It was one of the most exciting and intriguing cars to be launched into the new century. Here was a decidedly stylish, highly distinctive coupe with the novelty (for most buyers at least) of a smooth-spinning rotary engine, four seats and a quartet of doors that opened like clamshells to reveal an unexpectedly spacious interior.… Continue reading The Rotary Correction: Notorious Mazda RX-8 now a sensible bargain
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“Have we gone too far?” Dacia boss says cars must get smaller
“It’s ridiculous to buy a C-segment car just to take to school or the supermarket. You’re using tonnes of metal and lots of screens just to go to Tesco. It’s fair and intelligent to ask: ‘Have we gone too far?’” Dacia CEO Denis Le Vot certainly thinks so, as does his boss, Renault Group CEO Luca… Continue reading “Have we gone too far?” Dacia boss says cars must get smaller
This $17,000 Nissan EV is off to a hot start in China and it’s about to go global
Would you buy Nissan’s new EV for under $17,000? Nissan said the N7 has already “exceeded our expectations,” as orders continue to climb in China. With plans to launch the new EV globally, can the N7 help Nissan turn things around? Nissan sells a $17,000 EV in China? After launching the N7 on April 28,… Continue reading This $17,000 Nissan EV is off to a hot start in China and it’s about to go global
‘Car Wars’: Five auto insights investors should know from top BofA analyst
A worker at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, 2025. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT — The automotive industry is experiencing unprecedented disruption and uncertainty when it comes to regulations, electric vehicles, software innovations and competition from China. Such disruptions have been years in the making, but many of the issues are coming to… Continue reading ‘Car Wars’: Five auto insights investors should know from top BofA analyst
Auto industry sounds the alarm as China’s rare earth curbs start to bite
Workers transporting soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, Oct. 31, 2010. Stringer | Reuters Automotive industry groups are increasingly worried about a rare earth shortage. Several European auto supplier plants and production lines have already been shut down due to China’s recent export controls, according to… Continue reading Auto industry sounds the alarm as China’s rare earth curbs start to bite
Five minutes with… Carlos Rodrigues, Managing Director, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland
What do you think are the major challenges for the CV industry at the moment? The commercial vehicle sector faces complex challenges that affect every part of the value chain, from suppliers and manufacturers to dealers and operators. Rapid advances in technology, the push for decarbonisation and the need to stay competitive are reshaping how… Continue reading Five minutes with… Carlos Rodrigues, Managing Director, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland
Commercial vehicle contract hire company Vertellus supplies MJD Group with 30 new Renault trucks
MJD Group has added 30 new Renault Trucks T480 turbo compound tractor units to its fleet. Supplied by Vertellus, in collaboration with its shareholder partner Renault Truck Commercials’ Rental Plus, the trucks will be used across MJD’s blue-chip customer deliveries such as Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Tarmac and Amazon. The contract hire agreement comes with Renault Trucks’ Optifleet… Continue reading Commercial vehicle contract hire company Vertellus supplies MJD Group with 30 new Renault trucks
Freepoint Commodities Announces Renewal of Its Revolving Credit Facility at USD 2.3 Billion; Allows Growth to USD 3.2 Billion.
STAMFORD, Conn., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Freepoint Commodities LLC (“Freepoint”) today announced that it closed a USD 2.3 billion revolving bank facility (the “Facility”). The Facility consists of a USD 1.38 million three-year committed tranche and a USD 920 million one-year uncommitted tranche. Additionally, the Facility has a USD 900 million accordion feature. Mitsubishi… Continue reading Freepoint Commodities Announces Renewal of Its Revolving Credit Facility at USD 2.3 Billion; Allows Growth to USD 3.2 Billion.
Nissan Motor India Implements Solar Power Systems Across Seven Dealerships
Nissan Motor India announced comprehensive sustainability initiatives on World Environment Day, installing grid-based solar electricity generation systems at seven dealerships across the country to power workshop and showroom operations entirely through renewable energy. The automotive manufacturer revealed these green initiatives on June 5, 2025, from its Gurugram headquarters as part of its broader environmental commitment… Continue reading Nissan Motor India Implements Solar Power Systems Across Seven Dealerships
Inside Alpine’s 20-year plan to become a proper Porsche rival
“The business case flies with the US, because [the US is] 40% of the market in [the E-segment]. So until we have it clearly, it’s a bit risky for us to push the button,” de Meo said. It also means sourcing a platform from outside Renault – likely Chinese partner firm Geely. The other global market that welcomed Audi was… Continue reading Inside Alpine’s 20-year plan to become a proper Porsche rival