An affordable electric car from Renault has arrived in China and we wonder how well it might sell. In September, Renault, in partnership with its joint venture partner Dongfeng, introduced in China an entry-level all-electric city car, the Renault City K-ZE. This new small car with crossover proportions is available from 61,800 yuan ($8,650) to 71,800… Continue reading Renault City K-ZE Available In China For Less Than $9,000
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Nissan to maintain Korean operations despite headwinds
Nissan Motor said Monday it will continue its operations in South Korea amid trade tensions between the two Asian neighbors, despite headwinds like a boycott of Japanese products.The Japanese carmaker’s commitment to South Korea follows market rumors that it will pull out of the market here as its sales have been hit hard by the escalating trade tensions between Seoul and Tokyo.In the January-August period, Nissan Korea sold 3,581 vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands, down 27 percent from the 4,886 units it sold in the same period a year earlier. More sourcesNissan to maintain S. Korean operations despite headwinds (Yonhap News Agency: Sep 29, 2019 at 5:54 PM)
Why automakers will reach their CO2 targets in 2020
They have been preparing for several years, and the wall is now approaching at high speed. 2020 is a fateful year for car manufacturers, who will have to meet their CO2 emissions obligations or be severely sanctioned by Brussels. The accounts will be made at the end of next year. The sales of each manufacturer… Continue reading Why automakers will reach their CO2 targets in 2020
Illegal price fixing: Deutsche Bahn calls for half a billion truck cartel
DPA Trucks on Daimler grounds: The Stuttgart manufacturer was also involved in the agreements of the truck manufacturers. In connection with the so-called truck cartel, Deutsche Bahn claims compensation of around half a billion euros. This sum would have paid the railway, the Bundeswehr and other companies including interest due to the price fixing of… Continue reading Illegal price fixing: Deutsche Bahn calls for half a billion truck cartel
Renault Sport Racing’s Statement
Renault Sport Racing and McLaren Racing have agreed not to renew their F1 engine supply contract beyond the 2020 season. Cyril Abiteboul, Renault Sport Racing Managing Director: Since our partnership began, McLaren has gone from ninth to fourth position in the Constructors’ Championship. We can therefore consider this a very successful relationship. However, while… Continue reading Renault Sport Racing’s Statement
Volkswagen names former Cadillac head De Nysschen as N America COO
(Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) on Thursday named General Motor’s (GM.N) former Cadillac head Johan De Nysschen as chief operating officer of the German carmaker’s North American region. De Nysschen previously led Volkswagen’s Audi brand in the U.S. and Nissan Motor Co’s (7201.T) Infiniti brand, and then took over the helm of GM’s Cadillac in… Continue reading Volkswagen names former Cadillac head De Nysschen as N America COO
Renault Samsung to produce ultracompact Twizy EV from October
Renault Samsung Motors Corp., the South Korean unit of French carmaker Renault S.A., said Thursday the Twizy ultracompact electric vehicle (EV) will be locally produced starting next month.The two-seat EV will be assembled by local auto parts maker Dongshin Motech Co..Renault Samsung plans to roll out 5,000 Twizys a year, but the capacity could expand to 15,000 units depending on market demand.
Renault ready to be part of a European batteries project: chairman
FILE PHOTO: The logo of French car manufacturer Renault is seen at a dealership of the company in Bordeaux, France, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) is ready to be part of a European batteries project provided it makes economic sense to do so, the French carmaker’s chairman said on… Continue reading Renault ready to be part of a European batteries project: chairman
Renault Kwid facelift to be launched in four variants
The second half of 2019 has been quite busy for Renault.A host of interior changes can be expected the Renault Kwid facelift.Earlier in February, Renault had updated the entire Kwid range with standard safety features like ABS with EBD, driver airbag, driver and co-driver seat belt reminder and speed alert system.
Nissan is recalling 1.23 million vehicles, including some Rogue and Altima models
Hong Kong (CNN Business)Nissan is recalling 1.23 million SUVs and sedans in the United States and Canada in order to fix a problem with backup cameras in the vehicles.The problem with the backup camera systems in the affected vehicles is that they don’t return to the default image when the transmission is shifted into reverse.Nissan acknowledged in a letter to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the reduced rear visibility “could lead to an increased risk of an accident in the event the driver does not re-adjust the display before reversing.”