Renesas says full chip recovery after fire could take four months

TOKYO — Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics expects a fire-damaged semiconductor plant to take up to four months to fully recover, leaving some of the country’s biggest carmakers concerned over dwindling supplies of key components. “It is expected to take a little more than 100 days before full-capacity production is restored,” Hidetoshi Shibata, Renesas’ president and CEO, told an online briefing with journalists and analysts… Continue reading Renesas says full chip recovery after fire could take four months

Tokyo prosecutors charge American men accused of aiding Ghosn escape -report – Yahoo Finance

Bloomberg Big Oil’s Secret World of Trading (Bloomberg Markets) — It was a bleak moment for the oil industry. U.S. shale companies were failing by the dozen. Petrostates were on the brink of bankruptcy. Texas roughnecks and Kuwaiti princes alike had watched helplessly for months as the commodity that was their lifeblood tumbled to prices… Continue reading Tokyo prosecutors charge American men accused of aiding Ghosn escape -report – Yahoo Finance

Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers

In a lawsuit filed in Cook County Court, Illinois, Rivian and Lucid Motors are being sued for their direct-to-consumer business model. The suit also lists Illinois secretary of state Jesse White as a defendant. It claims his office “has abandoned its enforcement role.” The 70-page lawsuit was filed by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, Chicago… Continue reading Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers

Nissan cancels production at Smyrna, Canton plants for April 1st, 5th

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd canceled all production at its assembly plants at Smyrna, Tennessee,… Continue reading Nissan cancels production at Smyrna, Canton plants for April 1st, 5th

Raül Blanco, Secretary General for Industry: “The car must be in the center. Without automotive, there is no ecological transition “

March 26, 2021 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News The representative of the Government has participated in the conference organized by El Economista to analyze the evolution of the automotive sector. At a time when the automotive sector needs more support than ever, the Government has conveyed its support to the industry. It has… Continue reading Raül Blanco, Secretary General for Industry: “The car must be in the center. Without automotive, there is no ecological transition “

RENAULT: CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF APRIL 23rd, 2021 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS

PRESS RELEASE   CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF APRIL 23rd, 2021 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS Boulogne-Billancourt, on March 26th, 2021. Due to the exceptional situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the measures adopted by the French Government to limit its spread, the Chairman of the Board… Continue reading RENAULT: CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF APRIL 23rd, 2021 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS

@Renault: RENAULT: CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF APRIL 23rd, 2021 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS000198

PRESS RELEASE   CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF APRIL 23rd, 2021 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS Boulogne-Billancourt, on March 26th, 2021. Due to the exceptional situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the measures adopted by the French Government to limit its spread, the Chairman of the Board… Continue reading @Renault: RENAULT: CONDITIONS FOR HOLDING THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF APRIL 23rd, 2021 AND AVAILABILITY OF THE MEETING DOCUMENTS000198

@Renault: AVTOVAZ has signed an agreement with an industrial partner in Kazakhstan000197

On March 26, 2021, AVTOVAZ JSC and Allur Group of Companies signed a cooperation agreement. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin.As part of the Agreement, the new partner of AVTOVAZ intends to produce a wide range of LADA cars in Kostanay in… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ has signed an agreement with an industrial partner in Kazakhstan000197

SOLIZE partners with HP to 3D print spares on-demand for vintage Nissan GT-Rs

Japanese manufacturer SOLIZE has worked with multinational printing firm HP to 3D print spare parts for heritage models from Nissan’s NISMO line of sports cars.  Using 3D modelling and HP’s Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) platform, SOLIZE’s engineers have been able to design and 3D print discontinued parts for vehicles such as the Skyline GT-R on-demand.… Continue reading SOLIZE partners with HP to 3D print spares on-demand for vintage Nissan GT-Rs

Great Wall builds buzz with budget EVs at Bangkok Motor Show

BANGKOK — China’s Great Wall Motors showed off its electric offerings at the Bangkok International Motor Show that kicked off Wednesday, highlighting the inroads made by Chinese automakers in the Thai market, long Japan’s turf. Held in the capital’s suburbs and running until April 4, the event is among Southeast Asia’s largest auto shows. Last… Continue reading Great Wall builds buzz with budget EVs at Bangkok Motor Show