Tag: Renault

Chinese Automakers Extend Car Loans to Eight Years to Boost Sales, Reuters Reports

Automakers operating in China are extending vehicle repayment terms to as long as eight years in an effort to attract consumers amid stagnant demand in the world’s largest auto market, according to Reuters. Nissan’s joint venture with Dongfeng joined at least 10 other car brands, including Xpeng, Xiaomi and Geely, on Tuesday in offering longer-term… Continue reading Chinese Automakers Extend Car Loans to Eight Years to Boost Sales, Reuters Reports

Hyundai Ioniq 3 will be first of five new B- and C-segment cars

Hyundai will launch five new electrified models in Europe over the next 18 months, including three small B- and C-segment cars, beginning with the Ioniq 3 hatchback in April. The Korean company has confirmed that it will unwrap its new electric hatchback – a rival to the Volkswagen ID 3, Renault Megane and Peugeot e-308… Continue reading Hyundai Ioniq 3 will be first of five new B- and C-segment cars

Pride in the workplace: How the automotive industry supports the LGBTQ+ community

Companies that embrace diversity and LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and practices contribute to a better and more tolerant society – but by attracting a wide range of talented staff with different backgrounds and experiences, they also tend to be more innovative and profitable. Vehicle manufacturers, operators and suppliers across the automotive industry have been working closely… Continue reading Pride in the workplace: How the automotive industry supports the LGBTQ+ community

German FAZ: How Dacia wants to get away from the cheap image010536

Although Dacia, the cheaper brand of the Renault Group, has recently had great success, the new boss Katrin Adt does not want to enjoy her laurels in peace. On the contrary: “We need change because the world around us is changing,” Adt told the F.A.Z. “Dacia has to reinvent itself so that we can remain… Continue reading German FAZ: How Dacia wants to get away from the cheap image010536

Horse Powertrain Plans India Entry; Puts Hybrids at Core

Global powertrain supplier Horse Powertrain, backed by France’s Renault and China’s Geely, is evaluating multiple ways to enter the Indian market as the company looks at India as a key strategic growth market. The €15 billion company is placing hybrid technologies at the centre of its powertrain strategy, positioning strong hybrids, plug-in hybrids and range-extender… Continue reading Horse Powertrain Plans India Entry; Puts Hybrids at Core

‘Kei jidosha’: How tiny cars had a massive impact in Japan

The EU’s leaders recently accepted an industry proposal for a new class of small, low-cost cars as European manufacturers struggle to remain competitive while being forced into electrification. Named E-car, this takes inspiration from Japan’s thriving kei jidosha (‘light vehicle’) class, which arose from a very different scenario in 1949. Pre-war Japan lagged far behind… Continue reading ‘Kei jidosha’: How tiny cars had a massive impact in Japan

The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge

Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Toyota bZ proves to be a top-selling EV in January Better late than never. After a slow start… Continue reading The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge

Renault 4

While the original 4 was almost unbelievably basic inside, the new 4’s cockpit is nearly identical to that of the lauded 5, which is anything but. Here you’ll find a variety of playful materials and interesting ideas that, within the class, only the Mini Aceman attempts to match. Think ribbed stitching on the passenger side,… Continue reading Renault 4

Chery confirms Lepas to launch in UK this year as its fourth brand

Chinese car maker Chery has confirmed it will bring its new Lepas brand to the UK later this year, having already launched Omoda, Jaecoo and the Chery brand itself here in the past two years. Conceived for the European market – with a name that’s said to be a portmanteau of ‘leopard’, ‘leap’ and ‘passion’ – Chery’s fourth UK-bound brand will offer a… Continue reading Chery confirms Lepas to launch in UK this year as its fourth brand