Lebanon and Japan have 40 days to agree on Ghosn’s fate: sources

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon and Japan have about 40 days to decide whether ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will be extradited to Japan or stand trial in Lebanon, a judicial source and a source close to Ghosn said on Thursday, following his escape from Japan last month. FILE PHOTO: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrives… Continue reading Lebanon and Japan have 40 days to agree on Ghosn’s fate: sources

@Renault: LADA STRENGTHENS ITS PRESENCE IN AZERBAIJAN

On January 23, new official LADA dealership was opened in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The grand opening of the new dealership was attended by Max Missana, Managing Director of LADA export, and management representatives of the official LADA distributor in Azerbaijan, Khazar-LADA. The new LADA dealership is designed in a city format – located… Continue reading @Renault: LADA STRENGTHENS ITS PRESENCE IN AZERBAIJAN

Sale of Renk, MAN Energy Solutions depends on buyer: Volkswagen labor chief

FILE PHOTO: Head of Volkswagen works council Bernd Osterloh addresses the media after a supervisory board meeting at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany November 15, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) – Workers’ approval of a possible divestment of Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) transmissions making unit Renk (ZARG.F) and MAN Energy Solutions depends on who the… Continue reading Sale of Renk, MAN Energy Solutions depends on buyer: Volkswagen labor chief

Work On Tesla-Swapped Nissan 350Z Project Back On Track

You may remember that in August of last year, we covered a video that signaled the start of a pretty enticing build. The plan was to remove the 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V6 out of a Nissan 350Z and replace it with a Tesla drive motor and batteries. Well, it’s now 2020 and not much has happened… Continue reading Work On Tesla-Swapped Nissan 350Z Project Back On Track

UPDATE 2-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC

FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – The chief executive of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said Luca de Meo, who stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand this month, was probably in talks with French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA). FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory… Continue reading UPDATE 2-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC

UPDATE 1-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC

FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – The chief executive of Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) said Luca de Meo, who stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand this month, was probably in talks with French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA). FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory… Continue reading UPDATE 1-VW CEO: Seat’s de Meo probably in talks with Renault -CNBC

The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs

Some weeks ago, the Obrist Mark II made waves basically because it was a Tesla Model 3 with a combustion engine in the frunk. Fans of the American EV manufacturer jumped to the conclusion that it was the worst Tesla on Earth. How dare Obrist? These fans said it made no sense to put a… Continue reading The Model 3-Based Obrist Mark II Is A Different Proposition For EVs

How Benteler aims to cut EV entry costs with ‘skateboard’ – Automotive News Europe

The Benteler/Bosch platform is a so-called “skateboard,” in which the battery cells are laid flat between the front and rear wheels, with drive and suspension modules at either end. Benteler Automotive specializes in chassis and structural elements, as well as exhaust systems and e-mobility modules. The skateboard design required a new way of thinking about… Continue reading How Benteler aims to cut EV entry costs with ‘skateboard’ – Automotive News Europe

Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market

Brussels, 22 January 2020 – Forecasting the first downturn in EU car sales in seven years this year, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) today outlined the major challenges faced by the EU auto industry, as it embarks on the transition to carbon-neutral transport. “One of the biggest drivers of change for our sector is… Continue reading Press Releases – Auto industry sets out plan for carbon neutrality under EU Green Deal, amid shrinking market

PSA not sure if engines it delivered to Mitsubishi are part of German probe

FILE PHOTO: The logo of PSA Peugeot Citroen is seen at the company’s plant in Poissy, near Paris, October 31, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker PSA (PEUP.PA) said on Wednesday it did not know if 1.6 liter diesel engines it supplied to Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi (7211.T) between 2015 and 2018 are part… Continue reading PSA not sure if engines it delivered to Mitsubishi are part of German probe