Citroen India sells 230 C5 Aircross SUVs in April

French carmaker Citroen, which embarked on its India journey with introduction of the C5 Aircross SUV in April with over 1,000 claimed pre-bookings, has sold 230 units in its first month. Autocar Professional has learnt that the company had produced an estimated 280 vehicles at its plant in Tamil Nadu last month, out of which 230… Continue reading Citroen India sells 230 C5 Aircross SUVs in April

@niche: WATCHING THE WHEELS.000906

By Peter M. DeLorenzo Editor’s Note: Next week (June 1) marks 22 years of Autoextremist.com. Since next week’s issue doesn’t fall on the actual day, it looks like we’re going to mark the milestone over the next two weeks, judging by Peter’s column today. I’ll let you in on a little inside knowledge too. I have… Continue reading @niche: WATCHING THE WHEELS.000906

5 key takeaways from AP’s interview with Carlos Ghosn – The Independent

In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, former star auto executive Carlos Ghosn shared his frustrations surrounding his stunning downfall and delved into his legal troubles in Japan France and the Netherlands, his brazen escape from Japan and his new life trapped in Lebanon Here are five key takeaways from the encounter: CLEARING HIS… Continue reading 5 key takeaways from AP’s interview with Carlos Ghosn – The Independent

Five Key Points from an AP Interview with Carlos Ghosn – Illinoisnewstoday.com

In an extensive interview with The Associated Press, former Star Auto Executive Carlos Ghosn shared the frustration surrounding his astonishing downfall, with legal issues in Japan, France and the Netherlands, a brave escape from Japan, and Dig into his new life trapped in Lebanon. The five important points from the encounter are as follows. Clear… Continue reading Five Key Points from an AP Interview with Carlos Ghosn – Illinoisnewstoday.com

Carlos Ghosn says he has to tell his side of the story – CNN

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Key events in arrest, flight of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn

In this Sept. 2, 2004, file photo, Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn gives a speech during a press unveiling of Japan’s No. 2 automaker’s Murano crossover sport utility vehicle into the Japanese market in Yokohama, west of Tokyo. In an interview with The Associated Press, the embattled former chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance… Continue reading Key events in arrest, flight of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn

Close factories or treat us as frontline Covidwarriors: Auto workers demand

On Monday the Renault Nissan India Thozhilalar Sangam (RNITS) put the Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd’s management on notice saying that the workers will boycott duty from May 26 onwards. Chennai: With hundreds of them in many automobile units getting infected with coronavirus in the second wave, workers want factories to shut down to… Continue reading Close factories or treat us as frontline Covidwarriors: Auto workers demand

World NM: Covid fears are paralysing global car manufacturers in Chennai, India’s Detroit001271

Automakers with plants in Tamil Nadu, the industry’s hub in India, are suspending operations and reducing shifts as employees threaten to go on strike due to health concerns about Covid-19 in the southern state. The workers have also challenged the state’s decision to exempt the auto industry from local lockdown rules. The Madras High Court… Continue reading World NM: Covid fears are paralysing global car manufacturers in Chennai, India’s Detroit001271

Mercedes-Benz India adds new CKD model to line-up, introduces new GLA

In what is the first big automobile launch over the past month, Mercedes-Benz India has introduced the 2021 GLA in the country at prices starting from Rs 42.10 lakh, ex-showroom. In addition, the German luxury carmaker has also introduced its 35 series in India which debuts on the new GLA in the form of the… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz India adds new CKD model to line-up, introduces new GLA

Renault Nissan worker-management dispute to go for arbitration

During the course of the case in the High Court the two parties agreed to go for arbitration and the arbitrator was also agreed upon, he said. Chennai: For the first time in the Tamil Nadu management-labour dispute over wage revision, bonus payment, reinstatement of dismissed workers is sought to be settled by arbitration. This… Continue reading Renault Nissan worker-management dispute to go for arbitration