Featured in DaimlerBYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2019ShareBMW and Daimler Announce $1.1B Partnership to Focus on 5 Mobility VenturesThe mobility ‘brands’ will be called Charge Now, Free Now, Park Now, Reach Now, and Share Now. BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2019ShareBYJames GilboyJan 8, 2019ShareDaimler Delivers First Freightliner eM2 Commercial Electric Truck to PenskeWith a range of 230 miles and a charging time of one hour to 80 percent capacity, the eM2 is perfect for short-haul deliveries. BYJames GilboyJan 8, 2019ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareRivals BMW, Daimler Move Ahead With Joint Mobility Service VentureThe two automakers have gotten regulatory approval to merge their car-sharing and ride-hailing projects. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareDaimler Is Buying a Massive $23 Billion Worth of Battery Cells to Power Its Future EV LineupThe German auto group makes a big-time investment in future mobility for its Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyNov 23, 2018ShareTesla’s Elon Musk Teases Electric Van Partnership With Daimler Via TwitterAdd a van to the ever-growing list of vehicles that Tesla could potentially make. BYJames GilboyNov 23, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareDaimler and Bosch Will Launch Autonomous Driving Pilot Program in San JosePassengers will be shuttled to designated areas of the city in the back of Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 31, 2018ShareProterra and Daimler’s Thomas Built Buses Unveil Electric School BusThe bus is based on an existing Thomas Built model, with a Proterra powertrain. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 31, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 25, 2018ShareGeely and Daimler Partner on Chinese Ride-Hailing Service Using Mercedes, Maybach CarsThe two automakers will take on Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 25, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyOct 8, 2018ShareReport: Nissan Cooking up $45,000 Electric CUV With 220-Mile RangeElectric crossovers are in vogue, but can a vehicle with so little range at such a high price be competitive? BYJames GilboyOct 8, 2018ShareBYChris TsuiOct 5, 2018ShareMercedes-Benz Threatens to Cut Unpopular, Niche ModelsThe company’s current lineup features three ‘four-door coupes,’ eight SUVs, and six convertibles. BYChris TsuiOct 5, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 4, 2018ShareNissan and Daimler May Expand Partnership to Include Electric Car BatteriesBoth automakers see an advantage in pooling resources. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 4, 2018ShareBYJames GilboySep 26, 2018ShareDr. Dieter Zetsche Steps Down From Daimler Chairman Role After 12 Years‘Dr. Z’s’ replacement will be the first non-German to fill the seat in the history of the brand. BYJames GilboySep 26, 2018ShareBYMarco MargaritoffSep 20, 2018ShareBMW and Daimler Partner for Joint Mobility Company Headquartered in BerlinThe two conglomerates plan to focus on multimodal and on-demand mobility, car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, and vehicle charging. BYMarco MargaritoffSep 20, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinSep 20, 2018ShareDaimler Invests in Electric Bus Maker Proterra, Will Partner on Future Commercial EV ProductionThe two companies will specifically look into developing electric school buses. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 20, 2018ShareBYChris TsuiSep 19, 2018Share2019 Mercedes-AMG A35: An AMG for the Pikachu GenerationWith its Instagram-worthy badge and electric paintwork, Mercedes-AMG has seemingly built a car for youths. BYChris TsuiSep 19, 2018ShareBYJames GilboySep 4, 2018Share2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC: Daimler’s Electric Crossover ContenderDaimler’s first electric passenger vehicle will face stiff competition when it arrives in 2020. How does it stack up? BYJames GilboySep 4, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareDaimler Claims Massive Growth in Mobility ServicesUsage is up 64 percent over last year, the company said. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareDaimler Engineers Reportedly Snagged a DHL Electric Van While Posing as CustomersDaimler supposedly created a fake nursing service company to gain access to a DHL StreetScooter electric van. