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Bmw to end hybrid partnership with Daimler

tryme submitted on 7/14/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 3:14:04 PM

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Trouble is brewing over the hybrid partnership between BMW and Daimler, according to a report from the Germany publication, Auto Motor & Sport.

The two car companies, which have been partners for the past several years, were bent on improving vehicle safety technology and have so far, given rise to the two-mode hybrid.

A BMW spokesperson admits that there are ongoing talks with other carmakers that might a yield a better solution for BMW. Daimler reportedly still wants the partnership to continue due to the cost savings it can deliver in the coming years as hybrids expand through the Mercedes-Benz lineup, including the S400 and ML450 hybrids.

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sector

I suggest they stay together and double their efforts, as Lexus is so far ahead of them :)

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Posted on 7/14/2009 4:24:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

theoptimisticpessimist

So far ahead of what? oh yeah market share loss.

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Posted on 7/14/2009 4:29:53 PM | | Votes: 1   

sector

"So far ahead of what?"

Let's do a recount:

Lexus/Toyota hybrid models: 7

MB hybrid models: 0

BMW hybrid models: 0

So in summary, 7 > 0 + 0 = 0

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Posted on 7/14/2009 4:52:47 PM | | Votes: -1   

TurboSpyder

AutoExpress Lexus LS 600h vs. Audi A8 diesel comparison:

"This poor result, combined with the fact the Lexus costs so much, means the Audi A8 earns an easy victory here. Not only is it £20,000 cheaper, it’s also better designed from superior materials, just as fast and around 10mpg more efficient."

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/211689/lexus_ls600h_vs_audi_a8.html


Motor Trend luxury car comparison:

4th place: Lexus LS 600hL
"Overpromises and underdelivers on performance, fuel economy, and even luxury."

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0712_high_end_luxury_sedan_comparison/judgement.html

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Posted on 7/14/2009 11:58:50 PM | | Votes: 2   

Anthony

I don't see Toyota scrambling to enter into a partnership with their biggest competition to produce more diesels. I do see Mercedes and BMW in an apparently failing partnership with their biggest competition to produce hybrids.

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Posted on 7/15/2009 1:25:40 AM | | Votes: 2   

NItePhire

They Daimler could always partner with someone that isnt in the Hybrid game that deep right now. Mazda comes to mind. They only have one and it aint even theirs. Mazda could use the dual mode hybrid to great effect in their CX9/7 and sedans.

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Posted on 7/14/2009 4:30:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

1UAW

They may skip hybrids altogether becuse they are a leader in hydrogene technology.

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Posted on 7/14/2009 10:15:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

dumpsty

Dual-mode <=> 2-mode

The hybrid-transmission partnership is GM, DaimlerChrysler (now Daimler & Chrysler), and BMW.

The 2-mode hybrid transmission has proven effective with GMs large trucks and SUV, and now in its mid-sized SUVs. Basically, the system works with the heavier vehicles. M-B would benefit from this system by using it in the GL, GLK, ML, R, and S-class vehicles & pair it with a torquey diesel for maximum push and fuel efficiency.

I would be nice to see the hybrid transmission end up in a large Toyota truck or SUV so the industry could really give it an "unbiased" look.

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Posted on 7/14/2009 10:57:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Badgewhore

This is one of those rare cases where Dumb+Dumb=smart.

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Posted on 7/15/2009 2:42:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

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