Page 6 - Renault

Renault launches BS-VI compliant Duster, price starts at Rs 849,000

The BS-VI version of Duster will be available with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 5-speed manual transmission in three variants

Nissan to pull out of venture fund with Renault in cost-cutting drive

Nissan will formally take a decision on whether to leave the fund, Alliance Ventures, by the end of this month, the two Nissan insiders told Reuters

With profitability in mind, Renault plans slew of initiatives in India

The auto maker is also gearing up to bring a mass segment EV in India within the next two years

Renault reports first net losses in a decade for 2019 on lower sales

Renault said in a statement it suffered net losses of 141 million euros ($152 million)

Renault launches 'made in India' Triber in South Africa, ships 600 units

With base in South Africa, Renault also plans to sell the model, which comes with a one litre petrol engine and flexible seating arrangement, in other parts of the African continent.

Nissan sues former chairman Carlos Ghosn, seeks $91 million in damages

Ghosn was arrested in November 2018 on charges of financial wrongdoing, and faced trial in Japan until making a dramatic escape to Lebanon at the end of December

Auto Expo 2020: Renault India to bring mass segment EV in 2 years

Stating that the Kwid could drive in as the first EV in India because of its "awareness and familiarity" with the market, Cambolive said it will have to be localised.

Renault unveils AMT version of Triber, launch in 2nd quarter of the year

Renault recently also commenced exports of the MPV to South Africa and SAARC region

Nissan plans aggressive cost cuts after Ghosn's expansionist strategy fails

Now, Nissan is considering shutting two plants permanently, on top of the reductions at the 14 other sites

Year in Review: How world's top 10 business personalities fared in 2019

The year 2019, a breakthrough year for business, saw both fortunes being built and destroyed. Business Standard lists top 10 business personalities from across the globe who made headlines in 2019

Ghosn seeks retirement payment from Renault, says it was unfairly withheld

Ghosn, 65, was arrested in Tokyo in November 2018 on charges of financial misconduct

Renault sales up 7.9% to 88,869 units in 2019, market share at 5.1% in Dec

Renault ranked amongt the top 5 auto brands in November and December.

Renault India sales increase 64.73% at 11,964 units in December

The company had sold 7,263 units in the same month a year ago, Renault India said in a statement

Japan likely to speak with Lebanon via diplomatic route over Ghosn's escape

The former industry heavyweight also has French and Brazilian citizenship.

Renault to stop making diesel car in India as it readies for BS VI

Starts exports of Triber to South Africa, plans to launch three new vehicles by 2022, including a sub-4-meter SUV in H2 of next year, and an EV by 2021

Renault commences export of Triber to SA, 20,000 units sold in India

The company has already sold over 20,000 units in the domestic market since its launch in August this year

Renault, Castrol join hands for aftersales engine oil lubricants in India

French auto major Renault on Wednesday announced a partnership with Castrol India for supply of exclusive aftersales engine oil lubricants in India. The partnership with Castrol India, leading automotive and industrial lubricant firm, will start from January 1, 2020, the company said in a statement. This announcement is an extension of a global strategic partnership between Groupe Renault and Castrol, it added. The two partners will also combine their expertise to deliver a jointly branded product range and premium experience to Renault customers, the company said. Commenting on the partnership, Renault India Operations Country CEO & Managing Director Venkatram Mamillapalle said, "I am confident that Renault and Castrol's strong and growing partnership will enable us to combine the excellent skills and knowledge across both organisations to explore new opportunities in India's rapidly evolving market." Sandeep Sangwan, who will take over as Castrol India Managing Director with ...

Why the Renault Triber is everyman's budget set of impressive wheels

Renault has built a reputation for no-frills cars that hold up well on Indian roads

New Nissan CEO Uchida rules out deeper capital ties with Renault SA

One of the new CEO's big tasks is to salvage ties with Renault, which have deteriorated since Ghosn's ouster as chairman of both companies

Renault ousts CEO Bollore in abrupt shake-up, appoints interim leader

Renault, along with alliance partner Nissan, is still reeling from the arrest in Tokyo last year of former boss Carlos Ghosn on allegations of financial misconduct.