I mean, when you're a pioneer and you are at the forefront of an offensive, you're going to be the most optimistic person.

The time is right for electric cars - in fact the time is critical.

You'll never convince me there is a hopeless situation or there is any finality in any success or any failure.

Profit is the most global aspect of a business, and it is cross-functional.

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.

You have to listen to the people who have a negative opinion as well as those who have positive opinion. Just to make sure that you are blending all these opinions in your mind before a decision is made.

It would be easier to make money in other sectors, but since I was a kid, I liked cars.