Nissan to yield to Renault’s requirements

After a week under high voltage, Nissan management is preparing to yield to the latest demands of Renault, which demanded a more important place for its representatives in the committees that will constitute the future governance of the Japanese manufacturer of which it holds 43.4%. Officially, Nissan’s response to the very firm letter that Jean-Dominique… Continue reading Nissan to yield to Renault’s requirements

Fiat Chrysler To Partner With Enel X And ENGIE In Europe For Charging

The decision about new plug-ins has been made. Now it’s time to prepare the charging infrastructure Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced an agreement with two European utilities – Enel X and ENGIE to jointly develop and offer a comprehensive charging offer for plug-in electric cars. The deal with Enel X concerns Italy, Spain and Portugal… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler To Partner With Enel X And ENGIE In Europe For Charging

Fiat Chrysler signs EV charge point deals with Enel, Engie

FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is seen at its U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Carmaker Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has signed an agreement with European utilities Enel and Engie to help offer its customers charging points for electric vehicles (EV) it is… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler signs EV charge point deals with Enel, Engie

Magna Celebrates Manufacturing Milestone

Shelby Foam Systems has made 50 million seat foam pads since starting in 2010Plant focuses on best practices, innovation and sustainable manufacturingDedicated team embodies Magna’s company culture TROY, Mich., June 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the extended amount of time people spend in their cars, it could be considered a second home to most.… Continue reading Magna Celebrates Manufacturing Milestone

VW boss Diess wants to expand cooperation with Ford – even with electric cars: “VW is very strongly influenced by Chinese – we need a counterweight in the US”

DPA “We need a counterbalance in the US”: Ford CEO Jim Hackett (r) and Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess know each other well, they agreed at the beginning of the year, together to develop vans and mid-sized pick-ups The speculation about a close cooperation of Volkswagen and ford Autonomous driving and electric car technology have been… Continue reading VW boss Diess wants to expand cooperation with Ford – even with electric cars: “VW is very strongly influenced by Chinese – we need a counterweight in the US”

UPDATE 2-VW and Ford close to deal on self-driving and electric cars – VW

HAMBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen and Ford are close to reaching a deal on a partnership for developing self-driving and electric cars, the German carmaker’s chief executive said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Volkswagen carmaker is seen at the entrance of a showroom in Nice, France, April 8, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo Volkswagen and… Continue reading UPDATE 2-VW and Ford close to deal on self-driving and electric cars – VW

VW continues to Aurora with Ford

VW ends its collaboration with the US robot car company Aurora – and wants to cooperate with self-driving cars in the future with Ford. Even with a Swedish battery manufacturer, the German group enters. Hauke-Christian Dittrich / DPA Autonomous vehicle “Cedric” Wednesday, 12.06.2019 15:59 clock Autonomous driving is considered a key technology for the future… Continue reading VW continues to Aurora with Ford

France’s Le Maire to meet Renault chairman, says Nissan alliance priority

France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire answers a question during a news conference of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Fukuoka, Japan June 9, 2019. Toshifumi Kitamura/Pool via REUTERS PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday a Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger remained an “interesting opportunity” but added… Continue reading France’s Le Maire to meet Renault chairman, says Nissan alliance priority