Podcasts about Volkswagen

In this episode, Tu and Lei dive into a week dominated by autonomy, AI, and a widening gap between China's EV ecosystem and the rest of the world.  The episode opens with a deep reaction to Rivian's Autonomy AI Day—why it felt like déjà vu for anyone following China's smart-EV space, and how Rivian's announcements mirror what Chinese players like XPeng, NIO, and Li Auto have already been deploying. The hosts debate whether Rivian's approach represents real leadership or simply entry into the top tier.From there, the conversation expands to L4 autonomy momentum: WeRide launching passenger rides with Uber in Dubai, Mercedes partnering with Momenta in Abu Dhabi, and Waymo accelerating multi-city deployments while publishing safety data others still keep opaque.Tu and Lei also tackle the LiDAR vs. vision debate, Volkswagen's unusual dual bet on Rivian (US) and XPeng (China), and why silicon strategy—not just batteries—will decide winners. The discussion closes with affordability: why 300-mile EVs under $40K are existential for Western OEMs, and why China's cost structure makes that challenge unavoidable heading into 2026.Candid, comparative, and forward-looking, this episode explains why autonomy and AI—not just electrification—will define the next phase of the global auto industry.___

San Leandro, California—an industrial Bay Area city shaped by its Portuguese community and a deep-rooted Volkswagen culture—holds a story few outside the neighborhood ever knew. Tucked away behind an unassuming fence was a Volkswagen collection unlike anything else in the region. For years, local kids would stop, peer through the slats, and take it all in: early Beetles, split windows, rare convertibles, stacks of glass, and parts that hinted at decades of careful accumulation. It was a forgotten archive of Volkswagen history—silent, untouched, and unexplained. Then came the revelation. The cars belonged to Stuart Alexander, the owner of the Sausage King facility and the man later convicted in one of San Leandro's most infamous criminal cases—the murder of health inspectors at his warehouse. A crime that shocked the community also cast a long shadow over what had once seemed like a harmless automotive mystery. In the years that followed, the Volkswagen hoard was quietly dismantled. With the help of a volunteer assisting the family, the cars were sold off—often at fair, reasonable prices—and released back into the Volkswagen world. One by one, these forgotten cars reentered the scene, restored, driven, shown, and enjoyed, largely disconnected from the dark chapter that once surrounded them. In this episode, we Me & John Limnios explore the intersection of true crime and Volkswagen history—how a legendary Bay Area VW stash came to be, how it disappeared, and where those cars may be today. Many of them are still out there, living new lives, their origins unknown to their current owners. If you own one of these cars, recognize the story, or have information about the San Leandro VW hoard, we invite you to reach out. This is more than a crime story—it's an unfinished chapter of Volkswagen history, and together, we may be able to trace it back to where it began.   www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off  

Keywords: gym equipment, strongman training, personal stories, fitness innovation, unique workouts   Summary: In this conversation, Tim Rexius discusses the innovative equipment available at his gym, including the unique opportunity to deadlift a Volkswagen. He shares personal anecdotes about the Volkswagen that was damaged by his daughters and how he incorporated strongman training into his gym by purchasing equipment from a world-class athlete. The discussion highlights the blend of personal stories and fitness innovation that characterizes Rexius's approach to gym culture.   Takeaways Dumbbells in the gym can go up to 200 pounds. Unique gym features can include unconventional items like cars. Personal stories can enhance the gym experience. Strongman training equipment can attract diverse fitness enthusiasts. Innovative approaches to fitness can include creative uses of damaged items. Community engagement is important in gym culture. Personal anecdotes can make fitness discussions relatable. Investing in unique equipment can set a gym apart. Fitness innovation can come from personal experiences. Strongman training can be accessible to everyone.   Titles Deadlifting a Volkswagen: The Ultimate Gym Challenge Innovative Fitness: Strongman Training and Unique Equipment   Sound bites "Dumbbells go up to 200 pounds." "I bought all of his strongman equipment." "I'm still pretty upset about it."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tim Rexius and His Journey 00:26 The Birth of Protein Popcorn

Mistress Vania Changes Jobs: Ep. 20 The Rewilding of Roger Sky. Despite being dark Riko placed the dense black cloth bag over Roger's head. It hung loose at his neck to allow him to breathe. Roger was led up the stairs of the cellar and out of the house. There he was loaded into the rear seat of the Volkswagen estate. Shaped like a station wagon it had had lots of room, but Roger did not need it. He had been transformed.   "I am so ready for this," said Roger, through his bag. They were going on a journey. Riko drove while Mistress Vania was a passenger in the front seat. They drove at a sedate speed that was consistent with sedate personality of their car. The suburban streets changed to fields and country roads, which later became a road in small wood. The car pulled off the road and drove some way down a rough track until it was too narrow for the car to go any further. Roger head the driver's door open. Then he heard his own door open. The cold night air breezed blew in across his knees. "Get out," ordered Riko's distinctive voice. "Leave the bag on your head. I'll guide you." Paperback and Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Mistress-Vania-Changes-Scott-Baxter-ebook/dp/B00LPLIC6C Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wet-by-rain/id1517187872 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WetByRain1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FUG4EErDp4pUInZ1ANYsp?si=N4OvPMSkSoOGXmX7IHcIuw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeqTJqdJ-ObgzeGQl-Ehb0A Those wanting to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=36140272 Music by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html - Danse Macabre - Sad Part. - Greta String - Lone Harvest

Et nyt leasinggreb rykker ved elbilernes prislogik. En meget lille bil gør det stik modsatte og vækker opsigt alene ved at eksistere. Og midt i det hele gør Bilradio status over et år, hvor bilmarkedet har ændret sig mere, end det måske ser ud til. Der sker noget med tempoet på elbilsmarkedet. Ikke fordi der mangler nye modeller, men fordi måden, de bliver solgt på, begynder at flytte sig. Det er udgangspunktet i ugens Bilradio, hvor Jan Lang og Christian Schacht tager fat i et nyt privatleasingtilbud, en meget anderledes ny bil i Danmark og et samlet blik på bilåret 2025. Hovedhistorien handler om Renault 4 E-Tech. Et nyt privatleasingtilbud gør bilen mere relevant, end den har været hidtil. Ikke ved at ændre teknik eller udstyr, men ved at ændre indgangen til den. I studiet taler Jan Lang og Christian Schacht om, hvorfor netop denne type aftaler kan få betydning for flere end dem, der konkret kigger på modellen. Den anden vinkel går i en helt anden retning. Microlino er nu kommet til Danmark. En mikrobil, der skiller sig ud på næsten alle parametre. Frontdør, to sæder og et design, der bevidst lægger afstand til moderne elbiler. Den løser ikke de samme opgaver som andre biler, men den viser, hvor bred paletten efterhånden er blevet. De to værter gør også status over bilåret 2025. Ikke i form af ranglister, men som et samlet tilbageblik på, hvad de har kørt, oplevet og diskuteret gennem året, og hvad det siger om den retning, bilmarkedet bevæger sig i. Øvrige emner i ugens Bilradio • Skoda Elroq er blevet Danmarks mest solgte bil• Volkswagen giver ID.4 og ID.5 mere udstyr, uden at hæve priserne• Hvad bevægelserne i markedet betyder for elbilerne i 2026• Lytterspørgsmål og korte nyheder Vært: Christian Schacht Redaktør: Jacob Grosen Klip og produktion: Kasper RisgaardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 114 of the CarQuicks Podcast, we discuss the recent cancellation of the Ford F150 Lightning and its pivot to a range-extending model. The 19.5 billion dollar cost to Ford. Volkswagen is cancelling the I.D. Buzz and what that means for the car. Arizona introduces an Autobahn idea to the state, Toyota returns to rallying racing with the GR Corolla, and much more!Sit back and enjoy... this is CarQuicks!-00:00 Introduction01:13 VW CANCELS the I.D. Buzz10:24 Toyota brings the GR Corolla Rallying!12:53 Average Car Payments SOAR to $750 a Month16:31 Arizona wants to build an American AUTOBAHN24:41 FORD loses 19.5 BILLION Dollars41:32 GR Corolla Updates | Channel Updates45:46 Joining the TAWA Board48:02 Upcoming Autoshows | Outro-#CarQuicks #CarQuicksPodcast #Episode114 #Ford #f150lightning #F150 #IDBuzz #volkswagenidbuzz #Volkswagen #GRCorolla #gazooracing #rallyrace #autobahn -IMPROVE your audio in your car with the Beat-Sonic Amp!https://www.beatsonicusa.com/?ref=CAMERONBIGGS-Get the best dash cam on the market! | The WolfBox G900 Pro https://wolfbox.com/?ref=rwnvizku&utm_source=goaff-Check out my installation/review video here! | https://youtu.be/RrwW2WTut_0-PLUS, get 10% OFF your purchase with code CAMERON__________Keep that P1 on you!The INNOVV P1 Portable Air Inflator is a MUST for any car enthusiast or owner. Grab yours with my discount below:- Exclusive link: https://innovv.com?sca_ref=9448526.IxBuWtWjXz Discount code： CARQUICKSAmazon: - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4XNPR3Y Discount code： QDH324GBVideo: https://youtube.com/shorts/jFdhq091ijE?si=t02l1s3er8EXQeWo__________Want better throttle response from your car? Better driveability? Better performance? Check out ShiftPower USA Throttle Controllers.-Check out my installation and review video: https://youtu.be/H9kruuEsL84?si=Ha8MBvKDQTckd1Py-If you liked it, thought about it, and now want it, give yourself a discount with this link: https://www.beatsonicusa.com/?ref=CAMERONBIGGS

