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10 December 2020
Mercedes-Benz Vans announces next-generation eSprinter
10 December 2020
Daimler to boost truck dealership numbers in India
9 December 2020
Daimler India has said it plans to add 350 commercial vehicle dealerships across the country over next two years.

Ineos buys Daimler's French Smart plant
8 December 2020
Automotive startup Ineos, which had been planning a plant in Wales, has bought the former Smart plant in Hambach from Daimler's Mercedes-Benz.

Mercedes sets 2039 date for CO2 neutral supply chain
7 December 2020
As part of a sustainability drive and campaign, Mercedes-Benz says it will work with suppliers to achieve carbon neutrality in its passenger car production supply chain by 2039.
Pischetsrieder to chair Daimler supervisory board
3 December 2020
Former top BMW and Volkswagen executive Bernd Pischetsrieder is to become chairman of Daimler's supervisory board after a major shake up.
Cummins launches new smart connected engine for Freightliner Cascadia
3 December 2020

Daimler Trucks confirms new Foton JV
2 December 2020
Daimler Truck has confirmed a mid-November media report it and Beiqi Foton Motor would produce and distribute Mercedes-Benz tractors in China.
Mercedes-Benz eActros and GenH2 truck win 2021 Truck Innovation Award
30 November 2020

Daimler eyes huge cost savings with Geely engines deal that is a sign of the times
25 November 2020
A new joint venture between their parent companies will see Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars sharing hybrid powertrains. It is yet another strategic collaboration between global automotive players looking for cost savings in the face of ongoing industrial transformation, heavy investment demands and lost sales revenue caused by the Covid crisis.

2020 Guangzhou motor show world debuts
23 November 2020
Below is just-auto.com's list of global debuts at Auto Guangzhou 2020.
Daimler and Geely to jointly develop hybrids
20 November 2020
A new joint venture between their parent companies will see Mercedes-Benz and Volvo Cars sharing hybrid powertrains.
Mercedes-Benz Citan: World premiere of small van in 2021
17 November 2020
Daimler to build new Mercedes truck plant in China
16 November 2020
Daimler plans to increase heavy duty truck production capacity in China together with its local joint venture partner Beiqi Foton Motor, according to local reports.
Daimler Trucks establishes global connectivity services group based in US
13 November 2020
Daimler Truck has established a Connectivity Services Group (CSG) global division to develop vehicle connectivity and digital services worldwide.
Mercedes tightens battery chemical sourcing rules
12 November 2020
Daimler's Mercedes-Benz said it would in future source battery cells with cobalt & lithium only from certified mining sites, while significantly reducing cobalt.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class sets new standards in segment with AIRMATIC air suspension system
4 November 2020

As ride-hail prospects dim, autonomous drive specialists look to freight trucks
3 November 2020
Google’s (Alphabet) subsidiary Waymo and Daimler are to work together to deploy autonomous drive technology on freight trucks.

Mercedes-Benz Mobility Korea acquires Star Rent A Car
2 November 2020
Daimler's Mercedes-Benz Mobility Korea (MBMK) has completed acquisition of Star Rent A Car Korea (SRCK) which has specialised in long term car rental in South Korea market since 2014.

AB Volvo and Daimler ink fuel-cell JV deal
2 November 2020
The Volvo Group (AB Volvo) and Daimler Truck AG have signed a binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialise fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks (as the primary focus, as well as other applications, they said).
Daimler Trucks and Waymo partner on development of autonomous SAE Level 4 trucks
28 October 2020

Mercedes and Aston Martin deepen cooperation
28 October 2020
Under a new agreement, Mercedes-Benz is planning to lift its stake in Aston Martin to up to 20% and will also give Aston Martin access to its advanced technological systems.

Daimler and Waymo partner on autonomous trucks
27 October 2020
Daimler Trucks and Waymo have signed what they describe as a broad, global, strategic partnership to deploy autonomous SAE L4 technology on freight trucks.

Demand rebound lifts Daimler Q3 profit and outlook
23 October 2020
Daimler has raised its profit outlook for 2020 on the back of improving demand and measures to contain cost and preserve cash. Third quarter EBIT was up by an impressive 14% on last year.
BorgWarner optimizes S410 turbocharger for Mercedes-Benz Novo Actros
23 October 2020
Karin Radstrom to take over management of Mercedes-Benz Trucks on 1 February 2021
23 October 2020

Daimler Trucks plans gradual global launch of new Fuso Canter truck and BEV
21 October 2020
Daimler Trucks' launch of a redesigned Fuso Canter light truck in Japan this week will be followed by a gradual roll-out across other markets with European launch expected at the beginning of 2022 followed later by a new all-electric version.
Tesla back in Interbrand Best Global Brands Report
20 October 2020
Amazon, set to become one of the global auto industry's (especially new entrant startups') best customers for electric delivery vans, was, along with Spotify and Netflix, among the biggest risers in ranking amid global COVID-19 lockdowns in the 2020 Interbrands Best Global Brands Report.
Mitsubishi Fuso premieres new light-duty Canter truck in Japan
19 October 2020

Daimler reports 'faster than expected' recovery
16 October 2020
Daimler has reported preliminary third quarter financial results that it says reflect a faster than expected market recovery and a particularly strong September.
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8 April 2021
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Mitsubishi Fuso continues eCanter global rollout
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7 April 2021
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Mercedes-Benz SUVs - 2021 to 2031
6 April 2021
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Bernd Pischetsrieder elected Daimler chairman
1 April 2021
Bernd Pischetsrieder has replaced Manfred Bischoff as chairman of the Daimler supervisory board....
Mitsubishi Fuso launches improved Canter truck
1 April 2021
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), one of Asia’s leading commercial vehicle...