2020/05/18 Groupe Renault and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that Mark Sutcliffe, Alliance Senior Vice President, Industrial Strategy and Supply Chain Management, has been appointed Alliance SVP, Alliance LCV Business Unit, effective June 1st. He will report to Clotilde Delbos, Chief Executive Officer of Renault SA for an interim period, and Makoto Uchida, Nissan… Continue reading @Nissan: Mark Sutcliffe is appointed Alliance Senior Vice President, Alliance LCV Business Unit
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Number Of CHAdeMO DC Charging Points Exceed 32,000: Chart
The CHAdeMO Association recently updated the official numbers of the installed DC chargers with CHAdeMO plugs, which globally reached 32,300 (28% more compared to 25,300 in June 2019). Despite the standard having a truly global presence (it’s the same everywhere and you can find it almost in all markets), we feel it’s gradually fading due… Continue reading Number Of CHAdeMO DC Charging Points Exceed 32,000: Chart
Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM
Nissan could accommodate production of Renault’s Captur and Kadjar SUVs at its UK plant in Sunderland as part of a shake-up of its European car manufacturing operations. Japanese financial newspaper, Nikkei Shimbun, reported that the carmaker may look to shut a plant in Barcelona and switch some of its production to Sunderland as it considers… Continue reading Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM
Catalan authorities deny report of Nissan closing factory in Barcelona
MADRID, May 15 (Xinhua) — The Catalan regional authority on Friday denied a report that appeared in the Japanese newspaper Nikkei on Thursday that automaker Nissan is planning to close its car factory in Barcelona and move production to other plants.
The Catalan region's Vice President Pere Aragones, who is also responsible for economy and finance, said on the Spanish radio network Radio 4 that Catalan authorities “were in contact with the company and unions. Nissan tells us they have not taken a decision yet and one will be made on May 28.”
The Nissan plant in Barcelona currently employs around 3,000 people directly and is also responsible for thousands of other posts in the logistics and transport sectors. Workers at the plant have been on strike since the start of the month because of the uncertainty over their future and the possible risk of working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Aragones said authorities would do “everything possible” to keep production at the plant. “Ther..
@Nissan: Regarding Nikkei Shimbun article on Nissan’s future production strategy
2020/05/14 On May 14, 2020, the Nikkei Shimbun published a speculative story on Nissan’s future production strategy. Nissan has not made any official statement on this subject.Nissan’s midterm planning is in progress and has not been concluded yet.As announced earlier, Nissan will announce a revised midterm plan along with fiscal year 2019 financial results on… Continue reading @Nissan: Regarding Nikkei Shimbun article on Nissan’s future production strategy
Nissan in talks to build Renault models at Sunderland plant
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Nissan could look at shutting Barcelona plant, no decision made: sources
(Reuters) – Nissan Motor (7201.T) may be looking at the possibility of closing its Barcelona factory but no final decision has been made as the Japanese carmaker plans a new global strategic direction, two sources with direct knowledge told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, January 9, 2020.… Continue reading Nissan could look at shutting Barcelona plant, no decision made: sources
Exclusive: Renault to discontinue Espace model as carmaker cuts costs – sources
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) is preparing to substantially reduce its vehicle range, withdrawing well-known but ailing models like the Espace minivans, as part of looming cost cutting plans, four sources in the industry and close to the French carmaker said. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Les… Continue reading Exclusive: Renault to discontinue Espace model as carmaker cuts costs – sources
Renault to discontinue iconic models as carmaker cuts costs: sources
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Les Sorinieres, near Nantes, France, February 19, 2020. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo PARIS (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) is preparing to substantially trim down its vehicle range, withdrawing well-known but ailing models like the Espace minivans, as part of looming cost cutting plans, four… Continue reading Renault to discontinue iconic models as carmaker cuts costs: sources
Nissan is killing Datsun again, report says
Nissan is planning to discontinue its Datsun brand for the second time, a new report says.The automaker relaunched the nameplate in 2012 as a discount brand that’s today sold in only a few markets including South Africa, Indonesia and India, where it sells some models for as little as $4,000.An official announcement on Datsun’s fate is expected to be announced during Nissan’s earnings call on May 28.