Mercedes-AMG

Luminar to Enable Enhanced Safety and Autonomy on Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 20, 2022

The partnership represents a major commercial win for Luminar, and the company is leveraging its foundational technology as it continues to execute towards series production.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership represents a major commercial win for Luminar, and the company is leveraging its foundational technology as it continues to execute towards series production.
  • Mercedes-Benz has always been a technological leader and first mover for the industry, with the brand synonymous with automotive innovation, safety, luxury, and quality.
  • Luminar is the perfect addition to our existing roster of first-class cooperations with leading and cuttingedge tech companies.
  • Luminar is a global automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy.

iRacing Acquires Monster Games

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 4, 2022

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations (iRacing) announced today the acquisition of Monster Games, Inc (MGI).

Key Points: 
  • CHELMSFORD, Mass., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations (iRacing) announced today the acquisition of Monster Games, Inc (MGI).
  • The iRacing development team will remain 100% focused on continuing to develop the core product, iRacing.
  • "I'm really excited for the future of Monster Games and iRacing," said Garcia.
  • Just as with the recently announced acquisition of Orontes Games by iRacing, combining forces with Monster Games enhances iRacing capabilities and will allow iRacing to grow further in the racing and gaming spaces.

MasterClass Launches Lewis Hamilton to Teach Class on a Winning Mindset

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Lewis Hamilton will teach a class on the mindset needed to succeed in sports and in life.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Lewis Hamilton will teach a class on the mindset needed to succeed in sports and in life.
  • Hamilton's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • "The winning mindset is the will to succeed, the will to want something, that yearning for something greater," Hamilton said.
  • Cinematic visuals and close-up demonstrations make you feel like you're one-on-one with the instructors, while the downloadable class guides help reinforce your learning.

Change in Leadership at Mercedes-Benz Vans and Realignment of the Heritage of Mercedes-Benz

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 2, 2021

STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Under the leadership of Marcus Breitschwerdt (60), currently Head of MercedesBenz Vans, all aspects of brand and corporate heritage incl.

Key Points: 
  • STUTTGART, Germany, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Under the leadership of Marcus Breitschwerdt (60), currently Head of MercedesBenz Vans, all aspects of brand and corporate heritage incl.
  • As a committed leader with broad, international expertise he has proven skills in a wide variety of departments and regions.
  • On behalf of the entire company, I would like to thank Marcus for his outstanding achievements at Mercedes-Benz Vans.
  • Mercedes-Benz AG is responsible for the global business of Mercedes-Benz Cars and Mercedes-Benz Vans, with over 170,000 employees worldwide.

Sojung Lee Appointed as New President for the Asia-Pacific Region at TeamViewer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The appointment of a President for APAC, a new position within TeamViewer's organizational structure, is a main pillar of the company's new setup for the region.

Key Points: 
  • The appointment of a President for APAC, a new position within TeamViewer's organizational structure, is a main pillar of the company's new setup for the region.
  • Sojung Lee will be driving TeamViewer's growth in core APAC markets with a clear focus on enterprise solutions.
  • Sojung Lee brings comprehensive experience in sales leadership, demand generation, business growth and digital strategy in the enterprise IT and services industry across the APAC region.
  • Sojung Lee added: "TeamViewer is a great company with value-creating products, a global footprint and a compelling narrative.

DGAP-News: TeamViewer AG: Sojung Lee Appointed as New President for the Asia-Pacific Region at TeamViewer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The appointment of a President for APAC, a new position within TeamViewer's organizational structure, is a main pillar of the company's new setup for the region.

Key Points: 
  • The appointment of a President for APAC, a new position within TeamViewer's organizational structure, is a main pillar of the company's new setup for the region.
  • Sojung Lee will be driving TeamViewer's growth in core APAC markets with a clear focus on enterprise solutions.
  • Sojung Lee brings comprehensive experience in sales leadership, demand generation, business growth and digital strategy in the enterprise IT and services industry across the APAC region.
  • Sojung Lee added: "TeamViewer is a great company with value-creating products, a global footprint and a compelling narrative.

