Tag: Nissan

Nissan considers giving Renault some seats on oversight committees: source

FILE PHOTO : The Nissan logo is seen at Nissan Motor Co.’s global headquarters building in Yokohama, Japan, December 17, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co is considering giving its alliance partner Renault SA some seats on planned oversight committees after the French automaker expressed discontent with the envisioned governance reform,… Continue reading Nissan considers giving Renault some seats on oversight committees: source

As Cars Become Increasingly Driverless, People Are Already Seeking Analogue Motoring Experiences – Singularity Hub

According to those in the industry, and researchers too, driverless cars will totally revolutionize the way we think about individual transport. They will change the way we work and rest. They could herald the end of traffic jams, and have the potential to change the lives of disabled people, to give a few examples. But… Continue reading As Cars Become Increasingly Driverless, People Are Already Seeking Analogue Motoring Experiences – Singularity Hub

Awake at the wheel: Automakers tap VR to banish boredom in autonomous cars

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Audi, Nissan and other car makers are banking on talking cartoon characters and other virtual reality experiences to keep drivers and other occupants of future autonomous vehicles entertained, auto industry executives said. A screen shows Audi China President Thomas Owsianski as he introduces Audi connect, an open app ecosystem, at the CES… Continue reading Awake at the wheel: Automakers tap VR to banish boredom in autonomous cars

New Renault Zoe EV styling leaked ahead of official reveal

Part of this overhaul will include a revamped interior, which is expected to take inspiration from the new Clio. It will also offer sustainable materials. Van den Acker claims that such features “fit well with our philosophy that EVs should be more ecological.” The new Zoe is expected to use a bespoke EV platform shared across the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.… Continue reading New Renault Zoe EV styling leaked ahead of official reveal

Aston Martin faces pay revolt after £4bn float stumbles

By Mark Kleinman, City editor The owner of Aston Martin is facing the embarrassing prospect of a revolt over boardroom pay within months of its £4.3bn flotation amid growing City unrest over the luxury car-maker’s performance. Sky News can reveal that several investors in Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plan to vote against the company’s… Continue reading Aston Martin faces pay revolt after £4bn float stumbles

France’s Le Maire to meet Renault chairman, says Nissan alliance priority

France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire answers a question during a news conference of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Fukuoka, Japan June 9, 2019. Toshifumi Kitamura/Pool via REUTERS PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday a Fiat Chrysler-Renault merger remained an “interesting opportunity” but added… Continue reading France’s Le Maire to meet Renault chairman, says Nissan alliance priority

Exclusive: Renault chairman weakened as Macron snubs meeting – sources

PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron has turned down a request to meet Renault chairman Jean-Dominique Senard, who is furious over the government’s interference at the carmaker, sources told Reuters, raising questions over Senard’s future. Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman of Renault speaks during French carmaker Renault’s shareholders meeting in Paris, France in this still image… Continue reading Exclusive: Renault chairman weakened as Macron snubs meeting – sources

At Renault, a general meeting under high voltage

Jean-Dominique Senard would have probably dreamed calmer for his first meeting of Renault, Wednesday, June 12. This will be his first public intervention, less than five months after his appointment by the board of directors to the presidency of the tricolor builder, in the wake of the Ghosn affair. However, the meeting of shareholders of… Continue reading At Renault, a general meeting under high voltage

FCA Group merger could have ensured Renault’s ‘durability’

The French finance minister has described a potential merger between FCA Group and Renault as a “good opportunity” as signs began to emerge that politicians could attempt to reignite merger talks. The comments came just five days after it emerged that FCA Group had withdrawn its proposal of a “transformational” €33 billion merger with Renault… Continue reading FCA Group merger could have ensured Renault’s ‘durability’