SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) — Four carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 210,000 vehicles to fix faulty parts, the transport ministry here said Thursday. It is the latest in a series of recalls by carmakers and importers to ensure vehicles meet safety rules. The four carmakers — Kia Motors Corp., GM Korea Co. and Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading Four carmakers to recall over 210,000 vehicles: ministry
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Ford says fuel cell venture with Daimler will close
DETROIT, June 13 (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co and Daimler AG are winding down a joint venture formed to develop automotive fuel cell technology, Ford said on Wednesday, as both companies plan to take their respective fuel cell technology development in-house. The Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp venture, based in Burnaby, British Columbia, will close… Continue reading Ford says fuel cell venture with Daimler will close
Cobalt Hunt Takes Aussie Explorer to Forest on BMW’s Doorstep
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE The search for cobalt, a key component of the battery-powered auto fleets of the future, has arrived on BMW AG’s doorstep with a discovery of an ore deposit not far from the plant where the German manufacturer makes its i3 electric city car. The cobalt find in a forested… Continue reading Cobalt Hunt Takes Aussie Explorer to Forest on BMW’s Doorstep
Turo Go enables car owners to remotely share their vehicle and earn on the go
Image for representational purpose only. US-based Turo, a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace has announced a new feature christened ‘Turo Go’ that allows guests to locate, book and unlock cars instantly from the app. The company has said it has begun an early-access wait list for hosts to get Turo Go connected car hardware installed in… Continue reading Turo Go enables car owners to remotely share their vehicle and earn on the go
Dispute over shutdown devices: Daimler recalls hundreds of thousands of diesel – and escapes billions of dollars in fine
All articles and backgrounds 06/12/2018 Dispute over shutdown devices Daimler has to recall hundreds of thousands of diesel cars DPA Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche and Eckart von Klaeden (left), head of the Department of Politics and External Relations at the carmaker, had on Monday again to report to the Federal Transport Minister. Two weeks ago,… Continue reading Dispute over shutdown devices: Daimler recalls hundreds of thousands of diesel – and escapes billions of dollars in fine
Daimler small car subsidiary loses boss: Why Annette Winkler on smart leaves
All articles and backgrounds 05/31/2018 Daimler’s small car subsidiary loses boss Why Annette Winkler on smart leaves DPA Smart boss Annette Winkler made in a Smart Brabus tailor On stage, she sold her small car brand as energetic as passionate, in interviews they also like to fire off a counter-salvo: Lack of enthusiasm for their… Continue reading Daimler small car subsidiary loses boss: Why Annette Winkler on smart leaves
Dieter Zetsche at the Transport Minister to the rapport: Daimler boss – “It was a good conversation”
All articles and backgrounds 05/28/2018 Dieter Zetsche at the transport minister to report Daimler boss – “It was a good conversation” DPA Dieter Zetsche appeared on Monday at the Federal Ministry of Transport. Minister Scheuer demanded clarification from the manager as soon as possible Is there any further models after the criticized Mercedes “Vito”, where… Continue reading Dieter Zetsche at the Transport Minister to the rapport: Daimler boss – “It was a good conversation”
Ford pushes localization strategy, streamlines sales units in China
Ford shows some of its models in Chongqing ahead of the Beijing auto show in April. [Photo provided China Daily] US auto giant set to hire more Chinese executives in bid to improve performance, Li Fusheng reports. Ford Motor Co is streamlining its sales units in China and hiring local executives as part of efforts… Continue reading Ford pushes localization strategy, streamlines sales units in China
The scandal is Dieter Zetsche
Ride instead of crackdown: With this strategy, Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche wants to personally survive the diesel affair. It harms the Group and its industry in the long term. Tuesday, 12.06.2018 16:36 clock It could have been a liberation blow for the Daimler Group and its tens of thousands of righteous employees. By the announcement,… Continue reading The scandal is Dieter Zetsche
769bhp Apollo Intensa Emozione hypercar to be inspired by GT1 Le Mans
Apollo, the company born from the ashes of Gumpert, has confirmed that it is working with motorsport engineers and designers from HWA, the specialist firm that operates Mercedes-AMG’s DTM racing programme, on its Intensa Emozione hypercar. HWA runs the most successful team in DTM’s history but Apollo said that it was its role in the development of the iconic Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR… Continue reading 769bhp Apollo Intensa Emozione hypercar to be inspired by GT1 Le Mans