FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VW) (VOWG_p.DE) reported a 4.3 percent rise in 2017 sales to 10.7 million vehicles, staying ahead of Toyota (7203.T) in the race to keep the title of world’s biggest carmaker although Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA) has forecast it would go top. Last year’s sales by the German firm, which is still dealing with… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales
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Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault
Carlos Ghosn opened the door to stepping down as chief executive officer of Renault SA, as the longtime car-industry boss focuses on the Franco-Japanese alliance he built with Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. Ghosn, who handed over the CEO reins at Nissan last year, retains leadership posts at all three manufacturers while heading… Continue reading Ghosn Hints He May Leave CEO Role at French Carmaker Renault
Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA
Updated 1/17/2018 12:21:39 CET BRUSSELS, Jan. 17 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese car company Honda, through its European division Honda Motor Europe, has become a new member of the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA), the organization said in a statement. The entry of Honda into ACEA occurs after the approval of the association’s board… Continue reading Honda, new member of the employers’ association of European manufacturers ACEA
INFINITI Q Inspiration named ‘Best Concept Vehicle’ and awarded ‘Best Designed Interior’ at 2018 NAIAS by EyesOn Design
The Q Inspiration Concept explores a new design language and new proportions for INFINITI DETROIT – The INFINITI Q Inspiration Concept today was named “Best Concept Vehicle” and also awarded “Best Designed Interior” by EyesOn Design at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. The Q Inspiration concept, a preview of INFINITI’s future form language… Continue reading INFINITI Q Inspiration named ‘Best Concept Vehicle’ and awarded ‘Best Designed Interior’ at 2018 NAIAS by EyesOn Design
INFINITI to go electric from 2021
INFINITI will launch its first pure electric vehicle in the same year Electrified vehicles will comprise more than half of INFINITI global sales by 2025 DETROIT – INFINITI Motor Company will introduce new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021, said Nissan Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa at the Automotive News World Congress today. Customers can expect… Continue reading INFINITI to go electric from 2021
Car Bosses Give Lukewarm Endorsements to Their Own Electric Lineups
Global automakers, rarely shy about marketing themselves with glitz and confidence, are noticeably more sober about how customers may react to their own upcoming electric vehicle lineups. Big-truck king Ford Motor Co., for example, said at this week’s Detroit auto show that it’s more than doubling electric-car spending to $11 billion — and in the… Continue reading Car Bosses Give Lukewarm Endorsements to Their Own Electric Lineups
Mitsubishi expects to reach 1% market share in Spain in 2018 and sell 13,000 vehicles
Posted 1/16/2018 11:31:44 CET CÁDIZ, Jan. 16 (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese automotive firm Mitsubishi expects to reach 1% market share in Spain in 2018, year in which it aims to increase its sales by 2,000 vehicles (+ 18%), from the 11,000 sold in 2017 to the 13,000 units during the current year. This has… Continue reading Mitsubishi expects to reach 1% market share in Spain in 2018 and sell 13,000 vehicles
Remarks from José Muñoz and Alfonso Albaisa in Detroit
NAIAS Press Conference January 15, 2018 José MuñozChief Performance Officer (CPO) Chairman of Management Committee for North America (MC NA) Good morning and welcome to the future of Nissan. It’s my pleasure to introduce a new concept vehicle that embodies our vision and commitment to Nissan Intelligent Mobility. This is the Xmotion (Cross Motion) Concept, a… Continue reading Remarks from José Muñoz and Alfonso Albaisa in Detroit
Nissan Xmotion concept fuses technology with Japanese artistry
Stunning exterior features a powerful, dynamic presence with understated sculptural beauty – including unique U-shaped bodyside highlights and a bold evolution of Nissan’s signature V-motion grille Crafted interior design symbolizes a Japanese landscape, honoring Nissan’s roots while looking forward to an era of connected, autonomous vehicles enabled by Nissan Intelligent Mobility DETROIT – Building… Continue reading Nissan Xmotion concept fuses technology with Japanese artistry
Renault beats its third consecutive sales record
Renault and its Nissan and Mitsubishi partners will they be able to claim first step of the podium of automakers in 2017 ? It will be necessary to wait for the commercial results of the other actors, at the beginning of February, to know it, but the French manufacturer will in any case largely made… Continue reading Renault beats its third consecutive sales record