Category: OEMs

@VW Group: Dieter Dehoorne appointed new Audi Board Member for Procurement010785

The Supervisory Board of AUDI AG has appointed Dieter Dehoorne to the Board of Management for Procurement. He will assume the position at the beginning of 2026. The Belgian native most recently served as Chief Procurement Officer at the Danish company Vestas Wind Systems. Prior to that, he held various management positions at Volvo Cars… Continue reading @VW Group: Dieter Dehoorne appointed new Audi Board Member for Procurement010785

German FAZ: The big bet on intelligent electricity meters010140

FAZ+Metrify from Enpal: The big bet on intelligent electricity metersOctober 22, 2025, 8:05 a.m. Reading time: 5 min. Expand image descriptionThe solar provider Enpal wants to stimulate the sluggish smart meter expansion – and is now also entering the business with private customers. But a sentence from the Ministry of Economic Affairs already calls the… Continue reading German FAZ: The big bet on intelligent electricity meters010140

German FAZ: Netherlands fight for Nexperia010139

FAZ+Chip Group: Netherlands fight for NexperiaOctober 19, 2025, 3:25 p.m. Reading time: 3 min. Expand image descriptionThe Dutch-Chinese company’s chips are systemically relevant. German car manufacturers also depend on them. After a political scandal, there is a threat of a delivery stop. Go to Source

German FAZ: Criticism of reports on rent controls010138

There are doubts about the figures in the latest report prepared by the Institute for Housing and Environment in Darmstadt. They do not currently accurately reflect the reality in the housing markets. This was also shown by the feedback from many municipalities on the expert report, said Ines Fröhlich (SPD), State Secretary in the Hessian… Continue reading German FAZ: Criticism of reports on rent controls010138

German FAZ: At Porsche, profits collapse by more than 95 percent010139

The billions in costs for the combustion engine extension almost completely wiped out the profits of the sports and off-road vehicle manufacturer Porsche in the first three quarters. Earnings after taxes fell by 95.9 percent year-on-year to just 114 million euros, as the company announced. From July to September, the Stuttgart-based company even reported red… Continue reading German FAZ: At Porsche, profits collapse by more than 95 percent010139

German FAZ: VW will produce normally next week010138

Despite the chip crisis, there will be no production downtimes at Volkswagen next week. As things stand today, vehicle production at the German locations will be secured for the coming week, the group said. “The delivery bottlenecks at the Dutch chip manufacturer Nexperia continue to have no impact on production at the Volkswagen brand’s vehicle… Continue reading German FAZ: VW will produce normally next week010138

@Toyota: Toyota Unveils Camry GT-S Concept at 2025 SEMA Show

New Camry concept explores showroom-ready style and substance with race-inspired design cues LAS VEGAS (Oct. 24, 2025) – Toyota is pushing the boundaries of the modern sedan with the debut of the Camry GT-S Concept at the 2025 SEMA Show. Built on the foundation of the 2025 Camry XSE AWD Hybrid, the GT-S Concept is… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Unveils Camry GT-S Concept at 2025 SEMA Show

@BMW: Successful auction of the BMW R 18 Transcontinental signed by Pope Leo XIV. on October 18, 2025, as part of a Sotheby’s auction in Munich.004430

Munich. On September 3, 2025, during a ceremonial event at the Vatican, a specially customized BMW R 18 Transcontinental was presented to Pope Leo XIV. for blessing and signing on the motorcycle. This uniquely customized R 18 Transcontinental, donated by BMW Motorrad and bearing the signature of the Pontiff, was successfully auctioned by Missio Austria… Continue reading @BMW: Successful auction of the BMW R 18 Transcontinental signed by Pope Leo XIV. on October 18, 2025, as part of a Sotheby’s auction in Munich.004430

@BMW: New environmental impact statement: All BMW Group operations in Parsdorf included in EMAS environmental register004429

Munich/Parsdorf. With the publication of its Environmental Impact Statement 2024, all BMW Group operations in Parsdorf are now part of the European environmental register, EMAS. In addition to the BMW Group Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) and test-parts logistics, the pilot plant for high-voltage batteries in Parsdorf has been included in the environmental impact statement… Continue reading @BMW: New environmental impact statement: All BMW Group operations in Parsdorf included in EMAS environmental register004429