Photo: Jim Campbell/Boston Properties Salesforce Tower, the new skyscraper dominating San Francisco’s skyline, lit up for the first time in April. That first show was just a test, but now, every night starting at dusk, silhouettes of dancers and other images move against a bright background across the façade of the top six floors of… Continue reading Jim Campbell, Electrical Engineer Turned Artist, Lights Up San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower
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That’s it, Mr. Zetsche
Saturday, 02/24/2018 13:24 clock For weeks it has begun, now it is official. Li Shufu, boss of the Chinese automaker Geely, is with 9.69 percent the largest single shareholder at Daimler , So far, the Kuwait sovereign wealth fund was the largest shareholder with 6.8 percent, the corporation does not have a real anchor shareholder.… Continue reading That’s it, Mr. Zetsche
ZF brings out the robot mini bus
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
70 percent upside potential for VW
D The diesel crisis is not over yet, but the Volkswagen Group does not seem to be much connected with analysts. A new study now sees a price potential of almost 70 percent of the automotive share and is primarily targeting a group division. The renowned car analyst Jürgen Pieper has raised the price target… Continue reading 70 percent upside potential for VW
Are the Americans just desperate?
D The need must be huge in Washington. His numerous economic and political threats to countless countries – it is now really difficult to keep track – said the American president Donald Trump Now another added: He points out import tariffs on cars, reportedly up to 25 percent. The official rationale is fire-threatening, so the… Continue reading Are the Americans just desperate?
VW wants to outperform Mercedes as a DFB sponsor
Bidding competition for the German national team: Volkswagen wants to become the new main sponsor of the DFB. According to media reports, the DFB has already made a preliminary decision. Vehicles of the German national football team (2014) Thursday, 06.07.2017 10:21 clock Mercedes-Benz and the DFBThis is a traditional connection: For 45 years, the German… Continue reading VW wants to outperform Mercedes as a DFB sponsor
Li Shufu visits Daimler headquarters
Hardly in business, already on a visit: Daimler’s new major shareholder, Chinese businessman Li Shufu, is already inspecting the Group headquarters in Stuttgart today. picture alliance / Wiktor Dabkov New Daimler major shareholder Li Shufu Sunday, 25.02.2018 12:26 The new major Daimler shareholder Li Shufu is, according to information from “Bild am Sonntag” on Sunday… Continue reading Li Shufu visits Daimler headquarters
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
Geely entry makes investors uncertain
The entry of the Chinese Geely owner Li Shufu has caused uncertainty among Daimler shareholders. The government assesses the transaction more relaxed – with small restrictions. Getty Images Mercedes plant in Sindelfingen Monday, 26/02/2018 12:38 clock The uncertainty about the new major shareholder from China on Monday has the shareholders of Daimler vexed. The shares… Continue reading Geely entry makes investors uncertain
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