Tag: Renault

French plan to help auto sector due within 15 days: Le Maire

FILE PHOTO – French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire speaks during a presentation of the details for the end of the country’s lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France May 7, 2020. Christophe Archambault/Pool via REUTERS PARIS (Reuters) – France is hoping… Continue reading French plan to help auto sector due within 15 days: Le Maire

@Nissan: Mark Sutcliffe is appointed Alliance Senior Vice President, Alliance LCV Business Unit

2020/05/18 Groupe Renault and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that Mark Sutcliffe, Alliance Senior Vice President, Industrial Strategy and Supply Chain Management, has been appointed Alliance SVP, Alliance LCV Business Unit, effective June 1st. He will report to Clotilde Delbos, Chief Executive Officer of Renault SA for an interim period, and Makoto Uchida, Nissan… Continue reading @Nissan: Mark Sutcliffe is appointed Alliance Senior Vice President, Alliance LCV Business Unit

Renault: Batilly, the other problem factory

In Batilly, the Renault factory which produces Masters vans, the moment of truth will take place this Monday, around 9 p.m. At that time, in the Sovab-Renault factory in Meurthe et-Moselle, the management and elected officials of the CSE will scrutinize with extreme attention the crossover between the afternoon team, who leaves his post at… Continue reading Renault: Batilly, the other problem factory

Number Of CHAdeMO DC Charging Points Exceed 32,000: Chart

The CHAdeMO Association recently updated the official numbers of the installed DC chargers with CHAdeMO plugs, which globally reached 32,300 (28% more compared to 25,300 in June 2019). Despite the standard having a truly global presence (it’s the same everywhere and you can find it almost in all markets), we feel it’s gradually fading due… Continue reading Number Of CHAdeMO DC Charging Points Exceed 32,000: Chart

Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM

Nissan could accommodate production of Renault’s Captur and Kadjar SUVs at its UK plant in Sunderland as part of a shake-up of its European car manufacturing operations. Japanese financial newspaper, Nikkei Shimbun, reported that the carmaker may look to shut a plant in Barcelona and switch some of its production to Sunderland as it considers… Continue reading Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM

Catalan authorities deny report of Nissan closing factory in Barcelona

MADRID, May 15 (Xinhua) — The Catalan regional authority on Friday denied a report that appeared in the Japanese newspaper Nikkei on Thursday that automaker Nissan is planning to close its car factory in Barcelona and move production to other plants.
The Catalan region's Vice President Pere Aragones, who is also responsible for economy and finance, said on the Spanish radio network Radio 4 that Catalan authorities “were in contact with the company and unions. Nissan tells us they have not taken a decision yet and one will be made on May 28.”
The Nissan plant in Barcelona currently employs around 3,000 people directly and is also responsible for thousands of other posts in the logistics and transport sectors. Workers at the plant have been on strike since the start of the month because of the uncertainty over their future and the possible risk of working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Aragones said authorities would do “everything possible” to keep production at the plant. “Ther..

Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry

Brussels, 15 May 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the publication of guidelines on personal data relating to connected vehicles, drafted by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), but believes they are too broad in scope and should not be rushed through. “The automobile industry is committed to providing its customers with… Continue reading Press Releases – Personal data: Connected vehicles not the same as smartphones, says auto industry

@Nissan: Regarding Nikkei Shimbun article on Nissan’s future production strategy

2020/05/14 On May 14, 2020, the Nikkei Shimbun published a speculative story on Nissan’s future production strategy. Nissan has not made any official statement on this subject.Nissan’s midterm planning is in progress and has not been concluded yet.As announced earlier, Nissan will announce a revised midterm plan along with fiscal year 2019 financial results on… Continue reading @Nissan: Regarding Nikkei Shimbun article on Nissan’s future production strategy

Nissan could look at shutting Barcelona plant, no decision made: sources

(Reuters) – Nissan Motor (7201.T) may be looking at the possibility of closing its Barcelona factory but no final decision has been made as the Japanese carmaker plans a new global strategic direction, two sources with direct knowledge told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, January 9, 2020.… Continue reading Nissan could look at shutting Barcelona plant, no decision made: sources