Volkswagen Taigo

There was a period in the time in the 1990s and early 2000s when manufacturers were falling over each other to introduce quirky little coupes based on superminis. Some were pretty good, others not so much. The best exponent of that idea was probably the Ford Puma, but the Honda CRX was charming too. Vauxhall… Continue reading Volkswagen Taigo

@Renault: RENAULT GROUP: CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MAY 25th, 2022 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS000374

PRESS RELEASE April 13th, 2022 CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MAY 25th, 2022 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS Boulogne-Billancourt, April 13th, 2022. The Combined General Meeting of Renault S.A. will be held at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at Palais des Congrès, 2 place de la Porte Maillot, 75017… Continue reading @Renault: RENAULT GROUP: CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MAY 25th, 2022 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS000374

Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, including two sports cars

Honda will globally introduce two electric sports models, a specialty and a flagship model. Honda Honda this week said it plans to spend 5 trillion yen, or nearly $40 billion, over the next 10 years to advance its electric vehicle strategy, through R&D and other investments. The Japanese automaker aims to launch 30 EV models… Continue reading Honda plans to launch 30 EVs by 2030, including two sports cars

Nissan USA nixes multiple trims for 2023 LEAF EVs, updates exterior but not much else

Nissan Motor Corporation debuted the 2023 model year versions of the LEAF today for the US market, sharing updated exteriors to the LEAF S and LEAF SV Plus – the only EV trims of the long-tenured EV to be sold when they arrive this summer. The LEAF is Nissan’s lone BEV offering for sale, despite… Continue reading Nissan USA nixes multiple trims for 2023 LEAF EVs, updates exterior but not much else

Auto CEOs and Biden administration officials call for charging interoperability

The White House recently held a virtual meeting with representatives of most of the major automakers to discuss electric vehicles and charging. According to Reuters, senior Biden administration officials and automotive leaders agreed on the importance of interoperability for charging infrastructure. “There was broad consensus that charging stations and vehicles need to be interoperable and… Continue reading Auto CEOs and Biden administration officials call for charging interoperability

@Nissan: Nissan debuts 2023 LEAF featuring revised exterior and streamlined model lineup; on-sale this summer000722

April 12, 2022 NEW YORK – For more than a decade, Nissan LEAF has represented the company’s commitment to bringing all-electric mobility to the masses. Nissan continues that focus with the 2023 LEAF, with a refreshed exterior design, new aluminum-alloy wheels and a revised lineup to deliver maximum value for EV customers. The updated LEAF… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan debuts 2023 LEAF featuring revised exterior and streamlined model lineup; on-sale this summer000722

Nissan takes full control of its Formula E team

Nissan has solidified its commitment to the all-electric Formula E world championship by taking full ownership of its race team. The Japanese manufacturer has worked in partnership with the French e.dams operation since its Formula E debut in the 2018/19 season. The team won the first three Formula E titles when it was powered by Renault and grew… Continue reading Nissan takes full control of its Formula E team

@Nissan: 2022/04/12 Nissan acquires e.dams race team Nissan announced today the acquisition …000720

2022/04/12 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan announced today the acquisition of the e.dams race team, thus taking full ownership of its involvement in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The team is currently based in Le Mans, France, and will continue to race as planned in Season 8. Nissan’s participation in Formula E supports the… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/04/12 Nissan acquires e.dams race team Nissan announced today the acquisition …000720

Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028

During a livestream out of Japan this morning, Nissan Motor Company unveiled plans to bring laminated solid-state batteries to market by 2028, beginning with a prototype production facility. The decision is part of Nissan’s “Ambition 2030” strategy, which will now include plans to launch an EV powered by solid-state batteries in 2028. Nissan Motor Corporation ($NSANY) has… Continue reading Nissan announces prototype facility for solid-state batteries, plans for EV integration in 2028