Tag: VW

German FAZ: Korn of the epistemological theory010042

In April 1990, a few months before reunification, a film came to German cinemas, which perfectly captured the Janus -headedness of the historical situation: “The VW complex” by Hartmut Bitomsky. In essayist form, the question was about what the “car for the broad mass” meant over the decades. And wasn’t it significant that the engineers… Continue reading German FAZ: Korn of the epistemological theory010042

German FAZ: Rust under the Autolack010041

A few days ago, the German auto industry in Munich literally had its muscles play. After a long phase of weakness, the industry switched to attack, it said at the IAA car show-with new e-models, better software and refreshed burners. Now the picture falls together again. With its shortened forecast, Porsche has disclosed how expensive… Continue reading German FAZ: Rust under the Autolack010041

@Toyota: 6 Hours of Fuji: Race Frustration at Fuji for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

In front of a 66,400-strong crowd, the team fought its way into a spectacular battle at the front. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries, in their #7 GR010 HYBRID, led midway through the race after an intense charge through the field. An ill-timed safety car proved costly, but they fought back to finish… Continue reading @Toyota: 6 Hours of Fuji: Race
Frustration at Fuji for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

New Dacia CEO to keep “magic potion of simplicity”

More often than not, a new car company CEO arrives with a lengthy to-do list and problems to fix. In the case of Katrin Adt, she takes the reins at a time when Dacia‘s ascent has taken it to behind only Volkswagen for retail sales in Europe. Even in Germany, it’s a top-five brand. The Dacia formula is… Continue reading New Dacia CEO to keep “magic potion of simplicity”

Europe’s silent surrender and the new industrial colonialism

Europe once led the automotive and renewable energy revolutions. Now, as China builds factories on European soil, the continent risks relegating itself to junior-partner status in the technologies of the 21st century, argues Paul Bennett of Madox Square Advisory. Europe stands at a critical crossroads, and it appears to be choosing the path of least… Continue reading Europe’s silent surrender and the new industrial colonialism

Electrify America’s Plug&Charge Now Available on the All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF

The adoption of Plug&Charge technology continues to grow among automakers RESTON, Va., Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Electrify America announced the expansion of Plug&Charge technology with the addition of Nissan as the latest automaker to offer seamless charging capabilities to its upcoming electric vehicles (EV), beginning with the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF. Continue Reading… Continue reading Electrify America’s Plug&Charge Now Available on the All-New 2026 Nissan LEAF

@niche: TICK, TICK, TICK.004082

Editor’s Note: This week, Peter discusses the current situation in the auto industry – and it is beyond grim. In On The Table, we detail the “affordable” Toyota GR Corolla and the much less affordable new Audi A6. Our AE Song of the Week is “From The Beginning” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer. In Fumes, we have Part V of Peter’s series on his all-time favorite… Continue reading @niche: TICK, TICK, TICK.004082

German Manager Magazin: Merz invites you to the car summit in the Chancellery 004449

Given the crisis of the Automotive industry Will Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) Invite to an autogiput on October 9th. The German press agency from government circles learned this. Accordingly, several ministers, the Prime Minister of the federal states with auto industry, the large producers and suppliers as well as representatives of the employee side.… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Merz invites you to the car summit in the Chancellery 004449