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    Daimler CEO says there's not enough oil for China, country has no choice but to adopt EVs
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    Sometimes, little more than a quote is needed to basically tell the entire story. This is one of those times. The quote below comes from Daimler chief executive officer Dieter Zetsche and his words are poignant, shocking and targeted directly at the thirsty automotive market in China which is ...

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    Following BMW, Daimler announces carbon fiber future ahead for Mercedes
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    2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – Click above for high-res image gallery
    It seem like just a minute ago that BMW said its use of carbon fiber on upcoming vehicles would become a high-volume deal. Now, Green Car Advisor is reporting that Daimler, never willing to be a step behind, has also ...

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    My battery is better than yours - Daimler and Renault-Nissan quarrel over superiority
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    Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and Daimler AG chairman Dieter Zetsche sign the agreement
    Not much more than a week ago, Daimler and Renault-Nissan announced an alliance that was reported to possibly lead to more small cars from the two brands. We have visions of Twingos and Smarts sitting ...

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    Zetsche admits Daimler couldn't have financed Smart revival without Renault-Nissan deal
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    2009 Smart Fortwo – Click above for high-res image gallery
    Apparently, one of the results of today's announcement that Daimler and Renault-Nissan would partner up will be to save the Smart brand's future. According to a report coming in from Reuters, Daimler chief executive officer Dieter ...

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    Daimler working on new transmission-integrated electric motor for hybrid vehicles
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    Daimler is currently working on a new hybrid vehicle engine that the company calls a transmission-integrated electric engine. As the name suggests, the setup puts the electric engine (motor) into the automatic transmission. According to Daimler, the setup is good to power levels of more than 15 ...

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    Customize your Smart with stickers and Brabus accessories
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    Smart fortwo - Click above for high-res image gallery
    If you are looking to take your Smart fortwo to the next level of personalization, then some snazzy new exterior stickers are just for you. Combine the stickers with newly released Brabus interior and exterior accessories and your Smart car ...

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    Evonik-Daimler Li-Ion battery JV to build factory this fall, applications in 2012
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    Mercedes-Benz concept BlueZero - Click above for high-res image gallery
    The next stage of Daimler's efforts to electrify road vehicles will start moving ahead this fall when construction begins on a new battery plant. The plant will be part of the joint venture announced last fall between Daimler ...

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    Daimler loses European urea injection patent, U.S. could be next
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    Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTec - Click above for high res image gallery
    Urea injection systems for diesel vehicles might soon be less expensive thanks to a recent ruling in a European patent case. Daimler was part owner of a patent covering selective catalytic reduction systems for diesel engines. ...

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    Daimler to announce "strategic partnership" for EVs tomorrow
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    Tomorrow morning, May 19, Daimler will be holding an online press conference to make what it calls a major announcement in the EV space. Management board member Dr. Thomas Weber and a key executive of one of the company's suppliers will make an announcement about a strategic investment. While ...

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    Daimler looking for an extra partner in its lithium battery venture
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    Late last year, Daimler AG announced that it would partner with Evonik for the development and manufacturing of automotive lithium ion batteries. Daimler bought half of Evonik's LiTec battery unit at that time. Now, Daimler is looking to bring in another partner for the project. At this time, its ...

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