Kilowatt 666 — Show NotesIn this episode of Kilowatt, Bodie wraps up the year with a wide-ranging look at the latest EV news just ahead of Christmas. He breaks down a notable 34% drop in Tesla registrations in the European Union, while pointing out that overall battery-electric vehicle registrations were still up 44%, signaling a shift in the market rather than a collapse. The show also explores BYD's new peer-to-peer home charging feature, which lets owners share and monetize their chargers through the BYD app. Bodie then covers the Cybertruck earning an IIHS Top Safety Plus rating, pushing back against early skepticism. He explains why Volkswagen's ID. Buzz isn't coming to the U.S. in 2026, and why that doesn't mean it's canceled. The episode rounds out with a Ford recall affecting over 270,000 vehicles, a look at Elon Musk's evolving pay package, and a holiday message inviting listeners to share their EV stories as the show heads into 2026.Support the Showhttps://www.supportkilowatt.com/Other PodcastsBeyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteNews LinksTesla Registrations Dropped 34.2% in November in European Unionhttps://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/23/tesla-registrations-dropped-34-2-in-november-in-european-union/BYD Now Lets Owners Share Home Chargers Through Their Apphttps://electrek.co/2025/12/21/byd-now-lets-owners-share-home-chargers-through-their-app/Tesla Cybertruck Earns Top Safety Rating—After Everyone Said It Couldn'thttps://www.autoblog.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-earns-top-safety-rating-after-everyone-said-it-couldntTesla Cybertruck Is Top Rated Pickup Truck in Safety Crash Testshttps://www.notateslaapp.com/news/3434/tesla-cybertruck-is-top-rated-pickup-truck-in-safety-crash-tests-ratingsVolkswagen Shelves Its Electric Minibus for the U.S., but Not Foreverhttps://electrek.co/2025/12/19/volkswagen-shelves-electric-minibus-for-us-not-forever/Ford Recalls Over 270,000 Vehicles That Could Roll Away After Parkinghttps://www.autoblog.com/news/recall-ford-rollaway-f150-lightning-maverick-mustang-mach-eShow ArtShow art created by DALL·E*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly might sound sick, but it's Lizz's house that has been going through it for the last week. The flu hit her house hard with three ER visits and one 9-1-1 call. Luckily, everyone is on the mend and Lizz is back to tell her tale and give you some good takeaways in case your house gets hit over the holidays. Everyone should be on the mend for the holidays and Kelly is getting really excited for the kids to open all their presents this year. She broke down the ones she is most excited about and let's just say it's going to be a good Christmas in the Stumpe household!  A quick check in with Industry News has a big story coming from Volkswagen. Could this be the end of the ID. Buzz? Finally in Ditch the Drive-Thru a reminder that pigs in a blanket is a perfectly acceptable meal for the family.  Today's episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠Clean Simple Eats⁠⁠. Use code 'Carpool10' at checkout to get 10% off your order. ⁠⁠CleanSimpleEats.com

Sean Jimenez is a former retailer turned wholesaler with over 25 years in the industry. He currently manages more than 40 sales reps for a multi-million-dollar novelty sock and design company based in Santa Cruz, California. Over the course of his career, Sean has built apparel programs for Fortune 500 companies, managed full design teams for large private-label programs, worked in off-price, and sold everything from Hawaiian shirts to $50,000 stereo systems. He's met more than a few characters along the way, made as many friends as possible, and lives by the rule: never say no — there's always a way; try to be kind to everyone you meet, because you never know when you might need them, and you can never have too many friends. When he's not working (which isn't often), Sean works on the house, spends time with his wife and kids, occasionally drinks and smokes too many cigars (apparently), and has been playing in a band for about 12 years. Rock and roll, baby.Rachel Blackwell has been with Socksmith for six years, leading the company's marketing efforts with a focus on building meaningful partnerships and standout brand experiences. Originally from the UK, she began her career with Volkswagen before trading British drizzle for California sunshine — thanks to a fateful trip to Las Vegas and one tall, dark, and handsome Californian. At Socksmith, Rachel oversees everything from social campaigns to retail support programs, including the brand-new Retailer of the Year (ROTY) initiative. Whether she's crafting engaging content or finding fresh ways to support stockists, Rachel brings a creative, strategic, and fun approach to everything she does.In this episode, Sean and Rachel pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a values-driven brand in today's retail landscape. From decades of relationship-first selling to modern marketing strategies that actually support independent retailers, this conversation dives deep into leadership, loyalty, and long-game thinking in wholesale, marketing, and brand building.We are incredibly grateful for everyone who listens to and shares this podcast! If you've found value in our episodes and want to help us keep creating, we've made it easy through Buy Me a Coffee. Any contributions from $5 up to $200 help cover the real costs of podcasting—editing, hosting fees, and everything else that goes into bringing you quality content. It's a way for you to invest in the conversations and topics that matter to you. Head to buymeacoffee.com/retailwhorb, and as always, thank you for your continued support! What's InsideHow Socksmith supports independent retailers beyond discounts — from marketing assets to community-first initiativesWhy relationships, consistency, and showing up still matter more than ever in wholesale and sales leadershipA behind-the-scenes look at Socksmith's new Retailer of the Year (ROTY) program and how it celebrates creativity, merchandising, and community impactROTY Blog and Info PageBecome a Socksmith Retailer HereSocksmith WebsiteInstagramFacebookSupport the show

Jill and Tom open the show addressing two high-profile electric vehicle cancellations announced this past week. First the hosts discuss the end of production for the Ford F-150 Lighting, which came as something of a surprise to both Jill and Tom. Also covered is news that Volkswagen will not be importing a 2026 edition of the spunky ID. Buzz electric minivan. Will the ID. Buzz be back for 2027? Jill and Tom speculate. Still in the first segment, Jill reviews the Ford Maverick Lobo. Lobo is a new sporty Maverick variant, and it sounds like fun. Listen in for Jill's take on the potentially entertaining-to-drive small pickup truck. In the second segment, the Hosts welcome Rob Howard, CEO of Kindred Motorworks to the podcast. Kindred restores classic cars, some of which become battery powered in the process. Rob talks about the restoration process, and the level of engineering that is invested in each new model the company adds to its lineup. Listen in for details. In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom's “Is it a Mercury?” quiz. 

