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

Jean-Dominique Senard will enter Nissan on April 8 for a gigantic construction site

Major works will soon begin at Nissan. The Japanese automaker announced on Tuesday that it will convene on April 8 an extraordinary general meeting to approve the revocations of Carlos Ghosn and Greg Kelly of their positions as directors and to bring on board the chairman of Renault, Jean- Dominique Senard. Technically, the French leader… Continue reading Jean-Dominique Senard will enter Nissan on April 8 for a gigantic construction site

Nissan to hold extraordinary shareholders meet on April 8 to approve new director

The Nissan logo is seen at Nissan car plant in Sunderland, Britain February 4, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor said on Tuesday it will hold an extraordinary shareholders meeting on April 8 to formally discharge its ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn following his arrest on financial misconduct charges. The meeting also aims to approve… Continue reading Nissan to hold extraordinary shareholders meet on April 8 to approve new director

If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him? – Japan Today

If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him?  Japan Today Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive… Continue reading If you could get an interview with former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn at the Tokyo Detention Center and were allowed to ask him just two questions, what would you ask him? – Japan Today

Carlos Ghosn: I’m the victim of a Nissan plot – CNN

In his first media interview since his stunning arrest more than two months ago, Ghosn told Japanese news organization Nikkei that he had “no doubt” that the allegations against him are the result of “plot and treason” by Nissan (NSANF) executives who opposed his plan to deepen the automaker’s integration with its French partner Renault… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn: I’m the victim of a Nissan plot – CNN