Mercedes-Benz said that it would be investing $1.3bn in its Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama to increase production of its next generation SUVs. The investment is expected to allow the company to be more flexible and efficient in the ...
Google has hired former Hyundai boss John Krafcik to spearhead its self-driving car project. He has been working as the president of online car shopping service TrueCar since April 2014 and earlier held management position in Ford. ...
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Foton Daimler jointly held the exhibition tour of port vehicles in Auman series with Weichai Power, its strategic partner in Shenzhen on 29 Aug.2015, themed by “European New Standard and Assistance to Shenzhen Port”. That ...
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Mercedes-Benz has introduced S-Class Cabriolet, the company's sixth variant of the current S-Class family and the first open-top luxury four-seater car from the brand since 1971. It features a distinctive, sensual and exclusive design, ...
Ten automobile manufacturers were sued by consumers in the US, who have alleged that the risk posed by carbon monoxide poisoning was concealed in over five million vehicles armed with keyless ignitions, reportedly claiming 13 lives so far. ...
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Mercedes-Benz will rev up its V-Class models incorporating the AMG Line equipment range, flaunting newly-styled front and rear aprons, side sill panels and 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, for International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany, ...
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Mercedes-Benz has launched new S-Class Cabriolet stated to be following the tradition of the open-top S-Class model dating back to the period between 1961 and 1971. Daimler board member (Mercedes-Benz cars sales) Ola Kallenius said: ...
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Daimler is considering the possibility of tie-ups with Apple and Google as carmakers realize that building next-generation autos entail inputs from telecoms and software experts. The rise of self-driving and connected cars has made ...
Automobile major Daimler has put in place lowerable ‘readyspace’ reversible cushions to make room for pet dogs for offering them a comfortable ride. With this, dogs can board the vehicle conveniently and do away with ...
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Daimler FleetBoard, a provider of telematics for trucks, vans and buses in the European market, offers its customers a comprehensive portfolio of apps for Android and iOS-based end devices. Because the apps can be used via smartphone or ...
Mercedes-Benz, an arm of German automobile manufacturer Daimler, has added a Coupé to its C-Class breed, armed with dynamically configured chassis and optional air suspension. While its lightweight feature is said to offer an ...
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Communications and information technology company Nokia has signed a deal to sell its HERE digital mapping and location services unit to a consortium comprising Audi, BMW Group and Daimler in a deal worth €2.8bn. The transaction, ...
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Global automakers will manufacture fewer vehicles in China this year than they are able to because of slowing demand in the world's largest auto market, a reversal after years of rushing to build factories. The average level of capacity ...
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Magna International has inked a pact to purchase automotive transmissions supplier Getrag Group of Companies (Getrag) in a deal valued at 1.75bn Eur. Likely to close by this year-end, the transaction for the 100% equity incorporates ...
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The winners of the most prestige product design awards, Red Dot, were unveiled in June in Germany. The design experts of international repute comprised the Red Dot jury , and the composition changes every year. To avoid conflicts of ...
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