This could be public enemy number one on the ever-expanding list of utterly hopeless and infuriating automotive technologies that nobody asked for. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you keyless operation. Passive keyless entry (PKE) is how it’s known in the industry. It invites you to leave your keys in your pocket and unlocks the car automatically as you… Continue reading Keyless entry is pointless, so why do car makers persist with it?
Tag: Renault
F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand
Rebranding the Renault Formula 1 team as Alpine has been instrumental in building the awareness and value of the revived marque as it prepares to introduce a range of seven sporty EVs and enter the US market, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has revealed. “Even if we have lost some money on F1, we… Continue reading F1 involvement vital to growth of Alpine brand
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment
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eBAJA SAEINDIA 2025 Launches at BV Raju Institute with Record Participation
The 18th edition of BAJA SAEINDIA commenced at BV Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, marking the 10th anniversary of its electric vehicle category, eBAJA. The event has drawn over 85 teams in the electric segment, a significant increase from the eight teams that participated when eBAJA was introduced in 2015. The competition follows the recent… Continue reading eBAJA SAEINDIA 2025 Launches at BV Raju Institute with Record Participation
Tesla to test virtual queues at Supercharging locations
Road rage has been around for a while. A newer phenomenon that’s cropping up is EV charging rage — the feeling when a fellow EV owner cuts the line to grab one of the only working charge ports. It’s common enough that people posted altercations between EV drivers on social media and forums. In at… Continue reading Tesla to test virtual queues at Supercharging locations
German FAZ: Mercedes exacerbates its savings efforts008773
Almost three years ago, Mercedes boss Ola Källenius presented his luxury strategy on the Mediterranean under the motto “Economics of Desire”. Expensive cars with noble equipment – and preferably only electrically. In addition, an ambitious goal of returns between twelve and 14 percent. Even though the world has changed in many ways since the days… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes exacerbates its savings efforts008773
2024 results: Solid growth, record operating profit and net cash; Financial guidance exceeded
Press ReleaseFebruary 20, 2025 20250220_Renault Group_Press Release_2024 FY results 2024 results: Solid growth, record operating profit and net cash Financial guidance exceeded Record profitability and cash generation, exceeding 2024 FY financial guidance: Group revenue: €56.2bn, +7.4% and +9.0% at constant exchange rates1 vs 2023. This robust performance is driven by our complementary auto brands,… Continue reading 2024 results: Solid growth, record operating profit and net cash; Financial guidance exceeded
Résultats 2024 : Forte croissance, résultat opérationnel et position nette financière records; Résultats au-dessus des perspectives financières
Communiqué de presse20 février 2025 20250220_Renault Group_Communique de presse_Résultats 2024 Résultats 2024 : Forte croissance, résultat opérationnel et position nette financière records Résultats au-dessus des perspectives financières Rentabilité record et génération de trésorerie dépassant les perspectives financières 2024 : Chiffre d’affaires du Groupe : 56,2 milliards d’euros, +7,4 % et +9,0 % à taux… Continue reading Résultats 2024 : Forte croissance, résultat opérationnel et position nette financière records; Résultats au-dessus des perspectives financières
Renault will not rule out Russia return, CEO says
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@Renault: 2024 results: Solid growth, record operating profit and net cash; Financial guidance exceeded000704
Press ReleaseFebruary 20, 2025 20250220_Renault Group_Press Release_2024 FY results 2024 results: Solid growth, record operating profit and net cash Financial guidance exceeded Record profitability and cash generation, exceeding 2024 FY financial guidance: Group revenue: €56.2bn, +7.4% and +9.0% at constant exchange rates1 vs 2023. This robust performance is driven by our complementary auto brands,… Continue reading @Renault: 2024 results: Solid growth, record operating profit and net cash; Financial guidance exceeded000704