Tag: Renault

Toyota to produce Lexus EVs in China

Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker by sales, plans to build an electric vehicle factory in Shanghai for its premium Lexus brand to catch up with local EV brands in China, reported the Nikkei on Monday. The report said Toyota aims to bring the factory online around 2027 and will operate it without a local partner.… Continue reading Toyota to produce Lexus EVs in China

Japan’s Honda, Nissan aim to conclude merger talks in June: media

Honda showcases the GT model at the 2024 China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November. LI FUSHENG/CHINA DAILY TOKYO — Major Japanese carmakers Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are aiming to conclude their merger talks in June 2025, local media reported Monday. The two companies are expected to strike a basic agreement on Monday… Continue reading Japan’s Honda, Nissan aim to conclude merger talks in June: media

How the average car went from £1000 to £29,000 in 75 years

Inflation has been a subject on everyone’s lips in 2024, not least with regards to new car prices, which we were recently told had risen 129% over the past 15 years. Goodness gracious! Now, with the few gaps in Autocar’s digital archive having been filled, the possibility of taking a long-term view is intriguing. Working out an… Continue reading How the average car went from £1000 to £29,000 in 75 years

Honda, Nissan Deal May Be Key in Fight Against China’s BYD

(Bloomberg) — Honda Motor Co. absorbing Nissan Motor Co. could give the two struggling Japanese brands the scale they need to take on China’s BYD Co., sales figures released Wednesday show. Most Read from Bloomberg Honda, which earlier this week sketched out plans for a deal that amounts to an acquisition of Nissan, sold 3.43… Continue reading Honda, Nissan Deal May Be Key in Fight Against China’s BYD

Are you the biggest car nerd? Ultimate motoring trivia quiz

What’s left to do on Christmas day after the turkey is eaten and you’ve watched Die Hard for the 50th time? It’s time for the 2024 Autocar Christmas quiz, of course! Our team has compiled 50 challenging quiz questions – some focused on events from 2024 and some on motoring history, too.  Read on for… Continue reading Are you the biggest car nerd? Ultimate motoring trivia quiz

Our favourite cars of 2024: Dacia Duster

Dacia Duster is the best kind of car made better – yet barely any pricier. Okay, some people will see this as a foolish choice. When offered the chance to choose a favourite car of 2024, why on earth would you go for something so cheap and modest? You could choose a McLaren etc. Well, I have three… Continue reading Our favourite cars of 2024: Dacia Duster

Nissan could face cost-cutting ‘carnage’ in Honda merger, Carlos Ghosn says

watch now Nissan will be the victim of cost-cutting “carnage” if it combines forces with Japanese peer Honda, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn told CNBC on Tuesday. “I think, without any doubt, Honda is going to be in the driver’s seat, which is very sad to see after having led Nissan for 19 years [and]… Continue reading Nissan could face cost-cutting ‘carnage’ in Honda merger, Carlos Ghosn says

Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

A sign marks the location of a Honda dealership in Libertyville, Illinois, on Dec. 18, 2024. Scott Olson | Getty Images Shares of Japanese automaker Honda were on track for their best day in 16 years after it announced to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares on Monday amid… Continue reading Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal