The EU's competition authorities are to take a closer look at a proposed joint venture between DaimlerChrysler and Deutsche Telekom to operate a toll collecting system for heavy lorries on German motorways.
DaimlerChrysler UK has now submitted a planning application for its Heritage and Technology Centre for Mercedes-Benz at the historic Brooklands racetrack site at Weybridge in Surrey.
DaimlerChrysler UK is to build a Heritage and Technology Centre for Mercedes-Benz as part of a rejuventation of the famous Brookland site at Weybridge in Surrey.
Hyundai and DaimlerChrysler's plans for a CV engine-building partnership progressed this week
DaimlerChrysler has announced that the Maybach, on UK sale in late spring 2003, will be priced at £243,780 for the entry 57 and £281,380 for the long wheelbase 62. At the other end of the market, Ford says the three-door Fiesta will be priced from £7995 when it goes on sale next month.
When you're on a good thing, stick to it. With the previous CLK convertible such a strong seller it's no surprise that DaimlerChrysler has a soft-top version of the new Mercedes-Benz CLK, codenamed C209, waiting in the wings for a spring launch. Like the previous CLK, the new model is based on the C-class platform, despite its visual links with the larger E-class.
Cost savings linked to personnel reductions at Chrysler were the driving force behind DaimlerChrysler's better-than-expected results in the third quarter. It has announced an operating profits of €4.7 billion on group sales of €113 billion. That is a considerable improvement on the year-earlier result of just €781 million of operating profit.
DaimlerChrysler UK has signed new contracts for sales and servicing with Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Jeep and Smart retailers focusing on the selective distribution system. But Suzuki surprised analysts by announcing plans to go down the exclusive route, in contrast to most of its rivals.
DaimlerChrysler has named Mike Belk as its new aftersales director. He succeeds Wade Hubbard as head of UK aftermarket operations - Hubbard is leaving the UK next week to return to the US after two years with the company.
DaimlerChrysler has been proving critics wrong with its Smart car since the launch in 2000. Sales of the city coupe across Europe rose year-to-June by 6.3 per cent to 62,450 units - 4415 in the UK, up 51.7 per cent - exceeding most expectations.
Chrysler's wacky but practical PT Cruiser introduced hotrod styling to the suburban family. With prices starting to soften now there are more about in the general trade, and used buyers are looking at it as a funkier alternative to a compact MPV or family hatchback.
Who said the 21st century would be filled with small, anonymous, economical commuter cars? Within weeks of Volkswagen Group coyly announcing hand-built copies of the Queen's new Bentley state limousine could be ordered from Crewe, and as BMW puts the finishing touches on its huge new Rolls-Royce, DaimlerChrysler gave the media a preview of its all-new Maybach uber-luxury saloon in New York.
Chrysler and Jeep are gearing up for a raft of new products and stronger branding with the appointment of former Mercedes-Benz northern region manager Lawrence Good as UK sales director.
Mercedes-Benz USA and its dealers in the New York area are being investigated for alleged price-fixing, according to DaimlerChrysler. The allegations cover 27 Mercedes dealerships in metropolitan New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Harley-Davidson is to open a new flagship dealership at the end of the year on the site of a former Mercedes-Benz outlet axed under the DaimlerChrysler retailer network revisions.
DaimlerChrysler UK is looking to incorporate Smart as its small car division after holding the company at arms' length for much of its two-year existence.
DaimlerChrysler UK has purchased a site in Manchester to house its seventh Mercedes-Benz Direct used car operation. The company is looking for a further two sites in London, and is targeting a total network no larger than 10 outlets.
DaimlerChrysler is tightening its grip over Mitsubishi Motors, in which it holds a 37 per cent stake, with the appointment of German Gunter Butschek to manage the NedCar plant in Holland. Butschek, a rising Daimler-Chrysler star who has run the company's South African operation, takes over as chief executive and president of NedCar next month, subject to anticipated approval by the Dutch firm's works council.
DaimlerChrysler UK has won a crucial victory in its fight on counterfeit and fake parts after settling a two-year High Court case against Wembley-based Euro Car Parts. The company, which turns over £50m a year from importing German, French and Scandinavian aftermarket parts, has agreed to pay DCUK £50,000 and stop selling Mercedes-Benz branded replica alloy wheels.
