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Renault Plans to Standardize Auto Parts


Following Nissan’s example, Renault adopts the cost-cutting measures standardizing more of its auto parts. Beginning next year Nissan will manufacture cars combining four modules in various ways for different models, which will help the automaker standardize more parts for each module, reducing costs for those mass-produced parts. Nissan hopes to reduce costs by 30% since nearly 80% of its auto parts ...
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