Getting everyone to drive an EV is not just a matter of will. Above all, it is a matter of (financial) possibilities and convenience. It is not enough to convince someone they will save a lot of money with an electric car if they cannot afford to buy one. That is the role the Nissan… Continue reading Obrist Mark II Could Be The Affordable Alternative To The Tesla Model 3
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Mitsubishi Plug-In Car Sales In The U.S. Decreased In Q2 2020
Mitsubishi results for the second quarter of 2020 were significantly affected by the COVID-19 lockdown in the U.S., as the company reports 12,197 sales (down 58% year-over-year). The brands’ only plug-in model, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, noted just 285 sales, which is 54% less than a year ago. Outlander PHEV share in overall volume amounted… Continue reading Mitsubishi Plug-In Car Sales In The U.S. Decreased In Q2 2020
@Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (Mitsubishi Motors Canada) announced today first quarter results for its fiscal year 2020
Mississauga, ON – July 2, 2020 – Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (Mitsubishi Motors Canada) announced today first quarter results for its fiscal year 2020. The company delivered 2,827 vehicles between the months of April to June, a 58 per cent decrease year over year. Leading the line-up was Outlander with 862 deliveries, followed… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. (Mitsubishi Motors Canada) announced today first quarter results for its fiscal year 2020
Renault and Nissan Unveil Plan to Patch Tattered Alliance
TOKYO — Nissan and Renault, the quarrelsome main partners in the world’s largest automaking alliance, announced a plan on Wednesday to try to reset their troubled relationship as they seek to survive the coronavirus’s devastating impact on the car industry. The plan seeks to more clearly delineate each company’s turf so they can better absorb… Continue reading Renault and Nissan Unveil Plan to Patch Tattered Alliance
Chinese EV startup Byton to suspend production for reorganization – Automotive News Europe
SHANGHAI — China-based electric car startup Byton said on Tuesday it will suspend production from July 1 to conduct a reorganization of the automaker after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The company, which is backed by state-owned automaker FAW Group and battery supplier Contemporary Amperex Technology, said it was also actively raising funds to… Continue reading Chinese EV startup Byton to suspend production for reorganization – Automotive News Europe
Nissan’s newish boss wants to re-engineer the troubled carmaker – The Economist
Remodelling the global alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi will be tougher NISSAN IS IN for a makeover. On July 15th the Japanese carmaker will unveil what is rumoured to be a sleeker, more minimalist logo more in line with the contemporary aesthetic. To its boss, Uchida Makoto, the redesign is the outward expression of deeper… Continue reading Nissan’s newish boss wants to re-engineer the troubled carmaker – The Economist
@Nissan: Nissan Sunderland restarts vehicle production
2020/06/08 Vehicle production resumes in Nissan Sunderland Plant New Nissan Juke first car off the production line 95% of dealer network now re-opened SUNDERLAND, UK – Nissan Sunderland plant today resumed vehicle production after almost three months, with a new Nissan Juke the first car off the line. Hundreds of hours of preparation have been… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Sunderland restarts vehicle production
@Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for May 2020
2020/06/29 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for May 2020. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in May declined 62.6% from a year earlier. Production in Japan declined 78.7% from a year earlier. Production outside Japan declined 59.9% from a year earlier. Production in China surpassed year-earlier results… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for May 2020
Nissan denies corporate conspiracy to oust ex-chairman Ghosn
FILE PHOTO: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn attends a news conference at the Lebanese Press Syndicate in Beirut, Lebanon January 8, 2020. Picture taken January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir -/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) on Monday blasted suggestions in media reports of a conspiracy within the company to oust former… Continue reading Nissan denies corporate conspiracy to oust ex-chairman Ghosn
Nissan CEO repeats pledge to step down if he fails to deliver recovery
FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor chief executive Makoto Uchida speaks during a news conference at Nissan Motor headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told shareholders on Monday that he would stick to his promise to step down as leader if he… Continue reading Nissan CEO repeats pledge to step down if he fails to deliver recovery