A look back at the biggest clean energy developments of 2025 — and we reveal why electric trucking in China may be the most important story of the year. We break down record global growth in solar, wind, and EV adoption, explain how renewables are now outpacing fossil fuels in new investment, and explore why China's rising clean power generation is finally pushing its CO₂ emissions lower even as electricity demand grows CES 293 - Google Docs. (Letters are being held over until our next bonus episode.) The show also checks in on Norway, the world's EV laboratory, where electric vehicles now dominate both new sales and the overall vehicle fleet. The hosts discuss what Norway's data tells us about the future of gas, diesel, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids — and what it means for automakers still betting on combustion engines. Other highlights include a major San Francisco power outage, Volkswagen shelving the ID. Buzz in the U.S., and encouraging new data suggesting the world may have passed peak air pollution. Links mentioned San Francisco power outage (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/21/us/outage-sf-power-san-francisco Norway EV market update (CleanTechnica): https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/22/evs-take-98-4-share-in-norway-bev-fleet-overtakes-diesel/ World may have passed peak air pollution (Our World in Data): https://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/the-world-has-probably-passed-peak-air-pollution Volkswagen shelves ID. Buzz in the U.S. (Electrek): https://electrek.co/2025/12/19/volkswagen-shelves-electric-minibus-for-us-not-forever/ CES 293 - Google Docs The Lightning Round Global EV sales are projected to hit 20 million vehicles in 2026 Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.    

L'Europa ha appena fatto retromarcia su uno dei pilastri più importanti della sua strategia industriale: il divieto totale dei motori termici dal 2035. Una decisione che segna la fine di un dogma e apre una crepa profonda nel racconto della transizione ecologica così come ci è stata venduta negli ultimi dieci anni. In questo contenuto analizzo cosa ha davvero costretto Bruxelles a cambiare rotta, perché l'auto elettrica non sta funzionando come previsto, e quali errori strategici hanno messo in difficoltà colossi come Volkswagen, Ford e l'intera filiera automobilistica europea. Dalla crisi degli stabilimenti in Germania al vantaggio competitivo della Cina, dai limiti economici delle auto elettriche ai problemi di domanda reale, fino al ruolo della politica industriale e della geopolitica, emerge un quadro molto diverso dalla narrazione ufficiale. Non è una battaglia tra elettrico e benzina, ma tra ideologia e pragmatismo, tra innovazione guidata dal mercato e decisioni calate dall'alto. Capire cosa sta succedendo oggi significa capire dove andranno lavoro, investimenti e industria nei prossimi anni, e perché il futuro dell'auto resta elettrico, ma non nel modo in cui ce l'avevano raccontato.

Steve Westly zählt zu den prägenden Investoren des Silicon Valley. Als Gründer und Managing Partner der Westly Group hat er eine auf Clean Energy und nachhaltige Technologien spezialisierte Venture-Capital-Gesellschaft aufgebaut, die über 800 Millionen US-Dollar Assets under Management verwaltet. Zu den Investor:innen zählen 30 der weltweit größten Konzerne, darunter Duke Energy, Volkswagen, Bridgestone, ABB oder American Electric Power.Die Westly Group kann auf neun Börsengänge im Portfolio verweisen, darunter vier Multi-Milliarden-Dollar-Exits bei Tesla, Procore, Luminar und SentinelOne, und ist mit Büros im Silicon Valley, in San Francisco und in Washington, D.C. vertreten.Im brutkasten-Talk spricht Westly darüber, was erfolgreiche Innovationsökosysteme ausmacht und warum Tempo, Risikokapital und internationale Talente heute über wirtschaftliche Wettbewerbsfähigkeit entscheiden. Zudem erklärt er, weshalb die Kombination aus KI, Energiewende und massiv steigender Energienachfrage die größten Investitionschancen der kommenden Jahrzehnte eröffnet und warum Europa jetzt handeln muss, um diese Entwicklung aktiv mitzugestalten.

2025 was a huge year for documenting Volkswagen history—and in this episode, we take a full look back. We review the entire 2025 podcast episode list, breaking down highlights and key moments from nearly every show in case you missed an episode or two along the way. From early Volkswagen drag racing history and legendary builders, to modern VW product development, fresh builds, and stories shaping the hobby today, this year covered it all. With over 50 episodes released, there's a ton of ground to cover. This recap episode ties everything together, revisits standout conversations, and reflects on why preserving and sharing air-cooled Volkswagen history still matters. So sit back, relax, and get a full rundown of the stories, guests, and moments that made 2025 an unforgettable year for the VW community.   www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off www.ssaircooled.com ICON pistons  

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague test two cars that are about as different as two cars can be — the 2026 Lexus LC 500 and the 2026 Toyota Prius. In the news and comment section, Jack and Chris break down major shifts in the global auto industry as electric vehicle sales slow and automakers adjust their plans. The show also features a deep dive into new pickup and EV technology, and an in-depth interview with Mazda launch strategy expert Jon Leverett.

