Hadi Zablit promoted to general secretary of Renault, Nissan alliance

TOKYO (Reuters) – Renault SA (RENA.PA), Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) and Mitsubishi Motors (7211.T) on Wednesday said they had promoted Hadi Zablit to general secretary of their automaking alliance to accelerate business efficiencies across the companies. FILE PHOTO: A logo is seen during the inauguration of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi’s joint innovation lab in Tel Aviv, Israel June… Continue reading Hadi Zablit promoted to general secretary of Renault, Nissan alliance

@Mitsubishi:With 2,052 vehicles sold in November, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has hit a record November

RVR sales increase 79 per cent Mississauga, ON – December 3, 2019 – With 2,052 vehicles sold in November, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has hit a record November with a total sales increase of 20 per cent year-over-year. Driving the gain was the significant increase in sales of Mitsubishi Canada’s top nameplate RVR with… Continue reading @Mitsubishi:With 2,052 vehicles sold in November, Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada has hit a record November

@Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Motors Reports November 2019 Sales

MMNA remains on pace for its seventh consecutive year of annual sales growth. 2019 remains Mitsubishi’s best calendar year-to-date sales since 2007. November 2019 sales of the Mitsubishi Mirage, the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid vehicle sold in America2, were up 24.9% year-over-year as it continues to defy the industry trend away from cars to CUVs. The… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Motors Reports November 2019 Sales

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT INVESTS IN MICRO-MOBILITY WITH NINO ROBOTICS

Boulogne-Billancourt, December 3nd, 2019 –   The Social and Sustainable Impact Department has today signed a partnership with Nino Robotics, designer of a new type of “seated, personal transporters” aimed at changing the perception of transport solutions adapted to people with disabilities or of reduced mobility. Through this investment, the Group is pursuing its mission to develop… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT INVESTS IN MICRO-MOBILITY WITH NINO ROBOTICS

‘New products, tech, Nissan Intelligent Mobility a blueprint for our future’: CEO Makoto Uchida

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida: “Nissan has always pursued technological excellence and has embraced diverse opinions without sticking too much to a specific set of values.” Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Corp has been battling a slew of growth- and brand-impacting events in the recent past. The company’s management and its pact with Alliance partners have been in… Continue reading ‘New products, tech, Nissan Intelligent Mobility a blueprint for our future’: CEO Makoto Uchida

New Nissan CEO rules out closer capital ties with Renault

YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) is committed to its automaking alliance with Renault SA (RENA.PA) but will not look to deepen its capital ties with the French automaker any time soon, its new CEO said on Monday. Nissan Motor’s chief executive Makoto Uchida gestures during a news conference at Nissan Motor’s headquarters in… Continue reading New Nissan CEO rules out closer capital ties with Renault

Nissan-Renault to launch new company for next-gen tech

PARIS/TOKYO — The automaker alliance of Nissan Motor, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors are in talks to set up a new company to jointly develop technologies for next-generation vehicles, such as artificial intelligence and electric propulsion, Nikkei has learned. By bringing together the technologies and human resources of the trio, the venture will aim for more… Continue reading Nissan-Renault to launch new company for next-gen tech

Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors agree to form new venture for advanced R&D: Kyodo

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – The Nissan Motor Co (7201.T), Renault SA (RENA.PA) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T) alliance has agreed to form a new company focused on research and development of advanced automotive technologies, Kyodo… Continue reading Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors agree to form new venture for advanced R&D: Kyodo

Southeast Asia slump sets off alarm bells at Japan’s automakers

BANGKOK/JAKARTA — Southeast Asia’s automobile market is headed toward shrinking for the first time in four years due to a markedly strong Thai baht and a slowing global economy that has strained corporate and consumer confidence. A market contraction will deal a blow to Japanese automakers, which enjoy outsized shares in the region’s production and sales. Despite the downturn,… Continue reading Southeast Asia slump sets off alarm bells at Japan’s automakers

Toyota dealers top profitability charts for electric and plug-in cars

The Toyota dealer network is the most satisfied with the profit they are making on electric and plug-in cars compared to petrol and diesel models. That’s a key conclusion of the latest Electric Vehicle NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey which looked at those networks who currently have at least one new plug-in hybrid or pure electric… Continue reading Toyota dealers top profitability charts for electric and plug-in cars