Category: OEMs

German FAZ: Kaja now weighs 277 kilos010511

It wasn’t just Kaja’s fault that more visitors came to the Opel Zoo in Taunus last year than ever before. But the birth of the first elephant calf in Hesse in 57 years contributed to the record. The Kronberg Zoo counted exactly 648,090 visitors at the end of the year, as zoo director Thomas Kauffels… Continue reading German FAZ: Kaja now weighs 277 kilos010511

German FAZ: Police: So far no evidence of illegal car racing010511

After the serious collision on Autobahn 3 near Frankfurt, police investigations are focusing on a 22-year-old man who is suspected of having caused the accident. According to his own statements, he was driving the car, which, according to witnesses, overtook several vehicles on the left and right at high speed before colliding with another vehicle… Continue reading German FAZ: Police: So far no evidence of illegal car racing010511

German FAZ: Car manufacturer BYD loses its top position in China010511

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 China010511

@Toyota: Toyota Adds a BEV to the Pixis Van Kei Commercial Vehicle Lineup

Feb. 02, 2026 Toyota City, Japan, February 2, 2026―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has added a battery electric vehicle (BEV) to its lineup of Pixis Van*1 kei commercial vehicles in Japan, available for sale starting February 2, 2026. Pixis Van Deluxe (2WD BEV) (Model with options shown) The Pixis Van, which supports the daily mobility needs… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Adds a BEV to the Pixis Van Kei Commercial Vehicle Lineup

@Toyota: Big Energy. Bigger Versatility. A New Adventure Starts February 10th

About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly… Continue reading @Toyota: Big Energy. Bigger Versatility. A New Adventure Starts February 10th

@Toyota: Toyota Adds a BEV to the Pixis Van Kei Commercial Vehicle Lineup

Feb. 02, 2026 Toyota City, Japan, February 2, 2026―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has added a battery electric vehicle (BEV) to its lineup of Pixis Van*1 kei commercial vehicles in Japan, available for sale starting February 2, 2026. Pixis Van Deluxe (2WD BEV) (Model with options shown) The Pixis Van, which supports the daily mobility needs… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Adds a BEV to the Pixis Van Kei Commercial Vehicle Lineup

Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri goes large on K-pop, horsehair and neon

Tracing its roots back to the 250 and more closely in design-terms, the Daytona, the Ferrari 12Cilindri is Ferrari’s current GT flagship. That makes it an obvious target for Ferrari’s personalisation programme and the result of some in-depth fettling is the new Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri. Ferrari says the Tailor Made 12Cilindri is the work… Continue reading Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri goes large on K-pop, horsehair and neon

How to buy a used supercar: driving thrills without the horrendous bills

Admittedly, when we first entered, the sight of a one-of-799 Ferrari F12tdf listed for £900,000 nearly had us make a U-turn straight for the gleaming glass doors we’d stepped through just moments prior; the cynic inside us can’t help but wonder whether its placement is designed to act as a deterrent for any chancers looking… Continue reading How to buy a used supercar: driving thrills without the horrendous bills

Used Ferrari F430 (2005-2009) buyer’s guide: fast, fun and almost affordable

The F430’s bodywork is all aluminium, so it doesn’t rust. But it can corrode, so check for signs of bubbling, especially where the panels meet. Most F430s have had some paint rectification by now. Light duties There are four separate rear light units and they can work loose once their retaining fixings have snapped off.… Continue reading Used Ferrari F430 (2005-2009) buyer’s guide: fast, fun and almost affordable