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Interview: Gilles Normand, Corporate Vice President Africa, Middle East and India, Nissan

Automotive World talks to Gilles Normand about the importance to Nissan of Africa, the Middle-East and India.

Interview: Andy Palmer, Vice President, Nissan Motor Company

In an interview with Automotive World, Nissan VP Andy Palmer says Nissan wants to be a very significant player in India

Interview: Dieter Zetsche, Chief Executive, Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars

Dieter Zetsche tells Automotive World that smart is safe, and hints at a possible future B-segment Mercedes.

Interview: Trevor Mann, Senior Vice President Manufacturing, Nissan Europe

Nissan's Sunderland plant has secured an all-new model. Nissan's Trevor Mann discusses it with Automotive World.

Interview: Peter Kunze, Director, Environmental Policy, ACEA

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to ACEA about how European environmental policies affect automotive manufacturing.

Move to 48V systems central to Valeo's VTES acquisition

With VTES, Valeo can offer a micro-hybrid system combining stop-start, supercharging and energy recovery.

Carlos Ghosn on Europe, the yen and EVs

Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn discusses the future of production in Japan, Europe's financial troubles and EVs.

Racing in the street: motorsport's role in OEM strategy

With five FIA World Championship titles in 2012, the challenge for OEMs is to choose which to enter, and why.

Brazil's automotive gold rush: light vehicle manufacturing investments

Over the next five years, OEM investments in light vehicle manufacturing facilities in Brazil should exceed US$23bn.

Visions for the future: suppliers at the 2011 IAA

AutomotiveWorld.com reviews the impressive supplier presence at the 2011 Frankfurt motor show.

Interview: Dieter Zetsche, chief executive, Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars

Daimler seeks premium segment leadership by the end of the decade, says its chief executive, Dr Dieter Zetsche.

Frankfurt IAA 2011

AutomotiveWorld.com's coverage of the 2011 Frankfurt motor show (IAA)

Interview: Konrad Zwirner, SVP International Sales & Business Development, Hoedlmayr International

Konrad Zwirner of Hoedlmayr discusses the challenges of providing FVL in an expanding European market.

Russia, the big opportunity on Europe's doorstep

Ian Henry examines the potential for the Russian car industry.

Interview: Wolfgang Reelitz, vice president Automotive Sales, TomTom

AWPresenter.com talks to Wolfgang Reelitz, TomTom's VP Automotive Sales, about its aftermarket and OEM activities.

Interview: Bill Kozyra, chairman, OESA and chief executive, TI Automotive

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Bill Kozyra, chairman of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association

Manufacturing by decree: the impact of new rules on the Russian automotive industry

Russia's rewritten Decree 166 is set to shake up the Russian automotive industry.

Vauxhall's Luton plant: home of the Vivaro

Ian Henry talks to the plant director of Vauxhall's Luton plant about production of the next-generation Vivaro.

Interview: Ilpo Korhonen, president, Valmet Automotive

Valmet's president discusses the company's new structure, and changes in its production portfolio.

OEMs are racing to meet emissions and efficiency challenges

The race is on to develop technologies required to meet ever stricter emissions and efficiency rules.

Energy - Renault's new generation of downsized engines

Renault's dCi 130 (R9M) engine is the first of a new "Energy" range of downsized engines.

Interview: Baris Melek Dogan, Manager, Supply Chain, Avon Automotive, Turkey

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Baris Melek Dogan, Supply Chain Manager at Avon Otomotiv's Bursa plant.

The impact of fuel efficiency rules on the European market for LCVs

Bill Diem investigates the impact of future fuel efficiency regulations on light commercial vehicles in Europe.

Interview: Dieter Zetsche, Chief Executive, Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars

AutomotiveWorld.com attends a round-table interview with Dieter Zetsche, Daimler CEO, Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

Executive cars highlight differing strategies of France's OEMs

Executive car programmes illustrates the differences between Renault and PSA's manufacturing strategies.

Rising output and demand - Renault Samsung seeks more capacity

The Renault-Nissan Alliance needs more manufacturing capacity in South Korea. The answer could be a second plant.

2011 major vehicle launches by region

Glenn Brooks examines the key major vehicle launches for 2011 by region.

Suzuki expands in India: the first to abandon Japan?