Ujj Nath, Co-Founder & CEO of MyKaarma walks us through the messy, glorious work of building dealer software. The late nights, the dealer-floor immersion, the hard lessons learned from Toyota's Genchi Genbutsu, and the relentless grind that turns a consulting gig into a product powering billions in payments. We dig into real dealer stories (Norm Reeves, Volkswagen, Mercedes), early product wins (text + call on one local number, mobile checkout), brutal setbacks, and how staying "in the trenches" shaped a product that dealers actually use. If you build training from being on the store floor, this episode will hit home: product decisions come from watching customers, asking better questions, and surviving the chaos! Truly inspirational and exciting to hear how some of the dealerships greatest tools were born! Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Ferdinand wanted to make cars for the people, but the Porsche brand we know is an empire of performance. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [ASAP Commercial Doors Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast. It’s the podcast where we talk about empires that were built, businesses, business empires. You know what we… If you’ve listened before, you know… Stephen Semple: Something like that. I get it. Businesses that have done pretty well over the years. Dave Young: They started small. Stephen Semple: They started small. Dave Young: They started small and then they got big. They got so big to the point that you could call them an empire. Stephen Semple: That’s it. That’s the idea. Dave Young: It’s a pretty simple premise. Stephen Semple: That’s it. Dave Young: So as we counted down, Steve told me the topic today and it’s Porsche. Stephen Semple: Yes, sir. Dave Young: Porsche. I’m assuming this is the car. Stephen Semple: The car, yes, the car. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: The car. Dave Young: And I’m trying to… I know some Porsche jokes, but I probably shouldn’t tell those on this show. I’m trying to think if I’ve ever actually been in a Porsche. Stephen Semple: Oh, well then you’ve got to come up and see me, Dave. Dave Young: You own one. I know you own one. Stephen Semple: Well, I have one. Bernier’s got two. I don’t know how many Steve has. Dave Young: I see how it is. I see how it is. Maybe I will tell my Porsche joke. So you guys that own them, do you call it Porscha? Because some of us just say Porsche. Stephen Semple: Well, if you actually take a look back, that’s the proper German pronunciation as Porsche. Dave Young: Porsche, okay. Stephen Semple: And it’s supposed to not be… It’s not Italian Porsche, right? So it’s Porsche. Dave Young: Porsche, Porsche. Okay, I’ll accept that. I’ll accept that. I’m guessing we’re- Stephen Semple: Well, look, you got to always call a dealership to double check. They’ll tell you. Dave Young: Now, if I had to guess where we’re headed to start this off sometime around the 40s, maybe earlier. Stephen Semple: A little earlier than that, actually. It was founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931 in Stuttgart, Germany. You’re not far off. But the interesting thing is where the growth really happened, even though that’s when it was founded, when things really started to happen, was actually post-World War II. Dave Young: That makes sense. Stephen Semple: You’re correct on that. Dave Young: So, it started in 31 and by the time you hit the late 30s and 40s, you’re part of the war machine. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So it was founded in 1931, Stuttgart, Germany by Ferdinand. And when we take a look at the history of the business for a very long time, they were a part of the VW group, although they were recently spun off into their own separate business. And there’s a lot of shared history between VW and Porsche. A lot of people make fun of the fact that it’s basically a VW. There’s so much connection. Now here’s the other thing is, there’s a lot of connection in Nazi Germany here as well. And I mean- Dave Young: That’s what I was intimating but trying not to say, but yes, there was definitely. Stephen Semple: And not one of these ones of, “Oh, I’m a business and I got sucked up into the machine.” I mean, very early on. Very early on. Ferdinand was a member of the SS following the war, both he and his son were charged. Dave Young: No kidding. Stephen Semple: He served two years in jail. His son six months. So we’re not talking loose connections here. He was a buddy of Adolf. Let’s just put it out there. And if you remember, going back to episode 21, VW was founded by Nazi Germany. So episode 21 about The Beetle, and Ferdinand was the guy who designed the Beetle. Dave Young: Right, right. I remember you saying that, Ferdinand Porsche. Stephen Semple: And look, Porsche has not always had the success it has today. It’s become pretty big. They do 40 billion EU in sales. They have 40,000 employees. They make 300,000 cars. There was a time that they’re making cars in the hundreds and thousands. It wasn’t that long ago. But let’s go back to Germany to the early 1900s. And if we think about Germany at that time, pre-World War II, pre-World War I, there was lots of history of engineering and science in Germany. More Nobel Prizes in Science was awarded to Germany than anywhere else in the world at that time. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: Germany was a real leader in science and engineering. And the first commercial automobile was made in Germany by Mercedes-Benz. So it’s 1906 and Daimler recruits Ferdinand because Ferdinand had been the winner of the Pottingham [inaudible 00:06:05] Prize, which is the automotive engineer of the year, which is given to new chief engineers and basically allows the person to have this designated doctor engineer honoris causa, Ferdinand Porsche. And he would go around calling himself all of that. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: And this is an honorary doctorate because he never actually finished college, but he had real engineering chops, Ferdinand. So he moves to Stuttgart, which at the time is a center of car making in Germany, including all the suppliers. And he works for Benz for 20 years. Okay. Now, it’s Germany in the 1930s and 2% of the population own a car in Germany as compared to the United States, which is 30%. Dave Young: In that time? Stephen Semple: In that time. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Ferdinand comes up with this idea of we should make an inexpensive car. We shouldn’t be making car for the wealthy. We should make an inexpensive car. The board rejects the idea. Ferdinand leaves in 1929. And in 1931… Kicks around for a few years, and then 1931 starts a consulting firm. Now, this dude knew how to name things. You’re ready for the name of the company? Dave Young: Of the consulting firm? Stephen Semple: Of the consulting firm. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: I have to read this to get it right. The Doctor Engineer Honoris Causa Ferdinand Porsche Construction and Consulting and Design Services for Motor Vehicles. Dave Young: Now, if I know anything about German, that was all one word that you just said, right? Stephen Semple: Well- Dave Young: No spaces in between any of those words. Stephen Semple: Translated, you’ll see it as Dr. in H period, C period, F period, Porsche, capital G, small M, small B, capital H. Dave Young: It just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? Stephen Semple: Now, here’s the crazy thing. Up until 2009, that remained the official name of the company. You actually can find, if you see Porsche’s older than that, that if you look for that, it’ll be stamped somewhere in the car that that’s the manufacturer. Dave Young: They changed it finally because it was just too expensive to- Stephen Semple: It cost too much- Dave Young: Put that many letters in a dye cast. Stephen Semple: Exactly, exactly. Dave Young: Holy cow. Stephen Semple: So it’s 1934 and they land a contract with Germany to design a small affordable car for the people called the Volkswagen. Dave Young: Volkswagen. Stephen Semple: Beetle. Right, there you go. Now, here’s the thing that’s weird. Post World War II, the allies are in trying to rebuild Germany and no one owns VW. VW was owned by the state. So now it’s in the hands of the British and the British and the allies want to create a strong economy in West Germany because it’s now the Cold War. So the big defense to defending against East Germany and the expansion of communism is to really get the economy going in Germany. And so the British government, as we know from episode 21 about the Beetle, approached Porsche who designed it and said, “Help us get this car built.” And this is where it gets just a little bit weird because the son goes in one direction. Ferdinand’s doing his own thing. They both got arrested for war crimes. Son gets out first because he did six months. And his son’s name’s Ferry and his dad is in jail for two years. So between this time where dad’s still in jail and son’s out, here’s one of the things they did towards the end of the war. We don’t know exactly how many, but it was probably about 20 of their best engineers and they moved them out into the farmland of Austria and basically had them working in a barn because they didn’t want to get them arrested or killed, quite frankly. So Ferry gets out and he goes to this barn in Austria and he’s looking around and he goes, “What the heck are we going to do to make some money? Let’s start fixing up cars.” Now, not a huge business fixing up cars. It’s post-war and there weren’t a lot of cars in Germany anyway, but they had to do something. Then the dad gets out of jail and he ends up doing this work with Volkswagen. Now, here’s what’s interesting. And this is where the really tight ties between Porsche and Volkswagen start. The deal that the German government gives Ferdinand, the deal that the allies give Ferdinand is this. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories to Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: The deal that the allies give Ferdinand is this. We want your help designing and distributing this car. We will give you a royalty for every VW Beetle sold worldwide. Dave Young: Wow, that’s pretty generous. Stephen Semple: Well, no one knew it was going to be such a huge success and basically go for 50 years that car was being built. Dave Young: Right, right. Stephen Semple: So for a long time, the biggest source of revenue for Porsche was royalties on VW Beetle sales. Dave Young: Wow, okay. So it really- Stephen Semple: Isn’t that crazy? Dave Young: It really wouldn’t exist if that deal hadn’t been made. Stephen Semple: May not have, may not have. Now, meanwhile, Ferry, who has design chops of his own and loves cars, started tinkering around with vehicles. And what he started to do was put big engines in small cars. There was all these Beetle parts lying around. He would build a car, this little car, and he’d put a big engine in it. And if you go back in the time, if you go back and take a look in the late 30s, early 40s, and you take a look at Ferraris and things like that, you take a look at the race cars at the time, they were two-thirds engines. They’re these massive engines. So he went the opposite direction. He said, “Well, let’s take a little car and put a big engine in it.” And he’s driving around and he goes, “This is fun.” Because he’s basing it on parts lying around, which is the VW stuff. It’s an engine in the back. This becomes the Porsche 356, which is basically Porsche’s first car. So they start making this car and they wanted to make it somewhat affordable. So the price was $3,750, which would be $42,000 today. And they also wanted to have it as being a daily driver because again, everybody else making performance cars were not daily drivers, had a trunk, bunch of things, daily driver. And this is an important part of Porsche’s DNA. We’re going to come back to this a little bit later, this idea of it being a daily driver. So coming out of World War II, sports cars, industry’s happening and everybody’s got one. MG and Jag in the UK, there’s Ferrari in Italy, you get the idea. Now, one thing I forgot to mention that’s interesting and still today, the government state of Lower Saxony, which is basically would be the state, they still own 20% of Volkswagen. Dave Young: Really? Okay. Stephen Semple: I forgot to mention that. Dave Young: Who are they now? Stephen Semple: Well, Volkswagen’s still around. Volkswagen’s still- Dave Young: No, who is the Saxony? Stephen Semple: Well, it’d be like saying the state of Texas. It’s a state. Dave Young: Okay, it’s just a part of Germany. Stephen Semple: Part of Germany and that government still owns 20% of the company. Dave Young: What a world. Stephen Semple: Now there’s all this stimulus going on in Germany to try to get the economy going. One of the things that they did, there was a really interesting tax rate. There was an interesting tax structure. There was a very high marginal tax rate. Now, ordinary people were taxed at 15%, but the marginal tax rate could go as high as 95%. And the reason why they wanted to do this was create this incentive for reinvestment. So there’s all this… As they’re making money, there’s this heavy reinvestment. And in the early 50s, racing is really exploding. Automobile racing is really exploding, but the lines between professional and amateur is blurry. If you remember, James Dean and Steve McQueen and other actors, Paul Newman, were all racing. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: They’re all racing vehicles. And Jaguar and Porsche were trying to do the same thing in terms of creating this daily driver that you could race. Now in the end, Porsche won, and I think part of it is because quite frankly, they just built a better vehicle. There was a time where the joke with Jaguars was you had to own two because one would always be in the shop and one… And going back to the early DNA, Ferry Porsche was quoted as saying, “We have the only car that can go from an East African safari to race in the Le Mans to take out to theater and then drive on the streets in New York.” Dave Young: Wow, okay. Stephen Semple: And look, today, Porsche still heavily advertises that. They will advertise a Porsche driving through the snow with ski racks on it. And not their SUVs, the 911. This is very much part of it. And if you think about it, this parallels what Rolex did in the early days. You remember from episode 184 with Rolex. Rolex, the Submariner, the Explorer. Dave Young: Target by niche. Stephen Semple: Target by niche and make it tough and something that you could use and wear day to day. So it’s 1954 and Porsche’s selling 588 cars and about 40% of them is in the US. So really what’s making things hum with them is all those Beetle sales. And it’s the ’60s, the Ford Mustang comes out, the Jag E type comes out, the Austin-Healey comes out, and Porsche decides they need a new vehicle. And they were going to do a sedan, a four door sedan. But what they realized was they didn’t really want to compete with Mercedes and BMW. So they looked around at the other German car manufacturers and they said, “You know what? That’s probably not the place to go.” They had designed it up and that project failed. They had also been working on a six cylinder Boxter engine. So Boxter engine, the cylinders are opposed, so they’re like boxing. And the whole idea is that lowers the center of gravity of the weight of the engine. And they had a project that they were working on that that didn’t go ahead. So they stepped back and they went, “Maybe what we should do is just reduce the size of the sedan and put that engine in it.” That’s what they did. And that became the Porsche 901. Except there’s a problem. Peugeot had the copyright for zero in the middle of a bunch of numbers in France. They couldn’t call it the 901 because of that copyright. Dave Young: So they called it- Stephen Semple: So they called it the 911. And that’s now the iconic Porsche car. 1966, they sell 13,000 of these cars. Now, here’s the thing that I think is very interesting. And Porsche, as far as I could figure out, is the only car manufacturer that does this. First of all, they’ve maintained the 911 forever, but even on top of that, Porsche really understands design language. We can all recognize a Porsche. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: We can recognize one from 2020. We can recognize one from 1999. We can recognize one from 1970. Even though they’ve upgraded the technology, they’ve changed the design of the car. They’ve now come out with the Cayman and the Macan and the Cayenne. They’re all recognizable as that vehicle. They’ve done a great job of doing that. I think that was a lost opportunity, frankly, when Tesla came out because they had a clean design slate. Tesla could have done that. But I think that’s really interesting how they’ve managed to maintain, even though they’ll modernize it. In our minds, we still will see one and go, “That’s a Porsche.” Dave Young: Sure. And the great car brands are able to do that. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Audi is always going to be an Audi. Volvo is always going to look like a Volvo. And in the Portals class at Wizard Academy, one of the videos that I use to demonstrate that, there’s a language. If you combine specific shapes and specific lines, that all adds up to that brand of car. And so I’ve got an old video that I got when I was in the Motor Press Guild from Audi. It was just a video that was made for journalists with an Audi designer explaining all the lines on the car when they came out with the Q7 and how it still maintained the Audi design language. It was fascinating. Stephen Semple: It is. Dave Young: So Porsche could tell you that and the cool thing is those designers can tell you that. It’s hard for you and I to go, “Well, I can look at it and say, “That’s a Porsche.” But to be able to put it into words that describe it to someone else, is a gift. Stephen Semple: What’s really interesting, my nephew, Jeffrey, he loves Audi’s. That’s what he has. And he’ll even make the comment, he doesn’t like the Porsche’s because you feel like you’re in a bubble. Audis are very square. If you look at the back of an Audi and you look at the rear end of a Porsche, it has hips. But again, he’s even, “They’re great cars, but I like the squareness of the Audi.” So that’s interesting. Dave Young: Audi Audi has a fairly, not perpendicular, but an upright grill more so than a … And that’s part of their design language. Stephen Semple: So the whole DNA of Porsche came from this whole idea of a small car. Dave Young: Big engine. Stephen Semple: Big engine, daily driver, that was the whole idea is, it’s supposed to be a car that you can drive every day. That’s the core, core, core, core principle. That’s why they always have decent sized trunks. I remember when Gary bought his Boxter, one of the things he loved about it is you can actually put two sets of golf clubs in that car. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Right? Now, here’s what’s fun. There was a time where when they were really wanting to get things going, they did some great print advertisements. So they had ads like bug killer. Another one was calling it transportation is like calling sex reproduction. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, two of my favorites, one was not perfect. It would list 20 or 30 races that Porsche won. And if you actually read it, there was two that it didn’t. Dave Young: That they didn’t, “We didn’t win all the races.” Stephen Semple: So not perfect. Dave Young: That could have been driver error. Stephen Semple: That could have been. But Dave, you were going to make some jokes. Porsche’s able to laugh at itself. It actually had an ad that said, “Small penis? Have I got a car for you? If you’re going to overcompensate, then by all means, overcompensate.” Dave Young: I love it, I love it. Well, and that’s always the thing, the jokes are not about the car. Stephen Semple: But they actually ran that ad and I believe it ran in Car and Driver Magazine. I cannot imagine getting that ad approved. Dave Young: That’s amazing. Stephen Semple: And look, their own drivers are like, “Yeah, whatever.” Dave Young: Sure, compensating all I want. Absolutely. I love that story. Well, thank you, Stephen. I love the story of Porsche. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: And get out there and enjoy it or just buy me one and send it here. Thank you. Stephen Semple: All right, thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

