Tag: Nissan

Why a silicon chip shortage has left carmakers in the slow lane | John Naughton

Here’s a tale of two industries – cars and computers. In February, major car manufacturers such as Nissan and Honda began to warn shareholders that revenues were likely to fall significantly below expectations. And the reason wasn’t Covid-19 – well, not directly anyway: the pandemic had already significantly depressed sales in 2020. No, the problem… Continue reading Why a silicon chip shortage has left carmakers in the slow lane | John Naughton

Nissan launches flagship Ariya EV in Japan

TOKYO — Nissan Motor has started taking preorders in Japan for limited editions of its first new battery electric car in a decade. The Japanese carmaker is pinning hopes on the Ariya, its first all-electric crossover SUV, to pep up its EV range. The Ariya “will be Nissan’s flagship car,” said Asako Hoshino, executive vice… Continue reading Nissan launches flagship Ariya EV in Japan

End of Carlos Ghosn’s hearing in Lebanon

Five days of hearing, hundreds of questions. Carlos Ghosn completed a marathon week this Friday, during which he responded to the examining magistrates of Nanterre and Paris, who came especially to Lebanon to hear it, this time as a witness, in the presence of a Lebanese prosecutor. The former boss of the Renault-Nissan group had… Continue reading End of Carlos Ghosn’s hearing in Lebanon

Hyundai Motor Americas Region Names Carlos Servin Chief Cost Optimization Officer

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Americas Region has appointed Carlos Servin as the Chief Cost Optimization Officer. Servin will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of all cost optimization initiatives across North and South America. This includes benchmarking and implementing best practices for localization, supplier assessments and cost… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Americas Region Names Carlos Servin Chief Cost Optimization Officer

Renault Nissan Auto breached agreement with union: Madras HC

Madras High Court on Friday categorically said the agreement has to be implemented in full. New Delhi: Frowning upon the car maker Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd for breaching the agreement signed with its worker union, the Madras High Court on Friday categorically said the agreement has to be implemented in full. Renault Nissan… Continue reading Renault Nissan Auto breached agreement with union: Madras HC

The war is (still) over: France will no longer require fast chargers to support CHAdeMO

A generational struggle for hearts and minds is underway, and all of humanity is divided. However, the eventual outcome of the war has been clear for some time. When Nissan announced in 2020 that it would implement the CCS fast charging standard in US and European markets, it became plain that the days of the… Continue reading The war is (still) over: France will no longer require fast chargers to support CHAdeMO

Suzuki’s India woes extend far beyond the pandemic

TOKYO — It is a market where Suzuki Motor once reigned as the undisputed champion. Forty years ago, nearly every passenger car sold in India was made by the Japanese automaker. Now this share is under 50%, and the competition only looks to increase. Suzuki still makes half its car sales in the country, and the automaker’s stock price… Continue reading Suzuki’s India woes extend far beyond the pandemic

Electronic, mobile & auto plants crank up output

India’s top consumer electronics, smartphone and auto companies are resuming or raising production this week more than a fortnight after they shut plants or scaled-down output for the domestic market as states ease curbs amid a decline in Covid infections. LG, Samsung, Godrej Appliances, Haier, Vivo, Oppo, Bosch, Siemens, Panasonic, Carrier Midea and others have… Continue reading Electronic, mobile & auto plants crank up output

Ford F-150 Lightning will be 1st all-electric pickup truck to offer full-size spare tire

As the panting and drooling over upcoming all-electric pickups continues to dominate social media chatter among consumers and investors, just about everyone seems to be buzzing about Tesla, Rivian and Ford these days. Ford revealed the Lightning on May 19 and while details involving the battery and other specs remain elusive, that stops no one from talking about… Continue reading Ford F-150 Lightning will be 1st all-electric pickup truck to offer full-size spare tire