Scientists Reveals Secrets Of Drought Resistance Oct 23, 2009
But a Michigan State University partnership with DaimlerChrysler is looking at turning industrial. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Capuano trips raise profile, questions Oct 10, 2009
Others on the trip included representatives of American Airlines, Boeing Co., and DaimlerChrysler. He listed the reason for the trip as educational. (Boston Globe)
Judge OKs $24M Chrysler Wrongful Death Settlement Sep 25, 2009
An appeal of the jury verdict by the former DaimlerChrysler was delayed by Chrysler's Chapter 11 bankrupcty filing in April, leading to negotiations that resulted in a settlement, attorneys for the Mraz family said Thursday ... Those attorneys said DaimlerChrysler had received more than 1,000 "park-to-reverse" complaints involving 1988 through 2003 model Dakotas ... DaimlerChrysler denied there was a defect and argued that Mraz failed to follow proper safety procedures. (ABC News -- Wire)
Smaller Isn't Always Better: Catalyst Simulations Could Lower Fuel Cell Cost Sep 22, 2009
21, 2009) Imagine a car that runs on hydrogen from solar power and produces water instead of carbon emissions. While vehicles like this won't be on the market anytime soon, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are making incremental but important strides in the fuel cell technology that could make clean cars a reality. (Science Daily)
Mitsubishi to build Georgia plant Sep 22, 2009
The plant will be the first built on a vast 1,500-acre industrial site that has been vacant since DaimlerChrysler pulled out of a deal in 2003 to build a cargo van plant employing 3,000 people. The state bought the land for $23 million in 2002. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mitsubishi Announces $325 Million Ga. Plant Sep 22, 2009
The state bought the industrial site for $23 million in 2002, as part of an incentive package Georgia used to woo DaimlerChrysler to agree to make cargo vans here. The deal, expected to bring 3,000 jobs, fell through in 2003 because of economic turbulence. (ABC News -- Wire)
DaimlerChrysler Wins on Human Rights Appeal Sep 1, 2009
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a lower court decision in favor of DaimlerChrysler AG in a lawsuit that alleged a subsidiary of the corporation committed human rights violations in 1970s and '80s Argentina. Matthew Kemner of 's San Francisco office represented DaimlerChrysler in the appeal ... Northern District of California Judge Ronald Whyte was right to dismiss the case for lack of personal jurisdiction over Germany-based DaimlerChrysler AG, Judge Dorothy Nelson wrote... (Law.com)
6 years in prison for Lane Aug 15, 2009
-- Oct. 2, 2006: Morelocks family files a wrongful death suit against Lane and DaimlerChrysler, seeking to recoup funds used to pay medical and funeral expenses ... -- July 2007: Lane, DaimlerChrysler and Morelocks family reach a confidential settlement in the wrongful death suit. (Florida Today)
Used cars online: Going, going, gone Aug 5, 2009
DaimlerChrysler AG launched Web operations in February and since then has sold 30 percent of its off-lease cars online. "We save the transportation cost, the reconditioning costs and the auction fees," said Eckart Klumpp, vice president of remarketing at DaimlerChrysler Services, the finance arm of DaimlerChrysler. (FOX61, CT)
Schmidt's Apple Exit Shows Google, Silicon Valley New Target for Antitrust Aug 5, 2009
These problems would not have emerged a couple of years ago because Google was so unidimensional, said , an antitrust lawyer at White & Case LLP in New York, who has defended DaimlerChrysler Corp. and others in antitrust cases. Google was great at what it did, but it didnt do that many things. (Bloomberg)
Hydrogen Technology Steams Ahead Jul 18, 2009
Mechanical and electrical engineers at DaimlerChrysler, General Motors and BMW have jointly developed a hybrid-vehicle technology that shuts the. . (Science Daily)
Peugeot $69 Billion Fine for Cross-Border Car Sales Is Cut 10% by EU Court Jul 9, 2009
The 2005 penalty followed fines totaling 90 million euros against Volkswagen AG, the former DaimlerChrysler AG and General Motors Corp. for preventing bargain hunters from taking advantage of price differences between EU states. The case is T-450/05 Peugeot and Peugeot Nederland v Commission. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
The hydrogen revolution Jul 5, 2009
Car manufacturer DaimlerChrysler is supplying the buses and funding is coming from a variety of sources, including BP, which is providing the hydrogen. The Federal Government has contributed funds and the Western Australian Government has pledged $10 million. (The Age, Australia -- Features)
Richard Petty Motorsports Jun 26, 2009
He teamed up with DaimlerChrysler s performance brand Dodge and spearheaded the manufacturer s re-entry to NASCAR racing. George Gillett, Jr. brings a passion for winning to the entire team. (Suite101.com)
Feather Fibers Fluff Up Hydrogen Storage Capacity Jun 25, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 24, 2009) Scientists in Delaware say they have developed a new hydrogen storage method carbonized chicken feather fibers that can hold vast amounts of hydrogen, a promising but difficult to corral fuel source, and do it at a far lower cost than other hydrogen storage systems under consideration. The research, presented at the 13th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, could eventually help overcome some of the hurdles to using hydrogen fuel in cars, trucks and other... (Science Daily)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: German Cultural Center chief leaves a legacy Jun 16, 2009
We were fortunate to find sponsors who helped X Mercedes when it was still called DaimlerChrysler, which financed our new Web site and leased us a SmartforTwo which I drove for more than a year with our new logo splashed all over it and underneath We are Smart. he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
New Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Seal Could Help Bring Efficient Energy Technology To Market May 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2009) Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have great potential for stationary and mobile applications. Stationary use ranges from residential applications to power plants. (Science Daily)
Multiferroics: Making A Switch The Electric Way May 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2009) Multiferroics are materials in which unique combinations of electric and magnetic properties can simultaneously coexist. They are potential cornerstones in future magnetic data storage and spintronic devices provided a simple and fast way can be found to turn their electric and magnetic properties on and off. (Science Daily)
Firm pushes limits with innovation May 26, 2009
Shortly after starting, Ascend landed Ford and DaimlerChrysler as clients. It was piling everything into a truck and driving to Detroit, Hojnacki said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Business.view: Marriages made in hell May 20, 2009
Something similar happened to the ill-fated DaimlerChrysler. Because it was meant to be a merger of equals and Chrysler was superficially in good shape when they bought it, the Germans waited far too long before dealing with some fairly obvious problems. (The Economist)
10 challenges May 12, 2009
Melding corporate culturesWhen Chrysler merged with German automaker Daimler-Benz in the 1990s, Wiseman said the running joke in Michigan was that the correct pronunciation of DaimlerChrysler was to keep the Chrysler silent. It was a telling sign of cultural problems between the two companies, and one reason the partnership unraveled. (MSNBC -- Business)
Road rude again to Giants' Johnson May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009. (05-07) 04:00 PDT Denver. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Slain journalist's family leaves court unhappy May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009. (05-06) 10:56 PDT OAKLAND -- The 90-year-old father of slain journalist Chauncey Bailey flew in from Iowa to be in the gallery Wednesday as the leader of the now-defunct Your Black Muslim Bakery made his first court appearance since being charged with ordering the 2007 murder. (San Francisco Chronicle)
College coaches are using Twitter to reach recruits May 8, 2009
Will McCulloch, Chronicle Staff Writer. Thursday, May 7, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Earlier: Cop-killer raped 2 on day of attack May 8, 2009
Cop-killer raped 2 on day of attack, police say. Article:Cop-killer raped 2 on day of attack, police say:/c/a/2009/05/04/BA6917EDG8. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Hammam wins election to retain FIFA committee seat May 8, 2009
By VIJAY JOSHI, Associated Press Writer. (05-08) 02:01 PDT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
'Stale Magnolias': Small-town women, big hair May 8, 2009
Stale Magnolias': Small-town women, big hair. Stale Magnolias': Small-town women, big hair. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ford's Volvo Unit Sale Said to Gather Pace as China's Geely Reviews Books May 7, 2009
He hired , formerly with the S.T. Dupont SA China venture, in 2004, and , a former DaimlerChrysler executive, two years later. Lis Acquisitions. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
A courtship that spanned the globe May 2, 2009
In the fall of 2006, Tom LaSorda had an extraordinary meeting with his superiors at DaimlerChrysler ... He joined Chrysler in 2000, about three years after it had been acquired by German auto maker Daimler, creating DaimlerChrysler AG. ... By late 2006, Chrysler's fortunes were waning along with DaimlerChrysler itself. (Globe and Mail)
In pictures: Chrysler's journey May 1, 2009
By this time it was known as DaimlerChrysler, following a takeover by the German carmaker. A decade later, unsold vehicles were accumulating - particularly once-popular trucks and SUVs. (BBC News -- Business)
Chrysler Needs `Three Near-Miracles' for Fiat to Rival 1980s K-Car Rescue May 1, 2009
By the end of 2000 the Chrysler division of the merged company known as DaimlerChrysler AG cut 26,000 jobs and closed six factories. The unit lost 4. (Bloomberg)
Chrysler bankruptcy filing sets risky play in action May 1, 2009
1998: Daimler-Benz and Chrysler agree to merge, forming DaimlerChrysler ... 2007: DaimlerChrysler agrees to sell 80. (USA Today -- Money)
Union gives green light to Chrysler deal Apr 30, 2009
The money will help fund the pensions of former DaimlerChrysler workers, Daimler said. Daimler, who is slated to report quarterly results Tuesday, said the deal is expected to reduce its second-quarter earnings before interest and tax by about $700 million. (Business Report, South Africa)
Daimler loses €1.3-billion Apr 29, 2009
Daimler will also make a series of large pension payments to one-time DaimlerChrysler workers. Daimler said the deal is expected to reduce its second-quarter pre-tax earnings by about $700-million. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
UAW leaders recommend approval of Chrysler deal Apr 29, 2009
