Business
The European Union accelerated a probe into Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG and BMW AG over suspected collusion that could have delayed clean-emissions technology for cars.
April 5, 2019
Autos
Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has acquired an approximately $9-billion stake in Daimler AG to become the largest investor in the German automaker.
Feb. 23, 2018
Since its introduction two decades ago, the diminutive Smart has sat awkwardly alongside the imposing, autobahn-eating cars that have made Daimler AG the king of the road.
March 29, 2019
The corporate name DaimlerChrysler ended Thursday as it had begun nine years ago, with squabbling over what to call the carmaker.
Oct. 5, 2007
The former DaimlerChrysler AG was charged $30.3 million for violating federal fuel efficiency requirements.
Jan. 2, 2008
The giant West German Daimler-Benz group, which registered healthy profits in 1989, will cut production costs and possibly lay off workers to prevent risking “all healthy jobs,” the group’s chairman said Wednesday.
July 5, 1990
West Germany’s Daimler-Benz AG is working on a car that will be able to warn a driver of hazards or deteriorating weather along the road.
May 13, 1988
World & Nation
Mercedes-Benz Ag stock company was formed here today to become the largest corporate unit of the Daimler-Benz group and the second-largest West German car maker in sales volume.
May 30, 1989
The government has cleared the way for giant auto maker Daimler-Benz AG to buy a major arms maker in what will create one of Europe’s largest companies, overriding an antitrust panel veto of the merger that’s been dubbed the “elephants’ wedding.”
Sept. 11, 1989
Two of West Germany’s leading car makers, Daimler-Benz AG and Volkswagen AG, today reported higher profits for the first half of 1990 despite a weaker auto market.
Aug. 30, 1990