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Mercedes-Benz enters electromobility with EQC Model X
05 Sep 2018
The fully-electric EQC Model X, with a range of 450 kilometers, poses a fresh challenge to Tesla’s Model S
Germany sits up as Li Shifu’s Geely becomes Daimler’s biggest shareholder
27 Feb 2018
Germany says it will remain "watchful" of Chinese carmaker Li Shifu-founded Geely after it became the biggest investor in Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler with a $9-bn stake. Geely Holding Group already owns Volvo Cars AB and last year it took an almost $4-billion stake in truckmaker Volvo AB. It also owns London Taxi and controls British sports-car maker Lotus Cars
Now, Daimler unveils electric Urban eTruck
28 Jul 2016
Daimler unveils world’s first self-driving bus
20 Jul 2016
Using connectivity and cameras, Mercedes’ semi-automated city bus would provide a solution to traffic and environmental concerns even
German auto consortium close to buying Nokia maps for $2.7 bn
22 Jul 2015
The consortium comprising BMW, Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG and Volkswagen's subsidiary Audi AG are now settling issues such as patent rights
Daimler unveils self-driving 18-wheel truck
07 May 2015
Mercedes latest to be indicted in China’s anti-monopoly drive
18 Aug 2014
China's 2008 anti-monopoly law allows the country's anti-trust regulator to impose fines of up to 10 per cent of a company's China revenues for the previous year
Daimler lines up tiny two-seat Smart model
17 Jul 2014
Mercedes-Benz tests high-tech self driven truck
07 Jul 2014
Rolls-Royce, Daimler value JV stake at $3.36 bn
16 Apr 2014
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