BMW and DaimlerChrysler are currently developing a new rear-wheel-drive hybrid drivetrain, with both manufacturers planning to release vehicles equipped with the system within the next three years. This rush to market of the new drivetrain is the main reason for the forming of a partnership back in...
DaimlerChrysler’s troubled smart subsidiary may make a profit this year according to Ulrich Walker, boss of the brand. Speaking to the press at the launch of the... January 31, 2007 by Kenneth Hall
DCX will not be sharing platforms between different brands for fears that sales and profits could suffer if buyers feel they can get essentially the same car at a cheaper... December 13, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Officials from DaimlerChrysler have confirmed that the company is in talks with other carmakers, including China’s Chery Automobile, over a possible deal to supply... November 20, 2006 by Ralph Hanson
Chrysler has displayed its Chinese built version of the 300C sedan at Beijing’s Auto China 2006 featuring several traits unique to the Chinese market alone. Most... November 20, 2006 by James Martinez
DaimlerChrysler has reportedly improved its manufacturing process for the new two-seater Smart Fortwo, which sees the new version costing much less to produce then its... November 15, 2006 by Siddarth Raja
Mercedes-Benz has reached the mammoth milestone of delivering 25 million vehicles to customers worldwide since 1945. Mercedes’ VP of sales and marketing commented that... November 15, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The Smart ForTwo was released last night in Stuttgart, and here’s the first official video of the cute car in action. Check out our previous coverage on the new Smart... November 10, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
After months of speculation and a couple of early leaks, DaimlerChrysler finally unveiled the new Smart ForTwo in Stuttgart last night. Since we’ve already covered all... November 9, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
DaimlerChrysler has finally released details and official images of the second generation Smart Fortwo. Only available in a two-door coupe or cabriolet, the new Fortwo has... November 8, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The all new C-Class isn’t due until next year’s Geneva Motor Show but spy photographers have managed to capture a fully undisguised test mule in Europe. The... November 8, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
The redesigned Smart Fortwo minicar is almost ready for launch and this latest model is likely to be officially sold in the US for the first time. Germany’s Smart car... November 7, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Maybach launched the 62 S in Peking this month, the limo that’s being touted as the "strongest Chauffeur sedan in the world." The luxury maker has enlisted the help of... November 6, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Chrysler Group may be in the thick of it but its parent, DaimlerChrysler, is enjoying its best results in years. The company saw operating profits jump 127% to 1.2 billion... November 6, 2006 by Siddarth Raja
Germany’s Smart car brand has joined forces with United Auto Group Inc., with the two companies reaching a deal on bringing the two-seat Smart Fortwo minicar to the US... November 2, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
DaimlerChrysler is back in the spotlight today with increasing speculation that the Chrysler Group may be split from its German parent due to its poor financial performance... October 31, 2006 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran