Daimler AG’s autonomous truck made its debut on public roads in Germany on Oct. 2. Watch a rebroadcast of the debut.
October 2, 2015Business
Daimler Trucks Expects Brazil Crisis to Worsen Before Revival
Daimler AG said it expects demand for trucks and buses in Brazil to plunge as much as 50% this year as the crisis in South America’s largest economy worsens.
September 11, 2015Business
Daimler Reverses Brazil Truck Job Cuts by Reducing Hours Instead
Daimler AG reversed course on the 1,500 job cuts announced last week at its Brazilian truck-making division, saying it will scale back hours by 20% instead as demand shows no sign of improving.
September 1, 2015BusinessAutonomous
Daimler Gets OK for On-Highway Autonomous Testing in Germany
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure in Stuttgart, Germany, has given Daimler AG permission to test its autonomous-driving Future Truck on highways in the region, news services reported.
August 31, 2015BusinessTechnology
DTNA, Zonar Expect Growth in Predictive Maintenance
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Advancements in predictive maintenance will accelerate in the coming years through the partnership between Daimler Trucks North America and Zonar Systems, executives with both companies predicted.
August 3, 2015Business
DTNA, Zonar Outline Expanded Telematics Partnership
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — One month after Daimler Trucks North America announced it had taken a minority stake in Zonar Systems, executives with both companies shed light on their shared telematics strategy.
July 29, 2015Business
Daimler Pushes Ahead With Talks to Return to Iran Truck Market
Daimler AG is exploring a return to Iran with its trucks, vans and buses and may team with Iran Khodro Co., the biggest auto producer in the oil-rich country, as western companies seek to benefit from the end of economic sanctions.
July 28, 2015Business
Daimler's Bernhard: Testing of Autonomous Trucks on German Roads Will Begin This Year
Daimler plans to test self-driving trucks as early as this year, the head of the company's global truck and bus unit told a German newspaper.
July 27, 2015Business
Daimler Trucks Reports 50% Growth in Operating Income, Record North American Sales in 2Q
Daimler AG reported a 50% increase in operating income at its global truck division in the second quarter, led by record sales in North America.
July 23, 2015Business
Daimler Settles EEOC Lawsuit for $40,000
Daimler Trucks North America has settled a civil lawsuit with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and will pay $40,000 related to a complaint filed by a former company employee.
July 21, 2015