Daimler is working to introduce trucks that steer, brake and accelerate independently as early as 2025 as the world’s commercial-vehicle industry leader seeks to keep an innovative edge over competitors.
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Daimler set to approve Mexico production
Daimler’s executive board will approve in two weeks production of a Mercedes-Benz compact sedan and its CLA coupe-styled four-door compact at a Nissan plant in Mexico, a German press report said.
Daimler says it will significantly hike U.S. car production
Daimler will “significantly” raise production capacity at its U.S. plant in Vance, Alabama, from a current level of around 185,000 cars, as it adds new models including its Mercedes C-class sedan and a new sports utility vehicle.
Daimler’s expanded compact lineup yields success for Mercedes
Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche’s decision to expand Mercedes-Benz’s compact lineup from the A class and B class into a five-model range is capturing new customers for the brand — and at minimal risk of diluting its premium positioning.
Daimler CEO predicts faster adoption of F1 tech in Mercedes cars
Dieter Zetsche foresees Mercedes models benefiting quicker than ever from the automaker’s participation in Formula One.
F1’s switch to 1.6-liter V-6 turbocharged gasoline engines from 2.4-liter V-8 normally aspirated units has made the racecars more like high-end production cars.
