Groupe Renault sincerely thanks Thierry Desmarest for his dedicated service. He will resign from his position as director and chairman of the strategy committee.

Thierry Desmarest, who has served on Groupe Renault’s board since April 2008 and whose term ran until 2020, has decided to resign from his role as director and his function as chairman of the international and industrial strategy committee.

PSA and Opel make common van

This is undoubtedly the first episode of a long Franco-German series. PSA will launch this year the production of stamped vans Peugeot, Citroën, Opel or Vauxhall. The new versions of the Partner, Berlingot and Combo will be assembled from the second half of the year in Vigo, Spain, and Mangualde, Portugal – two newly renovated… Continue reading PSA and Opel make common van

Nissan Note tops Japan’s January sales rankings

[embedded content] YOKOHAMA, Japan – The Nissan Note took the No. 1 spot in Japan’s new car sales rankings for January, as the popularity of the e-POWER electrified powertrain helped make the model the best-selling compact car in the country, Nissan announced today.   The Nissan Serena placed fourth in the overall rankings and was… Continue reading Nissan Note tops Japan’s January sales rankings

Nissan reports January 2018 sales for Europe

    Nissan reports January 2018 sales for Europe     2018 2017 January sales (vehicles) 56,234 58,301 January market share 3.6% 3.8%   ROLLE, Switzerland (Feb. 12, 2018) – Nissan today announced European sales for January of 56,234 vehicles (Nissan and Datsun), representing a market share of 3.6%.   January highlights: •  Sales in… Continue reading Nissan reports January 2018 sales for Europe

Autonomous cars: tests on open road are multiplying in France

In recent days, some users of the A13 were overtaken by a strange vehicle: a futuristic “look” never seen, but above all, a driver sprawled in his seat, sometimes even wearing a virtual reality helmet! No need to panic, however. This is a autonomous vehicle test carried out by Renault with its Symbioz Demo car… Continue reading Autonomous cars: tests on open road are multiplying in France

Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France

Reverse. CO2 emissions from new cars registered in France went up again last year, a first since 1995. In 2017, the average was 111 grams of carbon dioxide emitted per kilometer and per vehicle, against 110 grams in 2016, according to data compiled by AAA Data. The biggest emitter is General Motors, with 270 grams.… Continue reading Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France

Didi Chuxing Launches Open Carsharing Platform

Photo courtesy of DiDi Didi Chuxing (DiDi) launched its carsharing platform, partnering with automakers, new energy transportation infrastructure operators, and after-sales service providers, to build an open new energy carsharing system for the future. The network of strategic partners now includes 12 top automakers including BAIC BJEV, BYD, Chang’an Automobile Group, Chery Automobile Group, Dongfeng… Continue reading Didi Chuxing Launches Open Carsharing Platform

Exclusive: Renault’s Mueller quits, clearing CEO succession path – sources

PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s (RENA.PA) Chief Performance Officer Stefan Mueller is leaving the company, sources told Reuters on Friday – likely clearing the way for rival candidate Thierry Bollore to be named second-in-command and eventual successor to CEO Carlos Ghosn. Bollore, currently chief competitive officer, had been vying with Mueller for promotion in the succession… Continue reading Exclusive: Renault’s Mueller quits, clearing CEO succession path – sources

A new ‘ultra fast’ electric car charging network in Europe receives backing from Renault-Nissan

Europe is starting to get more than its fair share of electric car fast-charging networks – making the rest of the EV world jealous and now we learn of again a new one as French automaker Renault announces its backing of the project. Home Solar Power The network, called E-VIA FLEX-E, was actually announced in December, but… Continue reading A new ‘ultra fast’ electric car charging network in Europe receives backing from Renault-Nissan