Daimler: Record Unit Sales and Revenue in Third Quarter
Oct 22, 2015
Unit sales significantly above prior-year level at 720,000 vehicles (+13%) Revenue up by 13% to â¬37.3 billion Group EBIT of â¬3,661 million (Q3 2014: â¬3,732 million incl. the sale of the stake in Rolls-Royce Power Systems Holding) Significant increase in Group EBIT from ongoing business to â¬3,657 mil ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Oct 21, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor KITZBÃHEL, Austria - The mid-life update of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class fitted well into the time schedule of the presentation of the new nomenclature that Mercedes announced to start using for its sport-utility vehicles late last year. The M-Class was going to be replaced by the ... Continue reading
Green and Mean - Sparks Fly Among EV Owners
Oct 20, 2015
Electric vehicle owners leave etiquette at the door in the fight for public charging access. ​SAN FRANCISCO October 20, 2015; NACSonline reported that itâs a common sight in a laundromat, where a pile wet clothes has been pulled out and set aside by another patron waiting in line to use the washer. In Califo ... Continue reading
Daimler and Beijing's Tsinghua University Expand Research Cooperation in China
Oct 20, 2015
In September 2012, Daimler Greater China and Beijingâs renowned Tsinghua University started a joint Research Center for Sustainable Transportation. In the presence of Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of Germanyâs federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, on Monday both parties signed a contract about the conti ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Equip First Vehicle Models with CO2 Air Conditioning Systems
Oct 20, 2015
In order to comply with the legal provisions going into effect in 2017, Mercedes-Benz will equip its vehicles with air conditioning systems that meet all the relevant performance and safety requirements. The Stuttgart-based automobile manufacturer will exceed the EU's climate protection requirements. From 2017, it will ... Continue reading
Oct 19, 2015
New Platform Helps Worldâs Leading Car Maker with its Digital Transformation, and Delivers a Unique Driving Experience The Mercedes me app will give drivers real-time information about the status of their cars through their smartphones and smart watches. Mercedes me was created on Pivotalâs cloud native platf ... Continue reading
Product Offensive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Vans in Brazil
Oct 19, 2015
True to the motto âMade in Brazil for Brazilâ the local Daimler subsidiary is presenting new products for the local market and for the Latin American export markets in these days. At the Mercedes-Benz Solution Week, the company is showcasing the new products on the plant grounds in Sao Bernardo do Campo near ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks Presents Itself at the 32nd International Supply Chain Conference
Oct 18, 2015
At the 32nd International Supply Chain Conference of the German Logistics Association (BVL) in Berlin from October 28 to 30, 2015 Daimler AG will be presenting itself with a speech by Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and responsible for Daimler Trucks & Buses, and information stands ... Continue reading
Oct 16, 2015
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize commercial van won the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) “Best Commercial Vehicle” award at this year’s TAWA Texas Truck Rodeo™. The two-day event, held at the historic Knibbe Ranch outside San Antonio,Texas, took place on October 8-9, 2015. ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-AMG: Extending the AMG Sports Model Line
Oct 15, 2015
Mercedes-AMG is extending its offering of AMG sports models. The GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC is already the third vehicle in this new line. The power SUV facilitates a further, attractive way of entering the AMG performance world. The hallmark characteristics of the sports models include the enhanced engine output and the highe ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Metris Van Wins "Best Commercial Vehicle" Award at 2015 TAWA Texas Truck Rodeo
Oct 14, 2015
ATLANTA The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize commercial van won the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) âBest Commercial Vehicleâ award at this yearâs TAWA Texas Truck Rodeoâ¢. The two-day event, held at the historic Knibbe Ranch outside San Antonio,Texas, took place on October 8-9, 2015. Eighty-e ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2015
Pope Francis has blessed the first Mercedes-Benz Vito to be produced in his home country of Argentina. At the ceremony held on 13 October in the Vatican, the head of the Roman Catholic Church also affixed his signature to the white Vito Tourer. Mercedes-Benz Argentina, the national subsidiary of Daimler Group, is donat ... Continue reading
Daimler launches internships for refugees
Oct 14, 2015
Daimler is launching so called `bridge internships´ for refugees. As of November 9, about 40 participants will be starting fourteen-week `bridge internships´ at the Mercedes-Benz Plant in Stuttgart. The internships are organized with the German Federal Employment Agency and the Stuttgart Job Center. The refugees will ... Continue reading
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé: Seduction of the Heart and Mind +VIDEO
Oct 14, 2015
Mercedes-Benz is adding a Coupé to its C-Class family. Athletic and sporty, the vivid, sensual design of the new Coupé cuts a fine figure on the road and embodies modern luxury. At the same time, its interior raises elegance and style to a sporty level. A dynamically configured chassis, with optional air suspension, ... Continue reading
Filling Up with Hydrogen will be Possible Germany-Wide in Future
Oct 13, 2015
Six industrial companies - Air Liquide, Daimler, Linde, OMV, Shell and Total - have formed a cross-sector joint venture, H2 MOBILITY Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG. The creation of the limited partnership paves the way for a staged expansion of hydrogen (H2) filling stations across Germany, which will bring the total to aro ... Continue reading
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