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyAug 27, 2018ShareMercedes-Benz Teases What May Be Its EQC Electric CrossoverThe first of the ‘EQ’-branded EVs from Mercedes-Benz will make its full debut next week. Here’s what we already know about it. BYJames GilboyAug 27, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyAug 16, 2018ShareDaimler Trademark Filing Implies Autonomous Driving Tech With AI Possibly in the WorksDaimler has filed for trademarks on the name ‘AMY’ as pertaining to autonomous driving technology systems and artificial intelligence. BYJames GilboyAug 16, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 3, 2018ShareDaimler Vows to Ethically Source Battery Materials for Electric CarsThe automaker joined an initiative to set ethical standards for cobalt mining. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 3, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2018ShareDaimler’s Car2Go Car-Sharing Service Heads To The Windy CityThe service now operates in 25 cities worldwide. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2018ShareDaimler Launches Dedicated Division for Car SharingIt’s the latest in a series of automakers to do so. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 18, 2018ShareBosch, Daimler Plan California Shuttle Pilot Program With Autonomous TechVehicles will operate in an unnamed Silicon Valley city. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 18, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 9, 2018ShareBMW, Daimler Push for EU Connected-Car StandardsThe automakers are backing a specific communications technology. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 9, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 6, 2018ShareDaimler Authorized to Test ‘Highly-Automated Driving’ in BeijingDaimler says it’s the first automaker authorized to do so. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 6, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJun 29, 2018ShareFreightliner Deploys Test Fleet of 30 Electric Trucks With US CustomersPenske Trucking Leasing and NFI Industries will each get a handful of trucks. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 29, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfJun 13, 2018ShareDaimler to Recall 774,000 Vehicles Over Alleged Emissions CheatingAffected models are sold under the Mercedes-Benz brand. BYRob StumpfJun 13, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2018ShareFreightliner Unveils eCascadia and eM2 Electric TrucksIs the company ready to take on Tesla? BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2018ShareBYRob StumpfJun 1, 2018ShareTrump Reportedly Wants to Stop German Luxury Cars from Entering U.S. Auto MarketThe President reportedly mentioned that he would ‘maintain his trade policy until no more Mercedes rolled on Fifth Avenue.’ BYRob StumpfJun 1, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 29, 2018ShareDaimler’s Car2Go Will Leave Toronto, Blames New RegulationsParking and permits are the problems. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 29, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMay 21, 2018ShareDaimler Will Invest Nearly $600 Million in French Electric Car PlantThe factory will build a compact model for Mercedes’ EQ sub-brand. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 21, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyMay 16, 2018ShareDaimler Files Tsunami of Trademarks in Advance of ‘EQ’ EV DebutMercedes-Benz’s EQC comes later this year, and on the horizon is the rest of the model range. BYJames GilboyMay 16, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakApr 24, 2018ShareDaimler Crushes 2017 With Record Sales and ProfitsThe company sold 3.3 million units in 2017, helping to set new records for revenues and profits. BYDave BartosiakApr 24, 2018ShareBYChris TsuiApr 16, 2018ShareMercedes-Benz Preparing GLB and a ‘Coupe’ Version of the GLAThe GLB will reportedly be a three-row, mini G-Wagen. BYChris TsuiApr 16, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2018ShareBMW and Daimler Will Combine Their Mobility ServicesThe two automakers are putting aside their rivalry, for now. