Nissan says all new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The brand logo of Nissan Motor Corp. is displayed during a press preview at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co said on Wednesday that all of its new vehicle offerings in key markets will… Continue reading Nissan says all new vehicle offerings in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s

In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of design

Ford Motor Co. said Monday that its global design lead will retire, to be replaced by an automotive industry veteran who most recently worked for French automaker Groupe Renault SA. Moray Callum, whom the Blue Oval described in a news release as one of the industry’s “most influential design leaders,” will retire as the company’s… Continue reading In latest leadership shakeup, Ford announces new head of design

Nissan to cut around 160 office-based UK jobs

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A visitor is seen at a Nissan Motor Corp. showroom in Tokyo, Japan November 11, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato LONDON (Reuters) – Nissan will cut around 160 office-based jobs in Britain as the Japanese company faces reduced sales amid plans to turn around its performance. Last week, it… Continue reading Nissan to cut around 160 office-based UK jobs

Imaweb Acquires Procar

Imaweb, a developer and provider of automotive and dealership digital software solutions in Europe, acquired Procar, an automotive digital software solutions provider in the DACH market. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition of Procar will provide Imaweb with a significant presence in DACH, the largest automotive market in Europe. The acquisition… Continue reading Imaweb Acquires Procar

Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China

By Norihiko Shirouzu 7 Min Read BEIJING (Reuters) – Nissan Motor is accelerating the rollout of electric vehicles in China under its main brand and its local, no-frills Venucia marque as it overhauls its strategy in the world’s biggest auto market, four sources told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Nissan’s electric vehicle (EV) Leaf is displayed at… Continue reading Nissan flips the switch on electric reboot in China

@Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…

(Paris, France – 14 January 2021) As part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study a number of areas of cooperation, including the joint development of an EV sportscar. The Alpine and Lotus teams will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…

@Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS Unveils Testing Footage of the All-New OUTLANDER

The all-new OUTLANDER was put through its paces, as the system’s final calibrations were developed in severe weather and road conditions. Redesigned and reimagined in every way, the vehicle will be bigger and bolder than the previous generations. With a knowledge base proven over years of competitions in the deserts of Dakar and on the… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS Unveils Testing Footage of the All-New OUTLANDER

EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react

Brussels, 24 December 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the deal struck today between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their future trading relations. This agreement is a great relief for European automobile manufacturers, allowing the sector to avoid the catastrophic effect of a no-deal Brexit. “There is no other… Continue reading EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react

@Ford: Influential Ford Global Design Head Moray Callum to Retire, Will Be Replaced by Anthony Lo, Formerly of Renault

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25, 2021 – One of the auto industry’s most influential design leaders will retire from Ford Motor Company this spring and be succeeded by an accomplished global industry veteran. Moray Callum will cap his 38-year product development career – more than half of which was with Ford – as the company’s vice… Continue reading @Ford: Influential Ford Global Design Head Moray Callum to Retire, Will Be Replaced by Anthony Lo, Formerly of Renault