Daimler puts new safety technology on the road in all its commercial-vehicle divisions

The commercial vehicle divisions of Daimler AG are forging ahead with the development of safety and assistance systems for deployment in trucks, buses and vans. The ambitious goal is to avoid dangerous situations and thus to realise the vision of accident-free

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Britta Seeger is the new CEO of Mercedes-Benz in Turkey

After 18 highly successful years at Daimler AG, Rainer Genes (53), currently President & CEO Mercedes-Benz Türk, has decided to embark on a new career in the consumer goods industry. Effective August 1, 2015, he will be succeeded as CEO Mercedes-Benz

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Scania's President and CEO to lead ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board for 2015

The Commercial Vehicle Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has elected Martin Lundstedt as its new Chairman for 2015.

The Commercial Vehicle Board elects a new Chairman for a yearly term, once renewable.

Martin

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Leadership changes at Daimler Trucks in Asia

Dr. Albert Kirchmann (58), currently Head of Daimler Trucks Asia, will become Chairman of Daimler Trucks Asia as of April 1, 2015. In this position, he will consult and support the company's strategic development and will continue to represent Daimler on the political level

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200,000th Mercedes-Benz truck rolled-off at Aksaray plant

There were cheers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Aksaray when the 200,000th truck built at the facility rolled-off the assembly line. The plant's employees celebrated the milestone together with Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Daimler AG Board of Management

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Mitsubishi Fuso and Nissan expand cooperation

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), Daimler's Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiary, and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) expand their cooperation. The two companies announced they have signed a contract for supply of completely built up

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Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 heralds a new era in long distance traffic

The technology of tomorrow is already a reality at Daimler Trucks, in the shape of the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025. The autonomously driving truck was presented on the eve of the 65th International Motor Show for commercial vehicles in Hanover, Germany. Its perfect

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Daimler Trucks presents the truck of the future, the self-driving Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025

"The truck of the future is a Mercedes-Benz that drives itself," Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, the member of Daimler's Board of Management responsible for Daimler Trucks and Buses, came straight to the point in his description of the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025,

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New Head of Sales and Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses in Brazil

Roberto Leoncini (50) is the new Head of Sales and Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses in Brazil. He is to take the position after 26 years at Scania, where until now he was General Director with responsibility for the entire sales and aftersales operations.

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150,000th Auman branded truck rolls-off production line of BFDA

Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd. (BFDA), a 50-50 joint-venture between Daimler and Chinese manufacturer Foton Motor, recently celebrated the 150,000th production unit of the companies' jointly produced Auman branded trucks.This production milestone

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