Tag: Daimler

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturer009087

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturer009087

Daimler Truck to launch semi-public European charging network

In an effort to alleviate Europe’s current deficit in charging points and charging capacity for heavy commercial vehicles, Daimler Truck plans to enable its TruckCharge customers to open their charging infrastructure for external, paid use, starting in the third quarter of 2025.  Plans include offering a system for planning, booking and reservation, along with additional… Continue reading Daimler Truck to launch semi-public European charging network

German Manager Magazin: Commercial dispute: US cars in the EU Hardly sell 004104

US President wants with new tariffs Donald Trump (78) The EU get to open up to US car brands. However, experts contradict: Commercial barriers or tariffs are not to blame for the weak performance of the US carmakers in Europe, but their models. “This is the big problem of the US manufacturers that the tastes… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Commercial dispute: US cars in the EU Hardly sell 004104

Auto giants surprisingly resilient as sweeping U.S. tariffs spare Canada and Mexico for now

The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of some of the world’s biggest automakers appeared surprisingly resilient on Thursday, even after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on foreign auto imports came into effect. Germany’s Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW were… Continue reading Auto giants surprisingly resilient as sweeping U.S. tariffs spare Canada and Mexico for now

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009082

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009082

German Manager Magazin: US car tariff in force: Volkswagen stops delivery, Stellantis interrupts production004103

VW stops delivery and shows “import surcharge” The first manufacturers already draw consequences: Volkswagen According to the “Wall Street Journal”, the delivery of vehicles from Mexico temporarily stopped to the USA and initially holds imports from Europe to the USA in the ports. In addition, VW wants to show an “import fee” on vehicles that… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: US car tariff in force: Volkswagen stops delivery, Stellantis interrupts production004103

Greenlane and Volvo partner to offer charging for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks

Commercial EV charging network developer Greenlane Infrastructure (a joint venture whose owners include Daimler Truck North America) has partnered with Volvo Trucks North America to integrate Greenlane’s charging network into the Volvo Open Charge service. Greenlane is Volvo’s first Charge Point Operator (CPO) partner in the North American market. Greenlane will enable real-time access to… Continue reading Greenlane and Volvo partner to offer charging for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks