@Mitsubishi: Reimagined 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — New Styling, More Features, Increased Cargo Capacity, Priced From $23,395

Offering a full suite of upgrades inside and out and powered by a proven turbocharged 1.5-liter direct-injection engine, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross starts at just $23,395.1 Mitsubishi’s motorsport-derived Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC)2 all-wheel drive system can be added to any trim level for $1,600. Major Exterior Redesign At the front of the vehicle, a… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: Reimagined 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross — New Styling, More Features, Increased Cargo Capacity, Priced From $23,395

Nissan and Honda fear fallout from chip crunch

TOKYO — Nissan Motor and Honda Motor on Tuesday both acknowledged heavy burdens to their businesses triggered by semiconductor shortages, with both Japanese car companies cutting their estimates for vehicle sales this fiscal year. The carmakers have revised upwards their full-year bottom line forecasts through March, the second time since November, as they push cost-cutting… Continue reading Nissan and Honda fear fallout from chip crunch

Suzuki to offer hybrid-powered models for all ‘kei’ minicars

TOKYO — Suzuki Motor will aim to equip all of its minivehicles with simple hybrid systems in a few years, Nikkei has learned, as the automobile industry weathers a storm of change amid intensifying competition. The Japanese automaker also plans to develop fuel-efficient high-performance hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles. Japan’s signature miniature vehicles, known as… Continue reading Suzuki to offer hybrid-powered models for all ‘kei’ minicars

Southeast Asia auto sales plunge 29% in 2020 on virus impact

BANGKOK — Sales of new autos in six major Southeast Asian markets declined for a second straight year in 2020, falling 29% as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on the industry. Total sales in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore sank to 2.44 million vehicles. In April alone, the tally plummeted roughly 80% as authorities imposed restrictions… Continue reading Southeast Asia auto sales plunge 29% in 2020 on virus impact

GROUPE RENAULT: Nissan contribution to Renault’s Q4 2020 earnings

February 09th, 2021Nissan contributes – € 123 million for fourth quarter 2020 to Renault’s earningsNissan released today its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (April 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021).Nissan’s results, published in Japanese accounting standards, for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (October 1st to December 31st, 2020), after… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT: Nissan contribution to Renault’s Q4 2020 earnings

Nissan looks to transform brand with 10 new products

Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous and Allyson Witherspoon, Nissan CMO, discuss Nissan’s new push to reinvent the brand amid the pandemic. Video Transcript ALEXIS CHRISTOFOROUS: Nissan just revealed a product refresh for two of its iconic brands, the Pathfinder and the Frontier. It completes the Japanese automaker’s US transformation of 10 new products in just 20… Continue reading Nissan looks to transform brand with 10 new products

Exclusive: GM extends vehicle production cuts, begins parking incomplete cars due to global chip shortage

By Ben Klayman 3 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen in Warren, Michigan, U.S. on October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Tuesday it was extending production cuts at three global plants through at least mid-March and building but leaving incomplete vehicles at two other… Continue reading Exclusive: GM extends vehicle production cuts, begins parking incomplete cars due to global chip shortage

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: Nissan contribution to Renault’s Q4 2020 earnings000168

February 09th, 2021Nissan contributes – € 123 million for fourth quarter 2020 to Renault’s earningsNissan released today its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (April 1st, 2020 to March 31st, 2021).Nissan’s results, published in Japanese accounting standards, for the third quarter of fiscal year 2020/2021 (October 1st to December 31st, 2020), after… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: Nissan contribution to Renault’s Q4 2020 earnings000168

James Ruppert: Larger dealers can still deliver cheap motoring

Buying a used car privately is temporarily banned, it seems. Clicking and collecting a car is problematic but permitted, as is a retailer delivering a car to you. This is all rather confusing, of course, and it seems to be working against bargain-hunting motorists, many of whom have only a small budget to play with.… Continue reading James Ruppert: Larger dealers can still deliver cheap motoring