Renault Triber surpasses 75,000-unit sales in 21 months

The Renault Triber has notched a new sales milestone – 75,000 units and counting. Launched on August 28, 2019, the seven-seater SUV has given the French carmaker a new charge in the Indian market. From a utility vehicle market share of 1.57% in FY2019, Renault India closed FY2021 with 4.79% UV market share. And it… Continue reading Renault Triber surpasses 75,000-unit sales in 21 months

Nissan announces plans for major expansion of renewable energy at Sunderland Plant

Proposal would generate enough power to build every Nissan LEAF sold in Europe, as Nissan heads towards a carbon-neutral future. Nissan has today announced plans for a major expansion to renewable energy generation at its record-breaking plant in Sunderland, UK. Complementing the plant’s existing wind turbines and solar farm, the proposed 20MW solar farm extension… Continue reading Nissan announces plans for major expansion of renewable energy at Sunderland Plant

Former Nissan EV developer to launch plastic battery this year

TOKYO — A Japanese startup hopes to start commercial production this year of a lithium ion battery made entirely of plastic, hoping to make the power cells safer and ultimately give a springboard to their wider adoption in electric vehicles. APB’s initial target is the vast market for giant batteries to store energy from wind… Continue reading Former Nissan EV developer to launch plastic battery this year

Nissan’s China passenger and light vehicle sales jump 70.6% in first quarter

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 SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co’s passenger and light vehicle business in China increased unit sales… Continue reading Nissan’s China passenger and light vehicle sales jump 70.6% in first quarter

Subaru cuts output by 10,000 vehicles over chip shortage

TOKYO — Subaru will reduce vehicle production by about 10,000 autos at a Japanese assembly plant as the industry struggles with a shortage of chips. The Yajima plant in Gunma Prefecture, which builds models including the Outback and Forester, will suspend operations starting Saturday. One line will be idled for 13 workdays, and the other… Continue reading Subaru cuts output by 10,000 vehicles over chip shortage

Nissan e-Power EV sales in Japan surpass 500,000-unit milestone

Nissan has announced today that cumulative sales of vehicles with its e-Power electrified powertrain surpassed 500,000 units at the end of March. The e-Power system uses a highly efficient petrol engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. For customers, this delivers EV-like excitement, quietness and smooth acceleration, but with the confidence… Continue reading Nissan e-Power EV sales in Japan surpass 500,000-unit milestone

Tim Cook drops hints about autonomous tech and the Apple car

Apple CEO Tim Cook dropped a few hints in an interview released Monday about the direction of the much-anticipated Apple car, including that autonomous vehicle technology will likely be a key feature. “The autonomy itself is a core technology, in my view,” Cook told Kara Swisher in an interview on the “Sway” podcast. “If you… Continue reading Tim Cook drops hints about autonomous tech and the Apple car

Stellantis Sochaux: 150 employees of the MBF foundry in Saint-Claude will demonstrate in front of the manufacturer’s factory

280 jobs are threatened in Saint-Claude in the Haut-Jura. The MBF Aluminum foundry has been in receivership for six months. Stellantis (ex-PSA), Renault … The intersyndicale wants French manufacturers to face up to their responsibilities. At the point where we are … It’s been six months since the start of the receivership, which we hear… Continue reading Stellantis Sochaux: 150 employees of the MBF foundry in Saint-Claude will demonstrate in front of the manufacturer’s factory

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 22 – March 28, 2021

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week of March 22, 2021 – March 28, 2021. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Executives Association (AEA) News- The AEA is excited to open our unique… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 22 – March 28, 2021

Renault and Nissan face the relaunch by focusing on hi-tech

3 ‘of reading After Renault’s announced industrial plan, christened Renaulution, the French brand reaffirms its role as a pioneer in electric cars, not only by launching a new platform for Bev models, but by unveiling a concept that brings one of the most successful models: the Renault 5. The Italian CEO Luca De Meo will,… Continue reading Renault and Nissan face the relaunch by focusing on hi-tech