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2018ShareBYChris TsuiMar 27, 2018ShareThe Denza 500 EV by Daimler and BYD Gets 310 Miles of RangeThis joint venture-built electric vehicle was developed in and for China. BYChris TsuiMar 27, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakMar 20, 2018ShareDaimler Teams With Google Quantum Computers for Automotive ApplicationsThe partnership could provide insights into everything from AI for autonomous cars to new EV battery materials. BYDave BartosiakMar 20, 2018ShareBYChris TsuiMar 19, 2018ShareNissan ‘400Z’ Is Reportedly Happening With a 475-HP Nismo VersionThe next Nissan Z will apparently hit dealers as soon as 2020. BYChris TsuiMar 19, 2018ShareBYJames GilboyFeb 27, 2018ShareThe Origin of the Mercedes ‘W’ Chassis DesignationMercedes loyalists sometimes refer to their cars by chassis code, be it W124 or W212, but where does the W come from? BYJames GilboyFeb 27, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakFeb 26, 2018ShareMercedes Shows Off Artificial Intelligence at Mobile World Congress 2018Two highlights of the new tech are the ‘Ask Mercedes’ digital personal assistant and the freshly-desgined MBUX user experience. BYDave BartosiakFeb 26, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakFeb 21, 2018ShareDaimler and HERE Bringing HD ‘Live Maps’ to CarsThe cloud-based system will aggregate data from various cars to create a living map that updates in real time. BYDave BartosiakFeb 21, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinFeb 5, 2018ShareDaimler and Bosch Will Test Autonomous Taxis Within The Next Few MonthsThe two companies face plenty of competition in the segment. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 5, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 29, 2018ShareBMW, Daimler Begin Talks to Combine Car-Sharing Services, Report SaysAre these bitter rivals forming a car-sharing alliance? BYStephen EdelsteinJan 29, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakJan 11, 2018ShareCar-Sharing Platform car2go Has Huge 2017car2go’s car-sharing platform has grown to nearly 3 million customers, up 30 percent over the last year. BYDave BartosiakJan 11, 2018ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2018ShareNavistar Will Have More Electric Trucks on the Road Than Tesla by 2025, CEO SaysThe electric-truck war is heating up. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2018ShareBYDave BartosiakDec 15, 2017ShareDaimler Delivers First All-Electric FUSO Trucks to Customers in EuropeThese zero-emission trucks are perfect for urban deliveries. BYDave BartosiakDec 15, 2017ShareBYKate GibsonDec 5, 2017ShareReturn-A-Wreck? Daimler Reportedly Took Apart Rented Tesla Model XGerman newspaper reports Mercedes-Benz’s parent company returned battered electric car after seven weeks of tests. BYKate GibsonDec 5, 2017ShareBYChris ConstantineNov 13, 2017ShareNew Mercedes-Benz Upgrade Projects the AMG Logo from Your CarBecause Mercedes doesn’t think its glow-in-the-dark emblem isn’t classy enough. BYChris ConstantineNov 13, 2017ShareBYDave BartosiakNov 11, 2017ShareFuel Cell Tech Not Just for Cars AnymoreDaimler subsidiary NuCellSys announced a partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprises to bring fuel cells to data centers BYDave BartosiakNov 11, 2017ShareBYRob StumpfNov 6, 2017ShareBMW, Daimler, Ford, and Volkswagen Team Up for Ultra-Fast Charging NetworkThe Ionity network plans to install 400 supercharging stations by 2020. BYRob StumpfNov 6, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinOct 26, 2017ShareDaimler E-Fuso Vision One Hints at Future Electric Commercial TruckDaimler is serious about electric work vehicles. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 26, 2017ShareBYJames GilboyOct 11, 2017ShareDaimler Plans 10+ EVs By 2022, But Won’t Go All-Electric YetStuttgart joins the party by numbering its EV target, but also vows to let internal combustion and electric cars coexist in its fleet. BYJames GilboyOct 11, 2017ShareTuro Raises $92 million in FundingDaimler and SK Holdings are among those who are funneling cash to the peer to peer car sharing company. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 5, 2017ShareMercedes-Benz Teams Up With U.S. Start-Up Via on Ride-Sharing Shuttle ProgramsThe joint venture will establish on-demand services in major European cities. