An initiative that aims to deploy, in the years to come, a new service that will be beneficial to Île-de-France residents and tourists, complementary to the existing transport offering. This project is part of Groupe Renault’s commitment to offer innovative and accessible solutions to tackle urban environmental congestion and pave the way for the smart… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT, WAYMO AND THE PARIS REGION ARE EXPLORING SETTING UP AN AUTONOMOUS MOBILITY SERVICE BETWEEN ROISSY-CHARLES DE GAULLE AND LA DEFENSE
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Renault Fires Its C.E.O., as the Post-Ghosn Shake-Up Continues – The New York Times
Renault’s board fired its chief executive, Thierry Bolloré, on Friday, just days after Nissan shook up its leadership as the two automakers in a much-vaunted alliance struggle to regain their footing nearly a year after Carlos Ghosn was ousted as their chairman. Renault named its chief financial officer, Clotilde Delbos, as the interim chief executive.… Continue reading Renault Fires Its C.E.O., as the Post-Ghosn Shake-Up Continues – The New York Times
Friday Morning Auto News, Oct 11, 2019
Porsche and Boeing partner on electric flying vehicle – Automotive News: Porsche wants to expand into the “third dimension of travel” by developing a flying vehicle capable of transporting people in congested cities.
Renault CEO ouster marks fresh start from Ghosn era – Automotive News: It took just three days to topple Renault CEO Thierry Bollore, giving the automaker and its estranged partner, Nissan, a clean sheet to ponder how to revive trust in their alliance and redistribute the balance of power.
Renault board wields the CEO axe – the week – Just-Auto: News Renault has dismissed Thierry Bollore as CEO with immediate effect, ending a week of intense speculation concerning the future of the automaker’s top management, is likely to draw a lot of eyeballs to just-auto from about now.
Hydrogen is still a mystery to drivers, but Toyota plans 10 times more cars – LATimes: Hydrogen is still a mystery to drivers, but Toyota plans 10 times more cars Los Angeles Times
Lengthy UAW strike at GM to cost $1.5 billion: Credit Suisse – Reuters: Lengthy UAW strike at GM to cost $1.5 billion: Credit Suisse
Ford’s Q3 China vehicle sales down 30% – Automotive News: Third-quarter sales of the automaker’s mass-market Ford brand fell 38 percent in China, while its luxury division Lincoln saw sales drop by 24 percent.
Renault ousts CEO in post Ghosn-era reset – Reuters: Renault ousts CEO in post Ghosn-era reset Reuters Canada
They Say He Lost $320 Million on Bad Oil Trades. He Says Documents Show Otherwise – Bloomberg: The Chinese oil trader fired by Mitsubishi Corp. for allegedly losing $320 million in unauthorized trading said company documents that detail how the …
China’s Trade Chief Returns to Trump’s Oval Stage With Eyes on Deal – Bloomberg: Car warning | Nissan issued its starkest warning yet against a no-deal Brexit, saying any tariffs on auto exports to the European Union are likely to render its U.K. … Trade war fallout | Japan’s economy is losing momentum as 2020 … balance for September; Oct. 15: U.S. to raise tariffs on Chinese imports …
Business Is Thrilling Again. Enjoy the Spectacle, From a Distance. – New York Times: “Super Pumped,” the new book about Uber, the ride hailing giant, written by my colleague Mike Isaac, has become one of my favorites. He described …
Uber faces UK tax challenge – Reuters: Uber Technologies Inc says the UK is seeking to classify the company as a transportation provider, potentially opening it up to new tax charges that could weigh heavily on its business, according to UK accounts filings in recent days.
Nissan’s new CEO is no Ghosn, but that’s the point – Automotive News: Nissan’s new CEO is no Ghosn, but that’s the point
Uber launches boat service in Nigeria’s megacity Lagos – Reuters: Global ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] on Friday launched a pilot test of a boat service in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos to attract commuters seeking to avoid the megacity’s notoriously congested roads.
SpaceX needs to put people into space. NASA’s deadline is looming – LATimes: Two weeks ago, the head of NASA seemed sick of waiting for SpaceX and Boeing Co. to finish developing the capsules that are supposed to carry …
Porsche and Boeing to develop flying car concept – Autocar: Porsche and Boeing have released this image of a flying car Two firms will explore the viabilit…
Future cars: Toyota doubles down, Dyson gives up – Reuters: Different visions of future mobility: Toyota doubles down on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, but James Dyson pulls the plug on plans for an electric car.
Factbox: Renault’s new top executive committee – Reuters: Below are some facts on some of the new top executives appointed at Renault on Friday.
Hyundai invests in US road mapping company Netradyne – Just-Auto: Hyundai Cradle, which Hyundai Motor Group describes as its corporate venturing and open innovation business, in early October said it was investing in US fleet safety management software company Netradyne to gain access to the firm’s more than 350m miles of detailed road mapping data.
Hyundai, Kia earmark $760 million to settle U.S. lawsuits over engine fires – Reuters: Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp have earmarked a total of 900 billion won ($757.86 million) to settle U.S. class action litigation and address engine-related issues in the United States and South Korea.
Geely’s September sales show a silver lining to some – Nikkei: Among Geely’s rivals, Guangzhou Automobile Group has reported a 3% fall in sales for the first eight months of 2019 while those for Dongfeng Motor …
Renault names Delbos as interim CEO to replace Bollore – Reuters: French carmaker Renault on Friday named Clotilde Delbos at interim chief executive after ending the tenure of Thierry Bollore following a boardroom vote.
Toyota LQ concept is self-driving electric hatchback – Autocar: Toyota LQ concept is self-driving electric hatchback
Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors agree to settle U.S. engine defect lawsuits – Reuters: South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Motors Corp on Friday said they have agreed to resolve class action litigation with U.S. owners of certain vehicles over engine fire risks.
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in hybrid set for LA show debut – Autocar: New version of fifth-generation SUV will offer expanded battery size, range and power Toyota will…
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GROUPE RENAULT : BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RENAULT’S PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE 2019/10/11BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RENAULT’S PRESS RELEASEBoulogne-Billancourt, October 11th, 2019 – The Board of Directors of Renault met today to decide on the Group’s governance.At this meeting, the Board of Directors decided to end the mandate of Mr Thierry Bolloré as Chief Executive Officer of Renault SA and President of Renault s.a.s with… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT : BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RENAULT’S PRESS RELEASE
Waymo and Renault to explore autonomous mobility route in Paris region
Waymo and Renault are working with the Paris region to explore the possibility of establishing an autonomous transportation route between Charles De Gaulle airport and La Défense, a neighbourhood just outside of Paris city limits that plays host to a large number of businesses and skyscrapers, including a large shopping center. This is part of… Continue reading Waymo and Renault to explore autonomous mobility route in Paris region
Renault ousts chief executive in ‘coup’
French car manufacturer Renault has dismissed its chief executive, Thierry Bolloré, with immediate effect. The current finance director, Clotilde Delbos, has been appointed to run the business on an interim basis. Renault’s move comes close on the heels of the decision by its industrial partner Nissan to appoint a new chief executive earlier this week.… Continue reading Renault ousts chief executive in ‘coup’
The Nissan LEAF Has An Issue With Its App: It Does Not Work
Users from all over the world say the app is useless. When Fredrik Gnosspelius first got in touch with us, he was outraged about the NissanConnect EV app. According to him, it was a marketing scandal that Nissan promised to deliver something it is not able to. It assures, for example, that the app will… Continue reading The Nissan LEAF Has An Issue With Its App: It Does Not Work
Board of Directors of Renault’s PRESS RELEASE
Boulogne-Billancourt, October 11th, 2019 – The Board of Directors of Renault met today to decide on the Group’s governance. At this meeting, the Board of Directors decided to end the mandate of Mr Thierry Bolloré as Chief Executive Officer of Renault SA and President of Renault s.a.s with immediate effect. The Board of Directors also… Continue reading Board of Directors of Renault’s PRESS RELEASE
Renault seeks reboot of Nissan alliance after ousting CEO
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s (RENA.PA) board voted on Friday to oust chief executive Thierry Bollore, as the French carmaker and Japanese partner Nissan (7201.T) seek a fresh start following the scandal-hit tenure of former alliance supremo Carlos Ghosn. FILE PHOTO: Thierry Bollore, Chief Executive Officer of Renault, reacts after French carmaker Renault’s 2018 annual results… Continue reading Renault seeks reboot of Nissan alliance after ousting CEO
Renault board to meet, as CEO denounces potential exit as ‘coup’
PARIS, Oct 10 (Reuters) – Renault SA's CEO, Thierry Bollore, denounced as a “coup” his potential exit from the French carmaker, which has called a board meeting on Friday to discuss governance matters.
Bollore also told Les Echos newspaper on Thursday he was appealing to the key Renault shareholder, the French state, to avoid destabilising the company.
“The brutality and the totally unexpected character of what is happening are stupefying … This coup de force is very worrying,” Bollore said.
Earlier, Bollore had skirted the matter of his potential exit from the firm in a conversation with staff on Thursday, two company sources said.
A source close to the French government – a major Renault shareholder – earlier this week confirmed that a senior management shake-up at Renault was on the cards.
Le Figaro newspaper reported that Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard was poised to kick off a process to replace Bollore.
The French finance ministry expressed its support of Senard on Thursday..