Daimler AG News Updates

Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

Daimler, Torc Begin Testing Self-Driving Trucks in Virginia

Daimler Trucks has begun testing highly automated heavy-duty trucks on Virginia highways in partnership with its subsidiary, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the companies said.

September 9, 2019
Business, Technology

Daimler Faces Off With Green Groups In Berlin

Daimler AG’s head of sales, facing off with environmentalists at a heated meeting in Berlin, said the company is investing billions of euros to transform its product range to reach emissions targets.

September 6, 2019
Government, Business, Equipment

BMW, Mercedes-Benz Ensnared Again in US-China Trade War

When China responded to President Donald Trump’s trade war with an extra 25% tariff on U.S.-made cars in mid-2018, the move cut the number of vehicles exported from America by half.

August 26, 2019
Business

Daimler Posts 2Q Loss on Higher Revenue

Daimler AG outlined a series of moves to return to profitability after posting a net loss in the second quarter, particularly at its largest division, Mercedes-Benz cars.

July 24, 2019
Business

Daimler AG Sells 5% Stake to BAIC Group

A day ahead of its second-quarter earnings release, Daimler AG July 23 announced Beijing Automotive Group Co. Ltd., had acquired a 5% stake in the company.

July 23, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Daimler’s Luxury Sheen Shows Cracks After Fourth Profit Warning

Barely three weeks ago, Daimler AG dialed back profit expectations for the year. The move was seen as a housekeeping exercise to allow CEO Ola Kallenius to start with a clean slate.

July 12, 2019
Government, Business, Technology

Daimler’s New Leaders Confront Old Issues as Diesel Bites

Just one month into the job, Daimler AG’s new executive duo is unearthing skeletons from the diesel-scandal era, hobbling the move toward an electric future with a crisis that erupted almost four years ago.

June 24, 2019
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Daimler Trucks Creates Autonomous Technology Group

Daimler Trucks announced the formation of its Autonomous Technology Group as the world’s largest truck maker works to put highly automated trucks on the road within a decade.

May 29, 2019
Business

CEO Dieter Zetsche Warns of Deep Cost Costs as He Departs Daimler

Bidding farewell to the company he led for more than a decade, Daimler AG’s CEO urged sweeping cost cuts to prepare the carmaker for unprecedented industry upheaval.

May 22, 2019
Business

Daimler 1Q Net Income Dips, Revenue Flat

Daimler AG reported first-quarter net income dipped and revenue was flat amid a range of constraining factors affecting cash flow, and despite gains in truck sales.

April 26, 2019