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Nel giorno della chiusura di uno stabilimento Volkswagen per la prima volta nella storia dell'azienda, la Commissione allunga i tempi, fissati per il 2035, per la scomparsa del motore termico dell'auto.Ne parliamo con Chicco Testa, presidente Assoambiente e Benedetta Scuderi, Eurodeputata di Avs.

Volkswagen announced that it plans to establish a research hub at its Transparent Factory in Dresden, Germany. The company noted that this realignment will phase out vehicle production at the site by the end of the year — marking the automaker's first plant closure in Germany, according to the New York Times.Transparent Factory Dresden, famous for its glass walls, opened in 2001 and began producing Volkswagen's ID.3 electric vehicles in 2021. The company plans to dismantle the ID.3 production line in January, with the first joint research projects with the Technical University of Dresden beginning in mid-2026 and regular operations scheduled for 2027. 

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta quarta-feira (17/12/2025): Seis dias após ventania que causou apagão e deixou cerca de 2,3 milhões de imóveis na Grande São Paulo sem energia, o governo federal, o governo de São Paulo e a prefeitura de São Paulo resolveram se unir em pedido à Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (Aneel) para iniciar o processo de rompimento do contrato com a Enel. “Não há alternativa a não ser a caducidade. O governo estadual, federal e municipal estão na mesma página”, afirmou o governador Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos) ao anunciar a iniciativa após reunião com o ministro de Minas e Energia, Alexandre Silveira, e o prefeito da capital, Ricardo Nunes (MDB). Embora o serviço da Enel seja prestado em São Paulo e em 23 municípios da região metropolitana, a concessão é firmada na esfera federal e a Aneel é a responsável pelos trâmites para anular o contrato. E mais: Política: STF condena mais cinco e encerra julgamentos da trama golpista Economia: Copom vê ‘ganho de confiança’ contra inflação, mas não indica corte de juros Internacional: Presidente eleito do Chile pede intervenção na Venezuela Cultura: Três brasileiros no caminho para o OscarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the BBC World Service: Volkswagen has been making cars in Germany for 88 years. In all that time, it's never closed a manufacturing plant in its home country until now. On Tuesday, the last vehicle will roll off the assembly line at the VW plant in Dresden. It comes as the company struggles with the transition to EVs. Plus, the head of Ukraine's largest energy provider says his company is living in permanent crisis mode as Russia steps up attacks on the country's energy grid.