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 5, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtAug 30, 2017ShareMercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell EQ Power to Debut at Frankfurt Auto ShowThis hydrogen-electric plug-in hybrid SUV is still on track for production. BYEric BrandtAug 30, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 17, 2017ShareBMW, Daimler May Combine Car-Sharing Services Car2Go and ReachNow, Report SaysWill the German arch-rivals join forces to conquer the car-sharing world? BYStephen EdelsteinAug 17, 2017ShareBYRob StumpfAug 15, 2017ShareThe Smart Brand Is About to Get a Bunch Smaller in AmericaOnly 27 dealers will be left selling the cars in America. BYRob StumpfAug 15, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinAug 4, 2017ShareDaimler Creates 3D-Printed Metal Spare Parts for Mercedes-Benz TrucksThe parts will be used as spares on Mercedes-Benz trucks. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 4, 2017ShareBYEric BrandtAug 1, 2017ShareMercedes-Benz Discontinues the B-Class Electric DriveThe only B-Class available in the U.S. is getting unplugged. BYEric BrandtAug 1, 2017ShareBYStephen EdelsteinJul 24, 2017ShareDaimler, Bosch Testing Autonomous Parking at the Mercedes-Benz MuseumCars are parking themselves without drivers in a garage in Stuttgart. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 24, 2017ShareBYKyle CheromchaJun 30, 2017ShareMercedes to Introduce New Inline-Six Hybrid Powertrain for AMG 53 Models, Report SaysThe new engine will reportedly be launched in the upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLS53. BYKyle CheromchaJun 30, 2017ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 23, 2017ShareMercedes-Benz Breaks Ground on $560 Million Electric Car Battery PlantThe new German facility will greatly increase Daimler’s EV battery capacity. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 23, 2017ShareBYCaleb JacobsMay 22, 2017Share2017 Smart Electric Drive Starts at $24,550The Daimler company kicks off its all-electric initiative. BYCaleb JacobsMay 22, 2017Share123
BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2019ShareBMW and Daimler Announce $1.1B Partnership to Focus on 5 Mobility VenturesThe mobility ‘brands’ will be called Charge Now, Free Now, Park Now, Reach Now, and Share Now. BYRob StumpfFeb 22, 2019Share
BYJames GilboyJan 8, 2019ShareDaimler Delivers First Freightliner eM2 Commercial Electric Truck to PenskeWith a range of 230 miles and a charging time of one hour to 80 percent capacity, the eM2 is perfect for short-haul deliveries. BYJames GilboyJan 8, 2019Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018ShareRivals BMW, Daimler Move Ahead With Joint Mobility Service VentureThe two automakers have gotten regulatory approval to merge their car-sharing and ride-hailing projects. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 25, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018ShareDaimler Is Buying a Massive $23 Billion Worth of Battery Cells to Power Its Future EV LineupThe German auto group makes a big-time investment in future mobility for its Mercedes-Benz and Smart brands. BYStephen EdelsteinDec 11, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyNov 23, 2018ShareTesla’s Elon Musk Teases Electric Van Partnership With Daimler Via TwitterAdd a van to the ever-growing list of vehicles that Tesla could potentially make. BYJames GilboyNov 23, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018ShareDaimler and Bosch Will Launch Autonomous Driving Pilot Program in San JosePassengers will be shuttled to designated areas of the city in the back of Mercedes-Benz S Class sedans. BYStephen EdelsteinNov 8, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 31, 2018ShareProterra and Daimler’s Thomas Built Buses Unveil Electric School BusThe bus is based on an existing Thomas Built model, with a Proterra powertrain. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 31, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 25, 2018ShareGeely and Daimler Partner on Chinese Ride-Hailing Service Using Mercedes, Maybach CarsThe two automakers will take on Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 25, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyOct 8, 2018ShareReport: Nissan Cooking up $45,000 Electric CUV With 220-Mile RangeElectric crossovers are in vogue, but can a vehicle with so little range at such a high price be competitive? BYJames GilboyOct 8, 2018Share
