The Japanese people are usually very prudent, even when they are convinced change is necessary.

Talking about stepping down in five years is frankly not a topic of particular actuality now.

I always loved cars. I don't know why, I can't explain it to you. It has always been with me.

I think we're going to have some difficulty in front of us. I have absolutely no doubt the next three, four years Europe are going to be at best stagnation. We are preparing for tough times.

I don't believe in hostile moves. I don't believe they carry any value.

When the CEO makes a decision, people don't come back on it.

In most companies people make a specific contribution to the company in their function. But it is not expressed in terms of profit, only in terms of performing their function better.