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Careem, Uber’s Middle Eastern rival, closes a $500Mn round at a valuation of over $1Bn

Uber is going through tough times already and its competitors in various regions are making it even harder by constantly upping their ante. The scenario is now set…

KAJAL JOSHI — 2 MIN READ
FUTURISM

Daimler and Bosch collaborate to bring fully autonomous cars to urban roads by early 2020s

Most tech and automobile giant are presently engrossed in building their self-driving (or autonomous) technologies. They’re working round the clock to achieve the mountainous task of being the…

STAFF@THE TECH PORTAL — 2 MIN READ
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ENTERPRISE

Chinese automaker Chery files complaint against Mercedes over the “EQ” branding

China will soon play host to a trademark battle. Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co Ltd has filed a complaint with the Chinese trademark regulator over Mercedes-Benz’s use of…

MUDIT MOHILAY — 1 MIN READ
China
NEWS

Daimler spearheads $82Mn investment to bring ChargePoint’s EV charging network to Europe

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network ChargePoint has managed to rake in $82 million in a funding round led by German bigwig Daimler. Existing investors including BMW i Ventures, Linse Capital, Rho…

DISHA MANOCHA — 3 MIN READ
NEWS

To counter Uber’s growing European presence, Daimler’s MyTaxi acquires rival Taxibeat

Uber’s growing influence is forcing a lot of consolidation across the ride-hailing landscape. In the latest news associated with the topic, Daimler backed MyTaxi is acquiring its Greek rival Taxibeat. This…

MUDIT MOHILAY — 2 MIN READ
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ENTERPRISE

Uber’s platform will play host to Daimler’s self driving cars

Uber has entered into an alliance with Daimler, which will allow the automaker to launch its self driving cars from the former’s ride hailing platform. Uber is raring to…

STAFF@THE TECH PORTAL — 2 MIN READ
NEWS

Rolling delivery drone startup Starship Technologies secures $17.2Mn in seed funding

According to a report by the WSJ, Daimler has led a new $17.2 million funding round in Starship Technologies, a startup founded in 2014 by Skype founders Ahti…

DISHA MANOCHA — 2 MIN READ
ENTERPRISE

BMW and Daimler may collaborate to give Uber a run for its money

With Uber acing the cab service and ride-sharing business, automakers BMW and Daimler are reportedly collaborating to give a tough competition to its US based rival Uber. According…

STAFF@THE TECH PORTAL — 1 MIN READ
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INTERNET

Daimler expresses regret after an employee misbehaves in China

Daimler, a multinational automotive corporation and the Mercedes-Benz  parent, is facing a public relations crisis in China after a senior executive was alleged to have used derogatory language against…

STAFF@THE TECH PORTAL — 2 MIN READ
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APPLE

Daimler Says, Joint Ventures With Apple And Google For Smart Cars Are ‘Conceivable’

For all their pride and prestige, traditional watch makers wanted to take on smartwatch makers like Apple and Samsung. The result ? An even sharper decline in sales…

MIR JUNED HUSSAIN — 2 MIN READ
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BUSINESS

Qualcomm And Daimler Team Up To Develop Connected Car Technologies

The recent phenomena of luxury car brands teaming up with technology companies for indigenous smart car initiatives just got a new addition. German luxury car maker Daimler AG…

DEEPANSHU KHANDELWAL — 1 MIN READ

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