Is the Renault 4 worth a revisit? | Axon’s Automotive Anorak | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing

The Renault 4 (a.k.a. the R4, 4L and Quatrelle [4L] in France) is something of an enigma to me. Sixty years old this year, the R4 is exactly the slightly left-field and quirky sort of machine I usually like. However, while I can admire and ‘get’ the point of this spindly rustic Renault, I struggle… Continue reading Is the Renault 4 worth a revisit? | Axon’s Automotive Anorak | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing

Nissan to end development of sedans in Japan

TOKYO — Nissan Motor will end development of new versions of all its sedans in Japan as sport utility vehicles make inroads into its home market, Nikkei has learned. Major suppliers had been informed of the plans as of Friday, according to people familiar with the matter. All four sedan models sold in Japan will… Continue reading Nissan to end development of sedans in Japan

@Renault: AVTOVAZ opens the largest warehouse of LADA spare parts000231

Today, on June 11, 2021, the President of AVTOVAZ, Nicolas Maure, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, Aleksander Morozov, and the Governor of the Tver region, Igor Rudenya, have opened the largest regional warehouse of the LADA spare parts in Tver.The new logistics center with an area of 25 000 m2 is… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ opens the largest warehouse of LADA spare parts000231

@Renault: AVTOVAZ opens the largest warehouse of LADA spare parts000230

Today, on June 11, 2021, the President of AVTOVAZ, Nicolas Maure, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, Aleksander Morozov, and the Governor of the Tver region, Igor Rudenya, have opened the largest regional warehouse of the LADA spare parts in Tver.The new logistics center with an area of 25 000 m2 is… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ opens the largest warehouse of LADA spare parts000230

@Renault: LADA Vesta and LADA Largus won the title of ”CAR OF THE YEAR IN RUSSIA’ 2021”000229

On June 10, Moscow hosted the ceremony of the national award ”CAR OF THE YEAR IN RUSSIA’ 2021”.LADA Vesta and LADA Largus became the winners in their respective categories: LADA Vesta was awarded as the best car in the ”Small Class” and LADA Largus won in the ”Compact Cars” category.LADA cars have won the award… Continue reading @Renault: LADA Vesta and LADA Largus won the title of ”CAR OF THE YEAR IN RUSSIA’ 2021”000229

Interview | How is the former Aston Martin CEO faring after his forced departure? – GPblog

For many years, Andy Palmer held the position of CEO at Aston Martin, but in May 2020, his six-year tenure at the brand came to an end. He soon went back to work, again in the electric vehicle industry. GPblog.com contacted Palmer to find out how the 57-year-old Briton is faring at the moment. Aston… Continue reading Interview | How is the former Aston Martin CEO faring after his forced departure? – GPblog

Great Wall and Foxconn bet on Thai electric car market

BANGKOK — As the global automotive industry undergoes a radical shift toward electrification, Thailand, the manufacturing hub of Southeast Asia, is emerging as a new arena of competition for the world’s leading manufacturers. China’s Great Wall Motors on Wednesday officially opened its first factory in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor industrial zone of Rayong. It will focus on electric… Continue reading Great Wall and Foxconn bet on Thai electric car market

No V-shape recovery expected after second wave unlock, says FADA President

Vinkesh Gulati, President, FADA Q. What’s your thought on the ranking released by ETAuto, what does it say about the industry? The ETAuto ranking gives a birds-eye view of how Auto OEMs are performing on various parameters in a very simplified manner. It is actually an eye-opener for the industry. There has been regular discussion… Continue reading No V-shape recovery expected after second wave unlock, says FADA President

Defiant Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name – The Associated Press

Defiant Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name  The Associated Press 5 key takeaways from AP’s interview with Carlos Ghosn  The Independent Carlos Ghosn Says He Will Speak With French Investigators In New Interview  Forbes Carlos Ghosn says downfall felt like being ‘hit by a bus’  Euronews Carlos Ghosn, Stuck in Beirut, Says He Is Ready… Continue reading Defiant Ghosn pins hopes on French probes to clear his name – The Associated Press