New Nissan CEO pledges better performance, cooperation with Renault

Nissan Motor’s chief executive Makoto Uchida gestures during a news conference at Nissan Motor’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) chief executive Makoto Uchida said on Monday that he would work to improve the automaker’s financial performance and co-operate closely with alliance partner Renault SA… Continue reading New Nissan CEO pledges better performance, cooperation with Renault

Renault Received Over 6,000 Orders For New ZOE In October

First customer deliveries in France to start in early December. The new generation of Renault ZOE seems to be in high demand as tFe rench manufacturer received some 6,100 orders in the month of October. According to Emmanuel Bouvier, Commercial Director, Electric Vehicles Business Unit, the pace of sales continued in November. The most orders… Continue reading Renault Received Over 6,000 Orders For New ZOE In October

Some Used Electric Cars Are Appreciating In Value

Cars like the Renault Zoe and BMW i3 are rising in value. Right now isn’t a good time for used car prices – unless we’re talking about electric cars, which are currently bucking the industry trend by appreciating in value. CarGurus analyzes data on hundreds of thousands of used cars each day to calculate each… Continue reading Some Used Electric Cars Are Appreciating In Value

Toyota’s mighty keiretsu system has met its match: digitization

TOKYO — The keiretsu system, which has helped Toyota Motor to become one of the most formidable players in the global auto market, is being breached by digital interlopers. The Japanese term refers to a pyramid of businesses tied together via cross-held shares. In the car sector, the automaker stands atop the pyramid, with its… Continue reading Toyota’s mighty keiretsu system has met its match: digitization

Nissan-Renault to launch new company for next-gen tech

PARIS/TOKYO — The automaker alliance of Nissan Motor, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors are in talks to set up a new company to jointly develop technologies for next-generation vehicles, such as artificial intelligence and electric propulsion, Nikkei has learned. By bringing together the technologies and human resources of the trio, the venture will aim for more… Continue reading Nissan-Renault to launch new company for next-gen tech

Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors agree to form new venture for advanced R&D: Kyodo

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – The Nissan Motor Co (7201.T), Renault SA (RENA.PA) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T) alliance has agreed to form a new company focused on research and development of advanced automotive technologies, Kyodo… Continue reading Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors agree to form new venture for advanced R&D: Kyodo

Nissan pulls Datsun compacts from Southeast Asia and Russia

TOKYO — In a further strategic shift following the departure of Carlos Ghosn as chairman, Nissan Motor will stop producing its Datsun compact car in Indonesia and Russia from next year, Nikkei has learned.  The decision comes as Makoto Uchida replaces Hiroto Saikawa as Nissan’s chief executive on Sunday. Under Ghosn’s leadership, Datsun has been marketed over… Continue reading Nissan pulls Datsun compacts from Southeast Asia and Russia

Southeast Asia slump sets off alarm bells at Japan’s automakers

BANGKOK/JAKARTA — Southeast Asia’s automobile market is headed toward shrinking for the first time in four years due to a markedly strong Thai baht and a slowing global economy that has strained corporate and consumer confidence. A market contraction will deal a blow to Japanese automakers, which enjoy outsized shares in the region’s production and sales. Despite the downturn,… Continue reading Southeast Asia slump sets off alarm bells at Japan’s automakers

Toyota dealers top profitability charts for electric and plug-in cars

The Toyota dealer network is the most satisfied with the profit they are making on electric and plug-in cars compared to petrol and diesel models. That’s a key conclusion of the latest Electric Vehicle NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey which looked at those networks who currently have at least one new plug-in hybrid or pure electric… Continue reading Toyota dealers top profitability charts for electric and plug-in cars

Nissan to pump 33 billion yen in ultra-efficient production methodologies

As cars are becoming connected, electrified and intelligent globally, Nissan is investing a sizeable 33 billion Japanese yen (Rs 2,145 crore) in production technologies for future automobiles. In sync with Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision, the investment is expected to help deliver a new generation of electrified and intelligent automobiles that also make production operations more… Continue reading Nissan to pump 33 billion yen in ultra-efficient production methodologies