Mercedes-Benz GLC to roll off the line as of 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant. “With production of the GLC at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant we are putting our production network on an even more flexible and efficient footing. Alongside premium and luxury class vehicles the plant is now receiving a further volume model in… Continue reading Continuation of the future vision: SUV model for Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant
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Pioneers wanted: Daimler Trucks & Buses recruiting event for e-mobility
Recruiting event of E-Mobility Group Daimler Trucks & Buses on 10 and 11 May at the Daimler AG headquarters in Stuttgart Information booths, impulse presentations and active exchange with management and experts Interested parties can apply now until 19 April Stuttgart – On 10 and 11 May 2019, the E-Mobility Group Daimler Trucks & Buses… Continue reading Pioneers wanted: Daimler Trucks & Buses recruiting event for e-mobility
Ford Takes Further Actions to Improve European Business; Confirms End of Ford C-MAX Production at Saarlouis
Ford-Werke GmbH Supervisory Board approves measures to create a sustainably profitable business in Germany and Europe, including ceasing production of FordC-MAX and Grand C-MAX MAV at Saarlouis by end June 2019 Cessation of night-shift and move to two-shift operating pattern will reduce structural cost and increase efficiency, supporting Ford’s transformation strategy aimed at near-term profitability… Continue reading Ford Takes Further Actions to Improve European Business; Confirms End of Ford C-MAX Production at Saarlouis
Daimler Trucks agrees to acquire majority stake in Torc Robotics to create technology powerhouse for automated trucks
Daimler Trucks, a division in the Daimler Group, the inventor of the truck and world’s largest manufacturer of heavy and medium trucks, and Torc Robotics, a pioneer in autonomous driving solutions, are joining forces in a one-of-a-kind combination to commercialize highly automated trucks (SAE Level 4) on U.S. roads. Going beyond an OEM/supplier relationship, the… Continue reading Daimler Trucks agrees to acquire majority stake in Torc Robotics to create technology powerhouse for automated trucks
Nissan accelerates corporate governance improvements
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s board of directors decided today to accelerate the company’s transition to a three statutory-committee format. The format is one of the recommendations of the Special Committee for Improving Governance delivered on March 27. Nissan sees building the best possible corporate governance structure as an urgent task and is… Continue reading Nissan accelerates corporate governance improvements
Grab’s new one-north headquarters to house up to 3,000 employees and its largest R&D Centre
The regional tech champion launches Batch 2 of Grab Ventures Velocity programme and reaffirms long-term commitment to Singapore at groundbreaking ceremony of its new headquarters. Singapore, 29 March 2019 — Grab, the leading everyday super app in Southeast Asia, and Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust (Ascendas Reit), today held the groundbreaking ceremony for Grab’s new… Continue reading Grab’s new one-north headquarters to house up to 3,000 employees and its largest R&D Centre
Fix Auto UK acquires Daventry repair centre
Fix Auto UK has announced that it acquired its first wholly-owned independent repair centre, formerly Daventry Panel Craft. The 10,000 square foot bodyshop will transition to Fix Auto Daventry and follows the business taking a majority share in existing franchisee Fix Auto Goole in 2018. Fix Auto UK’s director, Ian Pugh (pictured), said: “I’m pleased to… Continue reading Fix Auto UK acquires Daventry repair centre
SEAT will launch six electric and plug-in hybrid models and develop a new platform in Spain for electric vehicles
SEAT obtains its highest ever profit after tax of close to 300 million euros and its turnover nears 10 billion euros, the highest in history In 2018, the company allocated more than 1.2 billion euros to investments and R&D expenses, a record figure The new CUPRA Formentor will be produced at the SEAT factory in… Continue reading SEAT will launch six electric and plug-in hybrid models and develop a new platform in Spain for electric vehicles
Inside the Tensions at Carlos Ghosn’s Nissan
TOKYO — It was 2011, and Carlos Ghosn was preparing his automotive empire for its most ambitious phase yet. Under his plan, within five years, one of every 12 cars sold around the world would be made by Nissan of Japan. To achieve that goal and cut costs relentlessly, he said, Nissan would have to… Continue reading Inside the Tensions at Carlos Ghosn’s Nissan
Change of boss in small van division: Daimler calls new “Man of the Van”
Marcus Breitschwerdt The new boss of the van division. (Photo: Daimler / Mercedes-Benz) Munich It usually takes just a minute before Volker Mornhinweg takes off his jacket. Under the open shirt collar glitters a golden necklace, the frizzy hair are frayed back and grinning widely tells the manager of “bestsellers”, growth everywhere and customers who… Continue reading Change of boss in small van division: Daimler calls new “Man of the Van”