Dieter Zetsche
Dieter Zetsche
Dieter Zetscheis a German businessman and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars since 2006 as well as member of the company's Board since 1998...
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If we had a light-duty vehicle population that was one-third diesel, that could save up to 1.4 million barrels of oil per day in the U.S.--the amount the U.S. currently imports from Saudi Arabia.
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Here in the European Union, we need to learn from the American experience, because if we don't, we may end up reliving it.
I am responsible for everything we do at Chrysler, but I didn't know about it.
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Right now it's more probable that we'll make a decision in favor of the U.S.A. rather than against it.
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Energy and fuel prices continue to rise, triggering fuel consumption concerns in the United States.
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Our objective in taking these actions is to create a lean, agile structure, with streamlined and stable processes that will unleash DaimlerChrysler's full potential.
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Management has to be where the action is.
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I feel it is correct to publish the salaries.
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DaimlerChrysler made significant progress in the year 2005, but our earnings are still not where we want them to be. We intend to grow profitably and to create added value over the long term - for the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders.
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No doubt hybrid offers real benefits to the consumer in stop-and-go conditions. That's not as true in long-distance, constant speed driving where the only effect of the hybrid is added weight.
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It was very clear that we needed a very different contract than we had in years past.
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Our aim isn't to win over customers by offering the highest incentives. Instead, we want to attract customers by offering them great products with excellent value for their money.
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To what extent the adjustment we are making in employment leads to a stable employment situation will be defined by our success on the market.
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Our objective is to create a lean, agile structure, with streamlined processes that will unleash DaimlerChrysler's full potential.