Mercedes-BenzMercedes extends U.S. luxury lead over BMW in AprilMay 1, 2013 20:03 CET  Mercedes-Benz extended its lead over BMW in the U.S. luxury sales race, with a 5.8 percent gain in April. Sales for the Mercedes brand rose to 23,635 in April, led by gains for the C-class sedan and M-class SUV. The BMW brand posted a 10 percent increase in April to 23,225, the company said today in a statement.... Read More »
Daimler and Renault may build a large van togetherApril 30, 2013 11:34 CET  Daimler and Renault said they are holding discussions to build a large van together as part of a possible expansion of their existing partnership.... Read More »
Mercedes chides dealers in China over lackluster salesApril 29, 2013 20:08 CET  Daimler China sales chief Nicholas Speeks accused independent Mercedes dealers in China of laziness. In the first three months, Mercedes sales in China dropped 12 percent.... Read More »
Mercedes USA names new Smart general manager 3:56 pm U.S. ET | April 29, 2013  Mercedes-Benz USA appointed a new general manager of the Smart brand and is transferring the head of the company-owned Mercedes-Benz Manhattan dealership in New York to a corporate position in Montvale, N.J.... Read More »
Mercedes chides dealers in China over lackluster sales 2:08 pm U.S. ET | April 29, 2013  As Daimler AG struggles to keep pace in China with rivals BMW and Audi, the company is picking a fight with its own dealers.... Read More »
M-B tech led cops to Boston suspects' car 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 29, 2013 Carjacking a Mercedes-Benz M class proved to be a critical mistake for the alleged Boston Marathon bombers. When the driver escaped and called police, officers were able to track the vehicle using the crossover's factory-installed GPS system.... Read More »
Mercedes' GLK, then C class, will get four-cylinder diesel 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 29, 2013  For the first time in nearly three decades, Mercedes-Benz will offer a four-cylinder diesel engine in the United States when the GLK250 BlueTec compact crossover goes on sale Tuesday, April 30.... Read More »
Mercedes Citan performs poorly in EuroNCAP crash testApril 26, 2013 06:01 CET  The Mercedes Citan van has been given three out of five stars in a EuroNCAP crash test. It is the worst safety score for one of the automaker's vehicles in more than 15 years.... Read More »
Daimler plans 300 million euro expansion in RomaniaApril 24, 2013 15:08 CET  Daimler will invest more than 300 million euros to build a factory in Romania to assemble transmissions for its Mercedes-Benz brand after reaching full capacity at its main powertrain plant near Stuttgart.... Read More »
Daimler lowers 2013 profit goal after first-quarter earnings drop 56%April 24, 2013 08:19 CET  Daimler cut its 2013 profit forecast after its quarterly earnings fell 56 percent, burdened by Europe's slump and weaker Mercedes-Benz sales in China.... Read More »
LUCA CIFERRI Why even a weak China is good news for European automakers 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 24, 2013  The Shanghai auto show proved once again that China is the promised land for automakers, particularly Europeans bracing for a sixth straight year of declining car sales in their home region.... Read More »
Daimler said to plan transmission plant in RomaniaApril 23, 2013 09:21 CET  Daimler plans a large investment to build transmission components in Romania at the site of an existing joint venture, a German newspaper reported.... Read More »
Mercedes, BMW, Audi chase young, female, frugal customers in IndiaApril 23, 2013 12:11 CET  In an effort to raise stuttering sales in India that far lag emerging Asian rival China, Mercedes, Audi and BMW are targeting young and female buyers outside the ultra-rich classes with small locally made cars.... Read More »
Daimler human rights case to be heard by U.S. Supreme CourtApril 22, 2013 17:37 CET  The United States Supreme Court agreed to hear Daimler's appeal of a lawsuit claiming the company violated human rights against workers at an Argentina plant in the 1970s.... Read More »
Daimler human rights case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court 11:37 am U.S. ET | April 22, 2013  The United States Supreme Court agreed to hear Daimler AG's appeal of a lawsuit claiming the company violated human rights against workers at an Argentina plant in the 1970s.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Mercedes hits reset on China after sales drive faltersApril 22, 2013 08:34 CET  Mercedes is accelerating its dealer expansion in China, streamlining sales and bringing out a number of new or revamped models in a bid to to fix past mistakes in the market that have contributed to a growing gap with premium rivals BMW and Audi.... Read More »
Mercedes GLA concept previews compact crossover 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 22, 2013  Mercedes-Benz will enter the growing compact crossover segment next year with the GLA, a five-door that was scheduled to debut as a concept model at the Shanghai auto show this past weekend.... Read More »
FINAL ASSEMBLY Report: Daimler is thinking small 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 22, 2013 A German press report last week revived speculation that Daimler is thinking small, planning to position a Mercedes model above the Smart in 2016, with technology to be based on the flexible A-class architecture and with engines from Renault.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW BMW, Daimler, JLR expect higher China sales to offset weak EuropeApril 20, 2013 08:36 CET European luxury brands count on continued growth in China to offset slumping demand in their home markets. Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said Europe faces long stagnation but an expanding Chinese market will boost premium automakers.... Read More »
VW recall highlights perils of too much success in ChinaApril 19, 2013 06:34 CET  VW, Mercedes and BMW all posted record global sales last year, fueled by demand in China. This year, that growth is at risk after the Chinese government stepped up scrutiny of the automakers and media outlets questioned their quality, leading in one case to a recall of VW cars.... Read More »
2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Mercedes unveils GLA conceptApril 18, 2013 09:01 CET  Mercedes released pictures and details of the Concept GLA ahead of its debut at the Shanghai auto show. The production version will launch next year as a competitor to the BMW X1 and Audi Q3.... Read More »
DIANA T. KURYLKO With GLA, Mercedes aims for younger shopper 5:07 pm U.S. ET | April 17, 2013  Mercedes-Benz is poised to take aim at the growing compact crossover segment with the five-door GLA -- a vehicle company executives say will be packed with premium features but carry a competitive price tag.... Read More »
Mercedes joins growing list of UAW organizing targets 4:10 pm U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  The UAW, which has been trying more aggressively to organize foreign-owned auto plants in the United States over the past two years, is taking another shot at organizing the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance, Ala.... Read More »
Plans for a Mercedes subcompact are a risk for DaimlerApril 15, 2013 20:19 CET Daimler could follow its German competitors into the market for premium subcompact cars but it will have to keep its costs down and volumes up to make money off any future Mercedes.... Read More »
Bigger C-class line to challenge BMW 3 series 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013  Mercedes-Benz will add a convertible and diesel- and hybrid-powered sedans to its C-class lineup after the car is redesigned next year.... Read More »
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