Is GM's Cadillac Revival Going Off the Rails?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 13, 7:00PM CDT
The new Cadillac ELR, a plug-in hybrid coupe based on the Chevy Volt, has been a sales dud -- and sales of more mainstream Cadillacs have stalled. Is Cadillac's revival stalling? Source: General Motors Co. The Cadillac ELR coupe is General Motors...
Nissan LEAF: Revisiting the World's Best-Selling Electric Car
at The Street - Mon Jul 07, 8:23AM CDT
The Nissan LEAF has been improved a lot, and now offers superb quality feel and usability. Small wonder it is the best-selling electric car.
Which Automakers Are Actually Serious About the Business of Making EVs?
Jay Cole, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 06, 12:41PM CDT
Every automaker with the intention of selling vehicles in the United States has an electric vehicle program of some kind in the works. For many, the decision to produce an electric vehicle was not by choice, as California regulations mandated a...
Self-Driving Cars Could Come Sooner Than You Think
Bret Kenwell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 02, 11:26AM CDT
The concept of self-driving cars is beginning to gain traction, and how can it not? It's something that intrigues and interest a lot of people (I think), and I'm one of them, which is why I enjoy writing about it. Some recent announcements have...
This $10,000 Technology Can Boost the Driverless Car Market
Jake Mann, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 25, 8:32AM CDT
Driverless cars are synonymous with Google and a handful of automakers like Mercedes-Benz and GM . But that might be about to change. Cruise Automation, a start-up based in San Francisco, is developing a kit that will allow drivers to retrofit...
Take the Guesswork Out of Finding the Right Auto Repair Shop
PR Newswire - Tue Jan 21, 9:45AM CST
Looking for the right repair shop for your vehicle? The non-profit Car Care Council recommends asking a few simple questions to help identify an auto repair shop to properly care for one of your most valuable assets.
Will The 2015 Lexus RC 350 Keep BMW Awake At Night?
John Rosevear and Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jan 17, 3:25PM CST
The Lexus RC F made its U.S. debut in Detroit this week. Photo credit: Lexus. Tuesday marked the U.S. debut of the new Lexus RC, a luxury sports coupe that promises to bring more performance to the brand. The RC was first unveiled last month in...
Collaboration between Daimler and Renault-Nissan advances globally, CEOs say
PR Newswire - Wed Sep 11, 7:48AM CDT
-- Portfolio of jointly developed major projects has jumped from three to ten
Daimler strengthens its customer focus
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 03, 8:26AM CDT
-- More focus on customers and markets as a further element in implementing the growth strategies
Joachim Schmidt retires after more than 30 years' service - AMG chief Ola Kaellenius to take over as head of Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales
PR Newswire - Tue Sep 03, 7:21AM CDT
After more than 34 years of service, and having reached his 65th birthday, Dr Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing and part of the management team at Mercedes-Benz Cars, has decided to hand over his responsibilities to a younger pair of hands. The transfer will formally take place on October 1st, 2013. The Daimler Board of Management has named Ola Kaellenius, currently head of AMG, as his successor. Dr Schmidt will remain available until the end of 2013 to support Mr Kaellenius in settling into his new role and to offer any advice and assistance.
Two Gold and two Bronze for Daimler Annual Report 2012 at ARC Awards
PR Newswire - Thu Aug 08, 7:27AM CDT
-- ARC Awards (Annual Report Competition) held for the 27th consecutive time
Mercedes-Benz Extends Patron Partnership With The PGA of America Through 2017
PR Newswire - Wed Aug 07, 7:00AM CDT
Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has renewed its Patron partnership with The PGA of America, extending its agreement through 2017. The iconic car manufacturer, which is a division of Daimler AG (OTC: DDAIY), became an Official Patron of The PGA in 2009. The extension will allow Mercedes-Benz to be recognized as the "Official Patron" and "Official Vehicle" of The PGA of America, PGA Championship and Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, as well as obtain U.S. rights as "Official Patron" of the 2014 Ryder Cup and global rights (excluding Europe) for the 2016 Ryder Cup. With the extension, the company's sponsorship will also encompass The PGA's Centennial celebration in 2016.
Mercedes-AMG GmbH and Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. to enter technical partnership
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 25, 4:04AM CDT
-- Supply agreements for engines and Electric/Electronic (E/E) components planned
Daimler reports on successful second quarter
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 24, 12:30AM CDT
-- Group EBIT of EUR 5,242 million (Q2 2012: EUR 2,268 million), thereof EUR 3.2 billion from the sale of remaining EADS shares
Daimler Group EBIT for Q2 2013 above market expectations
PR Newswire - Fri Jul 12, 7:18AM CDT
Daimler AG (stock symbol DAI) today disclosed its preliminary figures for the second quarter of 2013. The Group generated revenues of EUR 29.7 billion while Group EBIT including special items amounts to EUR 5.2 billion.
Board of Daimler AG extends contract with Dr. Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt by three years
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 24, 2:23AM CDT
-- New contract as Member of the Board of Management for Integrity and Legal Affairs until February 28, 2017
Daimler achieves EBIT of EUR 917 million in first quarter of 2013
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 24, 12:37AM CDT
-- Net profit of EUR 564 million (Q1 2012: EUR 1,425 million)
Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Daimler AG approves dividend of EUR 2.20 per share
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 10, 12:56PM CDT
At the Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Daimler AG in Berlin on Wednesday, the shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend for the year 2012 of EUR 2.20 per share (prior year: EUR 2.20). The total dividend payout amounts to EUR 2,349 million.
Dr. Dieter Zetsche at the Annual Shareholders' Meeting: "Growth and efficiency: Daimler is staying the course."
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 10, 1:40AM CDT
-- Affirmation of long-term strategy and goals
New method of accounting for EADS shares at Daimler
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 27, 11:43AM CDT
-- Daimler is withdrawing from current EADS shareholder pact as planned