Mitsubishi: rear camera identifies road users

Mitsubishi concept car without exterior mirror (symbol image) (Image: Mitsubishi) Is that a car or a truck back there? The of Mitsubishi developed camerathat should replace the outside mirror, recognizes other vehicle and marks them. This should make the lane change safer. More consideration: The Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi intends to bring in the foreseeable… Continue reading Mitsubishi: rear camera identifies road users

The history of Nissan Design Europe…and how London graffiti helped create the crossover segment

Nissan’s European design hub celebrates 15 years in London on January 25 2018 Doors opened at The Rotunda in 2003 after relocation from Germany A “thrilling… extraordinary” time for design staff working there Derelict building’s character helped inspire the all-new Nissan Qashqai   PARIS, FRANCE (January 18, 2018) – Nissan Design Europe (NDE) first opened… Continue reading The history of Nissan Design Europe…and how London graffiti helped create the crossover segment

UPDATE 2-Peugeot CEO outlines ambitious plan to re-enter U.S., go electric

DETROIT (Reuters) – Peugeot SA (PEUP.PA) Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Wednesday the French automaker is using the know-how of former Opel engineers acquired from General Motors Co (GM.N) to develop vehicles to re-enter the U.S. market, and said Peugeot will offer electrification as an option on all its vehicles by 2025. Tavares used… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Peugeot CEO outlines ambitious plan to re-enter U.S., go electric

UPDATE 1-Peugeot CEO: All PSA vehicles will electrified by 2025

DETROIT (Reuters) – Peugeot SA Chief Executive Carlos Tavares said on Wednesday that by 2025 “the PSA Group will be 100 percent electrified,” and said the French automaker will use the know-how of former Opel engineers acquired from General Motors Co (GM.N) to design vehicles for the U.S. market that would compete in GM’s home… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Peugeot CEO: All PSA vehicles will electrified by 2025

Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO

PARIS (Reuters) – Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA)(7201.T) is to pursue plans to create separate strategy and operations leadership roles, Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Wednesday in a sign he may pull back as boss of the French carmaker. Ghosn, who heads of the Renault-Nissan alliance that also includes Mitsubishi Motors (7211.T), had already stepped back from… Continue reading Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO

UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VW) (VOWG_p.DE) reported a 4.3 percent rise in 2017 sales to 10.7 million vehicles, staying ahead of Toyota (7203.T) in the race to keep the title of world’s biggest carmaker although Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA) has forecast it would go top. Last year’s sales by the German firm, which is still dealing with… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales

Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault

Carlos Ghosn opened the door to stepping down as chief executive officer of Renault SA, as the longtime car-industry boss focuses on the Franco-Japanese alliance he built with Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Ghosn, who handed over the CEO reins at Nissan last year, retains leadership posts at all three manufacturers while heading… Continue reading Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault

Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA

Updated 1/17/2018 12:21:39 CET BRUSSELS, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese car company Honda, through its European division Honda Motor Europe, has become a new member of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), the organization said in a statement. The entry of Honda into ACEA occurs after the approval of the association’s board… Continue reading Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA

Car sales in Europe rise by 3.3% in 2017 and exceed 15.6 million units

Posted 1/17/2018 11:39:17 PM MADRID, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The registrations of cars and SUVs in the European market as a whole stood at 15.63 million units during 2017, 3.3% more compared to the 15.13 million units sold in 2016, according to data published by the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). In the… Continue reading Car sales in Europe rise by 3.3% in 2017 and exceed 15.6 million units

Renault expands India dealership presence to 320

Renault India says it achieved its target for having 320 dealership facilities across India for 2017. The company states that it had a modest presence of 14 dealership facilities in May 2011, and progressively expanded its pan-India dealership network to 270 facilities at the end of 2016. For achieving its commitment it further added 50… Continue reading Renault expands India dealership presence to 320