Do Suzuki's manufacturing expansions in India indicate the start of an automotive exodus from Japan?

HVAC for EVs – why buying locally is not always an option

HVAC systems are so critical to the success of EVs that Renault is resisting French government pressure to buy locally.

S-in motion: ArcelorMittal's new way of marketing steel

AutomotiveWorld.com examines S-in motion, ArcelorMittal's new marketing strategy for automotive steel

EV Charging Infrastructure conference highlights wide-reaching technical and regulatory challenges

AutomotiveWorld.com reviews the recent EV Charging Infrastructure and Grid Integration 2010 conference

Renault Group future model plans: forecasts to 2023

AutomotiveWorld.com analyzes the future model plans of Renault's Dacia, Renault and Samsung brands

The outlook is positive for dedicated electric vehicle platforms

EVs built on dedicated platforms should quickly account for a significant proportion of EV sales

Interview: Ayoul Grouvel, Director, Electric Vehicles, PSA Peugeot Citroen

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Ayoul Grouvel, Director, Electric Vehicles, PSA Peugeot Citroen

Interview: Cameron Watson, Global Technology Manager - OEMs & Direct Sectors, Shell

Shell discusses the synergies it brings to its technical partnerships and its new methane plant in Qatar.

Interview: Trevor Mann, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing, Nissan Europe

AutomotiveWorld.com speaks to Trevor Mann, SVP, Manufacturing, Purchasing & Supply Chain Mgmt, Nissan Europe

Financing the new era of e-mobility: the OEMs

How are the world's OEMs going to finance the push into electric vehicles?

Interview: Rainer Jueckstock, Senior Vice President, Powertrain Energy, Federal-Mogul

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Rainer Jueckstock, Federal-Mogul's SVP for Powertrain Energy

Interview: Matt Roney, Vice-President for Product Planning, TRW

TRW's Vice-President for Product Planning, Matt Roney, discusses brand philosophy and TRW's global market activity

Autolib: the help-yourself electric vehicle hire model

The Autolib project in France looks set set to give at least one OEM a headstart in the competitive EV industry

Auto logistics in Russia: gearing up for the rebound

Russia's automotive logistics managers are gearing up for a rebound in demand for new vehicles and aftermarket parts

Nissan's commercial vehicle ambitions

Nissan plans to be selling commercial vehicles in over 90% of the world's markets by 2012

UK market fragmentation: recession proof?

Market recession has not blunted the tendency for increased fragmentation in the UK new passenger car market

Interview: Kobus Meiring, CEO, Optimal Energy

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Kobus Meiring, CEO of South African EV start-up Optimal Energy

Anticipating the safety requirements of the cars of the future

OEMs such as Renault and PSA are working hard to anticipate the safety requirements of the cars of the future

Interview: MMR Research discusses 'BrandPhonics'

MMR talks about automotive brand strategies and why OEMs should be thinking like FMCG companies

The future of electro-mobility

A recent forum hosted by CLEPA provided some interesting insight into the future of electro-mobility

Forecasting the market for electric vehicles

Given all the variables in play, forecasting the future market for EVs is proving extremely difficult

2010 International Transport Forum: EVs dominate discussion

Not surprisingly, electric vehicles were a central theme at the recent International Transport Forum

Electric vehicle charging standards: Europe's role

Europe's OEMs have reached an agreement that could be critical in the establishment of common EV recharging standards

Electric vehicles unplugged: the industry gets serious

Electric vehicle business models dominated discussion at a recent Frost & Sullivan conference in London

Euro 6 and the future of the diesel engine

Diesel technology is diverging as OEMs work toward Euro 6 demands for a 56% reduction in NOx emissions

In profile: South Korea's auto industry

AutomotiveWorld.com profiles South Korea, the domestic market of Hyundai-Kia and GM Daewoo

Interview: Hideaki Watanabe, CVP, Global Zero Emission Vehicle Business Unit, Renault-Nissan

AutomotiveWorld.com speaks to Hideaki Watanabe, CVP Global Zero Emission Vehicle Bus. Unit, Renault-Nissan

Interview: Kate Armitage, EDF Energy, and William Cutler, OLEV.

