The electric will have to make noise after 2020

As of September 2020, electric cars will have to make noise in the United States. In principle, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the United States had determined that the manufacturers of electric cars had to include systems that made noise in their vehicles as of 2019, but it has been decided to delay… Continue reading The electric will have to make noise after 2020

The Italian car market falls 1.4% in February, but rises almost 1% in the two months

Posted 02/03/2018 11: 30: 38CET ROME, 2 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – Automobile registrations in the Italian market experienced a decline of 1.42% during the month of February, with a volume of 181,734 units, according to data from the National Archive of Vehicles of Italy collected by Europa Press. The best-selling brand in Italy in February… Continue reading The Italian car market falls 1.4% in February, but rises almost 1% in the two months

Mergers within Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance possible but not a goal: Ghosn

PARIS (Reuters) – The head of Renault, Carlos Ghosn, on Friday did not rule out the possibility of mergers among members of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance (RENA.PA) (7201.T) (7211.T) but said this was not necessarily a goal. Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Renault, speaks during the French carmaker Renault’s 2017 annual results presentation at their… Continue reading Mergers within Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance possible but not a goal: Ghosn

Nissan: Nissan Group reports February 2018 U.S. Sales

 February 2018 February 2017 % Change Nissan Group Total sales (units) 129,930 135,740 -4.3 Nissan Division sales 117,110 122,003 -4.0 INFINITI sales* 12,820 13,737 -6.7 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for February 2018 of 129,930 units, a decrease of 4% compared to the previous year. Nissan highlights: Combined sales of… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan Group reports February 2018 U.S. Sales

Nissan: Alliance accelerates convergence in key functions to support and deliver mid-term plan

Project leaders appointed to drive increased cooperation and new synergy opportunities as part of Alliance 2022 Highlights of the new project initiative include: Extended convergence in Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing & Supply Chain Two new converged functions in Quality & Total Customer Satisfaction as well as Aftersales Alliance organization strengthened with the creation of a… Continue reading Nissan: Alliance accelerates convergence in key functions to support and deliver mid-term plan

EVgo simplifies, cuts electric-car fast charging prices nationwide

Follow John Nissan Leaf electric car at EVgo DC fast-charging station Enlarge Photo Over the next three years, numerous long-range electric cars will come to market at prices below $40,000. That will expand the pool of potential buyers to those interested in plug-in vehicles but unwilling to consider one rated at less than 200 miles.… Continue reading EVgo simplifies, cuts electric-car fast charging prices nationwide

Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers

Dyson wants to grow its EV programme workforce by 300 people in a bid to ramp up the pace of development before its first car reaches the market in 2019. The British brand, a leader in vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, already has 400 employees focused on the project, but is now “looking to fill an… Continue reading Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers

The go-to partner for electric driving: Bosch’s electromobility strategy

The go-to partner for electric driving: Bosch’s electromobility strategy Statement by Dr. Rolf Bulander,member of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH and chairman of the Mobility Solutions business sector,February 28, 2018 Check against delivery. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to start by taking a look into the not-too-distant future, and the year… Continue reading The go-to partner for electric driving: Bosch’s electromobility strategy

John Clark opens new Volvo dealership in Edinburgh

John Clark Motor Group has opened a Volvo dealership in Edinburgh, the first Volvo business for the group. John Clark is rated 16 in the Motor Trader Top 200 with annual turnover of £702.8m, representing Audi, BMW, Dacia, Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and now Volvo. Chris Clark, managing director, said:… Continue reading John Clark opens new Volvo dealership in Edinburgh

Nissan production, sales and exports for January 2018

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Feb. 27, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for January 2018. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in January surpassed year-earlier results, the first increase in four months, setting a record for the month of January. Production in Japan declined from a year earlier. Production outside Japan… Continue reading Nissan production, sales and exports for January 2018