German Manager Magazin: Volvo C40 Recharge in the test: Now it’s leathered001799

Are you also one of those people for whom a look at the operating manual borders on personal defeat? Ever since driving the 1st Edition Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric Twin, my attitude towards it has changed fundamentally. “Anything unclear?” the Volvo spokesman asked me politely before handing me the key to the C40. “No,… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volvo C40 Recharge in the test: Now it’s leathered001799

Luminar’s Austin Russell: ‘We probably shouldn’t have existed’ but lidar will drive next-gen safety anyway

At TC Sessions: Mobility, Luminar founder and CEO Austin Russell admitted that his now successful company was founded in hubris, but that a skeptical eye during peak lidar hype helped them focus on real markets. “It’s no longer about some theoretical promise — you actually have to show real results, real deliveries, real technology and… Continue reading Luminar’s Austin Russell: ‘We probably shouldn’t have existed’ but lidar will drive next-gen safety anyway

Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production

The Ford Fiesta is undergoing a streamlining process with the supermini losing its three-door bodystyle as well as van versions.  Ford has already removed the three-door versions from its online price lists, but existing orders of three-door Fiestas will be completed, with production at the Fiesta plant in Cologne, Germany set to end this summer.  A… Continue reading Ford Fiesta three-door will cease production

@Nissan: 2022/05/20 Nissan unveils all-new EV in the metaverse Nissan will hold a virtual re…000753

2022/05/20 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan will hold a virtual reality unveiling today of the all-new Nissan Sakura electric minivehicle following its physical debut at Nissan Global Headquarters, also today. Fans can also take the Sakura for a spin in the metaverse at the Nissan Sakura Driving Island. The metaverse unveiling of the Sakura has been… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/05/20 Nissan unveils all-new EV in the metaverse Nissan will hold a virtual re…000753

@Nissan: 2022/05/20 Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, and NMKV Hold Line-Off Ceremony for New Kei EV …000752

2022/05/20 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Mitsubishi Motors CorporationNMKV Co., Ltd. KURASHIKI, Okayama, Japan, May 20, 2022 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Nissan), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors), and NMKV Co., Ltd. (hereafter, NMKV) held a line-off ceremony today for the new Kei or mini electric vehicle (EV) to be released by Nissan and Mitsubishi… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/05/20 Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, and NMKV Hold Line-Off Ceremony for New Kei EV …000752

Renault Group CEO calls for rethink on NCAP crash test rules

Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has called for a debate on whether Euro NCAP safety tests are still fit for purpose. Speaking at the Change Now conference in Paris, where the Renault Scenic Vision concept was revealed featuring several safety technologies not currently evaluated by Euro NCAP, he said: “We need to keep an… Continue reading Renault Group CEO calls for rethink on NCAP crash test rules

Renault Scenic returns as radical EV with hydrogen range extender

Technology The cabin features an array of active systems to improve safety. The concept has an extra-large screen, spanning the width of the dashboard, that uses cameras to improve forward vision by as much as 24%, according to Renault. Renault has also added the Safety Coach system, a new feature that analyses the driver’s behaviour,… Continue reading Renault Scenic returns as radical EV with hydrogen range extender

Renault delivers its vision of the next Scénic and sustainable cars

Between the shortage of semiconductors (which affects the whole sector) and setbacks in Russia , Renault’s news is anything but serene. Despite these crises, the manufacturer does not forget to prepare for the long term: it unveiled a new concept car on Thursday, which clears the ground for its commitments in terms of sustainable development… Continue reading Renault delivers its vision of the next Scénic and sustainable cars