US arrests ex-Green Beret and son accused of aiding Ghosn’s escape

NEW YORK — U.S. authorities have arrested two of the three men accused of aiding former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s escape from Japan. Michael Taylor (59), a former U.S. Green Beret, and his son, Peter Taylor (27), were taken into custody in Massachusetts on Wednesday, according to federal prosecutors. The suspects had booked flights to Beirut… Continue reading US arrests ex-Green Beret and son accused of aiding Ghosn’s escape

Renault Sandouville will restart on May 21 at 9:18 p.m.

Renault management announced the reopening of the Sandouville site (Seine-Maritime) during an extraordinary CSE on May 20, in the presence of the site’s three representative unions, the CGT (35.64% in the last elections) , FO (35.61%) and CFE CGC, all duly convened this time by a bailiff (and not by email). To read the whole… Continue reading Renault Sandouville will restart on May 21 at 9:18 p.m.

Ghosn case: two of the brains of the great escape arrested

United States law enforcement officers arrested two of the main suspected suspected suspects on Wednesday morning. the great escape of Carlos Ghosn , the former boss of Renault and Nissan. Michael Taylor, a former green beret converted to “delicate” exfiltrations, and his son Peter were arrested at Harvard, Massachusetts following the issuance in late January… Continue reading Ghosn case: two of the brains of the great escape arrested

Limited-run Nissan GT-R 50 by Italdesign makes production debut

The ultra-exclusive GT-R 50 by Italdesign – a collaboration between Nissan and the revered Italian styling house – has entered production in time for customer deliveries later this year.  The radically styled GT-R 50, of which just 50 will be built, is based on the top-rung Nismo version of Nissan’s flagship supercar and priced from €990,000 (£883,000)… Continue reading Limited-run Nissan GT-R 50 by Italdesign makes production debut

Renault could close Alpine factory and axe models, reports suggest

Renault is looking to close four factories across France, including the Alpine factory in Dieppe, according to French media reports. It’s also claimed that five models are at risk of being abandoned.  First revealed by weekly newspaper Le Canard Enchaîné, the closures are a core part of a restructuring plan for the French company, with… Continue reading Renault could close Alpine factory and axe models, reports suggest

France wants Renault to maintain its French plants

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe attends a parliamentary session in Paris, France, May 19 2020. Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool via REUTERS PARIS (Reuters) – The French government will insist on preserving Renault (RENA.PA) production plants in France and wants it to remain the carmaker’s global centre for engineering, research, innovation and development, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe… Continue reading France wants Renault to maintain its French plants

Renault plans to reopen the Sandouville plant on May 22

No Ascension Bridge for the factory Renault from Sandouville. Closed since May 7, following a court decision, the plant is expected to reopen on Friday, May 22. This decision was announced this Wednesday, May 20 in the morning to the unions of the factory, which produces the Renault Trafic and derivatives of the van for… Continue reading Renault plans to reopen the Sandouville plant on May 22

Groupe Renault : availability of sales figures for April 2020

Communication about availability – Renault sales figures for April 2020Boulogne, May 19, 2020Renault announces that its sales figures report for April 2020 is now available on Renault website www.group.renault.com, tab Finance, in the ‘Regulated information’, ‘Monthly sales’. AttachmentAvailability RENAULT Sales Go to Source

France’s Renault reaches deal on 5 billion euro state-backed loan: sources

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Les Sorinieres, near Nantes, France, February 19, 2020. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) has sealed a deal with banks on a 5 billion-euro ($5.47 billion) state-guaranteed loan to help the company to cope with the coronavirus outbreak,… Continue reading France’s Renault reaches deal on 5 billion euro state-backed loan: sources