*1 Beginning fiscal 2012, locally branded models produced in China, which to date had been included in the output figure for China, are now excluded *2 Includes imports to Japan [ Summary : September 2018 ] < Domestic Production > September 2018･･･Seventh cosecutive monthly year-on-year increase since February, 2018 ( 118.0% year-on-year ) <… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures for September 2018 and First Half of Fiscal 2018
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Renault increases production capacity in Morocco
Renault relies heavily on Morocco for its low cost range. The car group has announced its decision to double the capacity of its factory in Casablanca, where are manufactured Logan and Sandero Dacia: by 2022, the plant will produce 160,000 vehicles, instead of 80,000 today. An announcement made Friday, after a meeting between the King… Continue reading Renault increases production capacity in Morocco
Nissan LEAF to help stabilize German electricity grid
As the first of its kind, Nissan LEAF prequalifies as a large power station under the German Transmission System Operators’ (TSO) guidelines HAGEN, Germany – Nissan has helped reach an important milestone on the road towards emission-free energy and mobility in Germany. With an innovative charging and energy management solution, the project partners – technology… Continue reading Nissan LEAF to help stabilize German electricity grid
Ford, Fiat and Nissan ads banned
Three different carmakers have had ads banned for encouraging unsafe driving. Two ads for Ford Mustang cars fell foul of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after viewers complained that they showed driving as a way of releasing anger. The ASA also ruled against a Nissan Micra ad which it said depicted driving at excessive speeds.… Continue reading Ford, Fiat and Nissan ads banned
Nissan LEAF Is Germany’s First V2G-Approved Electric Car
3 H BY MARK KANE But is there a market for V2G already? Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) is the concept that enables bi-directional energy flow between an electric car and the electric grid (or building), which at scale could enable cars to become disposable energy storage systems (while connected) to help the grid at peak demand or emergency… Continue reading Nissan LEAF Is Germany’s First V2G-Approved Electric Car
Renault will double the staff and aluminum production in Valladolid
Spain has been reinforced this week its role as a world power as a producer of vehicles. In recent days the Vigo and Figueruelas factories have been awarded the production of five new models, including the popular Opel Corsa and its new electric version, which will be built in the Aragonese factory from 2020. Both… Continue reading Renault will double the staff and aluminum production in Valladolid
Dyson electric car will be built in Singapore in 2021
Dyson is working to produce its cars with solid state battery technology. This advanced battery chemistry, which uses higher energy density cells that are quicker to charge and store more energy than current liquid cells, is predicted to make it to market in time for the brand’s second car, possibly at the start of the next decade. This would… Continue reading Dyson electric car will be built in Singapore in 2021
Revenues of €11.5 billion in the third quarter of 2018
Group registrations increased by 2.9%, including Jinbei and Huasong brands since January 1, 2018. On an equivalent scope to 2017, Groupe Renault sales decreased by 1.7% in a global market that fell by 2.4%. Group revenues amounted to €11,484 million1-2 in the quarter (-6.0%). At constant exchange rates and perimeter3, the decrease would have been… Continue reading Revenues of €11.5 billion in the third quarter of 2018
Dealers see high demand for used diesel cars
Demand for diesel cars in the used car market remain high as consumers seek out value cars offering high MPG. Diesel cars were the fastest selling used cars across the UK in September in sharp contrast to plummeting demand in the new car market because of fears over emissions, health, the environment and future taxation.… Continue reading Dealers see high demand for used diesel cars
Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli to Create a Leading Independent Automotive Components Supplier
October 22, 2018 , London – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU/MTA: FCA) announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Transaction”) to sell its automotive components business Magneti Marelli S.p.A. (“Magneti Marelli”) to CK Holdings Co., Ltd. (“CK Holdings”), a holding company of Calsonic Kansei Corporation (“Calsonic Kansei”), a leading Japanese automotive… Continue reading Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli to Create a Leading Independent Automotive Components Supplier