Tag: Nissan

Waymo tests ‘rider only’ service and looks beyond robo-taxis

DETROIT (Reuters) – Waymo Chief Executive John Krafcik said the self-driving vehicle company is now offering limited “rider-only” trips in Phoenix, Arizona, as it looks beyond the robo-taxis business to generate future revenue. FILE PHOTO: A Jaguar I-PACE self-driving car is pictured during its unveiling by Waymo in the Manhattan borough of New York City,… Continue reading Waymo tests ‘rider only’ service and looks beyond robo-taxis

REVENUES OF €11.3 BILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2019

Group revenues reached €11,296 million (-1.6%) in the quarter. At constant exchange rates and perimeter[1], the decrease would have been -1.4%. The Group sold 852,198 vehicles in the quarter, down -4.4% in a global market down -3.2%[2]. Excluding Iran, the decrease would have been -1.8% in a market down -2.3%.   The Group is pursuing its… Continue reading REVENUES OF €11.3 BILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2019

Nissan explores sale of European plants amid falling sales: Bloomberg

FILE PHOTO: A badge is seen on the new Juke car at Nissan’s car plant in Sunderland Britain, October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd (7201.T) is considering selling two of its European plants as the Japanese carmaker faces falling sales in the region and an industry shift toward electric cars,… Continue reading Nissan explores sale of European plants amid falling sales: Bloomberg

Martinrea International Inc. Announces Strategic Relationship With Millison Die Casting

TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, today announced a strategic relationship with Chongqing Millison Die Casting Co., Ltd. Based in Chongqing, China, Millison manufactures and distributes… Continue reading Martinrea International Inc. Announces Strategic Relationship With Millison Die Casting

Nissan shows Ariya EV, their upcoming Tesla Model Y competitor

Nissan has shown a closer-to-production version of their upcoming electric crossover based on the IMx concept earlier today at the Tokyo Motor Show.  The new vehicle is called the “Ariya”, and while Nissan is still calling it a “concept,” it seems to be one only in name, as the car is expected to reach production soon. Today’s… Continue reading Nissan shows Ariya EV, their upcoming Tesla Model Y competitor

Exclusive: Datsun brand set to go as Nissan rolls back Ghosn’s expansionist strategy – sources

YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd is likely to axe its Datsun brand, drop some unprofitable products and close a number of assembly lines worldwide as it seeks to boost profits by getting smaller, two company sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. FILE PHOTO: A worker walks near a Datsun logo… Continue reading Exclusive: Datsun brand set to go as Nissan rolls back Ghosn’s expansionist strategy – sources

Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand plans battery EV launch in 2020

FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor Corp’s Lexus brand logo is displayed at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan, November 2, 2015. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor’s (7203.T) Lexus will launch its first all-battery electric vehicle next year, as the luxury brand races to market a battery-operated car amid growing competition to develop… Continue reading Toyota’s luxury Lexus brand plans battery EV launch in 2020

To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small

TOKYO (Reuters) – As global automakers race to put long-range electric vehicles on highways amid stricter emission laws, Japanese rivals are taking a niche approach and steering towards cheaper, pint-sized runabouts to make costly battery technology more accessible. FILE PHOTO: Toyota Motor’s logo is pictured at the 45th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October… Continue reading To go big on EVs, Japanese car makers think super-small