Ghosn bets on PR offensive to shift narrative from jail – Nikkei Asian Review

TOKYO — Carlos Ghosn, who has gone from heading the world’s biggest auto alliance to awaiting trial in Japan, has mounted a full-fledged offensive against the prosecutors’ case through a media campaign designed to influence public opinion. The 64-year-old former Nissan Motor chairman did two consecutive interviews in the past week — one with Nikkei… Continue reading Ghosn bets on PR offensive to shift narrative from jail – Nikkei Asian Review

Renault-Nissan to work with Google’s Waymo on driverless cars

TOKYO: The three-way alliance of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors is planning a deal to work with Google’s Waymo to jointly develop self-driving taxis, Japan’s Nikkei said Tuesday. The three automakers are finalising tie-up negotiations with Waymo, a Google-affiliated developer of self-driving car technology, the business daily said on its website. The two sides are… Continue reading Renault-Nissan to work with Google’s Waymo on driverless cars

Toyota revises its ambitions down

The turbulence remains topical for the Japanese automotive giant Toyota, which has long been the world’s number one, but now figure on the third step of the podium behind the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Motors and Volkswagen alliance. The Japanese group lowered its forecast of annual net profit on Wednesday. A decision following the fall of 29% of… Continue reading Toyota revises its ambitions down

Van: Nissan NV200 is offered only as an electric version

The Nissan vans NV200 is no longer available as a diesel model from the summer of 2019. Then only the electric version eNV200 for Europe will be produced. February 6, 2019, 7:11 am, Andreas Donath Nissan e-NV200 (Photo: Nissan) The Japanese manufacturer Nissan builds its Van NV200 from summer only in an electric version. The… Continue reading Van: Nissan NV200 is offered only as an electric version

China’s CATL, Honda plan to co-operate on EV battery development

TOKYO (Reuters) – Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd and Honda Motor have signed an agreement to co-operate on jointly developing lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles, as China’s top EV battery maker expands its tie-ups with Japanese automakers. CATL said on Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Honda under which it would guarantee… Continue reading China’s CATL, Honda plan to co-operate on EV battery development

Angry Letters and Lawyers: Nissan, Renault Duel After Ghosn Arrest – The Wall Street Journal

Tensions stemming from the investigation into auto-industry titan Carlos Ghosn are hampering efforts at Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. to shore up their globe-spanning alliance. In recent weeks the two car makers have taken steps to restore the trust that people at both companies say was lost on Nov. 19 when Mr. Ghosn, then… Continue reading Angry Letters and Lawyers: Nissan, Renault Duel After Ghosn Arrest – The Wall Street Journal

EXCLUSIVE PSA should soon break the threshold of 50,000 employees in France

PSA continues its cure. This year again, the French car manufacturer intends to reduce its workforce in France – a little less than during the past year and still without dry or forced layoffs. According to our information, the objective of the group management is to obtain by the end of December 1,900 voluntary departures,… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE PSA should soon break the threshold of 50,000 employees in France

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi studies a possible partnership with Google to develop autonomous taxis

Posted 05/02/2019 17: 06: 45CET TOKYO, Feb. 5 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi automotive alliance is studying a possible partnership with Google for the development of autonomous taxis and other services that use autonomous driving vehicles. According to the Japanese publication ‘Nikkei’, under the agreement, car manufacturers will work with Waymo, the autonomous driving technology… Continue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi studies a possible partnership with Google to develop autonomous taxis

Waymo may team up with Renault-Nissan on self-driving taxis

AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Waymo might not be done courting the automotive world after working with the likes of Fiat Chrysler and Jaguar Land Rover. Nikkei claims the Alphabet-owned company is in the “final phase” of talks to partner with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance on self-driving car services. While there aren’t too many specifics, one project would… Continue reading Waymo may team up with Renault-Nissan on self-driving taxis

UPDATE 1-Renault-Nissan alliance, Google to partner on self-driving cars – Nikkei

The Google logo is pictured at the entrance to the Google offices in London, Britain January 18, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay (Reuters) – The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance will tie up with Alphabet Inc’s Google to develop autonomous taxis and other services using self-driving vehicles, the Nikkei reported on Tuesday. Google’s self-driving car company Waymo will work with… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Renault-Nissan alliance, Google to partner on self-driving cars – Nikkei