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BERLIN/MOSCOW, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) said on Wednesday it would withdraw from the Russian market and sell shares in its industrial and financial services subsidiaries to a local investor, becoming the latest carmaker to exit the country. Japan’s Nissan (7201.T) this month took a $687 million loss in handing over its business in… Continue reading Gallery

Hyundai and WeRide plan to fuel self-driving with hydrogen in China

While hydrogen is still relatively niched as a fuel for electric vehicles, a startup in China is jumping ahead to embrace it for autonomous driving scenarios. WeRide, one of the most funded robotaxi operators in China with investors including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, said Tuesday it is joining hands with Hyundai to launch a “self-driving hydrogen-powered vehicle… Continue reading Hyundai and WeRide plan to fuel self-driving with hydrogen in China

@Nissan: Nissan announces senior management appointments000877

2022/10/26 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the following management appointments effective November 01, 2022. Michelle Baron, currently vice president for global audit, will be appointed as corporate vice president, global HR management. She will report to Toru Ihara, senior vice president, global HR, Diversity & Inclusion. Roberto Delgado, currently division general… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan announces senior management appointments000877

Cleantechnica: Europe Electric Car Sales — 16% of New Cars Fully Electric, 24% Have a Plug 002339

After over a year in the red, Europe was back in black in August, with a 3% growth rate. September confirmed the trend with a 9% increase in market sales, signaling that the worst of the production constraints might be over. Although, with an energy-derived recession knocking on the door, this uptick might not last… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Europe Electric Car Sales — 16% of New Cars Fully Electric, 24% Have a Plug 002339

Automotive Accessories Market to Grow USD 1,946.3 Billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 3.58% | Valuates Reports

BANGALORE, India, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Automotive Accessories Market is Segmented by Type (Exterior Automotive Accessories, Interior Automotive Accessories), by Application (LCV (Light Commercial Vehicles), HCV (Heavy Commercial Vehicles), Passenger Cars): Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2022–2028. It is published in Valuates Reports under the Vehicle Parts & Accessories Category. The global automotive accessories market… Continue reading Automotive Accessories Market to Grow USD 1,946.3 Billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 3.58% | Valuates Reports

Autocar magazine 26th October: on sale now

This week, we unearth an exclusive – a two seat Caterham EV – drive the new Nissan Z and uncover Britain’s best affordable driver’s car. Pick up a copy of our latest mag to find out more.  News Caterham has revealed plans to produce an all-electric sports car and EV edition of the fabled Seven… Continue reading Autocar magazine 26th October: on sale now

2023 Toyota Crown returns to US lineup with familiar shape, but 1 feature feels intrusive

The 2023 Toyota Crown is a security blanket disguised as a large sedan, a reassuring automotive hug to drivers discomfited by heavy traffic and the shift from cars to SUVS.  Its familiar four-door profile and trunk hide a pair of SUVs’ most popular characteristics — all-wheel drive for slippery roads and 4.1 inches more height… Continue reading 2023 Toyota Crown returns to US lineup with familiar shape, but 1 feature feels intrusive

Revealed: 2023 Ford Escape updated with new face, more tech, ST-Line

Detroit — Introduced in 2020, the fourth-generation Ford Escape gets a refresh for the 2023 model year. But in the auto market’s most popular non-truck class, no refresh is minor. Ford’s fourth best-selling vehicle — after the iconic F-150 pickup, F-series heavy duty pickups, and Explorer SUV — Ford’s compact SUV receives new model badging,… Continue reading Revealed: 2023 Ford Escape updated with new face, more tech, ST-Line

Kaluza provides software for vehicle-grid integration program in California

Smart charging—which simply means scheduling EV charging for times of lower electrical demand—can greatly reduce the burden EVs place on the grid. In areas where utilities offer time-of-use rates, it can also save EV drivers substantial sums. East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), a public agency devoted to providing clean energy in California’s Bay Area, is… Continue reading Kaluza provides software for vehicle-grid integration program in California

@Nissan: Celebrating 30 years: Nissan Foundation hosts first-ever grantee symposium, announces 2023 grant cycle000876

October 25, 2022 Since 1992 the Nissan Foundation has awarded approximately $14 million to more than 150 nonprofit organizations committed to promoting cultural awareness and understanding To mark 30 years of building inclusive communities, the Nissan Foundation hosted a day-long symposium with grantees and thought leaders from across the country at Nisssan headquarters in Franklin,… Continue reading @Nissan: Celebrating 30 years: Nissan Foundation hosts first-ever grantee symposium, announces 2023 grant cycle000876