EV Webinar panelists expand on development of zero carbon automotive industry

SupplierWatch: Autoliv leads consolidation acquisitions

The consolidation of the automotive supply base continues to gather pace, with Autoliv leading the way

Interview: Prof. Dr. Ercan Tezer, General Secretary, OSD

AutomotiveWorld.com speaks to the General Secretary of Turkey's Auto Manufacturers Association

Daimler & Renault-Nissan: perfect partners?

Is this the first step on the path to ever closer relations between Renault, Nissan and Daimler?

Interview: George Paterson, Engineering Sales Manager, Axeon

AutomotiveWorld.com webinar panelist expands on the development of EV charging infrastructure

Interview: Sidney Goodman, Vice President, Automotive Alliances, Better Place (Part 2)

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Sidney Goodman, VP, Automotive Alliances at Better Place

Interview: Sidney Goodman, Vice President, Automotive Alliances, Better Place (Part 1)

Created in 2007, Better Place is now worth US$1.25bn thanks to major investment and a partnership with Renault-Nissan

The market for small cars in India

Capturing a share of India's booming small car market is a key target for the major global OEMs.

Electric vehicle charging: setting the standard

Time is running out for the global auto industry to decide on common EV plug and socket standards

Interview: Patrick Pelata, Chief Operating Officer, Renault

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Renault COO Patrick Pelata about the OEM's plans for 2010 and beyond

Chain reaction: monitoring and supporting auto suppliers

In the current economic climate, the effective monitoring and support of auto suppliers by OEMs is essential

Foreign OEM R&D investment in key emerging markets: India

Global OEMs are increasing their R&D investment in emerging markets as those markets' potential becomes clear.

Germany: racing towards a hydrogen future

German officials recently signed a deal that could see hydrogen-powered vehicles compete aggressively with EVs

In profile: India's auto industry

AutomotiveWorld.com profiles India's rapidly growing auto industry

New generation auto suppliers: A123 Systems

In the latest series of features covering up and coming suppliers, AutomotiveWorld.com profiles A123Systems

How the US government is allotting its green auto loans

Commercial electric vehicles: the comeback gathers pace

Commercial EVs are making a comeback more than 120 years after first being launched onto the world's roads.

European light vehicle production by plant and model with implied capacity utilization 2008

Europe's worsening overcapacity problem reached almost 4.74 million units in 2008.

Nissan turns over a new Leaf

Nissan recently unveiled the Leaf, it's new, five-door EV that's slated for volume production.

New generation auto suppliers: Enova Systems, Inc

Enova Systems is well positioned to benefit from rapid growth in the alternative energy market.

NAFTA light vehicle production by plant and model with implied capacity utilization 2008

BMW tops AutomotiveWorld.com's study of NAFTA light vehicle production and capacity utilization in 2008.

The mechanics of vehicle recycling

AutomotiveWorld.com looks at the mechanics of dismantling and recycling vehicles.

Country profile: Russian Federation

Socio-political data

The Tata Nano: when marketing overwhelms production

Is the Tata Nano in danger of becoming a triumph of marketing prowess over production capability?

Interview: Trevor Mann, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing, Nissan Europe

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Trevor Mann, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing, Nissan Europe.

Smith Electric Vehicles stays focused on commercial vehicles

Smith Electric Vehicles sees considerable potential for growth in electric commercial vehicle applications in Europe and the US.

Interview: Pierre Loing, Vice President, Product Planning/Electric Vehicles, Nissan Europe

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Pierre Loing, Vice President, Product Planning/Electric Vehicles, Nissan Europe

Nissan confirms electric vehicle programme as number one priority

Senior Nissan executives outline the latest news on the company's plans to mass-market pure electric vehicles.

Electric vehicle recharging infrastructure poised for growth

New projects to establish the extensive private- and public-access recharging infrastructure that a massive shift to electric propulsion will require are being announced with increasing frequency.

Supporting low-carbon vehicles: the role of government policies in key global markets

Government policies play a crucial role towards promotion of low-carbon vehicles but complexity and lack of regional and global harmonisation reflect the relative immaturity of developments.

Consolidation…for a low-carbon age

Huge financial pressures, dwindling vehicle sales and the challenges presented by the low-carbon age are driving renewed interest in the potential shape of industry consolidation.

