Dieter Zetsche, former Chairman of Daimler AG, received a humorous yet touching farewell from rival BMW. A video featuring a Zetsche lookalike bidding farewell and driving off in a Mercedes ends with BMW gifting him an i8 Roadster, emphasizing freedom in retirement. Mercedes responded playfully, hinting at Zetsche’s switch to electric mobility. This lighthearted exchange highlights mutual respect between fierce competitors, showcasing a side of corporate rivalry often unseen.

​Dieter Zetsche, former Chairman of Daimler AG, received a humorous yet touching farewell from rival BMW. A video featuring a Zetsche lookalike bidding farewell and driving off in a Mercedes ends with BMW gifting him an i8 Roadster, emphasizing freedom in retirement. Mercedes responded playfully, hinting at Zetsche’s switch to electric mobility. This lighthearted exchange highlights mutual respect between fierce competitors, showcasing a side of corporate rivalry often unseen. 

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