Category: Official Press Release

Welcoming Alex MacKenzie-Torres to the Toyota AI Ventures Team

As we add more startups to our portfolio, we’re growing our team, as well — and we’re delighted to introduce the newest addition to Toyota AI Ventures: Alex MacKenzie-Torres. As Vice President of Business Development and Innovation, Alex will be supporting our portfolio companies by serving as a liaison to the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and the… Continue reading Welcoming Alex MacKenzie-Torres to the Toyota AI Ventures Team

What if the Renault Foundation invested in your project?

Friday 20 April 2018 by Rachida Badri – CSR Rachida Badri Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest After having worked for more than 15 years in training and education, the Renault Foundation is adding a new string to its bow: that of sponsorship. Are you a general-interest association? Do… Continue reading What if the Renault Foundation invested in your project?

FIRST-QUARTER 2018 SALES

Strong sales growth of 9.3% at constant currencies, significantly outperforming automotive production in all regions. in €m Q1 2017* Q1 2018 At constant currencies Automotive production** Sales 4,203 4,315 +9.3% -0.3% By region Europe North America Asia South America Rest of the World   2,108 1,177 689 169 60   2,279 1,063 742 168 63… Continue reading FIRST-QUARTER 2018 SALES

Nissan to launch 3 new EVs and 5 new e-POWER models in Japan by FY2022

Japan will be the flagship market for the implementation of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision as part of the Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022 midterm plan YOKOHAMA, Japan (April 20, 2018) – Nissan plans to launch three new electric vehicles and five e-POWER models in Japan by the end of fiscal 2022, the company announced today.… Continue reading Nissan to launch 3 new EVs and 5 new e-POWER models in Japan by FY2022

Nissan LEAF sales surpass 100,000 in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan (April 20, 2018) – Nissan has sold more than 100,000 Nissan LEAFs in Japan since the model first went on sale. First-generation Nissan LEAF New Nissan LEAF Nissan launched the first generation of the Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-produced electric car, in 2010. Today, the zero-emission Nissan LEAF is the world’s best-selling… Continue reading Nissan LEAF sales surpass 100,000 in Japan

Shell And AirFlow Truck Company Debut Starship – Hyper-Efficient Truck

Collaborative Process Seeks Energy Efficiency Improvements Applicable Globally SONOMA, Calif., April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Shell Lubricants and AirFlow Truck Company have unveiled a new hyper fuel-efficient truck. This next-generation vehicle, named Starship, was designed and built by the companies with the aim of demonstrating what is possible in reducing energy demand in freight transportation. It… Continue reading Shell And AirFlow Truck Company Debut Starship – Hyper-Efficient Truck

Shell and Toyota move forward with hydrogen facility at Port of Long Beach

SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Equilon Enterprises LLC, doing business as Shell Oil Products US (“Shell”), and Toyota have been provisionally awarded $8 million by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop the first hydrogen-truck refueling station at the Port of Long Beach.  The funding, which is contingent upon the approval of the project… Continue reading Shell and Toyota move forward with hydrogen facility at Port of Long Beach

Nissan’s Resende plant in Brazil celebrates its fourth anniversary

Nissan Resende Industrial Complex introduces a new shift, achieves the milestone of 200,000 cars made and surpasses 30,000 units sent abroad RESENDE, Brazil – Nissan’s Resende Industrial Complex in Brazil is celebrating its fourth anniversary with major production and export milestones. In July 2017, the Brazilian plant welcomed 600 new employees and introduced a new shift. Employees… Continue reading Nissan’s Resende plant in Brazil celebrates its fourth anniversary

News Release – Magna Opens New Body & Chassis Plant in Mexico

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. Facility to produce structural welded assemblies for global automakers Currently employs 400, expected growth to approximately 1,000 Gives Magna 32 facilities and more than 28,000 employees in Mexico AURORA, Ontario, April 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna executives were joined by Governor Juan Manuel Carreras… Continue reading News Release – Magna Opens New Body & Chassis Plant in Mexico