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With technology and new business models shaping the next decade in automotive, we are privileged to be apart of the FT Live Future of the Car.

I just finished writing about Toyota's European strategy for our latest monthly study and can't help but feel that Toyota Motor Corporation need to make more of their most valuable brand asset, Akio Toyoda, or more precisely his alter-ego "Morizo" with most people in Europe unaware of the charismatic charm of Toyota Motors founder's grandson. In our report and part of an interview with Lexus President Takashi Watanabe we asked if it would be possible to include a drive mode that maps the engine and ride of Akio Toyoda making it accessible through the software. We asked if it could be called "Akio mode". Maybe "Morizo mode" is even more appropriate in hindsight. https://lnkd.in/dnsVGeJk

Guess the sound ++ This Audi model marks the beginning of the largest model initiative in Audi’s history and is also the first model on the newly developed Premium Platform Electric (PPE). Can you guess the model?

Volvo, a pioneer in the automotive world, has officially bid adieu to diesel-powered vehicles after a remarkable 45-year journey. Their final diesel model, the XC90 SUV, marked the end of an era in Torslanda, Sweden. Now, Volvo embarks on an electrifying future, aiming to become an all-electric automaker by 2030. This bold move reflects a seismic shift in the industry, as diesel engines fade into history amidst rising concerns over emissions. It's a thrilling time of transformation, signaling the dawn of a new era dominated by clean, sustainable electric vehicles. #Volvo #Diesel #ElectricVehicles #AutomotiveEvolution

Future in Automotive Industry is now.

https://lnkd.in/dXx2m6y9 The forthcoming #lexus LBX 3-cylinder hybrid FWD subcompact hatch is not yet available for sale and won't be marketed in GCC. However, Lexus Japan showcased an intriguing variant at the Tokyo Auto Salon on Friday: the LBX "Morizo" RR concept. The LBX Morizo is powered by the same 1.6-liter turbo 3-cylinder engine found in the GR Corolla and the GR Yaris, which generates an impressive 300 HP and 295 foot-pounds of torque via an all-wheel drive system. And who is better than the "Morizo" himself to talk about it Akio Toyoda

China-made #ElectricVehicles will be big in Europe, a CNBC report says, with a Lazard managing director calling them "a real threat" to local makers. The comment came at the IAA Mobility Conference in Munich, where some "40% of the presenters at the conference are from Asia, while the number of Chinese exhibitors in attendance has more than doubled from 29 in 2021 to 75 this year," the article says, citing IAA Mobility numbers. "There are almost 750 exhibitors in total, from 38 countries," at the show. Financial Times coverage about six weeks ago detailed Chinese #EV makers' plans. One reason they're looking to carpet the European market is the roiling of their domestic market, as government incentives for buying the cars ended and competition through the first half of 2023 grew brutal. One Chinese carmaker offering EVs is backed by #WarrenBuffett, the article notes. BYD's Seal model launched in Europe Monday. Another maker, Xpeng, is targeting Germany next year; it's already in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Holland. Several European nameplate #automakers own stakes in China EV-makers — Volkswagen with Xpeng, e.g. https://lnkd.in/gnBhEqZP #China #Europe #CarSales #International

Thanks Roger Atkins and Bill Russo for such deep information about the Car market in China

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For Eurovision 2024, the early bird guests got the worm. 🐥 Fans who booked short-term rental accommodations in and around Malmö early secured rates well below €150 per night. 😮 Conversely, those booking at the last minute are encountering steep prices, with rates more than doubling to exceed €320 per night as Eurovision draws closer. 🤯 The discrepancy between booked and available rates continues to grow as the event nears, with booked rates peaking at 143 euros and available rates soaring to 385 euros by May 11. 💸 #Eurovision2024 #Sweden #ShortTermRentals