There are numerous objections to the electric car. F.A.Z. publisher Carsten Knop wanted to know what was wrong with range anxiety and a lack of charging stations and ordered his new company car with a battery-electric drive. After half a year, the first 10,000 kilometers have now been completed. In this podcast he reports on… Continue reading German FAZ: Does switching to an electric car work?010308
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Commercial EV maker Flexis selects AMPECO’s EV charging management platform
Automotive OEM Flexis, a joint venture among Renault Group, Volvo Group and French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM, has chosen AMPECO to provide EV charging management for its commercial fleet operator customers. Flexis plans to begin vehicle production in 2026, and aims to build “a holistic electrification solution for the city logistics market.” The… Continue reading Commercial EV maker Flexis selects AMPECO’s EV charging management platform
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] NASCAR Comes to Super Taikyu! U.S. – Japan Exchange Through Motorsports
America’s wildly popular NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) series has come to Japan. November 16 was day two of the Super Taikyu season finale at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture. There was a showrun featuring six NASCAR cars brought over from the U.S., with Kamui Kobayashi and other top drivers from Japan… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] NASCAR Comes to Super Taikyu! U.S. – Japan Exchange Through Motorsports
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Hanging with the Cool Kids – Chairman Toyoda Receives German Automotive Award
Established in 1976, the Golden Steering Wheel is one of Europe’s most prestigious automotive awards, presented by the German car magazine “Auto Bild” and tabloid “Bild am Sonntag.” Each year, cars are selected based on criteria such as driving dynamics*, connectivity, design, and cost. In 2025, GSW featured eight categories and four special awards, though… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Hanging with the Cool Kids – Chairman Toyoda Receives German Automotive Award
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] NASCAR Comes to Super Taikyu! U.S. – Japan Exchange Through Motorsports
America’s wildly popular NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) series has come to Japan. November 16 was day two of the Super Taikyu season finale at Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture. There was a showrun featuring six NASCAR cars brought over from the U.S., with Kamui Kobayashi and other top drivers from Japan… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] NASCAR Comes to Super Taikyu! U.S. – Japan Exchange Through Motorsports
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Hanging with the Cool Kids – Chairman Toyoda Receives German Automotive Award
Established in 1976, the Golden Steering Wheel is one of Europe’s most prestigious automotive awards, presented by the German car magazine “Auto Bild” and tabloid “Bild am Sonntag.” Each year, cars are selected based on criteria such as driving dynamics*, connectivity, design, and cost. In 2025, GSW featured eight categories and four special awards, though… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Hanging with the Cool Kids – Chairman Toyoda Receives German Automotive Award
Maruti Suzuki Eyes 1 lakh EV Charging Points by 2030; Invests ₹250 crore
India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki is targeting to set up over 1 lakh charging points across the country by the end of this decade, as the automaker looks to boost consumer confidence in electric vehicles, says the company’s MD and CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi. The automaker, which is preparing to launch its first electric vehicle, the… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Eyes 1 lakh EV Charging Points by 2030; Invests ₹250 crore
Maruti Suzuki e VITARA Achieves 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has received a comprehensive five-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e VITARA electric SUV, marking the company’s fourth consecutive top rating under the national vehicle assessment program. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari presented the certification to Maruti Suzuki, recognizing the e VITARA as India’s first five-star… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki e VITARA Achieves 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
@FCA: La Dodge Charger Scat Pack 2026 prend son envol à l’usine de Stellantis à Windsor
December 2, 2025 , Windsor, Ontario – Stellantis débute officiellement la production du tout nouveau coupé à deux portières Dodge Charger Scat Pack 2026, propulsé par le moteur SIXPACK, à son usine d’assemblage de Windsor. La Charger a été conçue pour faire évoluer le muscle car moderne avec sa performance sans compromis, sa puissance implacable et… Continue reading @FCA: La Dodge Charger Scat Pack 2026 prend son envol à l’usine de Stellantis à Windsor
@BMW: BMW Group sets new climate target for 2035: At least 60 million tons of CO2e savings compared to 2019 – another milestone on the road to net zero004491
Munich, 2 December 2025. The BMW Group has defined a new 2035 milestone for cutting CO2e emissions on the road to net zero. The company aims to reduce its CO2e emissions by at least 60 million metric tons compared to 2019 levels, an additional reduction of approximately 20 million tons of CO2e beyond the existing… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group sets new climate target for 2035: At least 60 million tons of CO2e savings compared to 2019 – another milestone on the road to net zero004491