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German FAZ: Even BMW can no longer keep up in China010076

Apart from the Chinese car market, things are actually going well at BMW. While arch-rival Mercedes sells fewer and fewer vehicles from month to month, the Munich-based company was able to increase sales by almost nine percent to 588,300 cars in the most recent reporting period. After five declines in a row, it was BMW’s… Continue reading German FAZ: Even BMW can no longer keep up in China010076

German FAZ: The sales crisis at Mercedes is coming to a head010075

The continued very difficult situation in China caused the car manufacturer Mercedes’ sales figures to fall in the third quarter. The Baden-Württemberg company sold 441,500 cars between June and September, twelve percent less than in the same period last year. In addition to the problems in the world’s largest car market, US President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading German FAZ: The sales crisis at Mercedes is coming to a head010075

German FAZ: Industrial production collapses010075

Production in the manufacturing sector in Germany fell by 4.3 percent in August compared to the previous month. In industry in the narrower sense, i.e. excluding construction and energy production, the decline was as much as 5.6 percent. With the figures on Wednesday, the Federal Statistical Office confirmed the continued difficult situation of the German… Continue reading German FAZ: Industrial production collapses010075

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Let’s Discover Potential Together! Opening of an Inspiring Arena

“Discovering potential together.” This is the concept behind TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, which is set to open on October 3, 2025. The arena is designed to be a place where possibilities in sports, mobility, and sustainability come together and are unleashed. It’s a sports arena that can also host events and concerts, with a capacity of… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Let’s Discover Potential Together! Opening of an Inspiring Arena

@Toyota: Sumitomo Metal Mining and Toyota Collaborate on Mass Production of Cathode Materials for All-Solid-State Batteries

Oct. 08, 2025 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.Toyota Motor Corporation Tokyo and Toyota City, Japan―Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (TSE: 5713, “Sumitomo Metal Mining”) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203, “Toyota”) have entered into a joint development agreement for the mass production of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries to be installed in battery electric vehicles… Continue reading @Toyota: Sumitomo Metal Mining and Toyota Collaborate on Mass Production of Cathode Materials for All-Solid-State Batteries

@Toyota: Why Toyota is Focused on Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Today, on National Hydrogen Day, four Toyota thought leaders explain why, more than ever, hydrogen is a key part of Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy. From the Mirai fuel cell electric vehicle to power generators, port equipment, Class 8 semi-truck powertrains and more, hydrogen has the power to do great things—and already is. Go to Source

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Let’s Discover Potential Together! Opening of an Inspiring Arena

@Toyota: Sumitomo Metal Mining and Toyota Collaborate on Mass Production of Cathode Materials for All-Solid-State Batteries

@Groupe PSA: PR Francesco Ciancia Rejoins Stellantis to Lead Global Manufacturing007743

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. today announces that Francesco Ciancia will rejoin the Company on November 1 as Global Head of Manufacturing and a member of the Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT). Ciancia has gained over two decades of global leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, plant management and lean production system application. He rejoins Stellantis from Mercedes-Benz, where… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Francesco Ciancia Rejoins Stellantis to Lead Global Manufacturing007743

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Makes New Appointments to the Leadership Team As It Pursues Its Path to Recovery007742

AMSTERDAM – Building on the positive momentum established in recent months and ahead of the upcoming 2026 presentation of its updated strategy, Stellantis N.V. today announces the following new appointments to its Stellantis Leadership Team (SLT). Emanuele Cappellano is appointed Head of Enlarged Europe and European Brands, in addition to his current role leading Stellantis… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Makes New Appointments to the Leadership Team As It Pursues Its Path to Recovery007742