Tag: Daimler

Mercedes-Benz MD Iyer Says On-Road Price Parity Essential for EV Growth

Taxation policies have a disproportionately large impact on luxury electric vehicle sales, with on-road price parity between EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles serving as the critical tipping point for market adoption, according to Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, at the India EV Conclave 2025. Iyer emphasized that while environmental considerations matter,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz MD Iyer Says On-Road Price Parity Essential for EV Growth

Second Phase of EV Manufacturing Scheme May Face Delays Amid India-EU Trade Talks: Hanif Qureshi

The second phase of India’s scheme to promote electric vehicle manufacturing could face delays as the country remains engaged in free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, Hanif Qureshi, IPS, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Heavy Industries, revealed at the India EV Conclave on Tuesday. Speaking at the two-day event at Hyatt… Continue reading Second Phase of EV Manufacturing Scheme May Face Delays Amid India-EU Trade Talks: Hanif Qureshi

German FAZ: “We need to link infrastructure and culture of punishment”010228

If you talk to long-standing engineers, the tone at Daimler Truck has changed fundamentally in recent years. The times in which truck machos who valued hierarchy dominated the largest truck manufacturer in the world and many employees only saw their top bosses on screens or in the company newspaper are over. “I’m Achim, that’s how… Continue reading German FAZ: “We need to link infrastructure and culture of punishment”010228

German FAZ: Norris is racing towards the world title – Verstappen010224 is catching up

In the arms of his mechanics, Lando Norris enjoyed the end of a perfect weekend in Brazil. Despite his once again flawless performance, the British McLaren driver didn’t want to know anything about winning his first Formula 1 title, which was becoming increasingly likely. “I don’t even think about it. Everything can change very quickly,… Continue reading German FAZ: Norris is racing towards the world title – Verstappen010224 is catching up

German FAZ: Why women now have a better chance of suing for equal pay010223

FAZ+ column “My verdict”: Why women now have a better chance when it comes to lawsuits for equal payBy Anja Mengel09.11.2025, 11:09Reading time: 3 min. Expand image descriptionA department head at Daimler Truck has obtained a fundamental ruling from the Federal Labor Court on equal pay. The rules for reversing the burden of proof are… Continue reading German FAZ: Why women now have a better chance of suing for equal pay010223

Lumax Auto Technologies Shifts Accessory Operations to New Uttarakhand Site

Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. is relocating its automotive accessories business to a new facility within Pant Nagar in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district, according to a regulatory filing. People familiar with the matter said the company plans to set up new assembly lines for door visors and body molding components at the site.  The move… Continue reading Lumax Auto Technologies Shifts Accessory Operations to New Uttarakhand Site

When Tesla’s FSD works well, it gets credit. When it doesn’t, you get blamed.

Photo by Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, via New York Times Tesla has engaged in a pattern of taking credit for the successes of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, even though the car still relies on an attentive driver, and yet blaming the driver rather than the software whenever things go badly. But new moves towards… Continue reading When Tesla’s FSD works well, it gets credit. When it doesn’t, you get blamed.

German FAZ: Norris extends World Cup lead in São Paulo010222

Lando Norris extended his championship lead with a victory in the Formula 1 Sprint in Brazil and also benefited from an early accident involving his toughest title rival Oscar Piastri. The Brit took a start-to-finish victory in the McLaren in São Paulo ahead of the Mercedes duo Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Piastri retired after… Continue reading German FAZ: Norris extends World Cup lead in São Paulo010222