#Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault’s knowhow set to electrify driving enjoyment with a new motor for ZOE

Tuesday 06 March 2018 by Marie CLARET-TOURNIER – Cars Marie CLARET-TOURNIER Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The 2018 Geneva Motor Show sees Renault, Europe’s number one electric vehicle brand, present the R110. Its latest electric motor will power the 2018 model-year ZOE, the continent’s best-selling EV. With a… Continue reading #Genevamotorshow2018 – Renault’s knowhow set to electrify driving enjoyment with a new motor for ZOE

UPDATE 2-Diesel collapse gives automakers carbon headache

GENEVA (Reuters) – The accelerating demise of diesel, long used by carmakers to boost fuel-efficiency, is undermining their plans to meet looming European Union CO2 goals and avoid big annual fines. The BMW M8 is seen during a presentation at the 88th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, March 6, 2018. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Diesel collapse gives automakers carbon headache

Stoneacre buys Platts Garage in Stafford

Stoneacre Motor Group has bought Platts Garage in Stafford, representing Fiat, Dacia, Renault and Kia. Platts has been located on the same site in  Lightwood Rd, Longton since 1938 when it was known as Peppers Garage. It was awarded the Fiat franchise in 1946 and billed itself as the longest established Fiat franchise in the UK.… Continue reading Stoneacre buys Platts Garage in Stafford

Renault’s EZ-GO envisions walk-on, walk-off urban EV mobility

Renault’s EZ-GO is less concept car than a full transportation service concept design. The vehicle revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this week is a fully autonomous electric car that can’t travel fast, but that does fit as many as six passengers through a big, almost garage-like door that opens up to load people and… Continue reading Renault’s EZ-GO envisions walk-on, walk-off urban EV mobility

In Viry-Châtillon, behind the scenes of the Renault Sport factory

Sometimes reduced to the miscellaneous category, the city of Viry-Châtillon, in the Essonne, however, hosts for 40 years one of the most prestigious factories in the world: the site Renault Sport, where are manufactured the engines of Formula 1 which have propelled several pilots to international titles. Report. “Remember that from the top of this… Continue reading In Viry-Châtillon, behind the scenes of the Renault Sport factory

Renault’s EZ-GO electric car is ridesharing for the masses

Renault has managed to outdo the craziness of the Mercedes F 015 concept with its own driverless concept electric car, the EZ-GO. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, it’s a Level 4 autonomous urban EV with a top speed of just 30MPH. Six passengers enter through the massive front door and can see everything (and… Continue reading Renault’s EZ-GO electric car is ridesharing for the masses

Nissan: Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: transforming the way we drive, transforming the way we live

GENEVA – The acceleration of electrification was the key theme at the Nissan stand during this year’s Geneva Motor Show. Taking center stage was the world premiere of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship race car, seen in its concept livery for the first time. The car will make its city circuit debut at… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan at Geneva Motor Show 2018: transforming the way we drive, transforming the way we live

Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision drives breakthrough announcements at Geneva Motor Show

Next generation of Nissan’s best-selling crossovers will offer electrified powertrain options to consumers “Simply Amazing” new Nissan LEAF is Europe’s fastest-selling electric vehicle as orders hit 19,000 Nissan Qashqai on sale with ProPILOT driver assistance technology this month New  partnership with energy company E.ON advancing Nissan’s ambition to offer free power for its EV drivers… Continue reading Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision drives breakthrough announcements at Geneva Motor Show

Nissan: Nissan IMx KURO concept vehicle debuts at Geneva Motor Show

GENEVA – The Nissan IMx KURO was unveiled today at the Geneva International Motor Show, marking the European debut of the IMx electric crossover concept vehicle. Kuro, which means black in Japanese, comes to life on the IMx, which was first revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2017, with new look black trim… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan IMx KURO concept vehicle debuts at Geneva Motor Show

Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context

Geneva, 6 March 2018 – In the margins of the Geneva motor show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reacts to recent discussions on possible tariffs on EU car imports to the United States by putting the trade relations between the two regions in context. “ACEA’s members are global companies, and international trade is an… Continue reading Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context