The money will help fund the pensions of former DaimlerChrysler AG workers, Daimler said. Daimler, who is slated to report quarterly results Tuesday, said the deal is expected to reduce its second-quarter earnings before interest and tax by about 700 million. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Daimler to Give Up Remaining 19.9% Holding in Chrysler, Forgive Some Loans Apr 28, 2009
The carmakers were combined as DaimlerChrysler AG from 1998 to 2007. Cerberus bought 80. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Artist, designer, idea man Apr 28, 2009
Moskowivtz s work was included in Cleveland s Museum of Contemporary Art in 2007, his designs and furniture have been featured in many other shows around the country, and he is a recipient of the DaimlerChrysler Emerging Artists Award, which came with a show and residency in Berlin, Germany. The artist, whose first love is furniture design, spends the majority of his time on his studio work, which involves developing ideas for exhibitions and commercial products. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Daimler to give up Chrysler stake Apr 28, 2009
"In this way, Daimler is helping to secure pension payments to former employees of DaimlerChrysler," it said in a statement. In exchange, Chrysler and Cerberus have agreed to waive any claims against Daimler, including the accusations made in 2008 that Daimler allegedly improperly managed certain issues and provided incomplete information over the 2007 sale of Chrysler. (BBC News)
Business today Apr 13, 2009
DaimlerChrysler labor supervisor guest speaker. DaimlerChrysler Kenosha engine plant labor relations supervisor Ruth Moore will be the next guest speaker in the Gateway Technical College lecture series which deals with business and manufacturing. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Downturn may force global mergers Apr 11, 2009
Business ventures within the car industry that have gone awry include BMW with Rover, GM with Isuzu and Suzuki and DaimlerChrysler with Mitsubishi. By Eugene Mahalingam. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Thanks to global market, car designers are a worldly bunch Apr 8, 2009
"We're cultural architects," says Freeman Thomas, now a top designer for Ford Motor after stops at Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and what was DaimlerChrysler. "It's designing for a specific culture and customer.". (USA Today -- Autos)
Chrysler debts come back to haunt banks Apr 4, 2009
35 billion to the seller, DaimlerChrysler. That followed its acquisition the previous year of a 51% stake in General Motors financing arm GMAC.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Uncle Sam’s Car Lot and Repai00004000r Shop Apr 3, 2009
46 billion in warranty claims in 2006; DaimlerChrysler paid $6. 1 billion. (Human Events Online)
Chrysler Financial Issues Warning to Consumers Receiving Fraudulent Checks Apr 3, 2009
The letters also contain counterfeit checks allegedly issued by "DaimlerChrysler Financial Services" and "Chrysler Financial" in various amounts ... As a result of the separation of Chrysler Financial and Daimler Financial Services on August 3, 2007, the DaimlerChrysler Financial Services Americas LLC company no longer exists. (PR Newswire)
World Markets Soar On U.S. Economic Data Apr 2, 2009
Car makers BMW, DaimlerChrysler and Renault jumped 9. 6 percent, 9. (CBS News -- US)
NewThe gadfly gets her day: Davis to ring NYSE bell Apr 1, 2009
In this May, 1999 file photo, Evelyn Y. Davis, then, a DaimlerChrysler shareholder from Washinton D.C., waves to the photographers as she enters the podium to pose under the DaimlerChrysler sign prior to the annual general meeting of the concern in Stuttgart's Hanns Martin Schleyer Hall. Davis is being honored by the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. (Florida Times-Union)
Ryan: DaimlerChrysler committed Mar 18, 2009
Paul Ryan, R-Janesville, said DaimlerChrysler chairmen presented a positive outlook for the future of the company's automobile engine plant in Kenosha. DaimlerChrysler Chairmen Robert Eaton and Jurgen Schrempp on Wednesday visited with Ryan in Washington, and Ryan asked Eaton about the future of the Kenosha engine plant, which is expected in 2002 and 2004 to discontinue two engines currently being made there ... In the letter, Ryan states, "I am aware that DaimlerChrysler is continually... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Beijing Auto mum on report it may bid for Chrysler Feb 24, 2009
Later, DaimlerChrysler AG launched a factory making Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler sedans. But Chrysler withdrew from the venture after it was acquired by Cerberus in 2007, leaving Daimler as the foreign partner. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Chrysler to seek $5 billion in plan Feb 18, 2009
Private equity giant Cerberus Capital Management bought 80 percent of Chrysler from DaimlerChrysler AG for $7. 4 billion in August 2007 and began reducing its work force. (Insight on the News)
Lane team may enter plea soon Feb 8, 2009
Morelock's family, Lane and DaimlerChrysler, which provided Lane with the truck he was driving for promotional purposes, reached an undisclosed out-of-court settlement on a wrongful death suit in July 2007. A civil suit filed against Lane and DaimlerChrysler in May by Lane's passenger, Erin Derrick, seeks unspecified damages for permanent injuries she said have left her neither able to work nor to pay off mounting medical bills. (Florida Today)
Chrysler minivans still set the standard Feb 7, 2009
Chrysler s marvelous minivans face little domestic competition. By G. Chambers Williams III San Antonio Express-News. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
