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The top 10 carmakers who produce 97 per cent of the total domestic sales clocked a 24 per cent growth in domestic volumes in February. (Representational image)

Cars regain speed, clock 24% growth in February

Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest car maker by sales, said it sales in February jumped 11.8 per cent to 1,52,983 units from 1,36,849 units

02 Mar 2021 8:17 AM

De Meo, who speaks French, will be one of a growing handful of outsiders in senior company jobs in France.

Renault turns to Volkswagen's De Meo as car maker seeks fresh start

De Meo will start on July 1, Renault said in a statement.

29 Jan 2020 10:33 AM

In a joint statement the French and US-Italian carmakers said their boards of directors "have each unanimously agreed to work towards a full combination of their respective businesses by way of a 50/50 merger".

Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler unveil merger of equals

Merger would be achieved via creation of a parent company in Netherlands in which the shareholders of each current group would own half.

31 Oct 2019 2:14 PM

Tata Motors offers its Tigor EV, while Mahindra & Mahindra has Verito electric sedan in the mass segment in India.

Plan to launch EV in India by 2022 but ecosystem is a must: Renault

BMW is also studying the feasibility of launching its i3 electric car in India.

28 Aug 2019 3:37 PM

Carlos Ghosn is accused of under-reporting millions of dollars in income at Nissan and of of using company funds for personal expenses -- charges he denies. (Photo: File | AP)

Ghosn sues Nissan and Mitsubishi for breach of contract: report

Ex-chief of both Renault and Nissan Carlos Ghosn, is awaiting trial in Japan on charges of fraud.

18 Jul 2019 1:28 PM

France’s finance ministry, Renault’s biggest shareholder with a 15 per cent stake, declined to comment on Saikawa’s comments.

With job intact, Nissan's CEO pins Renault alliance on mutual respect

Renault had demanded additional representation on Nissan groups overseeing company auditing and personnel nominations.

25 Jun 2019 3:53 PM

The company said Renault Triber, made at its Chennai factory, will be commercially sold in India in the second half of 2019, when the price would also be revealed.

Renault unveils Triber with no diesel option

Its rival and market leader Maruti Suzuki was the first automaker to declare making and selling diesel cars in India from next year.

20 Jun 2019 1:40 AM

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said Renault should concentrate on forging closer ties with its Japanese partner Nissan before seeking other alliances.

France ready to cut Renault stake to shore up Nissan partnership: finance minister

The proposed Fiat Chrysler deal collapsed suddenly on Thursday, with FCA laying the blame at the door of Paris.

08 Jun 2019 11:10 AM

FCA remains firmly convinced of the interest of its offer but "political conditions do not currently exist in France to carry out such an arrangement.

Fiat Chrysler withdraws offer of merger with Renault

The government has warned against ‘any haste’ regarding the proposed 50/50 merger.

06 Jun 2019 8:49 AM

Two firms would produce 8.7 million vehicles a year, creating an industry powerhouse with an expected market value of some 36 billion euros (USD 40 billion).

Renault to decide on merger talks with Fiat Chrysler

Nissan, a long-time Renault partner, fears being sidelined by the deal.

04 Jun 2019 11:45 AM

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) spokeswoman Shawn Morgan declined to comment. The French government, Renault’s biggest shareholder with a 15 per cent stake, also declined to comment.

Fiat Chrysler discusses improved Renault merger bid to win French backing

The improved offer, if formalised and accepted, would also see the combined company’s operations headquartered in France.

03 Jun 2019 10:45 AM

It could affect Renault’s 20-year-old alliance with Nissan, already weakened by the crisis surrounding Carlos Ghosn.

Fiat Chrysler puts merger offer to Renault board

If successful, tie-up would alter competitive landscape for rival carmakers from General Motors to Peugeot maker PSA Group.

27 May 2019 2:47 PM

The deal being discussed would include guarantees covering corporate governance and employment in France and Italy.

Carmakers FCA and Renault to go public on tie-up talks

The plan under discussion would involve some transfer of equity, according to a source close to the discussions.

27 May 2019 8:22 AM

The sources declined to be identified because the information has not been made public.

Nissan's Saikawa to stay on as president, Renault chief to join board: Sources

The appointments are likely to be announced on Friday and presented for approval at a shareholder meeting in June.

17 May 2019 11:27 AM

Carole was not with her husband on November 19 when he was dramatically arrested onboard his private jet at a Tokyo airport. (Photo:AP)

My husband is mentally abused in detention: Ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's wife

The elegant 52-year-old with long blonde hair has become a passionate spokeswoman for her husband, loudly proclaiming his innocence.

24 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

Prosecutors are looking into allegations that Ghosn funnelled some USD 15 million in Nissan funds to a dealership in the Middle East. (File Photo)

Problems surmount for Carlos Ghosn as Japan Court hit fresh charges

Japanese authorities on Monday hit former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn with a fresh charge of aggravated breach of trust.

22 Apr 2019 12:24 PM

Japan's top court rejected an appeal by former Nissan Chairman Ghosn's lawyers against his extended detention after his fourth arrest. (Photo:AP)

Carlos Ghosn to be indicted on additional charge: Report

Tokyo prosecutors are likely to indict former Nissan Motor Co Ltd boss Carlos Ghosn on an additional charge.

19 Apr 2019 2:38 PM

Renault is developing a sub-4 metre SUV for India. Codenamed the HBC, it will rival the Vitara Brezza.

Renault looking to revive fortunes in India with a sub-4 metre SUV

The sub-4 metre SUV will be launched after the upcoming Triber.

18 Apr 2019 2:45 PM

The court decision came on Friday. (Photo:AP)

Japan Supreme Court turns down Carlos Ghosn's appeal to end detention

He's been charged with falsifying financial documents in under-reporting his compensation and with breach of trust in dubious payments.

15 Apr 2019 12:39 PM

Ghosn has not been formally charged over these allegations. (Photo:AP)

Carlos Ghosn detention extended until April 22: Japan Court

A Japanese court ruled that Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention until April 22, as prosecutors grill the former Nissan boss.

12 Apr 2019 4:55 PM

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