TOKYO (Reuters) – As global automakers race to put long-range electric vehicles on highways amid stricter emission laws, Japanese rivals are taking a niche approach and steering towards cheaper, pint-sized runabouts to make costly battery technology more accessible. FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor’s logo is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October… Continue reading To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small
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Penske Dash Selects Ridecell As Technology Partner To Power New Carsharing Service
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ridecell Inc., the leading platform provider for shared mobility operators, today announced it has been selected by Penske Dash as the technology partner for Penske Dash carsharing. The Ridecell platform used by Penske Dash provides a complete solution for their carsharing service of Volkswagen Jetta cars, launching this… Continue reading Penske Dash Selects Ridecell As Technology Partner To Power New Carsharing Service
VW weighs expanding ride-hailing business to Ghana
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will decide early next year whether to roll out its new ride-hailing business in Ghana, where the German automaker will soon begin assembling cars, the head of the company’s African division said. FILE PHOTO: A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9,… Continue reading VW weighs expanding ride-hailing business to Ghana
Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range
Groupe Renault, with its experience in light commercial vehicles and as a pioneer and leader in electric light commercial vehicles in Europe, completes its offer with Renault KANGOO Z.E. Hydrogen at the end of 2019 and Renault MASTER Z.E. Hydrogen in 2020. The hydrogen fuel cell provides the additional energy for up to 3 times… Continue reading Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range
Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda
Production of the E-Golf in Dresden Volkswagen wants to promote electromobility in Africa with a pilot project. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali will soon drive 50 e-Golf. (Photo: AP) Johannesburg wants to pilot a project Volkswagen in e-mobility in Africa Set accents. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali 50 E-Golf will soon be driving, announced the CEO of… Continue reading Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda
Renault chairman vows to get Nissan alliance back on track next year
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard is determined to get the carmaker’s alliance with Japan’s Nissan (7201.T) back on track next year, he said on Tuesday, adding other matters such as a potential tie-up with Fiat Chrysler were less of a priority. FILE PHOTO: Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard attends a Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi… Continue reading Renault chairman vows to get Nissan alliance back on track next year
Renault chairman can ‘never say never’ on Fiat but deal not on table
FILE PHOTO: Chairman of Renault SA Jean-Dominique Senard attends a news conference at French carmaker Renault headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau PARIS (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Tuesday that a possible deal with Italian carmaker Fiat (FCHA.MI) was not on the table for now, although… Continue reading Renault chairman can ‘never say never’ on Fiat but deal not on table
Groupe Renault revises its guidance for FY2019 and pre-announces its Q3 revenues
Boulogne-Billancourt, October 17, 2019 Due to an economic environment less favorable than expected and in a regulatory context requiring ever-increasing costs, Groupe Renault revises its guidance for FY2019. • Published Group revenues should decline between -3% and -4% (previous guidance: close to last year level at constant exchange rates and perimeter ).• Group operating… Continue reading Groupe Renault revises its guidance for FY2019 and pre-announces its Q3 revenues
Nissan on recovery path, incoming CEO Uchida tells employees
FILE PHOTO:Nissan Motor Co. senior executive Makoto Uchida speaks to media at Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai, China April 16, 2019, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS BEIJING (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co’s incoming chief executive Makoto Uchida told employees in a video message on its internal website on… Continue reading Nissan on recovery path, incoming CEO Uchida tells employees
AB Volvo warns of demand slump as truck orders plunge
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Swedish truckmaker AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) reported a sharp decline in third-quarter orders and forecast a demand slump on both sides of the North Atlantic next year, taking the shine off forecast-beating earnings. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swedish truck maker Volvo is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, September 22,… Continue reading AB Volvo warns of demand slump as truck orders plunge