The Irish Times

Daimler boss warns workers of need for painful cutbacks

Covid-19 to force car-manufacturers to make more significant restructuring than they had planned for before the crisis

Thu Jul 02 2020 - 16:39

Daimler gloom deepens with fourth profit warning this year

Announcement comes as German economy shows signs of cooling growth

Fri Jul 12 2019 - 10:51

Mercedes shows off chunky GLB in Shanghai that aims to be a mini G-Wagen

A-Class-based SUV meant to evoke the image of the rugged G-Wagen off-roader

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 09:45

Geneva Motor Show: Mercedes still sees BMW as rivals despite tech co-operation

New Merc models include GLC crossover facelift and latest CLA Shooting Brake

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 08:37

Daimler and BMW to invest €1bn in potential Uber rival

MyTaxi rebrands as Free Now as German carmakers unveil joint venture

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 12:01

VW boss warns US car tariffs could cost billions

Carmaker also concerned at Brexit impact on exports from its Bentley plant in the UK

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 14:29

Trade wars and development costs hit profits at Mercedes-Benz

Strong US sales help General Motors outperform but Toyota lowers forecasts

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 07:50

Daimler hit by 13% slowdown of sales for Mercedes-Benz cars in Germany

Profit slide accompanied by regulatory crackdown on older diesel vehicles and US investigation into emissions

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 18:38

Paris motor show: Retro styling, electric charging and a bit of De Niro

Several delights to be found on the show floor despite some big name no-shows

Tue Oct 02 2018 - 13:06

Daimler names new CEO from 2019 as Zetsche to become chairman

Ola Kaellenius is the first non-German to head the car giant

Wed Sept 26 2018 - 10:33

Mercedes-Benz reveals new all-electric SUV arriving in Ireland next year

Mercedes enters the electric race with its new EQC SUV

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 18:29

Mercedes-Benz’s EQ C indicates shift in how we’ll soon be driving

First series production plug-in battery electric vehicle will glide on Irish roads from 2019

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 18:00

German government orders Mercedes to recall diesel cars

774,000 Mercs across Europe to have emissions software removed

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 12:03

Mercedes-Benz to challenge Tesla with new electric sedan

The EQ S is part of Daimler-owned firm’s push to bring in 10 electric vehicles by 2022

Thu Apr 12 2018 - 07:58

BMW and Daimler team up on ride hailing and sharing

Arch rivals will each own 50% of alliance which centres on services such as DriveNow and car2go

Wed Mar 28 2018 - 15:36

McDermott has world domination in his sights after near-death experience

Multimillionaire software CEO on his ‘Irish brother’ Bono, his accident and future plans

Fri Oct 27 2017 - 06:00

Mercedes Project One is 1,000bhp F1 hybrid mind-melting hypercar

Frankfurt motor show: 1,000bhp from a 1.6-litre hybrid with a top speed of over 350km/h - Mercedes-AMG Project One has stats that make your head spin

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 20:13

Germany’s ‘diesel summit’ fails to quell growing anger over emissions

Critics say ‘voluntary’ deal which includes a diesel scrappage scheme does not go far enough

Thu Aug 03 2017 - 18:02

Volkswagen, Daimler in crisis meetings over cartel claims

If EU competition law is found to be breached the companies could face fines of up to 10% of turnover

Wed Jul 26 2017 - 17:55

Daimler to recall millions of diesel vehicles for software emissions fix

Upgrade of 250,000 vehicles to be extended to nearly every modern Mercedes diesel

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 21:15

Inevitable death of diesel engine bodes ill for German car makers

Concern for millions of jobs as VW emissions scandal turns into industry-wide meltdown

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 05:40

Paris Motor Show 2016: C’est une wrap.

Electric cars to the fore in Paris, but diesel and petrol still relevant says the industry

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 17:54

Paris Motor Show: Merc’s EQ concept is the first in a whole electric car range

Sexy all-electric SUV is Mercedes’ answer to the Tesla Model X

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 11:01

Mercedes backs down over US ad for ‘self-driving’ car

Carmaker is still investing in electric cars and has bought stake in Hailo

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 20:11

General Motors says Brexit is “not a good omen”

Auto giant’s European arm has not been profitable on full-year basis since 1999

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 18:03

Traditional motor industry repositions itself to face tech threat driving auto revolution

Car manufacturers and their suppliers are having to change how they think to stay ahead in the fast moving areas of connected car, autonomous driving and personal mobility

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 08:00

Self-driving or electric car? Apple ponders its options

Sources claim some sort of car product will be introduced around 2020

Tue Sept 22 2015 - 11:47

Established immigrants doubt Germany can meet refugee challenge

One person, who arrived 13 years ago, says the country still has ‘identity’ issues

Sun Sept 20 2015 - 20:03

Frankfurt motor show: Lunchtime wrap-up

We wrap up a hectic morning at the world’s biggest car show

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 18:17

Positive car updates lift European markets higher

Rumours of CRH bid for South Korean energy group see shares rise 2.9%

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 01:00

Mercedes creates its first pickup to challenge Volkswagen and Toyota

Manufacturer aims to take on the Amarok and Hilux in the medium-sized market

Wed Apr 08 2015 - 00:00

Riding through the streets of San Francisco in a driverless car

Mercedes-Benz gives us a glimpse of what the S-Class of 2030 might look and drive like - and what a journey will be like when the car becomes a large mobile infotainment device as well as a mode of transport