N Still, the streetcars’ transporters are a source of surprise: electric vans that are used by the postal service in large numbers while large automakers are still in the test stage. The co-founder of Streetscooter GmbH, the Aachen Professor Günther Schuh, has now become the automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen taken to the partner. Together, they… Continue reading ZF brings out the robot mini bus
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Ford relocates to Detroit Historic Station
The imposing construction from the front Picture: dpa Not only the city, but also Detroit Central Station has been neglected in recent years. Now car manufacturer Ford sets an example – and wants to develop the future of mobility in the halls. D he heritage-listed train station in Detroit, one of the United States’ most… Continue reading Ford relocates to Detroit Historic Station
Record year brings exhaust gas stress for Daimler
At Mercedes, customers are lining up again. The demand is so great that unwanted side effects are inevitable. The pressure to act increases. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche Wednesday, 29.03.2017 14:24 The recently disclosed investigations of the Stuttgart Public Prosecutor’s Office on suspicion of exhaust gas manipulation at diesel cars Daimler drivers do not seem to… Continue reading Record year brings exhaust gas stress for Daimler
That’s it, Mr. Zetsche
Li Shufu, head of Chinese automaker Geely, joins Daimler as a major shareholder. Hostile takeover? In fact, the group from Stuttgart could be trimmed with it faster on electric mobility. Geely boss Li Shufu Saturday, 24.02.2018 13:24 clock For weeks it has begun, now it is official. Li Shufu, boss of the Chinese automaker Geely,… Continue reading That’s it, Mr. Zetsche
Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising
Municipalities are fighting for climate-friendly public transport. But Daimler expressed skepticism in the presentation of an electric bus for local transport about its own product – and refers to an alternative. Mercedes electric “Citaro” Monday, 05.03.2018 20:19 clock The car company Daimler is late with the introduction of electric buses. The Stuttgart company was also… Continue reading Daimler uses its own E-Bus premiere for diesel advertising
Daimler Group to be divided into three
The Daimler Board of Management has decided to take the first steps in a major redesign plan: In the future, the car company will consist of three independent divisions. The Stuttgart hopes that more clout against new rivals such as Tesla or Apple. Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart Monday, 16.10.2017 15:27 clock Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche… Continue reading Daimler Group to be divided into three
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
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
Faurecia Announces New Toledo Facility, Creation of More Than 100 Jobs
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Faurecia Interiors, a global manufacturer of automotive interior systems with North American headquarters based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, announced plans today to open a new production facility in Toledo, Ohio. The new facility will create more than 100 new jobs and officially begin production activity in April 2019,… Continue reading Faurecia Announces New Toledo Facility, Creation of More Than 100 Jobs
Faurecia Announces First-Half 2018 Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — in €m H1 2017* H1 2018 Change Sales 8,545.2 8,991.3 +10.9%** Operating income 582.7 647.2 +11.1% as % of sales 6.8% 7.2% +40bps Net income, Group share 310.4 342.0 +10.2% Net cash flow 210.5 247.0 +17.3% Net debt at the end of the period 413.8 465.2 +12.4%… Continue reading Faurecia Announces First-Half 2018 Results