Detroit — Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia. The shutdown is among the longest at any U.S. auto plant of this size since the semiconductor shortage, which has hobbled auto production worldwide, started… Continue reading Chip shortage hits Nissan plant in Tennessee
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Dealers see surge in part-exchange vehicles
It’s boom time for motorists right now, with the value of their cars continuing to rise alongside the number of used car sales increasing by 6.6% on pre-pandemic levels as revealed by the SMMT. Our data shows that between the first and second quarters of 2021, the average price of used cars shot up by… Continue reading Dealers see surge in part-exchange vehicles
Electric utility EDF launches V2G offering for Nissan fleet customers in the UK
Electric utility EDF, in partnership with Nissan, has launched a new commercial charging service using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the UK. The V2G technology developed by DREEV, a joint venture between EDF and V2G technology specialist Nuvve, allows bidirectional energy flow in order to recharge an EV’s battery at times of low energy demand and… Continue reading Electric utility EDF launches V2G offering for Nissan fleet customers in the UK
In-Charge Energy Supports Nissan North America Dealerships With EV Charging Program
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In-Charge Energy, the industry leader in turnkey commercial fleet EV infrastructure solutions, is working with Nissan North America to install charging hardware and software at more than 500 dealerships across the United States. The upgraded chargers are part of the preparations for the all-new 2022 Nissan Ariya electric… Continue reading In-Charge Energy Supports Nissan North America Dealerships With EV Charging Program
Geely recharges Renault’s Chinese ambitions with hybrid tie-up
BEIJING — Volvo Car owner Geely will team up with the Renault group on hybrid vehicles in China and South Korea, in the latest European alliance for the largest private-sector Chinese automaker in the world’s biggest auto market. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is expected to take a majority stake in a new joint venture under… Continue reading Geely recharges Renault’s Chinese ambitions with hybrid tie-up
World NM: Renault Samsung, Lynk & Co to develop eco-friendly car001442
Renault Samsung Motors Corp., the South Korean unit of Renault S.A., said Monday it will partner with Lynk & Co. to develop an environment friendly vehicle in the Korean market. Lynk & Co. is the automotive brand formed as a joint venture between Geely and Volvo in 2016. Renault Samsung badly needs a new model,… Continue reading World NM: Renault Samsung, Lynk & Co to develop eco-friendly car001442
Elon Musk made Tesla a success despite ignoring the golden rule that his rivals have been obsessed with for decades (TSLA)
Car companies with poor quality and reliability have had trouble breaking into the US market. Tesla has been the exception to that rule. The EV-maker has overshadowed its flaws with cutting-edge technology and strong branding. In the past 50 years, automakers have had little hope of breaking into the US market if they couldn’t master… Continue reading Elon Musk made Tesla a success despite ignoring the golden rule that his rivals have been obsessed with for decades (TSLA)
Yes, Used Car Prices Have Gone Nuts! Here Are the Biggest Price Jumps – Autoweek
The chip shortage, the pandemic, the weather, and your rheumatoid arthritis acting up—and everything is conspiring to drive up prices of used cars across America. According to a study by iSeeCars.com, the average used car price in June rose a whopping $7,583, or 32.7 percent compared to what it was last year. This comes after… Continue reading Yes, Used Car Prices Have Gone Nuts! Here Are the Biggest Price Jumps – Autoweek
Rocket Propulsion Market Revenue 2021: Top Five Crucial Trends Favoring Industry Demand 2027: Global Market Insights Inc.
Major rocket propulsion market players include SpaceX, Rocket Lab USA, Blue Origin, China Great Wall Industry Corporation, IHI Corporation, Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Antrix Corporation, NPO Energomash, NASA, Virgin Galactic, and Lockheed Martin. SELBYVILLE, Del., Aug. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The rocket propulsion market is anticipated to record a valuation… Continue reading Rocket Propulsion Market Revenue 2021: Top Five Crucial Trends Favoring Industry Demand 2027: Global Market Insights Inc.
France’s Renault, China’s Geely look to set up JV to manufacture hybrid vehicles
France’s Renault SA said on Monday that it is looking to revive business in China by forming a hybrid vehicle joint venture with Geely Holding Group, a year after it ended its previous operation in the world’s largest car market. The two companies have signed a framework agreement to set up the joint venture, which would make… Continue reading France’s Renault, China’s Geely look to set up JV to manufacture hybrid vehicles