BYChris TsuiOct 5, 2018ShareMercedes-Benz Threatens to Cut Unpopular, Niche ModelsThe company’s current lineup features three ‘four-door coupes,’ eight SUVs, and six convertibles. BYChris TsuiOct 5, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 4, 2018ShareNissan and Daimler May Expand Partnership to Include Electric Car BatteriesBoth automakers see an advantage in pooling resources. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 4, 2018Share
BYJames GilboySep 26, 2018ShareDr. Dieter Zetsche Steps Down From Daimler Chairman Role After 12 Years‘Dr. Z’s’ replacement will be the first non-German to fill the seat in the history of the brand. BYJames GilboySep 26, 2018Share
BYMarco MargaritoffSep 20, 2018ShareBMW and Daimler Partner for Joint Mobility Company Headquartered in BerlinThe two conglomerates plan to focus on multimodal and on-demand mobility, car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, and vehicle charging. BYMarco MargaritoffSep 20, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 20, 2018ShareDaimler Invests in Electric Bus Maker Proterra, Will Partner on Future Commercial EV ProductionThe two companies will specifically look into developing electric school buses. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 20, 2018Share
BYChris TsuiSep 19, 2018Share2019 Mercedes-AMG A35: An AMG for the Pikachu GenerationWith its Instagram-worthy badge and electric paintwork, Mercedes-AMG has seemingly built a car for youths. BYChris TsuiSep 19, 2018Share
BYJames GilboySep 4, 2018Share2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC: Daimler’s Electric Crossover ContenderDaimler’s first electric passenger vehicle will face stiff competition when it arrives in 2020. How does it stack up? BYJames GilboySep 4, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareDaimler Claims Massive Growth in Mobility ServicesUsage is up 64 percent over last year, the company said. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018ShareDaimler Engineers Reportedly Snagged a DHL Electric Van While Posing as CustomersDaimler supposedly created a fake nursing service company to gain access to a DHL StreetScooter electric van. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 29, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyAug 27, 2018ShareMercedes-Benz Teases What May Be Its EQC Electric CrossoverThe first of the ‘EQ’-branded EVs from Mercedes-Benz will make its full debut next week. Here’s what we already know about it. BYJames GilboyAug 27, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyAug 16, 2018ShareDaimler Trademark Filing Implies Autonomous Driving Tech With AI Possibly in the WorksDaimler has filed for trademarks on the name ‘AMY’ as pertaining to autonomous driving technology systems and artificial intelligence. BYJames GilboyAug 16, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 3, 2018ShareDaimler Vows to Ethically Source Battery Materials for Electric CarsThe automaker joined an initiative to set ethical standards for cobalt mining. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 3, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2018ShareDaimler’s Car2Go Car-Sharing Service Heads To The Windy CityThe service now operates in 25 cities worldwide. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2018ShareDaimler Launches Dedicated Division for Car SharingIt’s the latest in a series of automakers to do so. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 27, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 18, 2018ShareBosch, Daimler Plan California Shuttle Pilot Program With Autonomous TechVehicles will operate in an unnamed Silicon Valley city. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 18, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 9, 2018ShareBMW, Daimler Push for EU Connected-Car StandardsThe automakers are backing a specific communications technology. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 9, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 6, 2018ShareDaimler Authorized to Test ‘Highly-Automated Driving’ in BeijingDaimler says it’s the first automaker authorized to do so. