The Dacia Sandero Stepway has been given a two-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, with the head of the organisation labelling the car’s limited autonomous emergency braking system “disappointing”. The two-star score for the high-riding version of budget brand Dacia’s hatchback was matched by the firm’s Logan saloon in the latest round of testing conducted by the Euro NCAP safety… Continue reading Dacia Sandero given two-star rating in Euro NCAP safety test
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Japan’s Sagawa to buy 7,200 low-priced EVs made in China
TOKYO — Sagawa Express, a subsidiary of Japan’s SG Holdings, has decided to purchase 7,200 low-priced electric minivans which will be made in China, Nikkei has learned. Sagawa, a major transport company, will use those EVs to deliver goods mostly over short distances. China’s Guangxi Automobile Group will manufacture small electric commercial vans designed by a Japanese… Continue reading Japan’s Sagawa to buy 7,200 low-priced EVs made in China
Chinese autonomous vehicle startup WeRide scores permit to test driverless cars in San Jose
WeRide, the Chinese autonomous vehicle startup that recently raised $310 million, has received a permit to test driverless vehicles on public roads in San Jose, California. WeRide is the seventh company, following AutoX, Baidu, Cruise, Nuro Waymo and Zoox, to receive a driverless testing permit. In the early days of autonomous vehicle development, testing permits… Continue reading Chinese autonomous vehicle startup WeRide scores permit to test driverless cars in San Jose
Mitsubishi Motors to cut output in Japan and Thailand due to chip shortage
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of Mitsubishi Motors Corp is displayed at the company’s showroom in Tokyo, Japan January 18, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) – Mitsubishi Motors Corp will cut production by a combined 7,500 vehicles at three plants in Japan and Thailand in April, it said on Monday,… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors to cut output in Japan and Thailand due to chip shortage
@Nissan: Nissan Group reports first-quarter 2021 U.S. sales000299
April 1, 2021 2021 2020 % chg Total First-Quarter (Jan-Mar) 2021 sales (units) 285,553 257,606 10.8 Nissan Division sales 266,482 232,048 14.8 INFINITI sales* 19,071 25,558 -25.4 Calendar Year Total sales (units) 285,553 257,606 10.8 Nissan Division sales 266,482 232,048 14.8 INFINITI sales* 19,071 25,558 -25.4 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group announced total… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Group reports first-quarter 2021 U.S. sales000299
@Nissan: Tipping point: 70% of European drivers would consider an electric vehicle as their next car000299
2021/04/07 EV drivers’ satisfaction show electric driving is a promising alternative to a combustion engine 97%1 of EV drivers found the switch “as expected” or “easier” and enjoy the EV driving experience 89%1 believe ditching diesel/petrol was the right decision New testimonial series “My Life with a Nissan LEAF” spotlights authentic owners’ stories and the… Continue reading @Nissan: Tipping point: 70% of European drivers would consider an electric vehicle as their next car000299
The ECB bazooka risks becoming a green boomerang
3 ‘of reading The accusation of Greenpeace to the ECB of helping polluting companies makes it clear that there is now a demand for “green” monetary policy to which central banks, which are spending so many words on the subject, must give an answer in accordance with the expectations that they themselves are helping to… Continue reading The ECB bazooka risks becoming a green boomerang
Renault India partners Mahindra Cero for vehicle scrappage
With India’s vehicle scrappage policy shaping up, manufacturers are now getting on board with their own programmes. Renault has now joined Mahindra as one of the first carmakers to offer a vehicle scrappage scheme, under its new ‘R.E.L.I.V.E’ programme. Offered in partnership with Cero Recycling, a joint venture between Mahindra Intertrade and state-run MSTC, the… Continue reading Renault India partners Mahindra Cero for vehicle scrappage
@niche: Hennessey Celebrates 30 years of Making Fast Cars Faster000738
[embedded content] Listen on Apple PodcastListen on Spotify John Hennessey reflects on being a speed pioneer and the family support, great customers and fast cars that have shaped Hennessey Performance since 1991 • Powered by passion: 1991-2021 – Hennessey celebrates 30 years of making fast cars faster• Company has evolved into a global brand and… Continue reading @niche: Hennessey Celebrates 30 years of Making Fast Cars Faster000738
VW to enable bidirectional charging on all EVs on its MEB platform starting next year
Bidirectional charging is the technology of the hour. It enables vehicle-to-grid—or should we say, vehicle-to-anything (V2X)—applications, which promise to greatly facilitate the integration of EVs and renewable energy into the grid, to offer opportunities for fleets to offset their electrification costs, and to allow other handy capabilities, such as backup power. Now Volkswagen has given… Continue reading VW to enable bidirectional charging on all EVs on its MEB platform starting next year