Carlos Ghosn opened the door to stepping down as chief executive officer of Renault SA, as the longtime car-industry boss focuses on the Franco-Japanese alliance he built with Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Ghosn, who handed over the CEO reins at Nissan last year, retains leadership posts at all three manufacturers while heading… Continue reading Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault
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Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA
Updated 1/17/2018 12:21:39 CET BRUSSELS, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese car company Honda, through its European division Honda Motor Europe, has become a new member of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), the organization said in a statement. The entry of Honda into ACEA occurs after the approval of the association’s board… Continue reading Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA
Car sales in Europe rise by 3.3% in 2017 and exceed 15.6 million units
Posted 1/17/2018 11:39:17 PM MADRID, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The registrations of cars and SUVs in the European market as a whole stood at 15.63 million units during 2017, 3.3% more compared to the 15.13 million units sold in 2016, according to data published by the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA). In the… Continue reading Car sales in Europe rise by 3.3% in 2017 and exceed 15.6 million units
Renault expands India dealership presence to 320
Renault India says it achieved its target for having 320 dealership facilities across India for 2017. The company states that it had a modest presence of 14 dealership facilities in May 2011, and progressively expanded its pan-India dealership network to 270 facilities at the end of 2016. For achieving its commitment it further added 50… Continue reading Renault expands India dealership presence to 320
Press Releases – Honda Motor Europe joins European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
Brussels, 17 January 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes Honda Motor Europe as its newest member. Following the approval of ACEA’s Board of Directors last month, Honda’s membership of the trade association took effect on 1 January. ACEA now represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus manufacturers. The other… Continue reading Press Releases – Honda Motor Europe joins European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association
The Yaris is still the most produced car in France
Once again, it’s the Toyota Yaris that has won the most produced car on the territory in 2017. If it is ahead of three Peugeot models, this situation could evolve in 2018 with the spectacular breakthrough of the car. 3008. The Toyota Yaris can more than ever be proud to be a vehicle “made in… Continue reading The Yaris is still the most produced car in France
European Car Sales Rise to 10-Year High on Peugeot, Renault SUVs
European car sales reached a 10-year high last year as widening economic growth boosted consumer confidence, with SUVs from French manufacturers Peugeot and Renault, Italian competitor Alfa Romeo and Japanese rival Toyota propelling demand. Registrations in 2017 increased 3.3 percent to 15.6 million vehicles, the Brussels-based European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, or ACEA, said Wednesday in… Continue reading European Car Sales Rise to 10-Year High on Peugeot, Renault SUVs
INFINITI Q Inspiration named ‘Best Concept Vehicle’ and awarded ‘Best Designed Interior’ at 2018 NAIAS by EyesOn Design
The Q Inspiration Concept explores a new design language and new proportions for INFINITI DETROIT – The INFINITI Q Inspiration Concept today was named “Best Concept Vehicle” and also awarded “Best Designed Interior” by EyesOn Design at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. The Q Inspiration concept, a preview of INFINITI’s future form language… Continue reading INFINITI Q Inspiration named ‘Best Concept Vehicle’ and awarded ‘Best Designed Interior’ at 2018 NAIAS by EyesOn Design
INFINITI to go electric from 2021
INFINITI will launch its first pure electric vehicle in the same year Electrified vehicles will comprise more than half of INFINITI global sales by 2025 DETROIT – INFINITI Motor Company will introduce new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021, said Nissan Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa at the Automotive News World Congress today. Customers can expect… Continue reading INFINITI to go electric from 2021
Car Bosses Give Lukewarm Endorsements to Their Own Electric Lineups
Global automakers, rarely shy about marketing themselves with glitz and confidence, are noticeably more sober about how customers may react to their own upcoming electric vehicle lineups. Big-truck king Ford Motor Co., for example, said at this week’s Detroit auto show that it’s more than doubling electric-car spending to $11 billion — and in the… Continue reading Car Bosses Give Lukewarm Endorsements to Their Own Electric Lineups