Advanced hybrid powertrain research driven by pursuit of lower costs

Hybridization – the addition of a second power source to an automobile – is gaining importance in Europe as fuel economy becomes more important than purchase price.

Europe's new CO2 regulations: what happens next?

The EU's processes have finally delivered a binding regulatory regime for CO2 emissions from cars. Light commercial vehicles and trucks are likely to follow in due course.

Interview: Nick Gill, Global Automotive Sector Leader, Capgemini

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Nick Gill, Global Automotive Sector Leader, Capgemini

Future energy supplies: the long-term picture

In its latest annual forecast of energy consumption, the International Energy Agency (IEA) paints a bleak picture that the automotive industry would do well to grasp.

Turning towards battery-powered vehicles

The recent Paris auto show was notable for the range of electric vehicles on display, highlighting the scale of research and development now underway.

Interview: Peter Sykes, President, Dow Automotive

AutomotiveWorld.com talks to Peter Sykes, President, Dow Automotive.

How bad can it get? The future of world car markets

The global automotive industry will appear very different by the end of 2009; the problem is that nobody knows quite what it will look like.

Are fuel cell vehicles ever really going to be viable? (Part 1)

Part one examines the high costs of producing and operating a FCV, along with current limitations imposed by an inadequate refuelling infrastructure. Part two will examine the potential CO2 savings that FCVs might offer.

Country profile: South Africa

AutomotiveWorld.com profiles South Africa

The US ethanol boom – and bust?

The recent boom in US ethanol production and consumption may hold the seeds of an ethanol bust, since the once-sacrosanct biofuel is facing intense criticism.

Is the automotive industry ready for eco-austerity?

What is unique about the current situation and of huge concern to the automotive industry, is the potentially devastating combination of environmentalism with economic stringency.

NAFTA region light vehicle production by plant and model with implied capacity utilization, 2007

Study into light vehicle production and capacity utilization in the NAFTA region.

UK car market fragmentation in 2008: the end of an era?

Increasing fragmentation of the UK car market now appears to have been reversed

European light vehicle production by plant and model with implied capacity utilization, 2007

Capacity utilization study reveals an unsolved overcapacity level of 3.58 million units.

Lithium-Ion Batteries – Who’s Doing What with Who?

The battery technology increasingly favoured for hybrids and electric vehicles is that of lithium-ion (Li-Ion).

Country profile: Vietnam

AutomotiveWorld.com profiles Vietnam

Nissan outlines challenges on the road to fuel cell commercialisation

Durability and cost are seen as the last remaining hurdles to commercialising fuel-cell vehicles at Nissan Motor.

Are green cars sexy at last?

It used to be that green cars, if you could find one, were worthy but dull

France: Nuclear energy spurs development of electric vehicles (EVs) by French OEMs

France's electricity network based on nuclear energy has given Renault and PSA Peugeot-Citroen an advantage in the race to build battery-powered electric cars, because batteries recharged by nuclear energy mean CO2-free driving.

China's global auto industry ambitions

While China's automotive production is growing rapidly, its output capacity is reported to be much higher

The long and winding road to a hydrogen economy

With the launch of marketable fuel cell vehicles still seemingly years away OEMs are busy developing other alternative fuel technologies to beat the CO2 problem

Are Japan's OEMs being overconfident?

Japan's OEMs have been relatively bullish when announcing their sales forecasts for 2008, despite the fact that the outlook for key markets such as Japan and the US remains poor

The Renault Logan: World Car or World PR?

AutomotiveWorld.com takes a look at how well the low-cost Logan has done in terms of fulfilling its promise and in terms of meeting the strategic aspirations of Renault as a whole

Environmental branding: Renault and the eco²

The concept of 'environmental branding' is becoming increasingly prevalent in today's automotive industry, but Renault is the first OEM to attempt to express the whole 'Life Cycle' concept within one relatively simple brand message

Japanese OEM sales (May 2007) and production results (April 2007)

Andrew Mollet takes his regular look at the sales and production results of Japan's OEMs

Japanese OEM sales (April 2007) and production results (Fiscal 2006/7)

Andrew Mollet takes his regular look at the sales and production results of Japan's OEMs

Japanese OEM sales (February 2007) and production results (January 2007)

Andrew Mollet takes his regular look at the sales and production results of Japan's OEMs

Japanese OEM sales (November) and production results (October)

Andrew Mollet takes his regular look at the sales and production results of Japan's OEMs

Interview: Donna Sanford, Plant Director, GM Manufacturing Luton

John Mortimer talks to the director of GM's UK van plant whose job it is to ensure that the facility has all the credentials to produce the next generation of GM-Renault-Nissan vans

Renault-Nissan and GM: an alliance too far?

