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McLaren, Sauber move to sever ties with Mercedes, BMW
Filed under: Motorsports , BMW , Mercedes-Benz For the past several years - even more in the case of McLaren - Germany's automakers have been known around the Formula One paddock by their association with two of the sport's most established racing teams. But for the 2010 season, both Mercedes-Benz and BMW have dissolved their partnerships with McLaren and Sauber, respectively.
Continue reading...Nissan unveils NV commercial van, available in three different flavors
10. March 2010
Filed under: Truck , Work , Nissan , Misc. Auto Shows Nissan NV commercial vans - Click above for high-res image gallery Historically, America's commercial vehicle marketplace has been dominated by domestic automakers. Besides a small percentage of Sprinter sales from Dodge while under Daimler ownership, the fullsize van market has really only been occupied by Ford , General Motors and Chrysler .
Continue reading...Report: Daimler dumping stake in Tata Motors
9. March 2010
Filed under: Mercedes-Benz , Tata Daimler has been hit hard by the weakening global demand for luxury automobiles, as evidenced by the German automaker's larger than expected 2009 losses and the company's decision to cut its dividend for the first time in 14 years. Automotive News reports that Daimler is looking to raise money to rebuild its business in developed regions by selling its 25.6 million shares of Tata Motors stock
Continue reading..."Style your Smart" contest elicits 50,000(!) design ideas
8. March 2010
Filed under: Coupe , Marketing/Advertising , Hatchback , Smart , Design/Style Daimler rang in the new year with an online design contest called " Style your Smart ." Apparently, the idea of decorating a virtual Smart Fortwo appeals to a lot of people, since 50,000 design ideas we submitted by over 8,000 people from 100+ countries.
Continue reading...Smart move? Daimler reportedly teams with Renault for next-gen minicar
23. February 2010
Filed under: Convertible , Coupe , Budget , Minivan/Van , Sedan , Hatchback , Nissan , Smart , Renault , Electric 2009 Smart Fortwo - Click above for high-res image gallery The Daimler brain trust of Dieter Zetsche and Thomas Weber has reportedly struck a deal with Renault / Nissan to develop its next generation of minicars due out in 2014 or so.
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19. March 2010
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