Nissan board set for tense meeting as alleged split over future leadership emerges

TOKYO (Reuters) – The board of Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) will meet on Tuesday as a split has emerged over the scandal-hit automaker’s next CEO, putting the head of the nominations committee at odds with an influential executive, people familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: The logos of car manufacturers Renault and Nissan are… Continue reading Nissan board set for tense meeting as alleged split over future leadership emerges

Dacia Duster now Europe’s second best selling car

Two automobiles made by Romanian car maker Dacia, owned by Renault, were amongst Europe’s best selling cars in August.A global supplier of automotive business intelligence, Dacia sold 19,451 units of its Duster model, an SUV.Dacia’s cheapest model, the Sandero, saw sales of 17,764, and was the fourth best-selling car in Europe, behind Volkswagen’s T-Roc.

‘Paltry’ UK car sales deepen industry gloom

Hopes of a big rise in UK car sales in September have been dashed, spreading more gloom about the sector’s health. Sales in what is the industry’s second most important month rose 1.3% from a year earlier, well below the double-digit growth hoped for. In the first nine months of the year, car sales fell… Continue reading ‘Paltry’ UK car sales deepen industry gloom

New Nissan JUKE hits the road in Barcelona

2019/10/07 JUKE grows up into a sporty, athletic coupe-crossover and offers great personalisation New DIG-T 117 engine offers efficiency and highly responsive performance Advanced new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission offered as option. Innovation technologies such as Nissan ProPILOT make life simpler and safer for drivers. Connected services and over-the-air updates make JUKE the most connected Nissan… Continue reading New Nissan JUKE hits the road in Barcelona

King Felipe VI supports the automobile industry

October 7, 2019 Category: Faconauto News Felipe VI will visit the plants of the PSA and Renault group to support their new models. Today begins the car tour that King Felipe VI will carry out in the production centers maintained by the French automobile companies Grupo PSA and Renault in Figueruelas (Zaragoza) and Valladolid, respectively,… Continue reading King Felipe VI supports the automobile industry

Nissan unveils IMk concept EV for fashionable urban commuters

2019/10/01 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan today unveiled the IMk, a concept car that combines chic design, cutting-edge technologies and powerful EV acceleration in a compact body to create the “ultimate urban commuter.” The 100% electric car hints at the new direction of Nissan’s design language and how it helps bring to life Nissan Intelligent Mobility… Continue reading Nissan unveils IMk concept EV for fashionable urban commuters

The appointment of the boss of Nissan, major parameter of the future of Renault

Posted on Oct 7, 2019 at 6:30 am Pile or face? Which side will the room fall on? At Renault, many hold their breath, as the fate of the Franco-Japanese alliance will depend on the profile of Nissan’s new boss . “It’s a heavy choice, which will give a clear signal for the future,” insists… Continue reading The appointment of the boss of Nissan, major parameter of the future of Renault

The selection of Nissan boss wakes up the differences between French and Japanese

Posted Oct 7, 2019 at 6:05 am After announcing early September the resignation of its CEO Hiroto Saikawa Nissan had given itself until the end of October to select its replacement. But in view of the rapid deterioration of the group’s results, its board accelerated the selection process with the secret hope of being able… Continue reading The selection of Nissan boss wakes up the differences between French and Japanese

Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer urged to shake up boardroom – The Times

Aston Martin is under pressure to shake up its board and bring in directors with more experience at listed companies after a disastrous first year on the stock market. The luxury car-maker’s shares have plunged 74% since it floated a year ago, hammered by weaker demand, supply-chain problems and a profit warning that exposed its… Continue reading Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer urged to shake up boardroom – The Times

The Volvo Group Passes the Milestone of One Million Connected Customer Assets for Increased Sustainability, Uptime and Safety

“The connected solutions bring increased vehicle and construction equipment uptime for our customers, better safety for drivers, operators and other road users – and of course – less emissions of carbon dioxide. The first million connected assets is only the start, we are committed to remain a leader in this field,” says Martin Lundstedt, President… Continue reading The Volvo Group Passes the Milestone of One Million Connected Customer Assets for Increased Sustainability, Uptime and Safety