March 12, 2024

Dave Oventhal

In the March/April 2024 issue of Car & Driver magazine, Jamie Kitman points out the gains and pains within the current four-wheel EV landscape. Kitman’s Upfront article, Alternating Current provides the painful reality of “piss poor planning” (my words, not his) within the hallowed walls of auto OEs, again. As history seems to always repeat itself, once again the lack of reality has bit auto manufacturers in the ass. When global governments started mandating zero-emissions by 2035, the OEs’ jealousy of Tesla gained unprecedented momentum.

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Dave Oventhal

July 7, 2020

Soichiro Honda - 67 Quotes

Dave Oventhal

July 7, 2020

The founder of Honda Motor Corp., Soichiro Honda was a legendary figure in modern industry and inspired millions with his innovations and quotes. The following are 67 iconic quotes from Mr. Honda, to inspire and motivate.

Dave Oventhal

September 5, 2019

Avoid Strengths, Attack Weaknesses

Dave Oventhal

September 5, 2019

One of the main concepts of strategy is to avoid strengths, and attack weakness. In addition, it is critical to know yourself and your competitor. As Sun Tzu has said:

“If you know the enemy and you know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and you know Earth, you may make your victory complete.”