OEMs – Page 12 – I wish I had more to offer

German FAZ: Delivery time? Disaster!010528

Manufacturers say a lot when the day is long. As we all know, what counts is on the pitch. We show up at the car dealership. “Hello, how are you?” the salesman says happily. We would be interested in the new class, iX3. What about the delivery time? “Disaster,” says the man; he no longer… Continue reading German FAZ: Delivery time? Disaster!010528

German FAZ: Winter tour to Winterthur010527

FAZ + driving report BMW R 12 G/S: Winter tour to WinterthurBy Walter Wille05.01.2026, 09:42Reading time: 6 min. Expand image descriptionThe letters G and S always stood for terrain and road. Or maybe for terrain and snow? A historic lap with the BMW R 12 G/S. Go to Source

German FAZ: These cars moved us in the year 2025010526

The time has come. The car year is over. What inventory is for retail, review is for technology and engines. These were eventful months, both for the automotive industry and for us. They fluctuated between twelve cylinders and charging inhibition, between the promise of a great electric future and the stubborn presence of diesel, which… Continue reading German FAZ: These cars moved us in the year 2025010526

German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010528

In the hallway of the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court before the start of the hearing into alleged emissions violations of Mercedes-Benz diesel cars, one of the car manufacturer’s legal representatives pulled out his cell phone to take a photo. Several lawyers and representatives of the legal department smile happily into the camera. That shows confidence.… Continue reading German FAZ: Ex-Daimler boss Zetsche defends himself against allegations010528

German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010527

The world’s largest electric car manufacturer BYD is threatened with a real crisis. The group’s sales fell by 30 percent to 210,000 vehicles in January compared to the same month last year, the company announced. It was the fifth consecutive month of declining sales. The company’s share price fell almost seven percent in Hong Kong.… Continue reading German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010527

German FAZ: Two Audi managers in court010526

When things weren’t going well in the Volkswagen empire, Ulrich Hackenberg often came into play. The gifted car engineer was something of a problem solver in the company. When the model brand Audi was weakening, the then chairman of the supervisory board, Ferdinand Piëch, and his CEO, Martin Winterkorn, sent their best man to Ingolstadt.… Continue reading German FAZ: Two Audi managers in court010526

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] “We Don’t Have a Cultural Vibe.” – Toyota’s Immersive Art World

How deeply can people be immersed in art? The Moveum Yokohama by Toyota Group has opened on Yamashita Pier in Yokohama. The venue features immersive digital art that envelops visitors through images, sound, and spatial design, creating a fully sensory experience. Inside the museum, the works of two artists from Vienna’s Fin de Siècle golden… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] “We Don’t Have a Cultural Vibe.” – Toyota’s Immersive Art World

@Toyota: Notice of Organizational Changes, Personnel Changes

Toyota Tsusho Corporation Press Room 2026 Notice of Organizational Changes, Personnel Changes 2026-02-04 Toyota Tsusho Corporation（head office: Nagoya City; President & CEO: Toshimitsu Imai）announces the following changes to organizational, and personnel changes effective April 1, 2026. I. Organizational changes 1. Organizational changes of SBU (SBU:Strategic Business Unit) (As of April 1)2. Organizational changes of Overseas… Continue reading @Toyota: Notice of Organizational Changes, Personnel Changes

@Toyota: High School Students Find Promise of Versatile Careers in Manufacturing through Toyota’s 4T Academy

Just as Toyota has continued to innovate its vehicles, the strategy of continuous improvement has also been used to develop the production team assembling each new model. The 4T Academy is one way Toyota is connecting with high school juniors and seniors in the community. For Toyota, it’s building teams that will make the company… Continue reading @Toyota: High School Students Find Promise of Versatile Careers in Manufacturing through Toyota’s 4T Academy