Tag: Renault

Renault: the post-Ghosn puzzles

ANALYSIS. In fifteen days, the builder will name a number two operational. An exercise for the least acrobatic, because it will reconcile the wishes of the State shareholder and the staff of the group.

Nissan production, sales and exports for December 2017 and CY 2017

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for December 2017 and calendar year 2017. “2017 was our best-ever year for global sales and production,” said Executive Vice President Daniele Schillaci, global head of marketing and sales. “The Rogue series set an annual sales record in… Continue reading Nissan production, sales and exports for December 2017 and CY 2017

Gérard Détourbet Is Renault’s Master of Cutting Corners

Six years ago, after more than four decades with Renault SA, Gérard Détourbet decided he was done. He was in Chennai, leading a group of engineers from Renault and its strategic partner, Nissan Motor Co., in an attempt to create a low-cost vehicle for the Indian market, when some of his employees left his team… Continue reading Gérard Détourbet Is Renault’s Master of Cutting Corners

Engine production at Nissan’s Resende plant in Brazil reaches 200,000

This milestone shows that the Resende plant is helping Nissan grow in Latin America RESENDE, Brazil – A major milestone was achieved this week by Nissan’s Resende Industrial Complex, in Rio de Janeiro State in Brazil. Less than four years since start of operations, Nissan’s plant in Brazil has produced its 200,000th engine – a… Continue reading Engine production at Nissan’s Resende plant in Brazil reaches 200,000

Hotel guests get a kick out of Nissan’s self-parking slippers

[embedded content] YOKOHAMA, Japan – Combining the ultimate in traditional hospitality with Nissan’s autonomous driving technology, one Japanese inn is treating guests to some unusual amenities: self-parking slippers, tables and floor cushions. At first glance, the ProPILOT Park Ryokan looks like any other traditional Japanese inn, or ryokan. Slippers are neatly lined up at the… Continue reading Hotel guests get a kick out of Nissan’s self-parking slippers

Mitsubishi surpasses the 100,000 units sold in Europe from the plug-in hybrid Outlander

Published 1/29/2018 12:48:47 PM MADRID, Jan. 29 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese car company Mitsubishi has overcome the barrier of 100,000 units sold of the plug-in PHEV hybrid version of its Outlander model in the European market, since it was put on sale four years ago, the company said in a statement. The company explained… Continue reading Mitsubishi surpasses the 100,000 units sold in Europe from the plug-in hybrid Outlander

Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus

Tesla The Observer Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus Some say the firm is already overvalued at $60bn. But its founder’s vision is now truly ambitious Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s forthcoming Roadster 2 sports car in California. Photograph: Reuters Racy valuations for loss-making businesses are nothing new to… Continue reading Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus

Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Datsun has passed the milestone of 300,000 cars sold globally since the first Datsun car of the 21st century – the Datsun GO – was sold in India. “Datsun is celebrating a new milestone – 300,000 customers have chosen Datsun cars since the return of the brand in March 2014,” said Jose… Continue reading Datsun marks important milestone of 300,000 Datsun cars sold