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 6, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJun 29, 2018ShareFreightliner Deploys Test Fleet of 30 Electric Trucks With US CustomersPenske Trucking Leasing and NFI Industries will each get a handful of trucks. BYStephen EdelsteinJun 29, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfJun 13, 2018ShareDaimler to Recall 774,000 Vehicles Over Alleged Emissions CheatingAffected models are sold under the Mercedes-Benz brand. BYRob StumpfJun 13, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2018ShareFreightliner Unveils eCascadia and eM2 Electric TrucksIs the company ready to take on Tesla? BYStephen EdelsteinJun 8, 2018Share
BYRob StumpfJun 1, 2018ShareTrump Reportedly Wants to Stop German Luxury Cars from Entering U.S. Auto MarketThe President reportedly mentioned that he would ‘maintain his trade policy until no more Mercedes rolled on Fifth Avenue.’ BYRob StumpfJun 1, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 29, 2018ShareDaimler’s Car2Go Will Leave Toronto, Blames New RegulationsParking and permits are the problems. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 29, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMay 21, 2018ShareDaimler Will Invest Nearly $600 Million in French Electric Car PlantThe factory will build a compact model for Mercedes’ EQ sub-brand. BYStephen EdelsteinMay 21, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyMay 16, 2018ShareDaimler Files Tsunami of Trademarks in Advance of ‘EQ’ EV DebutMercedes-Benz’s EQC comes later this year, and on the horizon is the rest of the model range. BYJames GilboyMay 16, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakApr 24, 2018ShareDaimler Crushes 2017 With Record Sales and ProfitsThe company sold 3.3 million units in 2017, helping to set new records for revenues and profits. BYDave BartosiakApr 24, 2018Share
BYChris TsuiApr 16, 2018ShareMercedes-Benz Preparing GLB and a ‘Coupe’ Version of the GLAThe GLB will reportedly be a three-row, mini G-Wagen. BYChris TsuiApr 16, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2018ShareBMW and Daimler Will Combine Their Mobility ServicesThe two automakers are putting aside their rivalry, for now. BYStephen EdelsteinMar 29, 2018Share
BYChris TsuiMar 27, 2018ShareThe Denza 500 EV by Daimler and BYD Gets 310 Miles of RangeThis joint venture-built electric vehicle was developed in and for China. BYChris TsuiMar 27, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakMar 20, 2018ShareDaimler Teams With Google Quantum Computers for Automotive ApplicationsThe partnership could provide insights into everything from AI for autonomous cars to new EV battery materials. BYDave BartosiakMar 20, 2018Share
BYChris TsuiMar 19, 2018ShareNissan ‘400Z’ Is Reportedly Happening With a 475-HP Nismo VersionThe next Nissan Z will apparently hit dealers as soon as 2020. BYChris TsuiMar 19, 2018Share
BYJames GilboyFeb 27, 2018ShareThe Origin of the Mercedes ‘W’ Chassis DesignationMercedes loyalists sometimes refer to their cars by chassis code, be it W124 or W212, but where does the W come from? BYJames GilboyFeb 27, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakFeb 26, 2018ShareMercedes Shows Off Artificial Intelligence at Mobile World Congress 2018Two highlights of the new tech are the ‘Ask Mercedes’ digital personal assistant and the freshly-desgined MBUX user experience. BYDave BartosiakFeb 26, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakFeb 21, 2018ShareDaimler and HERE Bringing HD ‘Live Maps’ to CarsThe cloud-based system will aggregate data from various cars to create a living map that updates in real time. BYDave BartosiakFeb 21, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 5, 2018ShareDaimler and Bosch Will Test Autonomous Taxis Within The Next Few MonthsThe two companies face plenty of competition in the segment. BYStephen EdelsteinFeb 5, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 29, 2018ShareBMW, Daimler Begin Talks to Combine Car-Sharing Services, Report SaysAre these bitter rivals forming a car-sharing alliance? BYStephen EdelsteinJan 29, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakJan 11, 2018ShareCar-Sharing Platform car2go Has Huge 2017car2go’s car-sharing platform has grown to nearly 3 million customers, up 30 percent over the last year. BYDave BartosiakJan 11, 2018Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2018ShareNavistar Will Have More Electric Trucks on the Road Than Tesla by 2025, CEO SaysThe electric-truck war is heating up. BYStephen EdelsteinJan 3, 2018Share
