Daimler to rename itself Mercedes-Benz Group, spin off truck armDerek Fung By the end of the year, Mercedes-Benz car and van operations will part ways with the Daimler trucks and bus business.3 years ago
BMW and Daimler sued for not doing enough to slow climate changeDerek Fung Deutsche Umwelthilfe, a German environmental NGO, is seeking to stop both automakers from selling new internal combustion engine-powered vehicles from 2030.3 years ago
Nissan follows Renault, sells stake in Mercedes-BenzDerek Fung After 11 years Renault and Nissan are no longer shareholders in Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz. 3 years ago
Mercedes-Benz and Volvo to jointly develop hybrid powertrainsDerek Fung Daimler and Geely have announced they will work together to develop an engine for their next-generation hybrid vehicles.4 years ago
Ineos submits offer for Smart factoryDerek Fung Barring a last minute snag, the Ineos Grenadier, an SUV inspired by the original Land Rover Defender, will be made in France at Smart's birthplace.4 years ago
Ineos might buy Smart factory to make GrenadierDerek Fung The Smart factory in France might soon be churning small city cars alongside BMW-powered four-wheel drives.4 years ago
BMW and Mercedes-Benz pause self-driving collaborationDerek Fung BMW and Mercedes-Benz have cancelled plans to jointly develop a self-driving car technology platform, but will still work together on other projects.4 years ago
Chinese companies set to vie for influence over Mercedes-BenzDerek Fung A two-way battle for influence over Daimler, maker of Mercedes-Benz, is brewing with Chinese automakers who want deeper ties with the Germany company.4 years ago