EDIT 5/27/19- Fiat Chrysler submits formal merger proposals to both boards of directors of FCA and Renault in a 50/50 acquisition. Both companies want to consolidate. The fact is that they really can benefit from each other, so as long as it isn’t about another LeCar econobox or Alliance compact!
With the growing rapid output of worldwide EV production, the glaring reality of supply and demand becomes more obvious as to which key players in the auto industry are prepared for battery shortages and which ones are not. Regardless, if the company you buy a BEV from is not one of “the big three,” you should expect you car order to be delayed because of battery shortages by the factory.
In interviews with leaders of the auto industry, it turns out that mild hybrid technology has a place at the automotive table as it replaces diesel technology in the product mix.
Renault is now under the microscope of investigators who are looking into its use of devices that reset diesel emissions. Volkswagen was the first on this hot seat.
The title-taking Infiniti Red Bull Racing team is breaking up a year ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, Renault has committed to being a 100% factory team starting with the 2016 season.
Electric car owners are really frustrated when new EV owners don't understand how to use the public chargers and don't show respect to other users who are behind them. Here is what one Nissan LEAF owner says.
The four brands within the Nissan-Renault Alliance are all converged in China and with a new factory opening its doors this year, CEO Ghosn says that the Alliance is expecting the Chinese market to be its biggest growth sector. Find out details in video here.
Step aside, Volkswagen with your landmark XL1. The Renault Eolab achieves similar efficiency benefits in the form of a more practical hatchback – though it may be a while before a similar version hits the States.
Reports from Renault-Nissan sources suggest that the company is rethinking the battery supply for its electric vehicles. It is reported that Nissan may shift to LG Chem to provide superior cells for its next-generation battery packs. What are the implications?
A new breed of motorsport is coming later this year, and it’s powered by electricity. Critics say it will lack excitement without the tremendous noise of high-speed combustion engines, but the man in charge thinks its unique sound will capture fans around the globe.
Nissan and Renault, long partners who share the same CEO, is finally combining its research and development as well as some of its manufacturing lines in Europe and Asia. So does this mean that Renault vehicles might come to the U.S.?
That electric cars are starting to become normal in society is underscored by the Renault-Nissan alliance reaching the milestone of 100,000 total sales of electric cars since late 2010.
The electric race car series due to launch in 2014 reached two significant milestones, showing they're ready to build the race cars, and have a complete calendar for the 2014 season.
Renault delivered a ZOE electric car to a partner company, as a way to reaffirm the company's commitment to electric cars on a day when that commitment may be called into question.
A souped up Renault Twizy, a small urban focused electric car, featuring a Formula 1 KERS system will be touring major events such as the Barcelona Motor Show.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is backing R20 Regions of Climate Action, the activist group founded by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010, under the auspices of the UN, by partnering with the imminent Vienna R20 Conference.
The Renault-Nissan alliance announced today it will gain the majority stake in a joint venture with Russian Technologies to accelerate product development and technology with AVTOVAZ, Russia's largest carmaker and owner of the LADA nameplate.
The Renault Alpine A110-50 looks great on paper but will it rekindle the original success and passion of the A110? In the meantime the Renault-Caterham duo thinks so.
Renault's subcompact electric car, the ZOE, has can recharge in 30 minutes, has an urban driving range of 90 miles, has an affordable price, and was named the Best Green Car of the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