From the BBC World Service: Volkswagen has been making cars in Germany for 88 years. In all that time, it's never closed a manufacturing plant in its home country until now. On Tuesday, the last vehicle will roll off the assembly line at the VW plant in Dresden. It comes as the company struggles with the transition to EVs. Plus, the head of Ukraine's largest energy provider says his company is living in permanent crisis mode as Russia steps up attacks on the country's energy grid.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its long-awaited data, showing mixed signals for the US jobs market. The unemployment rate is at a four-year high of 4.6%, up from 4.4%. The European Union is set to soften its planned ban on new petrol and diesel cars, giving carmakers more time to move away from combustion engines. We hear from Wolfgang Weber, CEO of German electro and digital industry association (ZVEI).And the last vehicle will roll off the assembly line at Volkswagen's plant in Dresden today. First time ever the German carmaker closed a manufacturing plant in its home country.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.Presenter: Leanna Bryne Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

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Wie lobby't, die krijgt wat. Zeker autofabrikanten in Europa. Het werd al gelekt, maar nu is het officieel: de verbrandingsmotor hoeft toch niet in de ban in 2035. Verder worden uitstootreducties voor 2030 en 2035 verzwakt. En misschien is dit nog maar het begin van groene ambities die omlaag worden geschroefd. Maar waar ze bij Stellantis staan te juichen, schreeuwt de elektrische autofabrikant moord en brand. We bespreken wie er profiteert en wie niet. Verder is het tijd om extra koffie in te slaan. Wie graag handelt in Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Tesla en de rest van de Amerikaanse techreuzen, mag binnenkort 23 uur per dag doorrazen op de Nasdaq. Eén uurtje pauze, voor wat onderhoud en verwerking van handel. En weer door, door, door, want dat willen buitenlandse handelaren én Amerikaanse gokkers die gewend zijn geraakt aan Robinhood. De aanvraag ligt al bij de beurswaakhond SEC. Verder bespreken we de eerste Vegascasino's binnen de 'five burroughs' van de stad New York en hebben we niet minder dan twee smakelijke boardroombattles voor je in de aanbieding: Shell en Magnum. Smullen. Te gast is Jean-Paul van Oudheusden van eToro en Markets Are Everywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Commission européenne présente, ce mardi 16 décembre, un plan aussi attendu que redouté sur l'avenir de la voiture thermique en Europe. Officiellement, l'objectif reste l'interdiction de la vente de véhicules thermiques neufs à partir de 2035. Mais le report de cette annonce, initialement prévue la semaine dernière, en dit long sur les tensions politiques, industrielles et économiques qui entourent ce dossier explosif. Tout commence il y a un peu plus de deux ans. En 2023, la Commission européenne décide d'interdire la vente de voitures neuves thermiques à partir de 2035. L'objectif est alors clair : aligner le secteur automobile sur la neutralité carbone visée pour 2050. Bruxelles assume une ligne sans ambiguïté, celle du tout électrique. Mais deux ans plus tard, cette clarté s'est largement dissipée. Le consensus européen, déjà fragile à l'époque, s'est fissuré pour de bon. Pour filer la métaphore, le projet avance désormais dans un épais brouillard. Et si la Commission a choisi de repousser la présentation de son plan, c'est parce que les tensions autour de cette trajectoire sont devenues difficiles à contenir. À lire aussiPourquoi les constructeurs automobiles retombent amoureux de l'essence? Une industrie automobile européenne en pleine tempête L'une des principales raisons de ce flou tient à l'état de l'industrie automobile européenne. Contrairement aux prévisions, la transition vers l'électrique ne s'est pas faite au rythme espéré. Certes, les ventes progressent, mais trop lentement. Les prix des voitures électriques restent élevés, l'autonomie des véhicules demeure un frein pour de nombreux consommateurs et les infrastructures de recharge ne sont pas encore suffisamment déployées sur l'ensemble des territoires. Résultat : le consommateur européen hésite, et ce sont les constructeurs européens qui en paient le prix fort. Pris en étau, ils doivent à la fois respecter des objectifs climatiques contraignants et affronter une concurrence chinoise féroce, avec des véhicules souvent moins chers et parfois plus performants. Pour beaucoup d'industriels, le calendrier de 2035 apparaît désormais comme difficilement tenable, voire comme une menace directe pour le secteur. L'Allemagne au cœur des divisions européennes Le nœud du problème est aussi politique, et il se situe clairement en Allemagne. Cœur automobile de l'Europe, le pays abrite des géants comme Volkswagen, BMW ou Mercedes. De l'ingénierie à la production, l'automobile y représente des centaines de milliers d'emplois et constitue un pilier économique majeur. On comprend dès lors les fortes réticences de Berlin face à la fin programmée du thermique. D'autant que l'Allemagne n'échappe pas, bien au contraire, aux difficultés actuelles du secteur. Dans le même temps, plusieurs pays d'Europe centrale, producteurs de véhicules thermiques, redoutent, eux aussi, une désindustrialisation accélérée. À l'inverse, certains États membres, comme la France ou l'Espagne, souhaitent maintenir le cap de 2035. La raison est simple : ces pays ont massivement investi dans l'électrique, dans les batteries et dans les chaînes de valeur associées. Revenir en arrière marquerait un échec stratégique et, d'un point de vue plus géopolitique, sanctionnerait ceux qui ont joué le jeu européen depuis plusieurs années. À lire aussiStellantis, symbole d'une Europe automobile fragilisée par la Chine et la transition énergétique Un exercice d'équilibriste pour Bruxelles C'est pour toutes ces raisons que la Commission européenne avance avec une extrême prudence. À cela s'ajoute un lobbying intense, aussi bien de la part des constructeurs historiquement tournés vers le thermique que de ceux qui ont misé sur l'électrique. Le cocktail rend la situation particulièrement explosive. Selon plusieurs sources, le plan présenté ce mardi ne sera ni une capitulation totale, ni un maintien pur et simple de l'interdiction du thermique en 2035. Bruxelles devra arbitrer entre coût politique, coût économique et coût environnemental. Avec un risque majeur : à force de retarder, d'assouplir, de négocier et de renégocier, celui de brouiller le message envoyé aux industriels comme aux consommateurs européens.

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Show Notes: Bruno Strunz, lawyer, keynote speaker, and author of How to Sell Value in the Legal Market, shares his background, including his career path as a lawyer, including making partner and working for Volkswagen, and his extensive experience working with various companies and firms in both the legal departments and sales departments.  Business Development for Professional Services Firms Bruno discusses his focus on business development for professional services firms, by selling in a structured and data-driven manner. Since 2018, he has been helping firms with what they have called the commoditization of quality and how to stand out in this competitive landscape. Bruno explains that his company initially focused on working with law firms for the last two years; they also started working with different types of professional services firms, including law firms, service orientated businesses,  and consultancy companies. A Bespoke Approach to Business Development Bruno explains his approach to business development, starting with a diagnostic to understand the client base, churn, revenue generation, and distribution channels over the previous three years. He highlights the importance of expanding within existing client bases rather than focusing solely on new client acquisition. Bruno discusses the common challenges law firms face, such as low CRM adoption and the need for better data-driven decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of using CRM platforms effectively to improve sales processes and decision-making. Best Practice Approach for Growth Bruno outlines a best practice approach for growing within existing clients, starting with an 80/20 analysis to identify strategic clients. He looks at each business unit and asks if they have an account management plan for each unit, which means power mapping, stakeholder mapping, who's part of the decision-making process, assessing relationships, and understanding client goals for 2026. Bruno discusses the need for a SWOT analysis within specific accounts and the importance of looking for expansion opportunities. He highlights the challenges of client feedback in Latin America and the importance of guiding clients through their decision-making process. Differentiation in a Commoditized Market Bruno addresses the issue of differentiating in a commoditized market, where technical quality is no longer a competitive advantage. He emphasizes the importance of early engagement in the B2B buying cycle to avoid commoditization. Bruno discusses the role of relationship management, networking initiatives, and top-of-mind awareness in becoming the vendor of choice. He highlights the importance of bringing new insights and improving client experience to stand out in a competitive market. Client Success Stories Bruno shares a success story of working with a client in crisis management, focusing on educating the market and reframing their storytelling. He explains how the client successfully converted a multi-million dollar project during a major crisis. Bruno discusses another success story involving a proprietary framework to deep dive into client offerings and identify specific pain points. He highlights the importance of segmenting target lists, prioritizing outreach efforts, and bringing new ideas to clients. Bruno emphasizes the importance of consistency and discipline in business development strategies. Timestamps: 04:11: Business Development Strategies for Law Firms 10:43: Building a Programmatic Approach to Client Growth  14:49: Differentiating in a Commoditized Market  20:01: Success Stories and Client Impact 29:34: Final Thoughts and Contact Information  Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunostrunz/ Website: https://strunz.com.br/ This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/episode-628-bruno-strunz-how-to-sell-value-in-professional-services/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.  

