Renault
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Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan and the man credited with turning around the fortunes of both companies, has been appointed as an honorary knight commander of the British Empire. Though he won’t carry the title “Sir” before his name - that honor is bestowed only to the Queen’s subjects - he can call himself Carlos Ghosn, KBE. The award is given to individuals who are recognized for making significant and inspiring contributions in any field. Ghosn was awarded the title in honor of the achievements of Nissan’s 5,500 employees and 220 dealers that support...
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Ford exec disputes claims of talks with Renault-Nissan's GhosnFord President of the Americas Mark Fields has confirmed that there have been no discussions between Ford and Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, despite news reports to the contrary. Ford intends to improve its North American business without the help of an outside party and especially one that is...
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End of the road for GM and Renault-Nissan talks
The talks between General Motors and Renault-Nissan are over. The CEOs of both companies agreed over a phone conservation that there was no hope for an alliance and that the two companies couldn’t come to an agreed value for any synergies. Reports have been circulating that there was internal...
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Renault Megane F1 Team R26 with free go-fast stickers
Boy-racers around the world will be excited to know that Renault has showcased its Mégane F1 Team R26 at the Paris Motor Show, a car that builds on the success of the original F1 edition of the Mégane released back in January. The latest version features a limited slip differential as well as the...
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Wagoner claims GM doesn’t need an alliance
General Motor’s CEO, Rick Wagoner, “absolutely” believes that there’s no need for an alliance between the world’s largest auto maker and the Renault-Nissan partnership. Wagoner reports that the ailing company’s restructuring plan is moving faster than expected...
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Renault Koleos Concept
Having already shown off the stunning Nepta concept, Renault has now taken the wraps off its more rugged Koleos Concept. This show car heralds a “sporty” 4WD that also belongs to the world of crossovers thanks to its comfort and roominess. Due to be rolled out in the first half of 2008...
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According to the source, General Motors is demanding a substantial payment from Renault and Nissan for the privilege of forming an alliance between the companies. The supposed multibillion dollar deal would be on top of any share purchases made by Renault-Nissan and comes because of its global reach. CEO of Renault-Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, is said to be disappointed by the lack of cooperation from GM and this demand for a payment would only worsen his attitude. The deal will be discussed further in Paris this week, and may turn out to be the deal-breaker for Renault-Nissan. [Source: Market Watch]
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Renault’s High-Tech Twingo Concept
Renault is planning a new model for launch next year based on its Twingo concept vehicle. The small three-door concept features frameless windows and an integrated glasshouse where the windshield flows into the roof. Powering the Twingo concept is a small turbo-charged engine displacing 1.2L and...
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Renault unveils the Nepta
Previously we reported that Renault will unveil their latest concept car (code named Z20) today, in preperation for the Paris Motor Show. Today, they released details about the Nepta concept car, a four-seater cabriolet with a low-slung body shape and a spacious interior combined with massive...
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Renault Mégane F1 special edition debuts
To celebrate the winning of the Formula One World Championship, Renault has launched the Mégane F1 special edition. Additions to the regular hatch include stripes on the bodywork and a plaque on the dash. Renault has even included stickers for the windows, which should sit nicely with the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran
