The French State, the main shareholder of the French car manufacturer, has asked that the board of directors of Renault be convened “in the coming days” in order to “designate (r) a new sustainable governance for Renault,” said the Minister of Economy and Finance on LCI. The government has so far supported the group’s decision… Continue reading Government launches process to replace Carlos Ghosn as head of Renault
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[Exit factory] When Volkswagen customers assemble their future car themselves
In the factory in Dresden (Germany), built in 2001, buyers of Volkswagen Golf Electric can now attend the assembly of their future vehicle … and even participate. Volkswagen opens the doors of its “transparent factory” (“Gläserne Manufaktur” in VO) from Dresden, the capital of Saxony, to the east of Germany. This production site inaugurated in… Continue reading [Exit factory] When Volkswagen customers assemble their future car themselves
[The industry is crazy] An off-road scooter made with the engine of a snowmobile
YouTube channel Grind Hard Plumbing Co revealed on January 11 its new creation: an off-road scooter made with the motor of a Yamaha snowmobile. Both videographers have made unusual vehicles and customized their specialty. A video captures the exploits of this two-wheeler made of odds and ends. The motorcycle sector is known for its conversions… Continue reading [The industry is crazy] An off-road scooter made with the engine of a snowmobile
To win F1, Renault Sport Racing will expand its Viry-Châtillon plant
Renault’s motor racing subsidiary will expand its Viry-Châtillon (Essonne) plant, where its Formula 1 engines are developed, assembled and tested. This expansion will not lead to job creation. Established in Viry-Châtillon (Essonne) for about forty years, the factory where the Renault group designs, develops, assembles and tests its Formula 1 engines will be enlarged. […]Read… Continue reading To win F1, Renault Sport Racing will expand its Viry-Châtillon plant
Ford and Volkswagen seal strategic alliance, but keep their independence
The US Ford and German Volkswagen took advantage of the Detroit auto show to formalize their strategic alliance. They will collaborate on the development of light commercial vehicles, electric and autonomous cars and around new mobility services. Impacts in terms of industrial footprint are not yet known. Decidedly, cooperation between major groups […]Read the article… Continue reading Ford and Volkswagen seal strategic alliance, but keep their independence
Tesla promises car to hacker who will hack Model 3
The reward is beautiful but the difficult way: to win a Model 3 Tesla, hackers will try to hack connectivity technologies or assistance in driving this car. The US manufacturer announced January 14 its participation in the hacking contest Pwn2Own in the automotive category. An event that many companies take part in […]Read the article… Continue reading Tesla promises car to hacker who will hack Model 3
Car2go launches car-sharing vehicles in Paris
And three. After the two French Renault and PSA, it is the turn of the German Daimler to present Tuesday, January 15, its offer of car-sharing vehicles in Paris, car2go. Last year, Renault and PSA were the first to provide an answer from the Autolib ‘Bolloré group of the French capital. For both French, competition… Continue reading Car2go launches car-sharing vehicles in Paris
Taxes, work, mobility, ecological transition … The key points of Emmanuel Macron’s Letter to the French
It’s now official. Sunday, January 13, the President of the Republic laid the foundation for his “great national debate” that will run until March 15. “We will now enter a larger phase and you can participate in debates near your home or express yourself on the Internet to promote your proposals and ideas,” he said… Continue reading Taxes, work, mobility, ecological transition … The key points of Emmanuel Macron’s Letter to the French
Volkswagen may have to launch new diesel vehicle recalls in Europe
KBA, the automotive sector supervisory authority Germany, has opened an investigation to determine if a software update on cars with a 1.2-liter engine, including the popular Polo, allowed the manufacturer to cheat with emissions tests, says Bild am Sonntag, who does not quote sources. The newspaper adds that the prosecution is preparing to accuse alleged… Continue reading Volkswagen may have to launch new diesel vehicle recalls in Europe
Ferrari has designed two unique SP3JC models for an English collector
John Collins is a collector and director of his Talacrest company, which specializes in the resale of collectible Ferrari. For Christmas, this enthusiast has offered two unique cars: SP3JC, based on the F12tdf. Two unique Ferrari models called SP3JC were designed for the same collector and specialist English salesman, John Collins. He asked in September… Continue reading Ferrari has designed two unique SP3JC models for an English collector