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- JP Morgan Lets Rich Clients Borrow Against Classic Cars - Brazil #1 In Armored Car Sales - Volkswagen Shares Small, Affordable EV Details - Workaround for GM Apple CarPlay - BYD Improves EV Motor Efficiency at High Speeds - EV Sales Slow in China - Chinese EV Makers Bring Price War to Thailand - China Issues New Rules to End EV Price War

A Volkswagen, a BMW és a Mercedes-Benz értékesítése és árbevétele összességében nagyrészt stabil maradt, ugyanakkor az üzemi eredményük (EBIT) közel 76 százalékkal zuhant. 2009 óta nem termelt ilyen kevés pénzt ez a három autógyár, ami számos kérdést vet fel az egész szektor számára. Kilián Csabával, a Magyar Gépjárműipari Egyesület ügyvezető főtitkárával az autógyártás szempontjából Magyarország előtt álló lehetőségeket tekintettük át. A második részben Biró Attilával, a Pénzcentrum rovatvezetőjével a hazai könyvpiac idei évét értékeltük, és megnéztük, mit olvasunk mi, magyarok. Főbb részek: Intro – (00:00) Autóipar – (01:44) Könyvpiac – (14:37) Makronaptár – (27:34) kép forrása: Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the Volkswagen you built as a teenager never really left you? In this episode, we get into the incredible full-circle story of David Lawler and his 1971 Volkswagen Beetle from Southeast England. David bought his very first VW at just 14 years old, poured years into building it, and saw that dream rewarded when the car landed in a Volkswagen magazine in 1995. But life changes. Priorities shift. The unthinkable happens—and the car is sold. Watching your first show-winning Volkswagen drive away is a regret that never fully fades. For decades, the Beetle would resurface in David's life, always just out of reach. Nearly 30 years later, he finally gets the chance to buy it back—only to discover it's far worse than he imagined. Rather than restore what was lost, David makes a bold decision: start over and build something entirely new. The result is a radically re-imagined 1971 VW Beetle—a modern, hot-rod-inspired machine that stands completely apart from anything else in the Volkswagen world. From extensive paint and bodywork, to chop-top modifications, a full roof conversion, and a cartoon-style window treatment, this build rewrites the rulebook. The hot-rod-meets-custom interior seals the deal as a true one-off. That risk paid off in a big way. The car was selected Top Five at the VolksWorld Show and went on to land the cover of the November 2025 Volkswagen magazine. This episode covers the emotional journey, the design decisions, the fabrication challenges, and what it means to let go of the past—only to build something even better. If you love custom Volkswagen Beetles, VW show cars, chop-top VWs, and real stories from the global air-cooled scene, this one is a must-listen.   www.letstalkdubs.com www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off of your order www.ssaircooled.com ICON pistons here

Audi, Trabi, VW: Schon seit mehr als 120 Jahren ist die Autobranche der wichtigste Wirtschaftsfaktor in Sachsen. Dementsprechend hart trifft die Krise der deutschen Autobauer auch den Freistaat. Tausende Beschäftigte bangen um ihre Jobs – bei Volkswagen und Zulieferern. Dabei hatte VW die Region vor wenigen Jahren noch zum europäischen Zentrum für E-Mobilität ausgerufen. Birgit Hettwer beobachtet als Wirtschaftsredakteurin beim MDR die Autoindustrie in Sachsen schon seit Jahren. Sie erzählt uns in dieser 11KM-Folge, was aus der Vision des Konzerns für Sachsen geworden ist und was die Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden damit zu tun hat. Hier geht's zum Politik-Podcast des MDR Sachsen: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/sachsen-politik-podcast/urn:ard:show:82e44354dca7f04e/ Hier geht's zu "Zehn Minuten Wirtschaft”, unserem Podcast-Tipp: https://1.ard.de/10_Minuten_Wirtschaft?=cp Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in der ARD Audiothek: https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/12200383/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautorin: Charlotte Horn Mitarbeit: Caspar von Au, Marc Hoffmann Host: David Krause Produktion: Jan Stahlmann, Timo Lindemann und Fabian Zweck Planung: Caspar von Au und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Fumiko Lipp und Nicole Dienemann 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.

- Audi Sells Italdesign - EU Could Delay ICE Ban To 2040 - VW To Add EREVs To U.S. and EU Lineups - Dongfeng Hits +48% Efficiency with Turbo-Four - Ford Suppliers Get China Rare Earths - China Takes Lead in Hot-Stamped Steel - Nissan Undercuts Tesla FSD By $4,000 - JLR IP Crossbar Cuts CO2

- Audi Sells Italdesign - EU Could Delay ICE Ban To 2040 - VW To Add EREVs To U.S. and EU Lineups - Dongfeng Hits +48% Efficiency with Turbo-Four - Ford Suppliers Get China Rare Earths - China Takes Lead in Hot-Stamped Steel - Nissan Undercuts Tesla FSD By $4,000 - JLR IP Crossbar Cuts CO2

Hoy arrancamos con un update del caso Valerie: ¿cuándo lo sabían? ¿Quién sabía qué? ¿Y cómo encaja el nuevo secretario Hiram Torres en este capítulo inesperado de ValerieGate? Analizamos reacciones, timelines, y lo que este giro significa de aquí para adelante. Luego brincamos a un regreso que nadie vio venir pero todos están comentando: el ELA is back, baby! La movida de Darren Soto reabre el debate, y hablamos de por qué este anuncio tiene repercusiones mucho más grandes de lo que parece. Y cerramos con la compra de Warner Bros. por Netflix. Exploramos los jugadores grandes, y qué puede significar para la industria. En el chit-chat, recordamos a Rafa Infante Torres, figura querida de nuestra comunidad. DEP. Si fueras integrante de nuestro Patreon, hubieras escuchado este episodio ayer. Únete ahora en patreon.com/puestospalproblema! PRESENTADO POR

Malibu Express (1985) was chosen by Patreon supporter Herb, who has mastered the art of selecting premium-grade, sun-bleached 80s glamour for the show. Written and directed by Andy Sidaris, the film was part of his long-running “Bullets, Bombs and Babes” cycle — a collection of action-comedies known for fast cars, glamorous models, and plots that take a distant back seat to the spectacle. Produced on a modest budget, the movie was shot largely around Malibu and Los Angeles, using Sidaris's signature mix of real locations, Playboy Playmates, and outrageous action beats. Sidaris, a former sports TV director, carried over his love of dynamic camera movement, helicopter shots, and glossy production values, giving the film a surprisingly polished look despite its low-budget roots.Behind the scenes, Malibu Express was a family operation. Andy Sidaris worked closely with his wife, Arlene Sidaris, who produced many of his films and helped build the distinctive “L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies” brand that would later define his work. The cast was a mix of rising models, stunt performers, and cult character actors — all encouraged to keep the tone light, playful, and unapologetically over-the-top. The movie embraced the early-80s explosion of VHS demand, engineered specifically to appeal to video-store thrillseekers looking for bikinis, guns, fast boats, and pure escapist nonsense. While critics dismissed it, Malibu Express became a staple of late-night cable and home video, paving the way for Sidaris's even more outrageous follow-ups like Hard Ticket to Hawaii.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryBuckle up… because the sun's out, the boats are fast, and the shirts are nowhere to be found.Meet Cody Abilene — part detective, part playboy, and full-time trouble magnet. When a simple job turns into a whirlwind of bullets, bikinis, and beachside chaos, Cody cruises into danger with nothing but his wits, his charm, and a cowboy hat that refuses to quit.Malibu Express — where the action is hot, the engines are loud, and the mystery is mostly an excuse for more explosions.Fun FactsMalibu Express was the first film in Andy Sidaris's “Triple B” series, which later included cult favorites like Hard Ticket to Hawaii, Picasso Trigger, and Savage Beach.Lead actor Darby Hinton was best known at the time for playing Israel Boone on the classic TV series Daniel Boone before reinventing himself as an 80s action-comedy star.The iconic red DeLorean-style sports car Cody drives in the film is a Sterling Kit Car, built on a Volkswagen chassis to give the illusion of a futuristic supercar on a budget.Although set in Malibu, many interior scenes were filmed in Sidaris's own home, a common cost-saving tactic he used throughout his career.The movie features early appearances by Sybil Danning and Kymberly Paige, who later became regulars in Sidaris's L.E.T.H.A.L. Ladies universe.Malibu Express was a major VHS hit, with video rental stores frequently placing it in their “top 10 rentals” thanks to its eye-catching artwork and 80s sex-comedy-energy.Sidaris employed a small but consistent stunt team, meaning some action performers appeared in nearly every film he made throughout the decade.The mansion used for exterior shots belonged to a real Malibu millionaire, who allowed filming in exchange for a small role and a producer credit.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

