VW weighs expanding ride-hailing business to Ghana

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will decide early next year whether to roll out its new ride-hailing business in Ghana, where the German automaker will soon begin assembling cars, the head of the company’s African division said. FILE PHOTO: A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9,… Continue reading VW weighs expanding ride-hailing business to Ghana

Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range

Groupe Renault, with its experience in light commercial vehicles and as a pioneer and leader in electric light commercial vehicles in Europe, completes its offer with Renault KANGOO Z.E. Hydrogen at the end of 2019 and Renault MASTER Z.E. Hydrogen in 2020. The hydrogen fuel cell provides the additional energy for up to 3 times… Continue reading Groupe Renault introduces hydrogen into its light commercial vehicles range

Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda

Production of the E-Golf in Dresden Volkswagen wants to promote electromobility in Africa with a pilot project. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali will soon drive 50 e-Golf. (Photo: AP) Johannesburg wants to pilot a project Volkswagen in e-mobility in Africa Set accents. In Rwanda’s capital Kigali 50 E-Golf will soon be driving, announced the CEO of… Continue reading Car maker: Volkswagen launches pilot project with electric cars in Rwanda

Renault chairman vows to get Nissan alliance back on track next year

PARIS (Reuters) – Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard is determined to get the carmaker’s alliance with Japan’s Nissan (7201.T) back on track next year, he said on Tuesday, adding other matters such as a potential tie-up with Fiat Chrysler were less of a priority. FILE PHOTO: Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard attends a Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi… Continue reading Renault chairman vows to get Nissan alliance back on track next year

Nissan on recovery path, incoming CEO Uchida tells employees

FILE PHOTO:Nissan Motor Co. senior executive Makoto Uchida speaks to media at Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai, China April 16, 2019, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS BEIJING (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co’s incoming chief executive Makoto Uchida told employees in a video message on its internal website on… Continue reading Nissan on recovery path, incoming CEO Uchida tells employees

Renault shares plunge as profit warning deepens its problems

PARIS (Reuters) – A hefty profit warning sent Renault (RENA.PA) shares tumbling as much as 15% on Friday, capping a miserable year for the French carmaker following the arrest of long-time boss Carlos Ghosn and adding to signs of a sharp slowdown in the global auto industry. FILE PHOTO: The logo of French car manufacturer… Continue reading Renault shares plunge as profit warning deepens its problems

GROUPE RENAULT : Groupe Renault revises its guidance for FY2019 and pre-announces its Q3 revenues

PRESS RELEASEGroupe Renault revises its guidance for FY2019 and pre-announces its Q3 revenuesBoulogne-Billancourt, October 17, 2019Due to an economic environment less favorable than expected and in a regulatory context requiring ever-increasing costs, Groupe Renault revises its guidance for FY2019:Published Group revenues should decline between -3% and -4% (previous guidance:  close to last year level at… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT : Groupe Renault revises its guidance for FY2019 and pre-announces its Q3 revenues

Electric Renault Twingo Confirmed By Product Planning Boss

Renault Twingo Z.E. is now expected in 2020 according to Renault’s Executive Vice President, Product Planning and Programs. An all-electric Renault Twingo (a city car smaller than ZOE) has been expected for years and it seems that it will be finally introduced! This summer we saw a leaked calendar of new model launches by Renault,… Continue reading Electric Renault Twingo Confirmed By Product Planning Boss

Groupe PSA ‘Booster Day’: imagining disruptive innovations to drive competitiveness in the Plant of the Future

For the fourth consecutive year, Groupe PSA organized a day dedicated to its Plant of the Future program 60 partners, including 25 start-ups, came together to tackle 24 challenges A key theme in 2019: carbon neutrality The fourth annual Booster Day, an event dedicated to Groupe PSA’s Plant of the Future, was held today in… Continue reading Groupe PSA ‘Booster Day’: imagining disruptive innovations to drive competitiveness in the Plant of the Future

Car parts firm to shut with 125 jobs to be lost

A car parts firm has announced it will close in 2021, with the loss of about 125 jobs. Hi-Lex Cable System Company makes door and window parts and cables for cars at its plant on Baglan energy park. Management at the firm, which supplies Honda, Audi and BMW among others, said it did not anticipate… Continue reading Car parts firm to shut with 125 jobs to be lost