Everything on a map

Audi, BMW and Daimler paid around three billion euros for the map service Here. Why? Digital maps are the key to the car of the future. HERE Berlin Wednesday, 13.04.2016 20:22 clock The office in the Invalidenstraße in Berlin-Mitte is inconspicuous: Simple furniture, bright walls. Only a white cockpit in the corner indicates that this… Continue reading Everything on a map

Fiat Chrysler participates in Alliance for Robot Cars

Fiat Chrysler is the first manufacturer to join the BMW Alliance for self-driving cars. This is growing the alliance against powerful IT rivals from the Silicon Valley. Fiat Chrysler boss Sergio Marchionne Wednesday, 16.08.2017 13:26 clock Fiat Chrysler wants to work with you in the future BMW and the US chip specialist Intel Assistance Systems… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler participates in Alliance for Robot Cars

BMW has to throttle production heavily

BMW lacks steering gearboxes for many models, so the carmaker has to restrict production at three locations. The BMW Board sends a clear message to the supplier Bosch. BMW 2 Series Grand Tourer Monday, 29.05.2017 12:35 clock The automaker BMW is from massive delivery problems due to the BoschGroup and therefore has to limit its… Continue reading BMW has to throttle production heavily

Daimler sells more cars than ever before

Mercedes sales in China are booming: Sales of the Daimler brand increased by 17.2 percent compared with the same month last year. Despite record levels, shareholders worry about the future of the car maker. Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG Friday, 06.04.2018 12:28 clock The carmaker Daimler benefit from good sales in China, In March,… Continue reading Daimler sells more cars than ever before

New Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018 review

Elegance is a commodity prized by car designers. Often strived for, seldom achieved. But the DB11 Volante has a genuine style that sets the tone for the rest of the car. It’s the first drop-top in Aston Martin’s new model line-up, and far from being a simple chop-the-roof-off-a-DB11-Coupe job, the Volante has undergone a thorough… Continue reading New Aston Martin DB11 Volante 2018 review

New Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up 2018 review

You may not have even heard of the Ford F-150, and in one sense there’s no reason why you should – it has never, and likely will never go on sale in the UK, nor even in Europe. But in the USA it has consistently topped the outright sales charts since its creation in 1948.… Continue reading New Ford F-150 Raptor pick-up 2018 review

Daimler Project DENZA Prepares Market Introduction

DENZA well on track: market introduction in 2014 World premiere at the Auto China 2014 in Beijing First dealerships to open mid next year in Beijing, Shanghai, China and Shenzhen, China Intensive testing program for pre-production models: focus on safety and reliability Production tests in Shenzhen successfully underway                  … Continue reading Daimler Project DENZA Prepares Market Introduction

DENZA All-Electric Vehicle Showcased at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show

• DENZA all-electric vehicle shines at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show • DENZA combines Daimler’s renowned tradition and engineering expertise as a worldwide leader in safety technology and quality excellence with BYD’s leading battery technology. • The CEO of the joint venture Yan Chen said “The DENZA EV has been welcomed by many families just… Continue reading DENZA All-Electric Vehicle Showcased at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show