The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure in Stuttgart, Germany, has given Daimler AG permission to test its autonomous-driving Future Truck on highways in the region, news services reported.
August 31, 2015Business
Daimler Reverses Brazil Truck Job Cuts by Reducing Hours Instead
Daimler AG reversed course on the 1,500 job cuts announced last week at its Brazilian truck-making division, saying it will scale back hours by 20% instead as demand shows no sign of improving.
September 1, 2015Business, Autonomous
Daimler Gets OK for On-Highway Autonomous Testing in Germany
Business, Technology
DTNA, Zonar Expect Growth in Predictive Maintenance
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — Advancements in predictive maintenance will accelerate in the coming years through the partnership between Daimler Trucks North America and Zonar Systems, executives with both companies predicted.
August 3, 2015Business
DTNA, Zonar Outline Expanded Telematics Partnership
YOUNTVILLE, Calif. — One month after Daimler Trucks North America announced it had taken a minority stake in Zonar Systems, executives with both companies shed light on their shared telematics strategy.
July 29, 2015Business
Daimler Pushes Ahead With Talks to Return to Iran Truck Market
Daimler AG is exploring a return to Iran with its trucks, vans and buses and may team with Iran Khodro Co., the biggest auto producer in the oil-rich country, as western companies seek to benefit from the end of economic sanctions.
July 28, 2015Business
Daimler's Bernhard: Testing of Autonomous Trucks on German Roads Will Begin This Year
Daimler plans to test self-driving trucks as early as this year, the head of the company's global truck and bus unit told a German newspaper.
July 27, 2015Business
Daimler Trucks Reports 50% Growth in Operating Income, Record North American Sales in 2Q
Daimler AG reported a 50% increase in operating income at its global truck division in the second quarter, led by record sales in North America.
July 23, 2015Business
Daimler Settles EEOC Lawsuit for $40,000
Daimler Trucks North America has settled a civil lawsuit with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and will pay $40,000 related to a complaint filed by a former company employee.
July 21, 2015Business
DTNA Honored by DOE for SuperTruck Participation
Daimler Trucks North America won a distinguished achievement award from the U.S. Department of Energy for its participation in DOE’s SuperTruck program, the parent of Freightliner and Western Star Trucks said.
June 30, 2015Business, Technology
Daimler Takes Minority Stake in Zonar
Daimler Trucks North America announced June 25 it has taken a minority stake in Zonar Systems Inc., expanding a relationship started earlier this decade with the Virtual Technician remote diagnostic platform.
June 25, 2015