Tag: Renault

Exclusive: Renault India VP sales and marketing Sudhir Malhotra steps down, Francisco Hidalgo to replace him

Sudhir Malhotra, VP, sales and marketing at Renault India, has stepped down. The French car maker has brought in Francisco Hidalgo Marques, the MD of the Dacia brand in Spain and Portugal, who will take over from Malhotra in the coming months.  An internal communication viewed by Autocar Professional stated, “After eleven years of dedicated… Continue reading Exclusive: Renault India VP sales and marketing Sudhir Malhotra steps down, Francisco Hidalgo to replace him

Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third

Rivian leads the industry in owner satisfaction, with Tesla coming in third — making it two all-electric automakers in the top three. Consumer Reports has released its latest owner satisfaction survey results. Rivian is taking the top spot for the second year in a row, an impressive feat for a relatively new automaker. Here are… Continue reading Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third

Nissan launches national training centre ‘Nissan Academy’ in Chennai

Nissan Motor India inaugurated its first national training centre, the Nissan Academy, at the Alliance JV plant in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The facility aims to upskill dealership and service staff across India, enabling Nissan to deliver superior customer experiences. The 10,500-square-foot academy, inaugurated by Frank Torres, Divisional Vice President AMIEO & President, Nissan India Operations,… Continue reading Nissan launches national training centre ‘Nissan Academy’ in Chennai

Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

The world’s largest electric car manufacturers are neglecting human rights by not addressing supply chain risk, according to Amnesty International. The not-for-profit organisation’s findings, published as part of a 102-page report, say a failure by car makers to tackle risk in their mineral supply chains has potentially left communities living closest to mines, where cobalt, lithium, nickel… Continue reading Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

The world’s largest electric car manufacturers are neglecting human rights by not addressing supply chain risk, according to Amnesty International. The not-for-profit organisation’s findings, published as part of a 102-page report, say a failure by car makers to tackle risk in their mineral supply chains has potentially left communities living closest to mines, where cobalt, lithium, nickel… Continue reading Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

The world’s largest electric car manufacturers are neglecting human rights by not addressing supply chain risk, according to Amnesty International. The not-for-profit organisation’s findings, published as part of a 102-page report, say a failure by car makers to tackle risk in their mineral supply chains has potentially left communities living closest to mines, where cobalt, lithium, nickel… Continue reading Amnesty International blasts electric car makers in battery material mining report

Renault still committed to F1 after axing Alpine engine programme

The Renault Group remains committed to Formula 1 through its Alpine team and sees it as a powerful marking tool for its road car efforts. Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo said the sport is a “boom box” for amplifying Alpine and was something the company could be built around, giving it “credibility to enthusiasts”.… Continue reading Renault still committed to F1 after axing Alpine engine programme

Dacia considering Dakar-inspired special editions

Dacia is open to creating limited-series Dakar versions of its road cars off the back of its inaugural entry into the world’s most famous rally. The Dacia Sandrider, a rally buggy inspired by the Manifesto concept car, will compete in next month’s Dakar Rally as part of the wider World Rally-Raid Championship. Dacia CEO Denis Le… Continue reading Dacia considering Dakar-inspired special editions

Performance Brokerage Services Represents Lithia & Driveway (LAD) on the Sale of Carson Nissan in California

Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Carson Nissan in California from Lithia & Driveway (LAD) to David Massoudi of Mass Auto Group. IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is proud to represent Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD)… Continue reading Performance Brokerage Services Represents Lithia & Driveway (LAD) on the Sale of Carson Nissan in California