TOKYO — Nissan and Renault, the quarrelsome main partners in the world’s largest automaking alliance, announced a plan on Wednesday to try to reset their troubled relationship as they seek to survive the coronavirus’s devastating impact on the car industry. The plan seeks to more clearly delineate each company’s turf so they can better absorb… Continue reading Renault and Nissan Unveil Plan to Patch Tattered Alliance
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Automobile: 100,000 conversion bonuses already granted
Posted on Jul 2, 2020 at 6:08 p.m. “The automobile recovery plan is effective! “Following the meeting of major players in the sector held Thursday morning, the Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire, welcomed the first results of the vast support plan to the industry, announced on May 26 and launched without delay. In… Continue reading Automobile: 100,000 conversion bonuses already granted
Facelifted Mini could gain plug-in hybrid Cooper S variant
Fresh from launching its landmark first EV, Mini looks to be expanding its electrified line-up with a potential plug-in variant of its Cooper S five-door hatchback. The hatch is due a substantial facelift before 2023 – having only been subtly updated once in its seven-year lifespan – to bring it into line with newer rivals including the Audi A1, Ford… Continue reading Facelifted Mini could gain plug-in hybrid Cooper S variant
Chinese EV startup Byton to suspend production for reorganization – Automotive News Europe
SHANGHAI — China-based electric car startup Byton said on Tuesday it will suspend production from July 1 to conduct a reorganization of the automaker after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The company, which is backed by state-owned automaker FAW Group and battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology, said it was also actively raising funds to… Continue reading Chinese EV startup Byton to suspend production for reorganization – Automotive News Europe
Nissan’s newish boss wants to re-engineer the troubled carmaker – The Economist
Remodelling the global alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi will be tougher NISSAN IS IN for a makeover. On July 15th the Japanese carmaker will unveil what is rumoured to be a sleeker, more minimalist logo more in line with the contemporary aesthetic. To its boss, Uchida Makoto, the redesign is the outward expression of deeper… Continue reading Nissan’s newish boss wants to re-engineer the troubled carmaker – The Economist
@Renault: AVTOVAZ continues the cooperation with Rostelecom
AVTOVAZ announces delivery of one hundred LADA Largus white cars in the wagon body, in the Classic configuration to Rostelecom of in June 2020. This is the second batch of cars for the market leader in digital solutions, and a similar deal was made last year. ”Our diverse model range, wide dealer network and low… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ continues the cooperation with Rostelecom
@Nissan: Nissan Sunderland restarts vehicle production
2020/06/08 Vehicle production resumes in Nissan Sunderland Plant New Nissan Juke first car off the production line 95% of dealer network now re-opened SUNDERLAND, UK – Nissan Sunderland plant today resumed vehicle production after almost three months, with a new Nissan Juke the first car off the line. Hundreds of hours of preparation have been… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Sunderland restarts vehicle production
@Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for May 2020
2020/06/29 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for May 2020. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in May declined 62.6% from a year earlier. Production in Japan declined 78.7% from a year earlier. Production outside Japan declined 59.9% from a year earlier. Production in China surpassed year-earlier results… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for May 2020
Nissan denies corporate conspiracy to oust ex-chairman Ghosn
FILE PHOTO: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn attends a news conference at the Lebanese Press Syndicate in Beirut, Lebanon January 8, 2020. Picture taken January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir -/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) on Monday blasted suggestions in media reports of a conspiracy within the company to oust former… Continue reading Nissan denies corporate conspiracy to oust ex-chairman Ghosn
Nissan CEO repeats pledge to step down if he fails to deliver recovery
FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor chief executive Makoto Uchida speaks during a news conference at Nissan Motor headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told shareholders on Monday that he would stick to his promise to step down as leader if he… Continue reading Nissan CEO repeats pledge to step down if he fails to deliver recovery