Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: New Alliance Operating Board
Monday, 11 March 2019
Jean-Dominique Senard, Chairman of Renault, Hiroto Saikawa, CEO of Nissan, Thierry Bolloré, CEO of Renault and Osamu Masuko, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, announce the intention to create a new Alliance operating board.
Jaguar I-Pace Awarded Car of Year at Geneva Motor Show
Monday, 11 March 2019
After the first week of testing—the Tannistest in Denmark last October—followed by numerous individual tests, the jury met last week at the Automotive Testing and Research Center, of Mortefontaine CERAM
SRG Global are investing in TLC (The Lighting Consultants), creating a partnership to expand both companies' capabilities in illuminated and decorative solutions for the future of mobility.
German Industry to Pour Money Into EV, AV Development
Monday, 11 March 2019
Germany's car industry will invest nearly €60bn over the next three years in electric cars and automated driving, the head of the VDA car industry association said. Increasing the number of electric cars on the road is pivotal to reach ambitious goals in the Europe
Daimler and BMW have agreed to coöperate on developing self-driving cars, the latest move by the rivals to share costs as a technology shift shakes up the industry.
Ghosn granted bail by Tokyo court after 107 days in jail
Tuesday, 05 March 2019
The Tokyo District Court has approved today bail for indicted former Renault-Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who has been in detention since his Nov. 19 arrest in Japan.
The decision came Tuesday in Japan, following the third attempt to win release
After reporting record 2018 earnings, PSA Group say they will reduce their dependence on Europe by launching Peugeot in North America, Citroën in India, and Opel in Russia. The group's record full-year sales and earnings were buoyed by the success
Valeo say 2018 profits fell in a "challenging year" marked by emissions-test bottlenecks that hit European car production and a slowdown in China. But they're optimistic for 2019, predicting sales will outperform auto production by a wider margin
Peugeot 208 to Electrify Europe's Small-Car Market
Monday, 04 March 2019
The electric 208 is identified only by small "e" badges and composite inserts on the wheels, and there will be a sports-orientated GT trim level with special seat stitching and fabrics.
Faurecia say they hope to outperform the market in 2019, though they expect automotive production in general to be slightly negative this year. The supplier's reported full-year 2018 operating income rose 10 percent to €1.27bn, while operating margin
Which brand of car offers the best price-performance ratio from the point of view of consumers, who has the nose for car accessories? The new ranking of market research YouGov provides information.
The market researchers from the market research and consulting institute YouGov looked at a total of 38 categories