Category: OEMs

@Toyota: Too Afraid to Ask: Horsepower and Torque

Over the years, the terms “horsepower” and “torque” have made their way into the best car commercials. And why not? Both are critical to the drivability of your vehicle. But, we gotta be honest, we didn’t know the difference between the two. So, Jess Buck from Toyota Motor North America Research & Development set us… Continue reading @Toyota: Too Afraid to Ask: Horsepower and Torque

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] What Did Akio Have to Say After His U.S. National Dealer Meeting Speech?

TomikawaEvery year, Toyota holds a National Dealer Meeting in the U.S. as a way to say thank you to local dealerships. I’ve covered it in the past, but this year I am here in Japan for a 20th anniversary event for Lexus dealers. ToyodaThe 20th anniversary. TomikawaSo, I couldn’t go to America. ToyodaYes. And instead,… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] What Did Akio Have to Say After His U.S. National Dealer Meeting Speech?

@Toyota: Toyota Launches Strategic Investment Subsidiary and Woven Capital Fund II to Accelerate Transformation into a Mobility Company

TOKYO, Japan (September 30, 2025)―Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) today announced the establishment of Toyota Invention Partners Co., Ltd. (“TIP”), a new strategic investment subsidiary with 100 billion yen (approximately 670 million USD) in capital. TIP will focus on accelerating collaborations between Toyota, Woven by Toyota (“WbyT”), Toyota Group companies, their affiliates, and external partners as… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Launches Strategic Investment Subsidiary and Woven Capital Fund II to Accelerate Transformation into a Mobility Company

@FCA: EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Unveiled

September 30, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  The Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC) series released a request for proposals (RFP) today for university teams to participate in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge, a new North American collegiate competition that fosters the next generation of mobility innovators. The 15th installment of the Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions (AVTC)… Continue reading @FCA: EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Unveiled

@BMW: BMW Group Brazil and UNICEF join forces to transform the future of vulnerable youth004389

Partnership focuses on young people aged 14-29, promoting STEM education and life project development More than 30,000 young Brazilians across three states will benefit from the initiative São Paulo – Today, the BMW Group and UNICEF announced their partnership under the slogan entitled “BRIDGE. Educating young people for tomorrow, today” in Brazil. The programme, which… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group Brazil and UNICEF join forces to transform the future of vulnerable youth004389

Stellantis: why the Sochaux factory suddenly stops part of its production of 3008 and 5008

During a CSE, a business social committee this Tuesday, September 30, the Historical Sochaux factory in the Doubs, which has 6,500 employees has just announced several days of stopping car production in the coming weeks. We explain to you. Regional news Each day, an overview of the main news from all regions. France Télévisions uses… Continue reading Stellantis: why the Sochaux factory suddenly stops part of its production of 3008 and 5008

“There is a lot of concern”, the Stellantis factory in Mulhouse stopped for a week, 2000 employees concerned

The Stellantis group has announced that production at the Mulhouse factory (Haut-Rhin) will be stopped from October 27 to November 2, to “adapt the pace to a difficult European market”. Other sites in Europe are affected by several days closings. Regional news Each day, an overview of the main news from all regions. France Télévisions… Continue reading “There is a lot of concern”, the Stellantis factory in Mulhouse stopped for a week, 2000 employees concerned

@BMW: STORIES BENEATH THE SURFACE: ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS THE MOST INTRICATE WOODWORK IN ITS HISTORY004386

Rolls-Royce reveals the most intricate woodwork in the marque’s history Introduces three Rolls-Royce firsts: 3D marquetry, 3D ink layering, and 24-carat gold leafing Artisans undertook special training as part of a one-year development process Extraordinary interior reserved for an exclusive Rolls-Royce Private Collection, soon to be revealed to celebrate Phantom’s centenary “Our Bespoke Collective of… Continue reading @BMW: STORIES BENEATH THE SURFACE: ROLLS-ROYCE REVEALS THE MOST INTRICATE WOODWORK IN ITS HISTORY004386

@BMW: Nelson Piquet tribute: BMW Group Classic brought legendary BMW race cars to the “Circuito Estoril” in honour of the three-time Formula 1 world champion004387

Munich. As part of a racing weekend organized by Dener Motorsports at the former Formula 1 circuit “Circuito Estoril” near Lisbon/Portugal, a tribute event for the three-time Formula 1 world champion took place on the last weekend in August. The participation of BMW Group Classic occurred in close cooperation with Dener Pires, a close friend… Continue reading @BMW: Nelson Piquet tribute: BMW Group Classic brought legendary BMW race cars to the “Circuito Estoril” in honour of the three-time Formula 1 world champion004387