BYDave BartosiakDec 15, 2017ShareDaimler Delivers First All-Electric FUSO Trucks to Customers in EuropeThese zero-emission trucks are perfect for urban deliveries. BYDave BartosiakDec 15, 2017Share
BYKate GibsonDec 5, 2017ShareReturn-A-Wreck? Daimler Reportedly Took Apart Rented Tesla Model XGerman newspaper reports Mercedes-Benz’s parent company returned battered electric car after seven weeks of tests. BYKate GibsonDec 5, 2017Share
BYChris ConstantineNov 13, 2017ShareNew Mercedes-Benz Upgrade Projects the AMG Logo from Your CarBecause Mercedes doesn’t think its glow-in-the-dark emblem isn’t classy enough. BYChris ConstantineNov 13, 2017Share
BYDave BartosiakNov 11, 2017ShareFuel Cell Tech Not Just for Cars AnymoreDaimler subsidiary NuCellSys announced a partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprises to bring fuel cells to data centers BYDave BartosiakNov 11, 2017Share
BYRob StumpfNov 6, 2017ShareBMW, Daimler, Ford, and Volkswagen Team Up for Ultra-Fast Charging NetworkThe Ionity network plans to install 400 supercharging stations by 2020. BYRob StumpfNov 6, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinOct 26, 2017ShareDaimler E-Fuso Vision One Hints at Future Electric Commercial TruckDaimler is serious about electric work vehicles. BYStephen EdelsteinOct 26, 2017Share
BYJames GilboyOct 11, 2017ShareDaimler Plans 10+ EVs By 2022, But Won’t Go All-Electric YetStuttgart joins the party by numbering its EV target, but also vows to let internal combustion and electric cars coexist in its fleet. BYJames GilboyOct 11, 2017Share
Turo Raises $92 million in FundingDaimler and SK Holdings are among those who are funneling cash to the peer to peer car sharing company.
BYStephen EdelsteinSep 5, 2017ShareMercedes-Benz Teams Up With U.S. Start-Up Via on Ride-Sharing Shuttle ProgramsThe joint venture will establish on-demand services in major European cities. BYStephen EdelsteinSep 5, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtAug 30, 2017ShareMercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell EQ Power to Debut at Frankfurt Auto ShowThis hydrogen-electric plug-in hybrid SUV is still on track for production. BYEric BrandtAug 30, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 17, 2017ShareBMW, Daimler May Combine Car-Sharing Services Car2Go and ReachNow, Report SaysWill the German arch-rivals join forces to conquer the car-sharing world? BYStephen EdelsteinAug 17, 2017Share
BYRob StumpfAug 15, 2017ShareThe Smart Brand Is About to Get a Bunch Smaller in AmericaOnly 27 dealers will be left selling the cars in America. BYRob StumpfAug 15, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinAug 4, 2017ShareDaimler Creates 3D-Printed Metal Spare Parts for Mercedes-Benz TrucksThe parts will be used as spares on Mercedes-Benz trucks. BYStephen EdelsteinAug 4, 2017Share
BYEric BrandtAug 1, 2017ShareMercedes-Benz Discontinues the B-Class Electric DriveThe only B-Class available in the U.S. is getting unplugged. BYEric BrandtAug 1, 2017Share
BYStephen EdelsteinJul 24, 2017ShareDaimler, Bosch Testing Autonomous Parking at the Mercedes-Benz MuseumCars are parking themselves without drivers in a garage in Stuttgart. BYStephen EdelsteinJul 24, 2017Share
BYKyle CheromchaJun 30, 2017ShareMercedes to Introduce New Inline-Six Hybrid Powertrain for AMG 53 Models, Report SaysThe new engine will reportedly be launched in the upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLS53. BYKyle CheromchaJun 30, 2017Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 23, 2017ShareMercedes-Benz Breaks Ground on $560 Million Electric Car Battery PlantThe new German facility will greatly increase Daimler’s EV battery capacity. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 23, 2017Share
BYCaleb JacobsMay 22, 2017Share2017 Smart Electric Drive Starts at $24,550The Daimler company kicks off its all-electric initiative. BYCaleb JacobsMay 22, 2017Share