Renault board to meet to resolve Ghosn succession
Renault has called a board meeting for tomorrow morning (24 January) which will reportedly seal Carlos Ghosn’s replacements as Renault chairman and CEO. Read full original article »
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Ex-Nissan boss faces more time in custody as bail denied
The decision means Carlos Ghosn could remain in custody in Tokyo until his trial for financial crimes. Read full original article »
Mercedes-Benz to build battery factory in Poland
Mercedes-Benz is to build a battery factory at Jawor in Poland in a move that will extend its global battery production network to nine factories. The decision to build a battery plant follows investment…
ZF teams with Transdev for shared mobility
ZF is partnering with Transdev to develop a new shared mobility solution by integrating the e.GO Mover shuttle with the operating system by the global integrator. Read full original article »
Carlos Ghosn denied bail again
Ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn’s latest request for bail has been rejected by a Tokyo court. Japanese media reports say that the decision by The Tokyo district court came in spite of Ghosn’s offer to…
Hyundai claims world first multi collision airbags
Hyundai Motor Group has announced the development and future availability in its Hyundai and Kia cars of the (claimed) world’s first multi-collision airbag system that significantly improves performance in multi-collision accidents. Multi-collision accidents are…
Carlos Ghosn offers to wear ankle tag if he is granted bail in Japan
Court has already rejected one bail request from ex-Nissan boss, saying he is a flight risk Carlos Ghosn has vowed to remain in Japan in the unlikely event he is granted bail, even offering…
Nissan not ready to get closer to Renault – Nissan CEO
Reports are circulating in Japan that Paris is seeking a new capital tie-up between Renault and Nissan that would more closely integrate the two alliance partners. However, it is also reported that Nissan CEO…
Carmakers ramp up preparations for a no-deal Brexit
A host of major manufacturers move their business from UK regulators and stockpile parts Carmakers are ramping up their preparations for a no-deal Brexit, with a host of major manufacturers moving regulatory approval for…
Nissan to cut output, jobs at its Mississippi plant
Nissan Motor said it plans to eliminate 700 contract worker jobs at its Canton assembly plant in the US state of Mississippi in response to slowing local demand and rising competition. Read full original…