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 GTI010406
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German FAZ: Autostadt between tradition and transformation010405
There is no shortage of vacant land in Rüsselsheim that could be profitably transformed into attractive new neighborhoods with money from the city. But the scope for design is limited in a municipality that has to budget – and that will probably still be missing a three-digit million amount over the next four years. The… Continue reading German FAZ: Autostadt between tradition and transformation010405
German FAZ: “I am passionate about the topic of ‘made in Germany’”010404
In her first two months at Opel, she rarely saw her desk, says Maike Seeber. After starting as plant manager in September, she spent almost every day in a different department. The forty-two-year-old says she was particularly impressed by the workforce at a time that seemed “not so rosy” for the automotive industry when looking… Continue reading German FAZ: “I am passionate about the topic of ‘made in Germany’”010404
German FAZ: Winter tour to Winterthur010404
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: Fiesta with the GTI010406
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 GTI010406
German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010405
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!010405
German FAZ: Porsche and VW are recalling thousands of cars in the USA010404
Power outage? What affected tenants should know If you have to stay in a dark, cold apartment after a power outage, you can reduce your rent. If technical equipment is damaged as a result of the incident, those affected are often left with the blame. Go to Source
@Toyota: Acquisition of Toyota and Hino Distributor Business in Ghana, Africa
2026-01-05 Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that TOYOTA TSUSHO MANUFACTURING GHANA CO. LIMITED (“TTMG”), which falls under its subsidiary CFAO SAS (“CFAO”), has acquired the Toyota and Hino distributor business from TOYOTA GHANA LIMITED COMPANY (“TGLC”) on December 31, 2025 in the Republic of Ghana (“Ghana”). 1. Background Toyota Tsusho is promoting four… Continue reading @Toyota: Acquisition of Toyota and Hino Distributor Business in Ghana, Africa
@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Reports 2025 U.S. Sales Results
TMNA 2025 sales up 8.0 percent Year-end electrified Toyota and Lexus sales make up 47 percent of total sales volume 30 electrified vehicle options available between both Toyota and Lexus brands Lexus records its best-ever full-year sales result PLANO, Texas (Jan. 5, 2026) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported year-end 2025 U.S. sales of… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Reports 2025 U.S. Sales Results
@BMW: A Milestone for Human-Vehicle Interaction. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant expanded to include Amazon Alexa + Technology.004520
Munich/Las Vegas. In 2026, BMW will expand its BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, built on Amazon’s AI Alexa+ architecture, taking voice interaction between humans and vehicles to a new level. BMW will become the first car manufacturer to integrate the AI assistant technology into its vehicles, starting with the BMW iX3. This new functionality enables intuitive… Continue reading @BMW: A Milestone for Human-Vehicle Interaction. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant expanded to include Amazon Alexa + Technology.004520