Construction of the Renault-Nissan Alliance's first European plant for the production of advanced lithium-ion batteries began today in Sunderland, UK.
Toshiyuki Shiga, chief operating officer of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., carried out the groundbreaking ceremony at Nissan's Sunderland car plant to mark the beginning of the £210-million project.
The 25,000m2 facility will be operational in early 2012 with an initial annual production capacity of 60,000 units and will supply batteries for both Nissan and Renault electric vehicles (EVs).
The plant is expected to create 200 new Nissan jobs and a further 600 across ...
Renault releases pricing and specification details for its Wind Coupé-Roadster.
In just 12 seconds, the single-piece roof can be rotated through 180 degrees to let in the sun's rays, or more likely, to protect against more frequent downpours.
The chic new two-seater will be available to pre-order later in April in exclusive, range-topping ‘Collection' limited edition guise, of which just 200 will find their way to the UK. Customer ordering for the rest of the range, Dynamique and Dynamique S, opens in May, ahead of first deliveries in July.
Two petrol engines are ...
Developed by Renaultsport, the GT range adds a further dash of excitement to the Mégane line-up. Available for the Hatch, Coupé, Sport Tourer and Coupé-Cabriolet versions of New Mégane, this new specification includes a sports chassis setting, new GT-design front and rear bumpers, 18-inch wheels, Renaultsport 250-specification seats with specific GT upholstery and additional lateral support, Renaultsport 250-style steering wheel, aluminium pedal set and a dark charcoal interior trim with polished carbon highlights, rear parking sensors and bespoke badging on the grille and boot lid.
The GT versions bridge the gap ...
Nissan Motor is preparing the ground for French carmaker Renault's eventual move into China [for local production], Dow Jones reported today, citing Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.
When the decision is made by Renault to go to China, "we are going to find a network of suppliers, a network of dealers and a manufacturing base and a system for us to move very quickly," thanks to Nissan's presence, he said. Renault now only has its imported cars sold in China.
As head of both companies that form the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Ghosn told an analysts' ...
Renault has unveiled today the first pictures and information of the new Wind, a coupe roadster capable of carrying two people and give up to its the roof in just 12 seconds.
According to Renault, the way the roof retracts into the bodywork is innovative as it does not affect luggage space.
Wind is a two-seater coupé-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. According to Renault, Wind is aimed at motorists who lust after a car that is not only distinctive and ...
The 2010 Geneva Motor Show will see Renault extend the Mégane line-up with the addition of a sixth model, the Coupé-Cabriolet.
The newcomer will be premiered in Switzerland on the 2 March, as well as at L’Atelier Renault on the Champs Elysées in Paris, on the 5 March.
The New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet's head-turning looks combine the elegance of a coupé with the enjoyment of wind-in-the-hair motoring thanks to its foldaway glass roof.
Renault has decided to maintain its commitment to Formula One and welcomes the perspective of a strategic partnership with Genii Capital; a Luxemburg-based firm specialising in new technologies, brand management and motor sport.
Following the proposed sale of a large stake of Renault F1 Team to Genii, both partners will operate the team together. The letter of intent signed by the two companies should be concluded in early 2010.
After 35 years in the sport, Renault today announces a new phase for its F1 programme, consistent with Formula One’s drive for ...
Renault would consider cooperating with AvtoVAZ on electric cars after the Russian manufacturer completes its reorganization, chief operating officer Patrick Pelata said Tuesday.
The French carmaker has discussed jointly developing the models in Russia, Pelata said in an interview in Copenhagen, where Renault is presenting prototypes during the United Nations-sponsored talks on climate change.
"The mayor of Moscow is starting to seriously consider electric vehicles because of the pollution," Pelata said.
Renault plans to start rolling out electric vehicles in 2011, when Pelata predicts a "strong trend" in demand as oil production fails ...
The head of state-owned conglomerate Russian Technologies said on Saturday French car maker Renault might raise its 25 pct stake in troubled Russian partner Avtovaz in future, but won't do so now.
"They said that they will at least keep their share package," Sergei Chemezov said. "As far as raising their stake goes, it is hardly possible now, but in the future, there is a perspective that they are prepared to increase their stake."
He added that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin had offered Renault control of Avtovaz and the company had replied ...
Following the announcement last week of the production site for the future electric, zero-emission Kangoo Van, Renault has now announced that the electric version of Fluence will be manufactured at the OYAK-Renault Bursa plant in Turkey. Production will start in the first half of 2011.
Unveiled as Fluence Z.E. Concept, the electric vehicle (EV) will be produced on the same production line as the conventionally-powered versions of Fluence. As at Maubeuge, where the Group will produce electric, petrol and diesel Kangoos, this option will limit the entry price of the ...
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