Tag: Renault

Under the skin: The quest for perfection in EV battery tech

Not long ago, big powertrain news involved the launch of new engine plants like JLR’s Engine Manufacturing Centre. Now the attention has switched to battery manufacturing and the best way to produce lithium ion batteries for EVs. Some, like Tesla, keep schtum about the precise details, but lithium ion EV batteries all have the same… Continue reading Under the skin: The quest for perfection in EV battery tech

@Renault: WORLDWIDE SALES RESULTS 2019

Groupe Renault consolidates its positions in its core markets and maintains its global market share • Groupe Renault maintains a market share of 4.25% in a market down 4.8%. Sales volumes totaled 3.8 million vehicles, down 3.4%. • Over the last quarter, the group recorded an increase in sales thanks to the success of New Clio… Continue reading @Renault: WORLDWIDE SALES RESULTS 2019

@Mitsubishi: New Mirage Stands Alongside Mitsubishi’s Evolving 2020 Lineup

New Mirage Stands Alongside Mitsubishi’s Evolving 2020 Lineup Montréal, Québec – January 16, 2020 – Mitsubishi Mirage, making its North American Premiere today at the Montréal International Auto Show, benefits from a significant makeover meant to sharpen its looks and introduce new advanced safety features. It launches in dealerships late summer as model year 2021.… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: New Mirage Stands Alongside Mitsubishi’s Evolving 2020 Lineup

Vertu Motors acquires four Sytner Group Volkswagen dealerships

Vertu Motors has added to the recent flurry of acquisitions and disposals within the Volkswagen retail network with the £8.8 million acquisition of four dealerships from Sytner Group. AM highlighted in this month’s magazine that a total of 10 VW dealerships changed hands during the last two months of 2019, with Sytner cutting its Volkswagen… Continue reading Vertu Motors acquires four Sytner Group Volkswagen dealerships

Danish Carsharing Company Expands to Belgium

GreenMobility uses the Zoe Renault for its operations in Dublin and Oslo. Photo via GreenMobility. Danish electric carsharing company GreenMobility is expanding its service to the Belgian city of Antwerp, Electrive reports. The company is looking for local partners to help run a fleet of up to 350 electric vehicles. The company hasn’t said specifically… Continue reading Danish Carsharing Company Expands to Belgium

@Renault: Start of sales of the renewed LADA 4×4

LADA announces the start of sales of the renewed LADA 4×4. The SUV has become even more comfortable. The price of the upgraded LADA 4×4 starts from 553 900 rubles, so it remains the most affordable all-wheel drive car on the Russian market. 3-door and 5-door versions of the LADA 4×4 got an all-new dashboard… Continue reading @Renault: Start of sales of the renewed LADA 4×4

@Renault: LADA increased sales and market share in 2019 year

LADA successfully completed 2019: 362,356 cars were sold in Russia, which is 1% higher than in 2018. The renewal of the LADA model range and favorable buying conditions ensured growth even against the background of a falling market (according preliminary assessment, the decline was 2%), while the share of LADA in the segment of passenger… Continue reading @Renault: LADA increased sales and market share in 2019 year

Press Releases – Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels with a track record of success

Brussels, 14 January 2020 – Vehicle manufacturers and fuel coalition call for consistency in defining alternative fuels that will drive the energy transition. The EU’s long-term energy transition goals depend not just on developing new technologies but also on alternative-fuel solutions that already reduce harmful emissions. As the EU reframes important environment and energy legislation… Continue reading Press Releases – Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels with a track record of success

PA Consulting’s Analysis Shows Top Car Makers Will Face €14.5bn Fines for Missing the EU’s CO2 Emissions Targets

After four years of steady progress, PA’s research has revealed a step backwards. Emissions have increased across the board, mainly due to customers buying SUVs, strong demand for high-powered and heavier cars, lack of low-emission options in showrooms, and shifting preference for petrol cars after the diesel scandal. Some car makers will see penalties high… Continue reading PA Consulting’s Analysis Shows Top Car Makers Will Face €14.5bn Fines for Missing the EU’s CO2 Emissions Targets