From the archive: on this day in 2006

The unveiling of the Porsche Cayenne as the German marque’s first SUV 21 years ago was famously controversial. At the time, we asked various experts for their views. So, who was prophetic and who’s been made to look a fool?  Peugeot designer Keith Ryder said: “I was expecting something with a lot more character and strength.… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 2006

Cleantechnica: Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast 002363

Plugin electric vehicles (EVs) gained 32.4% of Europe’s largest auto market, Germany, in October, up from 30.4% YoY. This in the context of overall auto market growth of 16.8% YoY, to 208,642 units. This, however, is still down by almost 25% from the pre-2020 seasonal norms. The Fiat 500 was October’s best selling full electric.… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Plugins EVs Near Third Of Autos In Germany, Recession Forecast 002363

German Manager Magazin: Renault: Luca de Meo wants to increase the margin to over 10 percent in 2030 with the restructuring of the group002130

The French carmaker Renault is pushing ahead with its restructuring in order to work around twice as profitably in the long term with a separation of the electric and combustion engine businesses. The electric car division will remain majority owned by the group, but will also be listed on the stock exchange to bring in… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Renault: Luca de Meo wants to increase the margin to over 10 percent in 2030 with the restructuring of the group002130

Renault seals deal with Geely but Nissan remains elusive

BEIJING (Reuters) — Renault SA and China’s Geely announced a 50-50 joint venture on Tuesday to supply gasoline engines and hybrid technology to their brands and other automakers, in the latest step in the French carmaker’s complex restructuring. As well as carving out its internal-combustion engine business to focus on electric cars, Renault is trying… Continue reading Renault seals deal with Geely but Nissan remains elusive

Alpine confirms two new large luxury sports cars from 2026

French sports car firm Alpine will introduce two new large sporting EVs as part of a drive to capture market share outside of Europe.  The Renault-owned marque, which is on track to go all-electric by 2026, has already confirmed that a new-generation A110 sports coupé, a Renault 5-based hot hatchback and a rakish-roofed sporting crossover will… Continue reading Alpine confirms two new large luxury sports cars from 2026

Global and China Automotive IGBT and SiC Market Report 2022: Foreign Suppliers are Making Layout of 6 to 8-Inch Substrates, and Chinese Companies 4 to 6-Inch

DUBLIN, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global and China Automotive IGBT and SiC Research Report, 2022” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. SiC suppliers are the busiest players in the run-up to a boom in demand. Foreign companies: STMicroelectronics: since 2018, the demand from Tesla has facilitated a surge in orders for STMicroelectronics’… Continue reading Global and China Automotive IGBT and SiC Market Report 2022: Foreign Suppliers are Making Layout of 6 to 8-Inch Substrates, and Chinese Companies 4 to 6-Inch

All-New 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Named 2023 Family Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The accolades are beginning to roll in for the all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), even before the first vehicle has been delivered to a customer in the U.S. Today, Outlander PHEV was announced as the “2023 Family Green Car of the Year™” and top… Continue reading All-New 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Named 2023 Family Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal

Toyota Crown Wins Green Car Journal’s Prestigious 2023 Green Car of the Year®, Additional Green Car Awards™ Winners Revealed

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota’s all-new Crown sedan has been named Green Car Journal’s 2023 Green Car of the Year®, earning the most coveted environmental award in the automotive field. The hybrid sedan rose to the top amid an impressive field of ‘green’ cars including the Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Nissan Ariya, Toyota… Continue reading Toyota Crown Wins Green Car Journal’s Prestigious 2023 Green Car of the Year®, Additional Green Car Awards™ Winners Revealed

@Renault: Renault Group: Renault Group and Google Accelerate Partnership to Develop the Vehicle of Tomorrow and Strengthen Renault Group’s Digital Transformation000430

Renault Group and Google Accelerate Partnership to Develop the Vehicle of Tomorrow and Strengthen Renault Group’s Digital Transformation Renault Group and Google are expanding their partnership. The “Software Defined Vehicle” will bring together the best of the automotive and digital worlds to allow for new on-demand services and continuous upgrades to be delivered to the… Continue reading @Renault: Renault Group: Renault Group and Google Accelerate Partnership to Develop the Vehicle of Tomorrow and Strengthen Renault Group’s Digital Transformation000430

@Renault: Renault Group: Renault Group et Google accélèrent pour développer le véhicule de demain et la transformation digitale du groupe000429

Renault Group et Google accélèrent pour développer le véhicule de demain et la transformation digitale du groupe Renault Group et Google étendent leur partenariat et signent de nouveaux accords. Le « Software Defined Vehicle » rassemblera le meilleur des mondes de l’automobile et du numérique, pour proposer de nouveaux services à la demande et permettre des mises… Continue reading @Renault: Renault Group: Renault Group et Google accélèrent pour développer le véhicule de demain et la transformation digitale du groupe000429