All articles and backgrounds 05/17/2018 Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co. Chinese carmakers are catching up fast on innovations Tom Grünweg Small car from BAIC Autoworkers in the West have long been ridiculing the competition in China – but it is becoming apparent that manufacturers from the People’s Republic could become real challengers. Because… Continue reading Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co .: Chinese carmakers catching up on innovations
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The next generation Sprinter stands for efficient mobility.
The proven van from the brand with the star has always been a pioneer in the market. The third generation of the classic van has now been updated for the digital future. Ulf Zillig is the overall project manager for the Sprinter at Mercedes-Benz Vans. His team ensures that the new Sprinter is developed and… Continue reading The next generation Sprinter stands for efficient mobility.
Acura skips the touchscreen for its infotainment system
It really started with smartphones. Once we started filling our pockets with touchscreens it was only a matter of time before our fingers replaced the touchpad, mouse and stylus on almost all devices. Eventually, our digits started interacting with the infotainment systems in our cars. It makes sense, it’s easy to learn and navigate something… Continue reading Acura skips the touchscreen for its infotainment system
Aston Martin Valkyrie to use more advanced materials than F1
Aston Martin‘s Adrian Newey-inspired hypercar, the Valkyrie, is so extreme that it uses materials and parts not even Red Bull Racing, who is co-developing the car, features on its Formula 1 racers. Autocar has learned that with no regulations to restrict development, several components and materials used on the £2.5 million hypercar are of far higher performance than those used on the latest… Continue reading Aston Martin Valkyrie to use more advanced materials than F1
Comparison with suppliers rejected: Prevent and Daimler continue to argue in court
All articles and backgrounds 05/16/2018 Comparison with supplier rejected Prevent and Daimler continue to argue in court Daimler Mercedes-Benz E-Class The claim for compensation for the delivery of seat covers between the supplier Prevent and the carmaker Daimler will continue in court. A comparison proposed by the district court Stuttgart did not come within the… Continue reading Comparison with suppliers rejected: Prevent and Daimler continue to argue in court
First Bloodhound SSC speed record attempt confirmed for 2019
The Bloodhound SSC – the British 1000mph Eurofighter-jet-powered land speed record challenger – looks set to make its first record attempt at the end of 2019 despite major setbacks to funding. Thanks to a shift in plans, the Bloodhound team, which recently lost composites suppliers that have fallen into receivership, is scheduled to make its first high-speed runs on South Africa’s Northern… Continue reading First Bloodhound SSC speed record attempt confirmed for 2019
Prevent fails comparison with Daimler
Supplier Prevent demands from Daimler 40 million euros, because the car maker is said to have ended delivery orders for seat covers unlawfully. A settlement proposal of the judge rejected Prevent. Headquarters of automotive supplier Prevent Wednesday, 16.05.2018 15:52 clock Of the Damages dispute over the delivery of seat covers between the supplier Prevent and… Continue reading Prevent fails comparison with Daimler
Volvo S60 spearheads brand’s no-diesel future
The upcoming Volvo S60 saloon will be launched without a diesel option as the brand moves away from the black pump and towards a fully electrified range. A rival to the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the S60 will be unveiled in the coming weeks as the sister car to the V60 estate and… Continue reading Volvo S60 spearheads brand’s no-diesel future
The new Sprinter generation handles even the most extreme conditions.
Mirko Bänisch from Development at Mercedes-Benz Vans is responsible for the testing and approval of the Sprinter. Working with his team, he puts the new features to the test under extreme conditions. In Andalusia and Sweden, the Sprinter was exposed to extreme temperatures from -30° to +50° Celcius. But that is not enough: An array… Continue reading The new Sprinter generation handles even the most extreme conditions.
Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Brussels, 15 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for new vehicle safety measures later this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for a strong focus on active safety technologies, which can prevent accidents from happening. Over the past decades, passive safety systems – like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags… Continue reading Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows