Daimler Kicks Off Production of AMTs in North America for First Time
REDFORD, Mich. — Daimler Trucks North America officially launched production of its Detroit-branded DT12 automated manual transmission on Nov. 20 while simultaneously announcing a $375 million investment to produce medium-duty engines here in 2018.
Daimler AG Truck Unit’s Third-Quarter Earnings Set Record
Daimler AG reported third-quarter earnings before interest and taxes at its global truck division were the highest ever, climbing 34% to about $897 million compared with about $667 million in the year-earlier quarter.
October 22, 2015Watch as Daimler's Autonomous Truck Debuts on German Roads
Daimler AG’s autonomous truck made its debut on public roads in Germany on Oct. 2. Watch a rebroadcast of the debut.
October 2, 2015Daimler Trucks Expects Brazil Crisis to Worsen Before Revival
Daimler AG said it expects demand for trucks and buses in Brazil to plunge as much as 50% this year as the crisis in South America’s largest economy worsens.
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.
Daimler Gets OK for On-Highway Autonomous Testing in Germany
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, 2015DTNA, 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.
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.
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.
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.