Nissan chief says new models, not discounts, key to revival

YOKOHAMA — Makoto Uchida, the new CEO of Nissan Motor, promised a re-invigorated alliance with Renault, an end to the short-term pursuit of profits, and an embrace of what he called his three core values of “respect, transparency and trust” as he took charge of the troubled Japanese carmaker. “The alliance with Renault is an important… Continue reading Nissan chief says new models, not discounts, key to revival

‘New products, tech, Nissan Intelligent Mobility a blueprint for our future’: CEO Makoto Uchida

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida: “Nissan has always pursued technological excellence and has embraced diverse opinions without sticking too much to a specific set of values.” Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Corp has been battling a slew of growth- and brand-impacting events in the recent past. The company’s management and its pact with Alliance partners have been in… Continue reading ‘New products, tech, Nissan Intelligent Mobility a blueprint for our future’: CEO Makoto Uchida

The challenges facing Nissan’s new chief executive

You can enable subtitles (captions) in the video player KANA INAGAKI: When Makoto Uchida starts his new job as a chief executive of Nissan on the 1st of December, hopes are high that it will be the start of a new era for the troubled Japanese car maker. With instalment of a younger slate of… Continue reading The challenges facing Nissan’s new chief executive

New Nissan CEO rules out closer capital ties with Renault

YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) is committed to its automaking alliance with Renault SA (RENA.PA) but will not look to deepen its capital ties with the French automaker any time soon, its new CEO said on Monday. Nissan Motor’s chief executive Makoto Uchida gestures during a news conference at Nissan Motor’s headquarters in… Continue reading New Nissan CEO rules out closer capital ties with Renault

New Nissan CEO pledges better performance, cooperation with Renault

Nissan Motor’s chief executive Makoto Uchida gestures during a news conference at Nissan Motor’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon YOKOHAMA (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) chief executive Makoto Uchida said on Monday that he would work to improve the automaker’s financial performance and co-operate closely with alliance partner Renault SA… Continue reading New Nissan CEO pledges better performance, cooperation with Renault

Some Used Electric Cars Are Appreciating In Value

Cars like the Renault Zoe and BMW i3 are rising in value. Right now isn’t a good time for used car prices – unless we’re talking about electric cars, which are currently bucking the industry trend by appreciating in value. CarGurus analyzes data on hundreds of thousands of used cars each day to calculate each… Continue reading Some Used Electric Cars Are Appreciating In Value

Toyota’s mighty keiretsu system has met its match: digitization

TOKYO — The keiretsu system, which has helped Toyota Motor to become one of the most formidable players in the global auto market, is being breached by digital interlopers. The Japanese term refers to a pyramid of businesses tied together via cross-held shares. In the car sector, the automaker stands atop the pyramid, with its… Continue reading Toyota’s mighty keiretsu system has met its match: digitization

Nissan-Renault to launch new company for next-gen tech

PARIS/TOKYO — The automaker alliance of Nissan Motor, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors are in talks to set up a new company to jointly develop technologies for next-generation vehicles, such as artificial intelligence and electric propulsion, Nikkei has learned. By bringing together the technologies and human resources of the trio, the venture will aim for more… Continue reading Nissan-Renault to launch new company for next-gen tech

Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors agree to form new venture for advanced R&D: Kyodo

FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – The Nissan Motor Co (7201.T), Renault SA (RENA.PA) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T) alliance has agreed to form a new company focused on research and development of advanced automotive technologies, Kyodo… Continue reading Nissan, Renault, Mitsubishi Motors agree to form new venture for advanced R&D: Kyodo