Nissan has shown a closer-to-production version of their upcoming electric crossover based on the IMx concept earlier today at the Tokyo Motor Show. The new vehicle is called the “Ariya”, and while Nissan is still calling it a “concept,” it seems to be one only in name, as the car is expected to reach production soon. Today’s… Continue reading Nissan shows Ariya EV, their upcoming Tesla Model Y competitor
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Exclusive: Datsun brand set to go as Nissan rolls back Ghosn’s expansionist strategy – sources
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd is likely to axe its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. FILE PHOTO: A worker walks near a Datsun logo… Continue reading Exclusive: Datsun brand set to go as Nissan rolls back Ghosn’s expansionist strategy – sources
Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand plans battery EV launch in 2020
FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor Corp’s Lexus brand logo is displayed at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan, November 2, 2015. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor’s (7203.T) Lexus will launch its first all-battery electric vehicle next year, as the luxury brand races to market a battery-operated car amid growing competition to develop… Continue reading Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand plans battery EV launch in 2020
To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small
TOKYO (Reuters) – As global automakers race to put long-range electric vehicles on highways amid stricter emission laws, Japanese rivals are taking a niche approach and steering towards cheaper, pint-sized runabouts to make costly battery technology more accessible. FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor’s logo is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October… Continue reading To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small
Penske Dash Selects Ridecell As Technology Partner To Power New Carsharing Service
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ridecell Inc., the leading platform provider for shared mobility operators, today announced it has been selected by Penske Dash as the technology partner for Penske Dash carsharing. The Ridecell platform used by Penske Dash provides a complete solution for their carsharing service of Volkswagen Jetta cars, launching this… Continue reading Penske Dash Selects Ridecell As Technology Partner To Power New Carsharing Service
VW weighs expanding ride-hailing business to Ghana
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will decide early next year whether to roll out its new ride-hailing business in Ghana, where the German automaker will soon begin assembling cars, the head of the company’s African division said. FILE PHOTO: A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9,… Continue reading VW weighs expanding ride-hailing business to Ghana
Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range
Groupe Renault, with its experience in light commercial vehicles and as a pioneer and leader in electric light commercial vehicles in Europe, completes its offer with Renault KANGOO Z.E. Hydrogen at the end of 2019 and Renault MASTER Z.E. Hydrogen in 2020. The hydrogen fuel cell provides the additional energy for up to 3 times… Continue reading Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range
Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda
Production of the E-Golf in Dresden Volkswagen wants to promote electromobility in Africa with a pilot project. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali will soon drive 50 e-Golf. (Photo: AP) Johannesburg wants to pilot a project Volkswagen in e-mobility in Africa Set accents. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali 50 E-Golf will soon be driving, announced the CEO of… Continue reading Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda
Renault chairman vows to get Nissan alliance back on track next year
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard is determined to get the carmaker’s alliance with Japan’s Nissan (7201.T) back on track next year, he said on Tuesday, adding other matters such as a potential tie-up with Fiat Chrysler were less of a priority. FILE PHOTO: Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard attends a Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi… Continue reading Renault chairman vows to get Nissan alliance back on track next year
Renault chairman can ‘never say never’ on Fiat but deal not on table
FILE PHOTO: Chairman of Renault SA Jean-Dominique Senard attends a news conference at French carmaker Renault headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau PARIS (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Tuesday that a possible deal with Italian carmaker Fiat (FCHA.MI) was not on the table for now, although… Continue reading Renault chairman can ‘never say never’ on Fiat but deal not on table