BMW and Daimler talks focus on engines
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BMW and Daimler talks focus on engines
BMW and Daimler talks focus on engines
Posted on Tuesday 15 January 2008
More details surrounding the ensuing talks between BMW and Daimler are starting to emerge, with the latest information coming directly from Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche. Those who have followed the saga of the BMW and Mercedes cooperation talks know that the two makers have been cautious - to say the least - in working together, but at the same time the continuous nature of the talks show that both are interested in the idea.
Speaking with German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Zetsche told reporters that discussions so far had centered on the shared development of powertrains rather than complete vehicle platforms and that BMW was the most logical carmaker for Daimler to partner with. BMW previously ruled out any platform sharing deal because it doesn’t need any. Daimler, on the other hand, requires a new, more premium design for its next-generation A and B-Class (codenamed C412).
The first deal expected to be announced is the joint-development of new four-cylinder engines for the next-generation B-Class and Mini. Germany’s carmakers are worried about development costs for a new range of low-emissions powertrains. BMW and Mercedes also want to increase the number of shared drivetrains to match the level that Audi enjoys by being partnered with Volkswagen.
Posted on Tuesday 15 January 2008
More details surrounding the ensuing talks between BMW and Daimler are starting to emerge, with the latest information coming directly from Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche. Those who have followed the saga of the BMW and Mercedes cooperation talks know that the two makers have been cautious - to say the least - in working together, but at the same time the continuous nature of the talks show that both are interested in the idea.
Speaking with German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Zetsche told reporters that discussions so far had centered on the shared development of powertrains rather than complete vehicle platforms and that BMW was the most logical carmaker for Daimler to partner with. BMW previously ruled out any platform sharing deal because it doesn’t need any. Daimler, on the other hand, requires a new, more premium design for its next-generation A and B-Class (codenamed C412).
The first deal expected to be announced is the joint-development of new four-cylinder engines for the next-generation B-Class and Mini. Germany’s carmakers are worried about development costs for a new range of low-emissions powertrains. BMW and Mercedes also want to increase the number of shared drivetrains to match the level that Audi enjoys by being partnered with Volkswagen.
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