UAW, Volkswagen reach tentative deal at Tennessee plant

The agreement provides workers with a 20 per cent pay increase over the contract. Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative agreement on their first contract at a plant in ‌Tennessee, nearly ‌two years after workers voted in favor of joining the labor group, the union ‌said Wednesday evening. The agreement provides workers… Continue reading UAW, Volkswagen reach tentative deal at Tennessee plant

Vanderlande Opens India Innovation Centre in Pune

Vanderlande, a global leader in logistics process automation, has officially opened its India Innovation Centre in Pune, marking a milestone in the company’s expansion of engineering capabilities in the region. The facility is designed as a space where engineers can collaborate on end-to-end solutions, with a focus on robotic automation, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and… Continue reading Vanderlande Opens India Innovation Centre in Pune

German Manager Magazine: Tesla, Condor, BMW, ZF, ADAC – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004689

Dear reader, Have you already planned your annual vacation? Maybe you’ll fly to your next break on a Condor jet with a striped look. The holiday airline could really use it because: While the travel market overall recovered well from the Corona shocks a few years ago, Condor struggled with red numbers until recently. Condor… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla, Condor, BMW, ZF, ADAC – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004689

‘Experimental’ new Citroen C4 to be radically different from rivals

Citroën will go “as far as possible” to ensure the next-generation C4 stands out from its rivals and range-mates as part of a push for more ‘experimental’ designs across its line-up.  The third generation of the French brand’s C-segment hatchback is entering its sixth year on sale, making it the oldest model in the line-up,… Continue reading ‘Experimental’ new Citroen C4 to be radically different from rivals

Automakers back Trump plan to rollback fuel economy rules, but seek changes

The previously issued CAFE standards are simply unachievable. Major ‍automakers on Wednesday ​called for changes ⁠in the Trump administration’s proposal to reform fuel economy standards ‌but ‌said they back the plan ‌to drastically slash the efficiency requirements. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Ford and other ‌automakers, ‍backed… Continue reading Automakers back Trump plan to rollback fuel economy rules, but seek changes

Kia Seltos Sells 600,000 Units in India, Second-Gen Model off to a Good Start

The Seltos, Kia India’s first locally manufactured vehicle, has surpassed the 600,000-unit milestone in domestic market sales. From launch in August 2019 till end-January 2026, the midsize SUV has sold a total of 602,390 units (wholesales) in India and nearly 160,000 units exported. Combined domestic and exported sales are over 750,000 units over six-and-a-half years. … Continue reading Kia Seltos Sells 600,000 Units in India, Second-Gen Model off to a Good Start

The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge

Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Toyota bZ proves to be a top-selling EV in January Better late than never. After a slow start… Continue reading The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge

@Toyota: [Toyota Times] “We Don’t Have a Cultural Vibe.” – Toyota’s Immersive Art World

How deeply can people be immersed in art? The Moveum Yokohama by Toyota Group has opened on Yamashita Pier in Yokohama. The venue features immersive digital art that envelops visitors through images, sound, and spatial design, creating a fully sensory experience. Inside the museum, the works of two artists from Vienna’s Fin de Siècle golden… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] “We Don’t Have a Cultural Vibe.” – Toyota’s Immersive Art World

@Toyota: Notice of Organizational Changes, Personnel Changes

Toyota Tsusho Corporation Press Room 2026 Notice of Organizational Changes, Personnel Changes 2026-02-04 Toyota Tsusho Corporation(head office: Nagoya City; President & CEO: Toshimitsu Imai)announces the following changes to organizational, and personnel changes effective April 1, 2026. I. Organizational changes 1. Organizational changes of SBU (SBU:Strategic Business Unit) (As of April 1)2. Organizational changes of Overseas… Continue reading @Toyota: Notice of Organizational Changes, Personnel Changes

@Toyota: High School Students Find Promise of Versatile Careers in Manufacturing through Toyota’s 4T Academy

Just as Toyota has continued to innovate its vehicles, the strategy of continuous improvement has also been used to develop the production team assembling each new model. The 4T Academy is one way Toyota is connecting with high school juniors and seniors in the community. For Toyota, it’s building teams that will make the company… Continue reading @Toyota: High School Students Find Promise of Versatile Careers in Manufacturing through Toyota’s 4T Academy