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Jean-Dominique Senard and another Renault representative, Pierre Fleuriot, will resign from Nissan’s board and the French automaker will appoint replacements for both. The new appointees will get a say in key decision-making at Nissan.
Axing the two Renault-based models will allow Mercedes to focus its commercial vehicles lineup on the more profitable midsize and large segments.
CEO Denis Le Vot says Dacia has carefully calibrated what features compact SUV buyers want in the Bigster, which features 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains and new comfort features.
The latest revisions in the Renault-Nissan alliance were designed to aid Nissan with concessions in India, relief from investing in the Ampere EV unit and an ability to raise cash by selling Renault shares.
The new Nissan model will appear from 2026 and will share 80 percent of parts with the Renault Twingo, which will sell for less than €20,000.
Renault will take over the companies’ joint India venture, while Nissan will be released from a commitment to invest in Ampere, the French company’s electric-vehicle business.
The Bigster is priced thousands below top-selling SUVs such as the VW Tiguan and Hyundai Tucson.
The almost comedic contortions Nissan goes through to make it its driverless robotaxi a reality in Japan underscore the regulatory hurdles facing the country’s carmakers in their race to compete with global rivals in autonomous driving.
Ivan Espinosa tells Automotive News the 2 things he must improve at Nissan, his biggest regret on the job, and what inspired him to join the company – all while giving a deeper glimpse at the man behind Nissan’s metal.
Recasens will replace Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo at the head of Ampere, which includes all of Renault's EV activities, including factories.
