Tag: Daimler

New Mercedes testbed unlocks secrets of megawatt EV charging

Mercedes’ long-term ambition extends even further than pure charging speed. It’s developing a “virtual energy account” that would allow customers to earn energy credits by feeding power from their EVs back into the grid.  This would help grid stability during periods of peak demand. To manage this, Mercedes is developing its own software capable of… Continue reading New Mercedes testbed unlocks secrets of megawatt EV charging

Auto giant shares tumble as European Union’s new steel tariffs spark industry panic

The BMW brand logo can be seen on the BMW four-cylinder (also known as the BMW tower and BMW high-rise), the main administration building and landmark of the vehicle manufacturer BMW. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Shares of Europe’s biggest carmakers traded lower Wednesday, amid concern that the European Union’s latest efforts… Continue reading Auto giant shares tumble as European Union’s new steel tariffs spark industry panic

German FAZ: Part-time chauffeur010077

On the highway we head south. The driver reads electronic mail and posts on platform X, then finally finds time to tidy up the photo collection on his smartphone. Meanwhile, the car drives itself. We tried out the Drive Pilot from Mercedes-Benz in the S-Class, and it is also available in the electric EQS. The… Continue reading German FAZ: Part-time chauffeur010077

German FAZ: Even BMW can no longer keep up in China010076

Apart from the Chinese car market, things are actually going well at BMW. While arch-rival Mercedes sells fewer and fewer vehicles from month to month, the Munich-based company was able to increase sales by almost nine percent to 588,300 cars in the most recent reporting period. After five declines in a row, it was BMW’s… Continue reading German FAZ: Even BMW can no longer keep up in China010076

German FAZ: The sales crisis at Mercedes is coming to a head010075

The continued very difficult situation in China caused the car manufacturer Mercedes’ sales figures to fall in the third quarter. The Baden-Württemberg company sold 441,500 cars between June and September, twelve percent less than in the same period last year. In addition to the problems in the world’s largest car market, US President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading German FAZ: The sales crisis at Mercedes is coming to a head010075

Stellantis CEO revamps top team in bid to revive ailing automaker

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is making significant leadership changes. New heads for Europe and global manufacturing have been appointed. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa carried out a shake-up of the automaker‘s top ranks on Wednesday, installing new chiefs for Europe and global manufacturing as he seeks to build a team capable of reviving the struggling company.… Continue reading Stellantis CEO revamps top team in bid to revive ailing automaker

@Groupe PSA: PR Francesco Ciancia Rejoins Stellantis to Lead Global Manufacturing007743

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. today announces that Francesco Ciancia will rejoin the Company on November 1 as Global Head of Manufacturing and a member of the Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT). Ciancia has gained over two decades of global leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, plant management and lean production system application. He rejoins Stellantis from Mercedes-Benz, where… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Francesco Ciancia Rejoins Stellantis to Lead Global Manufacturing007743

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Makes New Appointments to the Leadership Team As It Pursues Its Path to Recovery007742

AMSTERDAM – Building on the positive momentum established in recent months and ahead of the upcoming 2026 presentation of its updated strategy, Stellantis N.V. today announces the following new appointments to its Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT). Emanuele Cappellano is appointed Head of Enlarged Europe and European Brands, in addition to his current role leading Stellantis… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Makes New Appointments to the Leadership Team As It Pursues Its Path to Recovery007742