You can enable subtitles (captions) in the video player KANA INAGAKI: When Makoto Uchida starts his new job as a chief executive of Nissan on the 1st of December, hopes are high that it will be the start of a new era for the troubled Japanese car maker. With instalment of a younger slate of… Continue reading The challenges facing Nissan’s new chief executive
Category: Automotive
New Nissan CEO rules out closer capital ties with Renault
YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) is committed to its automaking alliance with Renault SA (RENA.PA) but will not look to deepen its capital ties with the French automaker any time soon, its new CEO said on Monday. Nissan Motor’s chief executive Makoto Uchida gestures during a news conference at Nissan Motor’s headquarters in… Continue reading New Nissan CEO rules out closer capital ties with Renault
Tesla Model Y: rare glimpse at third-row seats
The upcoming Tesla Model Y is going to have an option for third-row seats, which is unusual for a compact SUV and we haven’t had a good look at the third-row even though the vehicle was unveiled earlier this year. Now a Model Y prototype sighting shows a rare glimpse at the third-row seats. When… Continue reading Tesla Model Y: rare glimpse at third-row seats
New Nissan CEO pledges better performance, cooperation with Renault
Nissan Motor’s chief executive Makoto Uchida gestures during a news conference at Nissan Motor’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) chief executive Makoto Uchida said on Monday that he would work to improve the automaker’s financial performance and co-operate closely with alliance partner Renault SA… Continue reading New Nissan CEO pledges better performance, cooperation with Renault
Sono Motors Launches Community Funding Campaign with Target of 50 Million Euros
2,000 vehicle preorders to be generated in four weeks. Founders intend transfer of their profits into Community Pool. Munich, December 2, 2019 – The German mobility provider Sono Motors launched one of the biggest community funding campaigns in Europe yesterday. The company’s campaign target is to generate 50 million euros between now and December 30,… Continue reading Sono Motors Launches Community Funding Campaign with Target of 50 Million Euros
@Hyundai: The World in Competition for New Materials
New materials are emerging as a game changer for the global market. And here are each leading countries’ plans to develop new materials technologies. Advanced materials are increasingly regarded as game changers within the global market. Currently, a large number of countries are formulating strategies to secure competitiveness in materials technology. The USA, Japan and… Continue reading @Hyundai: The World in Competition for New Materials
@Hyundai: The Beginning of Innovation – Materials Technology
In the fourth industrial revolution, the importance of materials technology will increase. How is new material technology developing? Materials technology is regarded as the most likely future source of core competitiveness. The development of advanced materials is the foundation for innovation and sustainable growth. It is important to strengthen the competitiveness of advanced materials development.… Continue reading @Hyundai: The Beginning of Innovation – Materials Technology
@Hyundai: Kia Motors announces November global sales
Kia Motors Corporation today announced November sales of 248,942 units led by popular RV models including the Seltos and Sportage. The November results were slightly higher than the 246,942 sold in the same month a year earlier. Sales in Korea posted 48,615 units, almost on par with 48,700 sold in November 2018, led by the… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Motors announces November global sales
Africa Roundup: Nigerian fintech gets $360M, mints unicorn, draws Chinese VC
November 2019 could mark when Nigeria (arguably) became Africa’s unofficial capital for fintech investment and digital finance startups. The month saw $360 million invested in Nigerian focused payment ventures. That is equivalent to roughly one-third of all the startup VC raised for the entire continent in 2018, according to Partech stats. A notable trend-within-the-trend is… Continue reading Africa Roundup: Nigerian fintech gets $360M, mints unicorn, draws Chinese VC
ClipperCreek launches upgraded dual-charging station
ClipperCreek’s new HCS-D40P is a 32-amp, Level 2 dual-charging station. The wall-mount charger is equipped with a NEMA 6-50 or 14-50 plug, as well as 25-foot charging cables. The HCS-D40P is available for $1,369. Owners of ClipperCreek’s HCS-40P or HCS-50P can swap out their old chargers for the new version through the Trade-UP! program. Amanda… Continue reading ClipperCreek launches upgraded dual-charging station