Renault and Nissan conclude definitive agreements, Nissan invests 600 mln euros in Ampere

Ampere is an autonomous company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets electric passenger cars under the Renault brand in Europe. On November 1st, 2023, the establishment of the company was fully completed. It now includes 11,000 employees, of which 35% are engineers, focusing on EV and software technologies. Ampere benefits from strong assets for which most investments have already been made, including...

15 November 2023

Mitsubishi Motors announced today its investment in Ampere, an EV and software company to be established by the Renault Group. For Mitsubishi Motors, the investment comes as an ambitious step forward in its mid-term management plan announced in March 2023, where Mitsubishi Motors committed to the development of electric vehicles and to strengthen cooperation with its Alliance members toward the acceleration phase of...

25 October 2023

At the Japan Mobility Show today, Nissan unveiled the Nissan Hyper Force, the resounding finale of its innovative series of five “hyper” concept vehicles. With one EV concept revealed every week since Oct 3 leading up to the show, Nissan displayed its ability to envision a wide range of future customer needs and lifestyles and to enrich people’s lives with innovation and excitement. The Nissan Hyper Force is...

25 October 2023

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. today unveiled the Nissan Hyper Tourer, the third in its series of advanced electric vehicle (EV) concepts that will feature at the Japan Mobility Show starting October 25. The Nissan Hyper Tourer will appear at the show in physical form. This all-electric minivan focuses on nurturing and reinforcing the bond between people as they journey together. The Nissan Hyper Tourer concept is geared...

17 October 2023

In the lead-up to the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo later this month, Nissan is revealing a series of exciting all-electric concept vehicles, the first of which is the Nissan Hyper Urban, digitally revealed today at Nissan's new vehicle design hall within the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Kanagawa. The series, to be revealed one by one in digital form leading up to the show’s press day on October 25, features...

3 October 2023

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nissan Design Europe (NDE) being located in London, Makoto Uchida, Nissan's President and Chief Executive Officer, visited NDE to unveil an all-new sporty urban electric concept car called Nissan Concept 20-23. The unveiling of the new show car took place on a floating barge moored directly outside NDE on the Paddington Basin stretch of the Grand Union canal, a vital part of the...

25 September 2023

Nissan unveiled that its line-up in Europe will be 100% all-electric by 2030. A third of the million-plus Nissan EVs sold around the world have been in Europe, with the Nissan Ariya and the Townstar van the latest all-electric vehicles to hit the market. Since 2022 the Nissan range in Europe has been 100% electrified, including the addition of Nissan's e-POWER technology to the Qashqai and X-Trail. Tuned for...

25 September 2023

The all-new Renault Scenic E-Tech electric debuted at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. This EV is designed around families and their need to travel freely and safely. It blends seamlessly into the Renaulution strategic plan: it is electric, up-to-the-minute, brimming with useful and intuitive technology, and designed more sustainably. As a reminder, SCENIC is the acronym for Safety Concept Embodied in a New Innovative...

4 September 2023

2024 Nissan LEAF is on sale now with a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $28,140. The model was recently refreshed for the 2023 model year with an updated exterior design and streamlined model lineup of LEAF S and LEAF SV PLUS, representing the most-requested customer configurations. LEAF S features a 40-kWh lithium-ion battery and an EPA-estimated range of up to 149 miles. LEAF SV PLUS has a 60-kWh...

28 June 2023

Relaunched in 2017 with the A110 and following a 2021 reorganization as a Business Unit, Alpine is gearing up for a new growth phase. The launch of its new 100% electric models in 2024 will enable the brand to boost its revenues so that it can be at break-even in 2026. From 2027, a world expansion phase will begin, backed by a line-up tailored to new markets including the USA, that will help improve Alpine financial...

28 June 2023

The Nissan Max-Out concept convertible was announced in February this year and now debuts in China at the Auto Shanghai 2023. The Max-Out is a design exploration in “being one with the car.” It embodies Nissan’s new artistic stage and movement toward an increasingly digitized future, as expressed by its unique parabolic hologram wheels. The sleek sports car’s aerodynamic shape, ultra-low center of gravity and...

18 April 2023

The Nissan Arizon concept, created by a Chinese team leveraging Nissan's global EV expertise, is designed to serve as a multifunctional partner for China’s drivers. Bringing an exciting new EV experience to China, the Arizon has an impressive exterior design and a richly appointed cabin that exudes a warm, high-tech glow. Built on the CMF EV platform, the Arizon features a low center of gravity and a spacious...

18 April 2023

While maintaining a value-oriented sales policy, Renault worldwide sales for Q1 reached 354,545 units, which represents an increase of 9% vs first quarter 2022. In Europe, Renault brand sales grew by 20% to reach 231,125 units. Renault registered a strong growth on the C-segment (+51%) in Europe driven by the success of Megane E-Tech Electric, Arkana and New Austral. On the electrified market, Renault maintains its...

17 April 2023

Renault Group and Verkor, the European pioneer in low-carbon batteries, have entered a long-term commercial partnership for the supply of batteries for electric vehicles. Verkor will supply Renault Group with the equivalent of 12 GWh of batteries each year. These batteries will be used in the upper segments of Renault Group's brands, starting with the future Alpine 100% electric C-Crossover GT, manufactured in...

13 April 2023