Tag: Renault

EV tariffs can hurt European companies and industry, says Polestar CFO

Import tariffs imposed by the European Union and the United States on China-made electric vehicles will harm European based companies. Import tariffs imposed by the European Union and the United States on China-made electric vehicles will harm European based companies, the chief financial officer of Swedish EV maker Polestar said on Thursday. Steep tariffs recently… Continue reading EV tariffs can hurt European companies and industry, says Polestar CFO

Omoda 5 and E5 launch as brand’s first UK cars from £25,235

The Omoda 5 SUV has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £25,235 and positioned as a cheaper alternative to the British-made Nissan Qashqai. Joined by the electric E5, these are the first offering from Chery-owned Chinese car maker as it plots a rapid expansion in the UK, with plans to bring three more… Continue reading Omoda 5 and E5 launch as brand’s first UK cars from £25,235

Nissan improves road safety with smart technology

Watanabe Seigo, deputy general manager of Nissan’s AD/ADAS and Chassis Control System Engineering Department, delivers a speech at the 18th China Road Safety Forum on Aug 27, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Nissan Motor Co has been making most of smart technologies to cut traffic accidents in China, one of the Japanese carmaker’s largest markets.… Continue reading Nissan improves road safety with smart technology

German FAZ: Courage for the gap007552

Renault is increasingly focusing on SUVs and crossovers. Even Scénic and Espace, once classic family vans, have now mutated into crossover models in keeping with the spirit of the times. The youngest offspring is the 4.41 meter long Symbioz, which will close the gap between the 19 centimeter shorter Captur and the 4.51 meter long… Continue reading German FAZ: Courage for the gap007552

BYD Cruises Past Tesla to First Place in ABI Research’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Competitive Ranking

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A new competitive assessment by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has found that BYD is the leading Electric Vehicle (EV) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), just beating Tesla for the top spot. The assessment provides an in-depth and unbiased examination of the products offered by 18 OEMs across a… Continue reading BYD Cruises Past Tesla to First Place in ABI Research’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturers Competitive Ranking

Alpine workers to stage protest over plan to cease production of F1 engines

Pierre Gasly and his Alpine team have made little impression on F1 this year. Photograph: Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Pierre Gasly and his Alpine team have made little impression on F1 this year. Photograph: Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images Alpine workers to stage protest over plan to cease production of F1 engines… Continue reading Alpine workers to stage protest over plan to cease production of F1 engines

BYD Dominance Is Taking a Toll on Smaller Chinese EV Rivals

(Bloomberg) — Chinese electric car maker BYD Co.’s relentless growth is squeezing out smaller rivals, with Li Auto Inc. joining fellow upstart Xpeng Inc. in releasing disappointing earnings. In a stark highlight of their contrasting fortunes, BYD on Wednesday posted a 33% jump in second-quarter profit, while around the same time Li Auto posted a… Continue reading BYD Dominance Is Taking a Toll on Smaller Chinese EV Rivals