(Reuters) – Daimler AG’s (DAIGn.DE) Mercedes-Benz SUV plant in Alabama will resume production next week, the company said on Thursday, after being down this week because of parts shortages caused by a fire at a key supplier. The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen before the company’s annual news conference in Stuttgart, Germany, February 4, 2016. REUTERS/Michaela… Continue reading Mercedes to restart Alabama SUV plant next week after parts shortage
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BMW makes less sales, but more profit
More cars sold, but less sales: BMW felt the high euro exchange rate in the first quarter. Nevertheless, the car company was able to increase the profit slightly. BMW headquarters in Munich Friday, 05/04/2018 10:47 There were no good conditions for the start of the year BMW, The strong euro and high costs for models… Continue reading BMW makes less sales, but more profit
Aston Martin hires former Bugatti exterior designer amid performance boost plans
Aston Martin’s shift towards becoming a brand of higher-performance models has taken another step forward with its hiring of former Bugatti employee Tobias Sühlmann as exterior design boss. Sühlmann, who has worked for Mercedes, the PSA Group and Volkswagen before moving to hypercar-maker Bugatti as its exterior creative development boss, arrives at a time Aston… Continue reading Aston Martin hires former Bugatti exterior designer amid performance boost plans
Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access
Brussels, 17 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to see that the European Commission is giving priority to ensuring safe and secure access to vehicle data in the third EU Mobility Package that was presented today. In its new Communication ‘On the Road to Automated Mobility’, the Commission mentions the… Continue reading Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access
Electric car Pioneer spartan Warehousing: Tesla lets German customers wait for spare parts for months
All articles and backgrounds 05/17/2018 Electric car pioneer spartan warehousing Tesla lets German customers wait for spare parts for months REUTERS New bumper, new fender? It can sometimes take months for the spare parts of a Tesla to reach German customers German TeslaCustomers often have to wait three to four weeks for simple spare parts… Continue reading Electric car Pioneer spartan Warehousing: Tesla lets German customers wait for spare parts for months
Press Releases – Truck industry reacts to EU proposal for first-ever CO2 standards
Brussels, 17 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), representing the seven major EU producers of heavy-duty vehicles, takes note of the European Commission’s proposal for CO2 emission standards for EU trucks, published today. This is one important part of a broader strategy to further decarbonise road transport – an objective to which… Continue reading Press Releases – Truck industry reacts to EU proposal for first-ever CO2 standards
Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co .: Chinese carmakers catching up on innovations
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
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