Chorley Group acquires two Citroen dealership from BCC

Chorley Group has acquired two Citroen dealerships from the BCC Cars group for an undisclosed sum. Chorley Group ,which currently operates 12 businesses across the North West and employs 300 people locally, confirmed news that BCC Citroen will become part of Chorley Group from (7th March), trading as Chorley Group Citroen Blackburn and Bolton. Adam Turner, Managing Director… Continue reading Chorley Group acquires two Citroen dealership from BCC

Austral, spearhead of Renault’s offensive in family cars

It is not certain that the event is enough to make people forget the current context of the war in Ukraine – especially since the Renault group is particularly exposed in Russia, where it generates 18% of its sales. But the official presentation of the Austral, this Tuesday, March 8, is of particular importance for… Continue reading Austral, spearhead of Renault’s offensive in family cars

New 2022 Renault Austral SUV is all-electrified Kadjar replacement

The all-new Austral SUV is the replacement for the Renault Kadjar, bringing bold new styling, a drastically enhanced kit list and all-electrified powertrains in a bid to “win back” buyers in the crucial crossover segment. Positioned as a rival to the Ford Kuga and Toyota RAV4, it’s the first Renault to use the new third-generation CMF-CD… Continue reading New 2022 Renault Austral SUV is all-electrified Kadjar replacement

Renault-Nissan has become ‘small and fragile,’ Ghosn says – Automotive News Europe

Ghosn said of Renault’s current management, including CEO Luca de Meo, who is betting Renault’s revival on a strategy of “value over volume”: “It’s all very well to make announcements about plans, but strategy is only 5 percent, while action and results are 95 percent.”  “Right now,” he added, “we have very mediocre results and… Continue reading Renault-Nissan has become ‘small and fragile,’ Ghosn says – Automotive News Europe

@Nissan: A platform of the future, for the cars of today: Nissan details the architecture of its upcoming electric vehicles000677

2022/03/03 The innovative CMF-EV platform, a critical component of Nissan’s electrification strategy, debuted on the Nissan Ariya all-electric coupé-crossover Versatile architecture affords extensive design creativity, transforming cockpits into lounge-like spaces while accommodating multiple powertrain options CMF-EV will underpin future Nissan electric models, while enhancing manufacturing synergies within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance PARIS, France (3 March 2022)… Continue reading @Nissan: A platform of the future, for the cars of today: Nissan details the architecture of its upcoming electric vehicles000677

Stellantis CEO: Ford’s EV, legacy restructuring is ‘HR challenge’

Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares says Ford Motor Co.’s restructuring to separate the company’s legacy business from its electric-vehicle operations is a way to impress investors — not consumers who should be the priority. Ford Motor Co. this week said it’s creating two “distinct, but strategically interdependent” businesses: Ford Blue, home of the legacy business whose profits and… Continue reading Stellantis CEO: Ford’s EV, legacy restructuring is ‘HR challenge’

Tavares: Lack of parts to force end to operations in Russia for Chrysler-parent Stellantis

Chrysler-parent Stellantis will be forced to end its operations in Russia, according to CEO Carlos Tavares. The exact timing wasn’t made clear, but Tavares cited as factors the disruption to the supply chain and Western sanctions in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. A company task force is working to monitor the sanctions to… Continue reading Tavares: Lack of parts to force end to operations in Russia for Chrysler-parent Stellantis

Carlos Ghosn Blasts Tokyo Judge Who Called Him Greedy – The Wall Street Journal

TOKYO—A Tokyo judge lashed out at fugitive car executive Carlos Ghosn, calling him a greedy and malicious criminal, and Mr. Ghosn said the statements proved why he couldn’t have gotten a fair trial in Japan. Thursday’s ruling by the Tokyo District Court was probably as close as Japanese courts will get to rendering a verdict… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn Blasts Tokyo Judge Who Called Him Greedy – The Wall Street Journal

Ex-Nissan executive found guilty of helping Carlos Ghosn commit financial crimes

Ex-Nissan executive found guilty of helping Carlos Ghosn commit financial crimes Tokyo court gives US citizen Greg Kelly, who was arrested in 2018, six-month suspended sentence for aiding the now-fugitive Ghosn Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly arrives at Tokyo district court on Thursday. He was given a six-month suspended sentence for helping Carlos Ghosn conceal… Continue reading Ex-Nissan executive found guilty of helping Carlos Ghosn commit financial crimes