Category: OEMs

German FAZ: Fiesta with the GTI010415

On January 1st there will be a change that will affect all West German drivers: the requirement to wear a seatbelt in the front seats will be introduced. Since there are initially no penalties, Germany remains a nation of seatbelt grumpy people. In any case, the GDR only followed suit in 1980, but issued tickets… Continue reading German FAZ: Fiesta with the GTI010415

German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010414

There is fear of a major industrial decline in Germany, and in terms of job losses, nowhere is the need as great as in the most German of all industries: automobile manufacturing. In the decades since the Second World War, the global reputation of their cars has not only made Germans rich, but also proud.… Continue reading German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010414

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] The Rally Experience: Yuta Tomikawa’s Journey with Ryo Tamura Reaches Its Climax!

Ryo Tamura, formerly of the comedy duo London Boots 1-go 2-go, began his special mission with a challenge from Chairman Akio Toyoda: “I want you to share your love of rallying with lots of people.” Last November, Yuta Tomikawa, serving as Tamura’s co-driver, took part in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Rally Challenge Special Stage in… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] The Rally Experience: Yuta Tomikawa’s Journey with Ryo Tamura Reaches Its Climax!

@Toyota: Creating Pathways to Skilled Trade Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

As technology continues to expand into every part of our lives, the advancements in manufacturing need both innovation and a skilled workforce to make it possible. The manufacturing sector will need to fill 3.8 million skilled workers over the next decade, according to a Deloitte study commissioned by The Manufacturing Institute. Current U.S. community colleges… Continue reading @Toyota: Creating Pathways to Skilled Trade Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] The Rally Experience: Yuta Tomikawa’s Journey with Ryo Tamura Reaches Its Climax!

Ryo Tamura, formerly of the comedy duo London Boots 1-go 2-go, began his special mission with a challenge from Chairman Akio Toyoda: “I want you to share your love of rallying with lots of people.” Last November, Yuta Tomikawa, serving as Tamura’s co-driver, took part in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Rally Challenge Special Stage in… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] The Rally Experience: Yuta Tomikawa’s Journey with Ryo Tamura Reaches Its Climax!

@Ford: Ford Sales Rose 6% in 2025 on Torrid Truck, Hybrid Demand; Gains Share; Highest Sales Year this Decade

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company outperformed the industry for its 10th consecutive month in December, pushing market share higher for the year by 0.6 percentage points. For the year and Q4, Ford registered both sales and share gains, beating the industry on both fronts. This demonstrates the success of Ford’s strategy to appeal to a… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Sales Rose 6% in 2025 on Torrid Truck, Hybrid Demand; Gains Share; Highest Sales Year this Decade

@FCA: Ram élargit la meilleure garantie limitée du groupe motopropulseur pour camionnettes et fourgons pleine grandeur au Canada — 10 ans/160 000 km pour toute l’année-modèle 2026

January 6, 2026 , Windsor, Ontario –  s’appuyant sur les commentaires massifs des clients et des concessionnaires, Ram rehausse encore la barre en matière de durabilité et de confiance des consommateurs en élargissant la meilleure garantie limitée du groupe motopropulseur pour camion et fourgon pleine grandeur en Amérique pour toute la durée de l’année-modèle 2026 (à… Continue reading @FCA: Ram élargit la meilleure garantie limitée du groupe motopropulseur pour camionnettes et fourgons pleine grandeur au Canada — 10 ans/160 000 km pour toute l’année-modèle 2026

@FCA: Ram Expands America’s Best Full-size Truck and Van Limited Powertrain Warranty

January 6, 2026 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  Building on overwhelming customer and dealer feedback, Ram is again raising the bar for durability and customer confidence by expanding America’s best full-size truck and van limited powertrain warranty for the duration of the 2026 model-year (excluding full battery-electric vehicles). The 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty covers trucks and… Continue reading @FCA: Ram Expands America’s Best Full-size Truck and Van Limited Powertrain Warranty

@FCA: Canada Ram Expands Canada’s Best Full-size Truck and Van Limited Powertrain Warranty

January 6, 2026 , Windsor, Ontario –  Building on overwhelming customer and dealer feedback, Ram is again raising the bar for durability and customer confidence by expanding Canada’s best full-size truck and van limited powertrain warranty for the duration of the 2026 model year (excluding full battery-electric vehicles). The 10-year/160,000-kilometre limited powertrain warranty covers trucks and… Continue reading @FCA: Canada Ram Expands Canada’s Best Full-size Truck and Van Limited Powertrain Warranty