DAVOS, Switzerland – Every year in January, Davos in Switzerland is the place to be for thought leaders, heads of states, CEOs, entrepreneurs and other actors from the civil society. The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting is the occasion to discuss the challenges that our globalized society is facing: climate change, natural resources, economic stability,… Continue reading “Towards Better Capitalism” – a World Economic Session with Carlos Ghosn in Davos
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Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars
Buyers of new Nissan LEAF in Japan’s Shikoku region to earn points toward electricity bill YOKOHAMA, Japan (Jan. 24, 2018) – Buyers of the new Nissan LEAF in a region of western Japan will earn points that they can use to help pay their utility bills, as part of a partnership to promote electric cars.… Continue reading Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars
22 Jan 2018 Driveline Major programme wins power GKN to £2bn eDrive order book
Significant contract wins strengthen GKN’s leadership position in eDrive Sales forecast to grow from £33 million in 2017 to £500 million by 2022 Company introducing next-generation electric driveline technologies and rapidly bringing full systems capability to the market R&D spend in 2017 totals £36 million making £123 million over the past six years and securing… Continue reading 22 Jan 2018
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Major programme wins power GKN to £2bn eDrive order book
Mitsubishi develops mirror replacement with AI
Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi has developed an object recognition camera technology with built-in AI for mirror replacement. The new camera technology from Mitsubishi is said to be the most powerful model in vehicle technology, according to the manufacturer. The system was able to detect various objects at a distance of up to 100 meters. Mitsubishi mirror… Continue reading Mitsubishi develops mirror replacement with AI
Mitsubishi: rear camera identifies road users
Mitsubishi concept car without exterior mirror (symbol image) (Image: Mitsubishi) Is that a car or a truck back there? The of Mitsubishi developed camerathat should replace the outside mirror, recognizes other vehicle and marks them. This should make the lane change safer. More consideration: The Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi intends to bring in the foreseeable… Continue reading Mitsubishi: rear camera identifies road users
Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA)(7201.T) is to pursue plans to create separate strategy and operations leadership roles, Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Wednesday in a sign he may pull back as boss of the French carmaker. Ghosn, who heads of the Renault-Nissan alliance that also includes Mitsubishi Motors (7211.T), had already stepped back from… Continue reading Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO
UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VW) (VOWG_p.DE) reported a 4.3 percent rise in 2017 sales to 10.7 million vehicles, staying ahead of Toyota (7203.T) in the race to keep the title of world’s biggest carmaker although Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA) has forecast it would go top. Last year’s sales by the German firm, which is still dealing with… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales
Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault
Carlos Ghosn opened the door to stepping down as chief executive officer of Renault SA, as the longtime car-industry boss focuses on the Franco-Japanese alliance he built with Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Ghosn, who handed over the CEO reins at Nissan last year, retains leadership posts at all three manufacturers while heading… Continue reading Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault
Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA
Updated 1/17/2018 12:21:39 CET BRUSSELS, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese car company Honda, through its European division Honda Motor Europe, has become a new member of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), the organization said in a statement. The entry of Honda into ACEA occurs after the approval of the association’s board… Continue reading Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA
Mitsubishi expects to reach 1% market share in Spain in 2018 and sell 13,000 vehicles
Posted 1/16/2018 11:31:44 CET CÁDIZ, Jan. 16 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese automotive firm Mitsubishi expects to reach 1% market share in Spain in 2018, year in which it aims to increase its sales by 2,000 vehicles (+ 18%), from the 11,000 sold in 2017 to the 13,000 units during the current year. This has… Continue reading Mitsubishi expects to reach 1% market share in Spain in 2018 and sell 13,000 vehicles