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‘We have gone through multiple cycles over the last few years. We are now on a growth path’: Rakesh Srivastava, MD, Nissan Motor India

‘We have gone through multiple cycles over the last few years. We are now on a growth path’: Rakesh Srivastava, MD, Nissan Motor India What is the Move Beyond plan?This is a new phase for Nissan in India and hence we have named it as ‘Move Beyond’. Move Beyond is an India-specific plan. Globally, our… Continue reading ‘We have gone through multiple cycles over the last few years. We are now on a growth path’: Rakesh Srivastava, MD, Nissan Motor India

Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency

Sustainability and decarbonization have emerged as burning issues globally across businesses, driving the need for eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions. In the context of the automotive industry, these two topics are currently pushing vehicle manufacturers to switch away from conventional propulsion technologies and adopt greener mobility solutions that emit low or no emissions. While many companies… Continue reading Compact, right-sized vehicles critical to improve energy efficiency

Renault design boss: electrification allows us to revive icons

The Renault 4ever concept revealed at the Paris motor show previews the brand’s second retro-inspired electric car, following the earlier Renault 5. After the reveal we caught up with Renault Group design executive vice president Laurens van den Acker, who detailed the process of reinventing a classic, the design opportunities afforded by electrification, and the future of… Continue reading Renault design boss: electrification allows us to revive icons

World NM: Volvo set to downsize its business in Russia001814

MOSCOW, October 19. /TASS/. The Volvo Group is considering options to downsize its business in Russia, which would include a partial sale, a company spokesman told TASS, adding that no decision had been made yet. Due to the impossibility of operating in Russia, the auto producer will cut its staff numbers, currently amounting to about… Continue reading World NM: Volvo set to downsize its business in Russia001814

Hyundai says Biden’s new EV tax credit rules deal ‘astronomical’ blow to business

Hyundai Ioniq 6 Hyundai DETROIT – The Biden administration’s elimination of tax credits for imported electric vehicles deals a massive blow to Hyundai Motor’s business, an executive for the automaker said Wednesday. Jose Munoz, global president and chief operating officer, declined to disclose a specific financial impact associated with the requirements of the Inflation Reduction… Continue reading Hyundai says Biden’s new EV tax credit rules deal ‘astronomical’ blow to business

BMW plans to invest $1.7 billion in U.S. to produce electric vehicles

BMW Concept XM BMW BMW Group plans to invest $1.7 billion in its U.S. operations to build electric vehicles and batteries, the company announced Wednesday. The investment will include $1 billion to prepare for production of EVs at the automaker’s existing Spartanburg factory in South Carolina, and $700 million for a new high-voltage battery-assembly facility… Continue reading BMW plans to invest $1.7 billion in U.S. to produce electric vehicles

Sony-Honda team takes on Apple in software auto evolution

TOKYO — The history of the auto industry has been one of ever-shifting alliances in pursuit of scale: Toyota Motor joining and later parting with General Motors, Mazda Motor doing the same with Ford Motor, and even Renault and Nissan Motor, once seen as exemplary partners but now looking to renegotiate their arrangement. The joint… Continue reading Sony-Honda team takes on Apple in software auto evolution

Automotive Marketing and Communications Awards: meet the judges

The Autocar Business Automotive Marketing and Communications Awards return in 2022, judged by an expert panel led by communications consultant Gabi Whitfield. Gabi is a specialist with a career spanning more than 20 years in the industry, comprising roles such as global PR director for Jaguar Land Rover and senior PR leadership positions at Nissan… Continue reading Automotive Marketing and Communications Awards: meet the judges

The Spanish Pride: A Brief History Of The Spania GTA – HotCars

It’s true that we don’t give much attention to the Spanish automobile industry. Well, at least not in the same way as we do with some other European countries, such as Germany and Italy. In our defense, the mentioned countries did indeed make a rock-solid name for themselves in the automobile industry, and we have… Continue reading The Spanish Pride: A Brief History Of The Spania GTA – HotCars