the third quarter, it made less operating profit, partly because of special warranty costs and the… Continue reading The sins of the past cost

What is behind the attempts of the auto companies

German car companies tested pollutants – on animals and humans. They even started their own research initiative. What was the purpose of VW, Daimler and BMW? The overview. Exhaust of a diesel car Monday, 29.01.2018 16:52 clock The auto industry is said to have commissioned trials to prove how harmless the supposedly clean diesel engines… Continue reading What is behind the attempts of the auto companies

That’s it, Mr. Zetsche

Li Shufu, head of Chinese automaker Geely, joins Daimler as a major shareholder. Hostile takeover? In fact, the group from Stuttgart could be trimmed with it faster on electric mobility. Geely boss Li Shufu Saturday, 24.02.2018 13:24 clock For weeks it has begun, now it is official. Li Shufu, boss of the Chinese automaker Geely,… Continue reading That’s it, Mr. Zetsche

Daimler Group to be divided into three

The Daimler Board of Management has decided to take the first steps in a major redesign plan: In the future, the car company will consist of three independent divisions. The Stuttgart hopes that more clout against new rivals such as Tesla or Apple. Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart Monday, 16.10.2017 15:27 clock Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche… Continue reading Daimler Group to be divided into three

Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising

Municipalities are fighting for climate-friendly public transport. But Daimler expressed skepticism in the presentation of an electric bus for local transport about its own product – and refers to an alternative. Mercedes electric “Citaro” Monday, 05.03.2018 20:19 clock The car company Daimler is late with the introduction of electric buses. The Stuttgart company was also… Continue reading Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising

Daimler puts a billion dollars in US location

Daimler wants to expand the electromobility and is investing in a US location. This puts the group in the ranks of competitors, which also put millions in the US market. Thursday, 21.09.2017 21:19 clock Daimler invests a billion dollars for his electric carPlans in the Mercedes location Tuscaloosa in the US state of Alabama. “A… Continue reading Daimler puts a billion dollars in US location

Daimler batters Tesla in secret tests

That car companies procure vehicles from other manufacturers for test purposes, is common. Daimler, however, has returned a Tesla copy after SPIEGEL information in desolate condition. Tesla vehicles Saturday, 02.12.2017 08:16 clock The Daimler Group has used dubious methods to gain insight into the technology of its US competitor Tesla. As the SPIEGEL reports in… Continue reading Daimler batters Tesla in secret tests