Daimler Tests Blockchain Security Tech on Supply Contracts
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit has begun using a blockchain security system in pilot programs with select suppliers.
#tech #Daimler #MercedesBenz
HERE Partners on Mapping in China
Europe's HERE Global BV has partnered with China's NavInfo Co. Ltd. to extend its mapping, location, routing, traffic and navigation services into the Chinese market.
#BMW #Audi #tech
Europe Targets Five Carmakers in Antitrust Probe
The European Commission is investigating possible collusion on auto parts pricing by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, PSA and Renault, Der Spiegel reports.
#PSAPeugeotCitroen #legal #Volkswagen
BMW, Daimler Will Invest $1.1 Billion in Mobility JV
BMW AG and Daimler AG intend to invest more than €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in the 50:50 joint venture that combines their ride-hailing, parking and electric car-charging services.
#europe #BMW #Daimler
Report: BMW-Daimler Car-Sharing Venture to Launch on Friday
BMW AG and Daimler AG plan to launch their 50:50 car-sharing joint venture on Feb. 22, Autocar reports.
#BMW #Daimler
Daimler Names New Chief Financial Officer
Daimler AG has appointed Harald Wilhelm to its management board as its chief financial officer, effective April 1.
#Daimler #europe #people
Daimler to Make Electrified Cars in Thailand
Daimler AG says it is preparing to begin local assembly in Thailand of electrified vehicles and batteries to power them.
#MercedesBenz #Daimler #HP
Carmakers Recall Another 1.7 Million Takata Airbag Inflators
Seven overseas carmakers are collectively recalling 1.7 million vehicles to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could explode when triggered by a crash, the Associated Press reports.
#Chrysler #Fiat #Takata
Daimler Sales Up, Profits Down
Daimler AG hiked its revenue and unit sales in 2018 by 2% each to €167.4 billion ($190.5 billion) and 3.4 million passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, respectively.
#europe #MercedesBenz #Daimler
Daimler, Geely Mull Deeper Alliance
Daimler AG is in talks about broadening its relationship with China’s Geely Group, which a year ago acquired a nearly 10% stake in the German firm.
#Geely #asia #europe
Class-Action Diesel Lawsuit Against Daimler, Bosch to Proceed
A federal judge in New Jersey has denied motions by Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that claims the two companies conspired to evade U.S. diesel emission laws.
#Chrysler #Volkswagen #legal
Car Sales Slide 8% in Italy
New-car sales in Italy fell 8% to 164,900 units in January, according to the government’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.
#Volkswagen #PSAPeugeotCitroen #BMW
Tesla Posts 4Q Profit as Revenue Soars
Tesla Inc. reports its revenue in last year’s final quarter soared to $6.3 billion from $2.7 billion in the same period in 2017.
#Tesla #Land Rover #Daimler
Mercedes Readies Safety Demonstration Vehicle
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit is developing an Experimental Safety Vehicle and will unveil it this summer.
#tech #europe #MercedesBenz
Daimler Seeks Tighter Ties to Chinese Suppliers
Daimler AG says the company plans closer ties with Chinese supplier of parts of electrified and connected cars because of their technological expertise.
#europe #Daimler #MercedesBenz
Bosch Buys Daimler Stake in Electric Motor JV
Robert Bosch GmbH is acquiring Daimler AG’s stake in the 50:50 EM-motive GmbH electric motor joint venture the companies established in 2011.
#PSAPeugeotCitroen #Fiat #Peugeot
Boeing Tests Flying Taxi
This week Boeing Co. tested a prototype flying taxi this week at a Virginia airport.
#AstonMartin #Toyota #Volkswagen
German Auto Industry Ponders Alliance for Autonomous Tech
Carmakers and several major suppliers are discussing plans to develop a single system for operating self-driving vehicles, sources tell Manager Magazin.
#Volkswagen #tech #Continental
Report: BMW-Daimler Car-Share Service to Be Called “Jurbey”
BMW AG and Daimler AG will name their merged car-sharing services “Jurbey,” a source tells Reuters.
#BMW #Daimler #europe
Dyson Taps Ex-Infiniti President to Head EV Operations
Home appliance maker Dyson Ltd. has hired Roland Krueger, the former president of Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti luxury brand, to run its fledgling electric-car program.
#Infiniti #AstonMartin #Mitsubishi