Datsun expands its African footprint to Zimbabwe

Datsun will introduce in Zimbabwe the Datsun GO, GO+ as well as the Datsun GO+ PV HARARE, Zimbabwe – Datsun has announced that it’s expanding its footprint on the African continent with the launch of the Datsun range in Zimbabwe. Datsun will introduce in Zimbabwe the Datsun GO, GO+ as well as the Datsun GO+… Continue reading Datsun expands its African footprint to Zimbabwe

Nissan: Nissan and DeNA to start Easy Ride robo-vehicle mobility service trial in Japan

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and DeNA Co., Ltd. will begin a field test of Easy Ride, the robo-vehicle mobility service being developed by both companies, on March 5. Easy Ride is envisioned as a mobility service for anyone who wants to travel freely to their destination of choice in a robo-vehicle. During the… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan and DeNA to start Easy Ride robo-vehicle mobility service trial in Japan

Daimler Dodges the Robo-Taxi Storm

Over the past three years, Daimler AG has surpassed BMW AG and Volkswagen AG’s Audi to seize the crown of world’s largest luxury carmaker. Daimler der König CEO Dieter Zetsche has helped make Daimler the world’s biggest luxury carmaker Source: Company filings But CEO Dieter Zetsche has one distinct disadvantage to his German peers: the… Continue reading Daimler Dodges the Robo-Taxi Storm

Renault EASY CONNECT for Fleet, an ecosystem of connected business fleet management services

Thursday 22 February 2018 by Isabelle BEHAR – Cars Isabelle BEHAR Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest As part of Renault EASY CONNECT solutions, Renault Pro+ introduces Renault EASY CONNECT for Fleet, an ecosystem of connected services for business users that simplifies managing vehicle fleets and reduces running costs.… Continue reading Renault EASY CONNECT for Fleet, an ecosystem of connected business fleet management services

Europcar and Snappcar develop their private hire service

Services By Samia Ben Ahmed, the 22/02/2018 Since June 2017, Europcar holds a 20% stake in the Dutch start-up. Europcar, in partnership with SnappCar, launches the Drive & Share mobility service in Germany and Denmark. A deployment that follows the success of this service in France. New mobility solutions are on the rise! Europcar partners… Continue reading Europcar and Snappcar develop their private hire service

Renault announces mobile version of Optifleet

22 February 2018 #Aftermarket #CV Sector #News #SMMT News #TNB News #Tractor #Truck Renault Trucks has launched a mobile version of its Optifleet software, giving operators remote access to fleet information. The application, for use on mobile phones or tablets, offers a simplified interface compared to the original Optifleet software to enable operation on a… Continue reading Renault announces mobile version of Optifleet

Argentina Welcomes Country’s First Carsharing Service

Photo courtesy of MyKeego MyKeego, the first car-sharing system in Argentina, has launched in Buenos Aires in the city’s Nordelta district. The company, founded by brothers Geronimo Perez Terra and Rodrigo Terra, offers hourly and daily rentals that can be booked 24 hours a day. The app-based carsharing company has plans to serve downtown Buenos… Continue reading Argentina Welcomes Country’s First Carsharing Service

Renault MASTER Z.E.: a large electric van, an ideal workhorse to reach city centers with zero emissions

Wednesday 21 February 2018 by Isabelle BEHAR – Cars Isabelle BEHAR Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest #LCVexpert, #MasterZE Renault Pro+ is broadening its range of electric LCVs with the introduction of the Master Z.E. large electric van – the ideal workhorse for emissions-free access to city centers. Master… Continue reading Renault MASTER Z.E.: a large electric van, an ideal workhorse to reach city centers with zero emissions

Renault’s ‘smart island’ runs on wind power and recycled batteries

Renault has launched a “smart island” in Portugal that uses its Zoe electric vehicle, home batteries, smart charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2E) energy storage to run without fossil fuels. The idea is to make the Madeira island of Porto Santo energy independent and stimulate renewable energy production. “[We want] to build a model that can be… Continue reading Renault’s ‘smart island’ runs on wind power and recycled batteries

2018 Renault Zoe electric car: more powerful motor to go with last year’s bigger battery

Follow John 2018 Renault Zoe electric car in Purple Blackberry paint color Enlarge Photo The subcompact Renault Zoe hatchback has been Europe’s best-selling electric car for several years now. Last year, sales soared after it received a major upgrade to its battery pack, which grew to 41 kilowatt-hours, up from 22 kwh in earlier versions,… Continue reading 2018 Renault Zoe electric car: more powerful motor to go with last year’s bigger battery