Tag: Renault

Off-road brand iCar to launch in the UK next year with chunky V23

China car maker Chery will bring its electrified off-roader brand iCar to the UK next year as part of a global sales push. The brand will be renamed iCaur for models sold outside of China to avoid a clash with Apple, which owns the iCar name. The line-up will include the brand’s chunky V23 small electric… Continue reading Off-road brand iCar to launch in the UK next year with chunky V23

Spanish 4×4 manufacturer Santana revived with Chinese backing

Spanish 4×4 manufacturer Santana has been revived with the backing of Chinese firm Zhengzhou Nissan, a joint venture of Nissan and Dongfeng. Santana said it has worked with Zhengzhou Nissan and Chinese firm Anhui Coronet Tech on an “entirely new vehicle” that will offer a choice of diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains. It will be built at the… Continue reading Spanish 4×4 manufacturer Santana revived with Chinese backing

5WPR Named Nissan U.S.’s Agency of Record for Multicultural Communications

NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 5WPR, a leading communications agency, announces it has been selected as the communications agency of record for Nissan U.S.’s strategic initiatives for multicultural consumers. Through this partnership, 5WPR will drive product awareness and brand engagement with diverse audiences while reinforcing Nissan’s longstanding culture of inclusion. 5WPR will execute a… Continue reading 5WPR Named Nissan U.S.’s Agency of Record for Multicultural Communications

ZNA Z9: The “Rugged New Player” in Pickup Kicks Off Pre-sales

ZHENGZHOU,China, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 31, the grand pre-sale launch event for the “Rugged Off-road Pickup Player” Zhengzhou Nissan (referred to herein as ZNA) Z9 was held in Beijing, China. This strategic new pickup model from ZNA has officially begun its pre-sales phase, with two exciting versions: the Z9 and the Z9… Continue reading ZNA Z9: The “Rugged New Player” in Pickup Kicks Off Pre-sales

Trump signs order easing some auto tariffs

Autoworkers at Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee, June 6, 2022. The plant employs thousands of people and produces a variety of vehicles, including the Leaf EV and Rogue crossover. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order softening some of the automotive tariffs his administration put… Continue reading Trump signs order easing some auto tariffs

German FAZ: “Hybrid sells much better than expected” 009266

Where does Renault go to? Until a few years ago, the French car manufacturer looked bleak. First there was the drama about the long-time CEO Carlos Ghosn, then the fast bankruptcy in Corona pandemic and finally the expensive farewell to the former second most important Russia. The market value is around 14 billion euros far… Continue reading German FAZ: “Hybrid sells much better than expected” 009266

Porsche Cuts Profit Outlook Over US Tariffs, EV Slowdown

(Bloomberg) — Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade. Sign up here. Most Read from Bloomberg Porsche AG expects its profit margin to slip into single digits this year, with the luxury-car maker warning about US tariffs and higher costs from weak electric-vehicle adoption. The German manufacturer now projects return on sales… Continue reading Porsche Cuts Profit Outlook Over US Tariffs, EV Slowdown

New Citroen C5 Aircross revealed with concept styling and EV option

Smartphone mirroring and a 10in digital display are equipped as standard, and drivers can use the ‘Hello Citroën’ voice control function to control various in-car functions – with AI support from ChatGPT. A head-up display – 30% larger than that of its predecessor – is available as an option. Meanwhile, the ‘Advanced Comfort’ seats have… Continue reading New Citroen C5 Aircross revealed with concept styling and EV option