D he German automakers are trying to avert a trade war with America by proposing to completely abolish tariffs on cars in trade between Europe and America. Richard Grenell, American ambassador to Germany, traveled to Washington this Wednesday with this “peace offer” from the auto industry “Wall Street Journal” , Grenell have on their own… Continue reading Auto industry makes Trump a “peace offer”
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A favorite of Ferdinand
H at Rupert Stadler telephoned Ferdinand Piëch after the raid last week? It would be conceivable: The silent become former VW Patriarch was after all the great mentor of Stadler been – so far still a potential advisor for difficult life situations. Conversely, the appreciation was appreciably large. Although Stadler was not an engineer, but… Continue reading A favorite of Ferdinand
US customers file class action against German car companies
The cartel scandal hits the German carmaker now in the US: Three customers complain there against Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW – among other things, for violation of competition law. Car brand Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG in Stuttgart (archive) Thursday, 27.07.2017 15:46 clock The cartel allegations against German carmakers could also have legal consequences in the USA.… Continue reading US customers file class action against German car companies
Cartel scandal blurs Daimler’s half-year balance sheet
Despite the diesel crisis and cartel entanglement: Daimler has sold more cars than ever before. But the good numbers have hardly any consequences on the stock market. Dieter Zetsche (archive) Wednesday, 26.07.2017 12:13 clock Despite the debates about diesel manipulation and driving bans, the auto company has Daimler made big profits again. In the second… Continue reading Cartel scandal blurs Daimler’s half-year balance sheet
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
An industry is breaking up
Recently, Daimler battered an electric car from Tesla during intensive tests. “Tear down” is the name of such analyzes in jargon. They are common in the industry – but are actually different. Tesla Model X (icon image) Monday, 04.12.2017 19:26 clock “There’s nothing going on, why can not he and we not?” So snorted Martin… Continue reading An industry is breaking up
BaFin checks ad hoc errors at VW and Daimler
In the antitrust scandal car companies have to face a new threat. The Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin checks whether VW and Daimler have informed their investors too late about possible antitrust violations. VW CEO Matthias Müller (r.) Looks to Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche Monday, 07.08.2017 15:05 clock Suspicious agreements now make German car companies targets… Continue reading BaFin checks ad hoc errors at VW and Daimler
Chinese billionaire becomes largest shareholder at Daimler
With a share of over seven billion euros, the boss of Volvo’s mother Geely has participated in Daimler. The Chinese company is counting on the departure from the pure combustion engine. Li Shufu, principal owner of Chinese auto giant Geely Friday, 23.02.2018 19:42 clock The Chinese carmaker Geely makes serious with the billion dollar entry… Continue reading Chinese billionaire becomes largest shareholder at Daimler
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 takes over car sharing service Car2Go completely
The rental car company Car2Go belongs in the future alone Daimler. The car rental company Europcar gets out. This could bring a possible merger of the car-sharing services of Daimler and BMW closer. Thursday, 01.03.2018 11:27 clock The Daimler Group has taken over the remaining shares in its car-sharing subsidiary Car2Go in Europe completely from… Continue reading Daimler takes over car sharing service Car2Go completely