Leading Japanese Manufacturers Team Up For Solid-State Battery Push

37 M BY MARK KANE Development of solid-state batteries is to be accelerated in Japan through a new government-funded program led by Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Evaluation Center (Libtec). Libtec Japan would like to become a top player in next-generation solid-state technology, but so far no company has begun mass-production of this type of… Continue reading Leading Japanese Manufacturers Team Up For Solid-State Battery Push

Nissan to gradually withdraw from diesel vehicle market in Europe

PARIS (Reuters) – Japanese carmaker Nissan will gradually stop selling diesel cars in Europe, in a further sign of weakening demand for those cars as customers worry about tax rises and looming bans and restrictions related to diesel in many countries. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Nissan is seen during the 88th International Motor Show… Continue reading Nissan to gradually withdraw from diesel vehicle market in Europe

Renault Mobility – IKEA: Furniture transportation with your smartphone

Wednesday 25 April 2018 by Thomas AUDEBERT – Corporate Thomas AUDEBERT Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest As of today, Renault through its subsidiary Renault Mobility launches a rental service with commercial and private vehicles to transport furniture from store to home. Available at the IKEA Villiers Paris pilot… Continue reading Renault Mobility – IKEA: Furniture transportation with your smartphone

​Nissan to gradually withdraw from diesel vehicle market in Europe

PARIS: Japanese carmaker Nissan will gradually stop selling diesel cars in Europe, in a further sign of weakening demand for those cars as customers worry about tax rises and looming bans and restrictions related to diesel in many countries. A Nissan spokeswoman said there would be a gradual withdrawal of diesel cars in Europe. A… Continue reading ​Nissan to gradually withdraw from diesel vehicle market in Europe

Nissan will invest 40 million in the transformation of its Ávila plant

Posted 07/05/2018 14: 28: 31CET The new parts stamping facilities will start their activity in April 2020 AVILA, 7 May (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese automotive brand Nissan will transform its plant in Ávila with the construction of two new facilities, in which it will invest close to 40 million euros in concept of “fixed… Continue reading Nissan will invest 40 million in the transformation of its Ávila plant

Didi Chuxing, Auto Partners Form Global Carsharing Alliance

Photo: Didi Chuxing Didi Chuxing has joined 31 of its auto industry partners to launch the Didi Auto Alliance (D-Alliance or the Alliance). For the first time, the Alliance will bring together resources and the strengths of the new mobility sector with those of key links in the automotive industry chain, with the aim to develop… Continue reading Didi Chuxing, Auto Partners Form Global Carsharing Alliance

UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Agag makes 600m euro bid for Formula E

LONDON (Reuters) – Formula E founder and chief executive Alejandro Agag has made a 600 million euro ($716.34 million) bid to take full ownership of the company, the all-electric series said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Alejandro Agag, Formula E CEO, speaks during an interview with Reuters ahead of round four of the Formula E championship… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Agag makes 600m euro bid for Formula E

PSA hires Tata for the design of its low cost cars

After all, is not India the country of “frugal” innovation? According to our information, PSA has commissioned the outsourced R & D company Tata Consultancy Services to design vehicles adapted to the needs of Indian customers, or even other emerging countries – a bit like the Kwid models at Renault. Internally, these low-cost cars are… Continue reading PSA hires Tata for the design of its low cost cars

Nissan: Nissan Group reports record April 2018 Canadian sales

April 2018 April 2017 % Change Nissan Group Total Sales (units) 12,198 11,355 +7.4% Nissan Division sales 11,457 10,335 +10.9% INFINITI sales* 741 1,020 -27.4% Mississauga, Ont. – Today, Nissan Group announced total Canadian sales of 12,198 units for April 2018, an increase of 7.4 per cent and an April record. The Nissan Division also… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan Group reports record April 2018 Canadian sales