Eight out of 10 Latin Americans open to buying an electric vehicle

SAO PAULO – Eight out of 10 Latin Americans are willing to buy an electric vehicle, according to a study commissioned by Nissan. With the proper measures, Latin America has opportunities to speed up the adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles, according to the study by C230, a consultant branch of the think tank Fundacion… Continue reading Eight out of 10 Latin Americans open to buying an electric vehicle

#Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault EZ-GO concept: three questions for Stéphane Janin

Friday 09 March 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Director of Concept Car Design at Renault since 2014, Stéphane Janin recently took on a new challenge with his teams: developing a “robot-vehicle” expressing Renault’s vision of the future of shared mobility.… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault EZ-GO concept: three questions for Stéphane Janin

2016 Production

World Motor Vehicle Production /  by manufacturer  / by country By country and type  /  passenger cars  /  light commercial vehicles  /  heavy trucks  /  buses and coaches   By manufacturer, make and country Anhui Jac Ashok Leyland Avtovaz Baic BMW Brilliance Byd Changan Chengdu Dayun Changfeng Chery China National Heavy Duty Truck Chongqing Lifan Motor… Continue reading 2016 Production

Nissan Is in Talks to Buy France’s Renault Stake: Reuters

Nissan Motor Co. is in talks to buy most of the French state’s stake in partner Renault SA as the carmakers tighten cooperation, Reuters reported, citing unidentified people close to the matter. Discussions with government officials include France giving up influence at Renault while the manufacturer would relinquish control over its Japanese counterpart, the newswire… Continue reading Nissan Is in Talks to Buy France’s Renault Stake: Reuters

Daimler, Volvo Cars executives skeptical over Geely alliance plan

GENEVA (Reuters) – Executives at Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and Volvo Cars question the viability and industrial logic of a plan by their major shareholder, China’s Geely, to form an auto industry alliance to counter “tech invaders.” FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes star logo of an E Coupe is pictured before the annual news conference of Daimler AG… Continue reading Daimler, Volvo Cars executives skeptical over Geely alliance plan

#Genevamotorshow2018 – Meet Renault EZ-GO, our new concept

Monday 05 March 2018 by Caroline De Beaumont – Innovation Caroline De Beaumont Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest At Geneva International Motor Show, Groupe Renault will unveil its vision of shared urban mobility; driverless, electric and connected. After introducing last year its vision of personal owned mobility with… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Meet Renault EZ-GO, our new concept

#Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault EZ-GO: a vision of shared urban mobility

Tuesday 06 March 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Innovation Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest It’s an electric “robo-vehicle” that moves around the center of a smart connected city. It makes urban trips and the everyday life of this city’s users simpler. It’s a shared, multifunction mobility… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault EZ-GO: a vision of shared urban mobility

Henrik Fisker Talks Batteries and Autonomous Transportation

The industry disruptor talked about his upcoming autonomous vehicles. DAVID MCNEW—AFP/Getty Images Fisker Inc., the electric car manufacturer and Tesla rival, has big plans in the works. The Drive spoke with CEO Henrik Fisker about his plans for solid-state batteries and his upcoming electric and autonomous vehicles. Fisker, the controversial innovator who designed the BMW… Continue reading Henrik Fisker Talks Batteries and Autonomous Transportation

Renault says Zity will be the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe

Published 3/7/2018 12:33:43 PM GENEVA (SWITZERLAND), 7 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Zity shared mobility company, created through the collaboration between Renault and Ferrovial, can become very soon the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe, according to Ivan Segal, CEO of Renault Iberia. Just three months after its launch, Segal has assured Europa Press… Continue reading Renault says Zity will be the first cost-effective car sharing service in Europe

Continental and CITC Establish Joint Venture for Production of 48-Volt Battery Systems

New joint venture expected to begin operations in mid-2018 and operate worldwide from China Continental to hold 60 percent of the shares, 40 percent with Chinese automotive supplier CITC, whose subsidiary CALB develops and produces battery cells CEO Dr. Degenhart: “In the fast-growing 48-volt mild hybrid market, Continental will soon be able to offer a… Continue reading Continental and CITC Establish Joint Venture for Production of 48-Volt Battery Systems