A new plant that will build powertrains for Nissan’s next-generation electric vehicles, including successors to the Leaf, Quashqai and Juke, will be built at its Sunderland site. Operated by Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO), a firm majority owned by Nissan and which already produces transmissions for other car makers including Renault, the new factory will… Continue reading New Sunderland plant will build motors for next-gen Nissan EVs
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How Nissan’s profits dropped 90% in one year
A merger with rival Honda may be Nissan’s best — or perhaps only — shot at survival. The Japanese automaker is challenged in China, emerging markets and the United States — its largest market. Operating profits dropped 90% and net income dropped 94% in the first half of fiscal year 2024, compared with the same… Continue reading How Nissan’s profits dropped 90% in one year
Shippeo Raises $30M in Funding
Shippeo, a Paris, France-based company which specializes in real-time multimodal transportation visibility, raised $30M in funding. The round was led by Woven Capital, with participation from existing investors Battery Ventures, Partech, NGP Capital, Bpifrance Digital Venture, LFX Venture Partners, Shift4Good, and Yamaha Motor Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to support its expansion… Continue reading Shippeo Raises $30M in Funding
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.123)
On this week’s My Week In Cars podcast join our hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley as they talk about Brooklands Museum and Bicester Motion’s first events of 2025. Steve has a nose around a Dacia Spring, we advise a listener which cars come with spare wheels, and Prior gets annoyed with a Hyundai advert.… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.123)
New 2025 Dacia Bigster undercuts SUV rivals at £24,995
The new Dacia Bigster SUV is available to pre-order now for less money than a Volkswagen Golf. The Romanian firm’s largest model yet starts at just £24,995 – nearly £3000 less than the cheapest Golf and far below the list price of many of its closest rivals. The Nissan Qashqai, for example, starts at £30,135, the Ford… Continue reading New 2025 Dacia Bigster undercuts SUV rivals at £24,995
@VW Group: Front row lock-out and double podium for Porsche in Mexico City009791
12/01/2025 Porsche has started into its racing year with a 1-2 qualifying lock-out followed by a double podium and moved into the lead of all three standings in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Mexico City E-Prix. For the second consecutive race, reigning world champion Pascal Wehrlein scored three points for qualifying… Continue reading @VW Group: Front row lock-out and double podium for Porsche in Mexico City009791
@VW Group: Porsche starts racing year at venue of historic success009787
07/01/2025 Porsche starts off the new racing year with a highlight, the Mexico City E-Prix, the Formula E race with the best atmosphere, held at a venue at which the brand has enjoyed historic success. The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team claimed its first pole position and first win at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche starts racing year at venue of historic success009787
Mobilize and Autostrade per l’Italia forge a strategic alliance to power sustainable mobility in Italy
PRESS RELEASEParis, France – 14 January 2025 MOBILIZE AND AUTOSTRADE PER L’ITALIA FORGE A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO POWER SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY IN ITALY Renault Group through its Mobilize brand and Autostrade per l’Italia through its subsidiary Free To X have signed a framework agreement to develop fast-charging infrastructure in Italy. As part of the transaction, Mobilize… Continue reading Mobilize and Autostrade per l’Italia forge a strategic alliance to power sustainable mobility in Italy
Mobilize et Autostrade per l’Italia signent une alliance stratégique pour la mobilité durable en Italie
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Paris, France – 14 janvier 2025 MOBILIZE ET AUTOSTRADE PER L’ITALIA SIGNENT UNE ALLIANCE STRATÉGIQUE POUR LA MOBILITÉ DURABLE EN ITALIE Renault Group, par l’intermédiaire de sa marque Mobilize, et Autostrade per l’Italia, à travers sa filiale Free To X, ont signé un accord-cadre pour développer des infrastructures de recharge rapide en… Continue reading Mobilize et Autostrade per l’Italia signent une alliance stratégique pour la mobilité durable en Italie
EXCLUSIVE: Renault to enter the mainstream EV market with Kiger and Triber EV in FY27
French car maker Renault is working overtime to deliver a new range of SUVs and compact electric UVs that will bring it back into the reckoning. The company finds itself at a crossroads in India, the world’s third-largest car market, as it battles an increasingly competitive landscape. The company is banking on 2025 to change the… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Renault to enter the mainstream EV market with Kiger and Triber EV in FY27