DaimlerChrysler has announced pricing for its super-luxury Maybach saloon, which is due to go on sale on October 1. The short wheelbase Maybach 57 will list at £230,000, while the long wheelbase Maybach 62 is priced at £268,000.
DaimlerChrysler, Hyundai Motor Company and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have formed a joint venture to develop a family of in-line four cylinder petrol engines. The range of aluminium units -1.8, 2.0 and 2.4-litres - will be used in Hyundai models from 2004 and Chrysler/Mitsubishi cars by 2005. The aluminium design is expected to enhance fuel efficiency and provide improved performance.
Mercedes-Benz is the second manufacturer to withdraw from this year's Birmingham motor show, although Chrysler, Jeep and Smart will be there. It joins BMW, which announced its decision last year. The company says it has decided to channel resources to other customer events during the year, including equestrian pursuits like the Blenheim horse trials.
European Motor Holdings is looking to make several acquisitions this year to strengthen its relationships with key partners including BMW, VW/Audi and Premier Automotive Group brands.It has built up a substantial war chest, which will be boosted this year by an estimated £4m territory release payment from Daimler-Chrysler for terminating EMH's London dealers.
DaimlerChrysler will launch 11 new Chrysler vehicles over the next two years in a bid to return its struggling American operation to profitability.
DaimlerChrysler has appointed Rolf Eckrodt as president and chief executive of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC), cementing its hold over the Japanese manufacturer. The move comes despite repeated claims by outgoing CEO Takashi Sonobe he would retain operational control.
DaimlerChrysler, the German-US automotive group, has signalled its withdrawal from non-core financing activities by agreeing to sell two operations to GE Capital for around £800m, reports FT.com.
DaimlerChrysler UK has sold its Milton Keynes retail outlets Mercedes-Benz Portway to United Auto Group of the US.
DaimlerChrysler (UK) achieved a 100% conversion rate at its latest sale at Manheim Auctions Coventry. With some 250 vehicles sold to 60 bidders, the closed Christmas auction achieved a sales turnover in excess of £4.7m.
Whichever way you look at them, people carriers or MPVs bear more than a passing resemblance to vans.
DaimlerChrysler has adopted the euro for its entire operations, including vehicle pricing on the continent.
DaimlerChrysler is visiting universities in Europe in a move to tempt graduates into careers in the US-German carmaker. Its 'Europe Tour 2001' will visit Imperial College, London on November 22/23.
The Willys2, Chrysler Jeep's first concept car to make a show debut outside the US, is likely to be the forerunner of a stripped-out, entry-level rival to "softroaders" like Toyota's RAV4 and Suzuki's Grand Vitara.
DaimlerChrysler UK Ltd has combined several of its internal departments to form a new corporate sales operation.
General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler have joined forces to tackle the growing problem of counterfeit parts. The three carmakers intend to create a global industry network to track down and prosecute counterfeiting perpetrators.
DaimlerChrysler UK Ltd has appointed Ewan Ramsay as general manager, Mercedes-Benz passenger car sales.
A row has broken out in Scotland over the handling of DaimlerChrysler's market area review after it handed the western territory to Reg Vardy.
DaimlerChrysler has released third quarter results which exceed its expectations and improves on last year's performance.
DaimlerChrysler has branded the European Commission's findings that it broke European competition rules “groundless” and said it will appeal against a 72m euro fine imposed today.
DaimlerChrysler Services Remarketing has opened a physical auction facility at its Long Marston de-fleeting and remarketing centre in Warwickshire, adding to its internet auction and stock locator services.
