What tariffs? Toyota hits record sales in 2025, despite Trump’s auto levies

A Toyota dealership is seen on November 19, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Toyota Motor has retained its position as the world’s top-selling automaker in 2025, posting record sales of 10.5 million units, the Japanese auto giant reported on Thursday.   Sales of Toyota and its luxury Lexus marque rose 3.7% from… Continue reading What tariffs? Toyota hits record sales in 2025, despite Trump’s auto levies

CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: EU edges out U.S. in getting India to slash auto tariffs, but can European carmakers win big?

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. New Delhi-based tech startup founder Ashita Gupta loves her cars. With prospects of luxury European cars becoming cheaper, Gupta, who drives an Audi A6, is considering buying another high-end vehicle. It… Continue reading CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: EU edges out U.S. in getting India to slash auto tariffs, but can European carmakers win big?

@VW Group: Eight historical exhibits at Rétromobile commemorate 125 years of Škoda Motorsport011327

Kick-off to the 125th anniversary celebrations of Škoda MotorsportAt the jubilee 50th edition of Rétromobile, Škoda Auto is marking 125 years of motorsport with an exhibition in Hall 7, covering an area of more than 300 m². In collaboration with Škoda France, the Mladá Boleslav-based carmaker has sent eight exhibits from the Škoda Museum to Paris, complemented… Continue reading @VW Group: Eight historical exhibits at Rétromobile commemorate 125 years of Škoda Motorsport011327

German FAZ: “Siemens is a role model, VW is the big loser”010494

FAZ+Geldanlage: “Siemens is a role model, VW is the big loser” January 29, 2026, 3:03 p.m. Reading time: 5 min. Expand image description Deka fund manager Ingo Speich considers the DAX companies to be more robust than expected. But there are also a few problem cases. Which companies he thinks are interesting for investors. Go… Continue reading German FAZ: “Siemens is a role model, VW is the big loser”010494

German FAZ: Toyota is the world’s largest car company with 11 million vehicles sold010494

Toyota has defended its top position as the world’s largest car manufacturer and achieved record sales in 2025. The Japanese group increased its global sales by 4.6 percent to 11.3 million vehicles, the company announced on Thursday. The Japanese left behind their German rival Volkswagen and achieved the most cars sold for the sixth time… Continue reading German FAZ: Toyota is the world’s largest car company with 11 million vehicles sold010494

German FAZ: “Siemens is a role model, VW is the big loser”010496

FAZ+Geldanlage: “Siemens is a role model, VW is the big loser” January 29, 2026, 3:03 p.m. Reading time: 5 min. Expand image description Deka fund manager Ingo Speich considers the DAX companies to be more robust than expected. But there are also a few problem cases. Which companies he thinks are interesting for investors. Go… Continue reading German FAZ: “Siemens is a role model, VW is the big loser”010496

German FAZ: Hyundai is in robot fever010494

The new star of the Korean car company Hyundai Motor Group runs on two legs and is called Atlas. The humanoid robot, which was developed by the American subsidiary Boston Dynamics, is almost two meters tall, can carry up to 50 kilograms, can move all of its joints all around, and can do so at… Continue reading German FAZ: Hyundai is in robot fever010494

German Manager Magazine: Toyota: Hybrid demand drives sales to 11.3 million vehicles sold004678

Toyota has defended its top position as the world’s largest car manufacturer and achieved a sales record in 2025. The Japanese group increased its global sales by 4.6 percent to 11.3 million vehicles, the company announced on Thursday. This left the Japanese with their German rivals Volkswagen behind them and achieved the most cars sold… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Toyota: Hybrid demand drives sales to 11.3 million vehicles sold004678

My garage is a graveyard – I envy the £250 lease crowd

Sometimes people are sniffy about those who buy a new car on the never-never, the drip or whatever they want to call it. And as an enthusiast, it’s not how I like to buy cars either. I don’t want just a tool, something I won’t bond with, merely what I budget for in order to… Continue reading My garage is a graveyard – I envy the £250 lease crowd

Tesla Model S and Model X production to end this summer

Production of Tesla’s first two mainstream models, the Model S saloon and Model X SUV, will end this summer.  CEO Elon Musk said “it’s time” to discontinue the cars, the Model S having been launched back in 2012. This virtually halves the Tesla line-up, leaving only the smaller Model 3 saloon, Model Y SUV and Cybertruck pick-up on sale. The long-delayed Roadster… Continue reading Tesla Model S and Model X production to end this summer