Sojung Lee Appointed as New President for the Asia-Pacific Region at TeamViewer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The appointment of a President for APAC, a new position within TeamViewer's organizational structure, is a main pillar of the company's new setup for the region.

Key Points: 
  • The appointment of a President for APAC, a new position within TeamViewer's organizational structure, is a main pillar of the company's new setup for the region.
  • Sojung Lee will be driving TeamViewer's growth in core APAC markets with a clear focus on enterprise solutions.
  • Sojung Lee brings comprehensive experience in sales leadership, demand generation, business growth and digital strategy in the enterprise IT and services industry across the APAC region.
  • Sojung Lee added: "TeamViewer is a great company with value-creating products, a global footprint and a compelling narrative.

Overwhelming majority of shareholders in favour of spin-off of Daimler Truck and renaming of Daimler AG

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 1, 2021

At the virtual Extraordinary General Meeting of Daimler AG (ticker symbol DAI) on 1 October 2021, the shareholders decided by an overwhelming majority on the historic realignment of the company.

Key Points: 
  • At the virtual Extraordinary General Meeting of Daimler AG (ticker symbol DAI) on 1 October 2021, the shareholders decided by an overwhelming majority on the historic realignment of the company.
  • Furthermore, the shareholders approved also with an overwhelming majority of 99.89% of the votes cast the renaming of Daimler AG as Mercedes-Benz Group AG effective as of 1 February 2022.
  • Two current members of the Daimler Supervisory Board, Marie Wieck and Joe Kaeser, will step down from their positions and join the Supervisory Board of Daimler Truck Holding AG.
  • As their successors in the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG, the shareholders elected Helene Svahn with a majority of 99.34% and Olaf Koch with a majority of 98.60%.

Garrett Motion Wins 2021 Automotive News PACE Award for Industry-First Electric Turbo

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 1, 2021

ROLLE, Switzerland, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Garrett Motion Inc. (Nasdaq: GTX), a leading differentiated technology provider for the automotive industry, today announced it received a 2021 Automotive News PACE Award for its proprietary Electric Turbo (E-Turbo). The annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Awards recognize superior innovation, technological advancement, and business performance among automotive suppliers. The award winners were selected by an independent panel of judges and honored at a virtual ceremony on September 30, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Innovative Technology Enables Electrified Vehicles to Optimize Fuel Economy, Reduce Emissions, and Enhance Performance
    ROLLE, Switzerland, Oct. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Garrett Motion Inc. (Nasdaq: GTX), a leading differentiated technology provider for the automotive industry, today announced it received a 2021 Automotive News PACE Award for its proprietary Electric Turbo (E-Turbo).
  • The annual PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Awards recognize superior innovation, technological advancement, and business performance among automotive suppliers.
  • We are thrilled to be recognized as an Automotive News PACE Awards winner for our innovative E-Turbo, said Olivier Rabiller, Garrett President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Our portfolio of turbocharging, electric boosting and automotive software solutions empowers the transportation industry to redefine and further advance motion.

City of Long Beach Partners with Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America and Xtelligent to Revolutionize Urban Mobility through Connected Vehicle Data

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 23, 2021

The project is also part of Long Beach's Smart City Initiative to leverage data and technology as strategic tools to solve challenges and improve the lives of Long Beach residents.

Key Points: 
  • The project is also part of Long Beach's Smart City Initiative to leverage data and technology as strategic tools to solve challenges and improve the lives of Long Beach residents.
  • "We are excited to partner with Xtelligent and the City of Long Beach to research solutions to urban transportation challenges.
  • With our test vehicle fleet, we hope to provide key data to optimize traffic signal timing and reduce congestion," said Philipp Skogstad, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America.
  • Data protection is a top priority for Mercedes-Benz, Xtelligent and the City, and the parties are committed to using data responsibly.