UPDATE 2-Nissan sees electric car sales surging to 1 mln annually by 2022

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) announced plans to sell 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) annually by 2022, a six-fold jump from what it sold last year, and said it had no plans to stop testing its self-driving cars on public roads, calling them safe. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Nissan is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Nissan sees electric car sales surging to 1 mln annually by 2022

UK’s new petrol and diesel car ban could be enforced from 2030

The UK’s ban on new petrol and diesel cars could be brought forward, possibly to 2030, if plans laid out by MPs get the green light. The respective committees for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Environmental Audit; Health and Social Care; and Transport have published a report that claims the Government’s current plan to ban the sale… Continue reading UK’s new petrol and diesel car ban could be enforced from 2030

BREAKTHROUGH IN LIGHTWEIGHT BIOMATERIALS GAINS MOMENTUM

As Faurecia’s NAFILean™ lightweight hemp-based biomaterials are increasingly adopted by OEMs, the company has developed new figures showing the significant energy and environmental benefits of the innovative breakthrough. Not to mention a positive impact on agriculture. Following their initial registration with Peugeot PSA, the biomaterials are now being used in the car parts of six… Continue reading BREAKTHROUGH IN LIGHTWEIGHT BIOMATERIALS GAINS MOMENTUM

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi appoints its new board of directors

Posted 03/14/2018 11: 54: 34CET PARIS, 14 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi automotive alliance has appointed its new management team to “accelerate synergies in key operational areas as part of the alliance’s medium-term plan for 2022”, which will begin to perform their new positions as of 1 April of this year, according to the… Continue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi appoints its new board of directors

Alliance leadership appointments to accelerate synergies

From April 1st, additional convergence will be put in place to accelerate synergies in key operational areas as part of the Alliance 2022 mid-term plan. Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi today announced that they have met with the necessary employee representative groups for the convergence projects unveiled on March 1st. The following management organization will be… Continue reading Alliance leadership appointments to accelerate synergies

Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems changes hands

Equipment suppliers By Christophe Jaussaud, the 12/03/2018 The JV between the two German equipment manufacturers, turbos specialist, is now owned by the Hong Kong fund FountainVest. It’s official, Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems is now part of the Hong Kong investment fund FountainVest. A buyback that has been approved by all authorities. A shareholder change that… Continue reading Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems changes hands

Eight out of 10 Latin Americans open to buying an electric vehicle

SAO PAULO – Eight out of 10 Latin Americans are willing to buy an electric vehicle, according to a study commissioned by Nissan. With the proper measures, Latin America has opportunities to speed up the adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles, according to the study by C230, a consultant branch of the think tank Fundacion… Continue reading Eight out of 10 Latin Americans open to buying an electric vehicle

2016 Production

World Motor Vehicle Production /  by manufacturer  / by country By country and type  /  passenger cars  /  light commercial vehicles  /  heavy trucks  /  buses and coaches   By manufacturer, make and country Anhui Jac Ashok Leyland Avtovaz Baic BMW Brilliance Byd Changan Chengdu Dayun Changfeng Chery China National Heavy Duty Truck Chongqing Lifan Motor… Continue reading 2016 Production

Stoneacre buys Platts Garage in Stafford

Stoneacre Motor Group has bought Platts Garage in Stafford, representing Fiat, Dacia, Renault and Kia. Platts has been located on the same site in  Lightwood Rd, Longton since 1938 when it was known as Peppers Garage. It was awarded the Fiat franchise in 1946 and billed itself as the longest established Fiat franchise in the UK.… Continue reading Stoneacre buys Platts Garage in Stafford

Nissan: Why the Alliance will last

“Earlier this week, we announced the latest initiatives to drive convergence within the Alliance. “This important step highlights how the alliance of Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors works. After 19 years of existence, the Alliance tells a story of growth. It tells a story of working across cultures in a globalized world. It… Continue reading Nissan: Why the Alliance will last