Daimler Trucks North America on May 23 announced its intention to exhibit at the first-ever North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta in September 2017.
May 23, 2016Business
Daimler Cuts Sales Forecast as Class 8 Orders Stall
Daimler Trucks said it lowered its outlook for overall North American truck sales for Classes 6-8 in 2016 as orders for Class 8 trucks especially have not revived. It now forecasts sales will be off about 15% compared with 2015, down from its previous forecast of a 10% decline.
May 20, 2016Business
European Truck Makers Daimler, Volvo Report Lower First-Quarter Net Income
European truckmakers Daimler AG and Volvo Group reported lower net income for the first quarter amid a softer North American market.
April 22, 2016Business
DTNA Opens New Headquarters Building in Portland
Daimler Trucks North America on April 19 officially opened its new headquarters building in North Portland, Oregon.
April 19, 2016Business
Jury Issues $51 Million Verdict Against Daimler
A jury in New Orleans has issued a $51.5 million judgment against Daimler Trucks North America after a 2012 incident that left a woman badly injured.
April 17, 2016Business
Wurst-Case Scenario: Sausage Hog Sparks Shout-Fest at Daimler Annual Meeting
As Daimler AG shareholders approved the biggest dividend in the company’s history, two investors got into a fight at its annual general meeting over complimentary sausages.
April 6, 2016BusinessTechnology
Daimler's Autonomous Platoon Debuts on Germany's Autobahn
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — Daimler Trucks demonstrated what it called the next milestone in autonomous driving by running a three-truck platoon on a public stretch of the autobahn.
March 28, 2016Business
Analysis: Trucks Make Everyone Smarter in Bernhard’s Connected Vision
DÃœSSELDORF, Germany — Wolfgang Bernhard, the head of Daimler AG’s global truck and bus unit, said the connected truck — beyond being a benefit to the entire supply chain — offers technology that leads to a “happy driver.â€
March 28, 2016Business
Daimler Demonstrates Three-Truck Platoon in Germany
DUSSELDORF, Germany — Daimler Trucks demonstrated a three-truck platoon on the Autobahn here March 21 as part of an event to spotlight the growing importance of connectivity.
March 22, 2016Business
Daimler Expects to Fight Chinese Rivals for Iran Truck Market
Daimler AG, seeking to regain its position as one of the leading truck makers in Iran after a six-year absence, is bracing for a fight in the reopened market with now-entrenched Chinese rivals.
February 22, 2016