- Ford and Renault Join Forces for EVs - BMW Picks New CEO From Manufacturing - Is BMW The First OEM To Use Blockchain For Transactions? - Piech Family Member Needs VW Dividends - Nio: Big EREV Batteries Are A Waste - Fiat to Bring Dinky Topolino To U.S. - Morgan Stanley Says No Growth in Tesla Stock - All in The Family, Automotive Style

- Ford and Renault Join Forces for EVs - BMW Picks New CEO From Manufacturing - Is BMW The First OEM To Use Blockchain For Transactions? - Piech Family Member Needs VW Dividends - Nio: Big EREV Batteries Are A Waste - Fiat to Bring Dinky Topolino To U.S. - Morgan Stanley Says No Growth in Tesla Stock - All in The Family, Automotive Style

Welcome back to another episode of Upside at the EUVC Podcast, where ⁠Dan Bowyer⁠,⁠ Mads Jensen⁠ of ⁠SuperSeed⁠, ⁠Lomax Ward⁠ of ⁠Outsized Ventures⁠⁠⁠, and Andrew Scott of 7percent Ventures to break down the real stories behind the headlines shaping European tech and venture.From Bending Spoons' audacious European rollup strategy, to Brexit's economic hangover, to the existential challenges facing Volkswagen, to Google vs. OpenAI's new “Code Red”, and finally whether Europe has had its long-overdue shock moment — this episode goes wide, fast, and deep.This is Upside, where the takes are sharp, the macro is messy, and the optimism is… conditional.What's covered:02:00 The valuation reset, debt-fuelled M&A, and the Italian PE–VC hybrid model04:00 Arbitrage: firing US teams, rehiring elite Italian engineers06:00 Do rollups really work? Tech debt, distribution, and execution risk07:00 Brexit revisited: GDP losses, trade collapse, and political reality08:00 The myth of “you can't know the counterfactual” — and why you actually can10:00 Will the UK rejoin the customs union? And would Europe even take us back?12:00 Europe's manufacturing crisis: Porsche, Volkswagen, BYD and the end of German exceptionalism15:00 China's shift: stop importing, start replicating17:00 Welfare-state complacency and the European stagnation problem20:00 The bitter truth about Europe's carbon “success story”22:00 How to actually fix European tech: R&D, immigration, procurement, capital markets24:00 Why 0.02% pension allocation to VC is Europe's biggest structural handicap26:00 Should we “Farage-pill” Europe into a tech-first agenda?33:00 Distribution vs. loyalty: why consumers don't care about brand36:00 Who wins the cost base war: Google, Amazon, Meta, or OpenAI?38:00 Anthropic's IPO plans and what they signal about the private capital cycle42:00 Deals of the Week: Black Forest Labs, ICEYE, Expedition Growth Capital44:00 Robotics is the next AI wave — and the picks-and-shovels startups emerging now

The East Coast of Canada is cold, and the car season is short — usually May through October. New Brunswick isn't known as a hotbed for the air-cooled Volkswagen scene, but when the VW bug bites you out there, you're all in. Terry grew up in a drag-racing family, and everything changed the day his father gifted him a convertible Karmann Ghia. That single car sparked a lifelong obsession with all things air-cooled VW. From flat-towing a '67 Beetle over 2,000 miles from Alabama, to drag-racing a Herbie-themed bug, to eventually owning the legendary Save-A-Bugcampaigned by Jack Shacettie — Terry's passion has taken him across the continent. His vacations? They weren't for relaxing — they were spent in Southern California, wrenching in work clothes at Jack's shop just to be part of the action. Now retired from a career in insurance, Terry finally opened a small but official shop in New Brunswick. Not for business — but to help keep his cars and his friends' cars on the road. Terry's collection tells the story of a life dedicated to Volkswagens: "Cinco," his all-original 1955 Beetle, bought with just 25,000 miles. A 1955 Kombi running an SO-42 interior setup. And his driver — a 1950 split window, restored by Dr. Dick Christiansen, which he puts real miles on. So many cars, so many stories, and a lifetime of air-cooled passion from one of Canada's most dedicated VW enthusiasts. This is a great listen — tune in. www.letstalkdubs.com/store www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com BUY ICON Pistons https://www.ssaircooled.com  

- Lucid Avoids U.S. Tariffs in Saudi Arabia - Canada Sends Stellantis Default Notice - Stellantis Puts More Focus on Hybrids for U.S. - VW Converting Car Plant Into Tech Center - Nissan Wants More Partnerships - Changan Plans European Expansion - Toyota Reveals 3 New Sports Cars - Kia Concept Pays Homage to 1960's Motoring

- Lucid Avoids U.S. Tariffs in Saudi Arabia - Canada Sends Stellantis Default Notice - Stellantis Puts More Focus on Hybrids for U.S. - VW Converting Car Plant Into Tech Center - Nissan Wants More Partnerships - Changan Plans European Expansion - Toyota Reveals 3 New Sports Cars - Kia Concept Pays Homage to 1960's Motoring

BMW, Mercedes und Volkswagen bauen besonders viele Plug-In-Hybride. Um den Fahrzeugtyp zu schützen, erwägt die EU kuriose Regeln. Etwa eine Ladepflicht oder ein Verbrennerverbot in Städten.

Understand why our values are so important to how we interact with our environment. Why is an expat assignment so hard for the spouse?The true value of intercultural trainings?Preparing local teams for global roles.Andreas Bastian has worked in various senior management positions at several multinational companies, including Volkswagen and BP.With a wealth of experience in developing global teams and businesses, Andreas has lived and worked across diverse markets in China, Japan, Indonesia, and Germany.Dr. Andreas Bastian ICUnet Group Chinahttps://www.icunet.cn/enManaging Director Asia-PacificAndreas.Bastian@icunet.group

China EVs & More is back with a special Thanksgiving episode — and the China auto world did not take the week off.

- Stella's Filosa Wants EU Regulatory Relief - Audi Updates V6 Diesel - VW AG Looks at Regional Manufacturing Structure - Most Robotaxis Carry 2 People - China Expects 7 Million Exports In 2025 - BYD Hits 3-Month Sales Slump - Investors Worry About China EV OEMs - EU Moves Supply Chains Out of China - VinFast May Add EREVs and Hybrids

- Stella's Filosa Wants EU Regulatory Relief - Audi Updates V6 Diesel - VW AG Looks at Regional Manufacturing Structure - Most Robotaxis Carry 2 People - China Expects 7 Million Exports In 2025 - BYD Hits 3-Month Sales Slump - Investors Worry About China EV OEMs - EU Moves Supply Chains Out of China - VinFast May Add EREVs and Hybrids

In this episode of the Let's Talk Dubs podcast, we dive into a big development in the VW drag racing world — the ROC Cory Mack Race cancellation and what it means for racers, fans, and the upcoming season. We also celebrate a major milestone as Zorba the Ghia finally appears in VW Trends Magazine after a year of waiting. Bill shares his unfiltered thoughts on seeing a go-kart featured on the cover of a major Volkswagen magazine and what that means for the direction of the hobby. From there we shift gears to the SEMA Show, breaking down the MST booth, the best Volkswagens at SEMA, standout builds, and trends shaping the air-cooled VW community for 2025. Plus, we get into updates on Bill's projects including new upgrades for #WhiteFlash, installing an Alpine audio system, tackling a new wiring harness, chasing down oil leaks, and dealing with powder-coating issues that every builder can relate to. If you're passionate about classic air-cooled Volkswagens, VW magazines, SEMA show coverage, Las Vegas VW culture, and real-world project car updates, this episode packs in a ton of great conversation. www.vwtrendsmagazine.com www.rosswulf.com use code LTD10 for 10% off ICON pistons here VWs of SEMA 1 John Ludwicks SP1000 Randy W/ Phat fabs car at SEMA