Talk of a three-way alliance between Renault, Nissan and GM is sending shockwaves through the industry. Andrew Mollet reports

Who is right? Renault, Saab or BMW?

As more and more fuel types and drivetrains become available to the average car buyer the purchase decision looks set to become very complicated indeed. Dr Peter Wells reports

The temptation of delocalisation

Renault plans to invest €308m into its factory in Cleon, France, in order to facilitate production of a new diesel engine. However, without financial assistance from the local government the story could have been very different. William Diem reports

The Renault-Nissan Alliance: progress and prospects

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has provided an excellent growth platform for both companies, but where will the relationship go from here? Dr Peter Wells reports

Renault adopts quality processes from Nissan

Renault’s manufacturing plants are now using a quality system borrowed from Nissan. William Diem reports

Commercial truck business: the view from financial markets

Michael Hinks-Edwards takes his regular look at the performance of the global truck OEMs and their main suppliers

Renault looks east for its stampings

Renault will soon be accepting tooling for its stamping departments from suppliers in the Far East, notably India and Thailand, because they are cheaper. William Diem reports

Japan and the US: a trade war waiting to happen?

Japanese vehicle manufacturers are enjoying fruitful times in North America at the moment, while the domestic Big Three continue to suffer. Friction between the two camps is inevitable, but is it manageable? Andrew Mollet reports

Is bigger always better?

Is the era of economies of scale over in the automotive industry?

Production workers at automotive transplants in the United States (Part 1)

In part one of this two part feature Professor Richard Senter Jr, Michael S Flynn and KF Alkire discuss how Japanese transplants in the US have accomplished the hiring and training of their production workforce

A pat on the back for PSA’s top suppliers

French vehicle manufacturers PSA and Renault are following the example set by the likes of GM and Toyota by establishing quality awards for their best suppliers. AWKnowledge reports

Good times in Japan

Most of Japan's vehicle manufacturers posted excellent financial results for the first half of the current fiscal year and, according to Abhrajit Gangopadhyay, the trend looks set to continue

Renault-Nissan to increase control over supply chain

Renault-Nissan’s head of purchasing, Odile Desforges, believes that looking down into the supply chain beyond the Tier 1 level will be the key to achieving quality and cost targets. William Diem reports

UK engine production: Prospering against the odds: Part 2

In the UK, recent automotive industry headlines have been dominated by closures and problems, yet the untold success story is that of engine production.

Seeing Green in a new light

Toyota did it, now PSA have done it. Paul Nieuwenhuis asks - who will be next to use environmental regulations for competitive advantage?

Renault’s Logan; the best ‘world car’ programme yet? - Part 2

In this second of two articles, Toby Procter continues with his market-based assessment of the latest attempt to mobilise non-motorists in emerging markets. This time, he examines the economics and future prospects.

Renault’s Logan; the best ‘world car’ programme yet?

In this first of a two-part feature, Toby Procter adds to Bill Diem’s AW Emerging Markets report on Renault’s Logan, with a market-based assessment of the latest attempt to mobilise non-motorists in emerging markets.

A waste of valuable hydrocarbons?

Is motorsport becoming a quaint anachronism, akin to chariot racing? Dr Peter Wells looks at the 'eco-nomics' of the motor racing industry.

Renault Logan X90

Renault will attack emerging markets with a €5,000 car named Logan that will cost more than €5,000 and will wear different badges depending on where it is sold. Bill Diem takes a closer look.

Exhaust design brings better outputs from Renault’s F4R engine

Better breathing is the key to better engine outputs at Renault. William Diem investigates for APA

Renault harmonises its paint facilities

In the age of truly global manufacture, Renault has begun updating its paint shop systems worldwide. The new system will replace localised paint shop facilities and integrate them with manufacturing plants around the world.

Renault takes flexible principles to new heights

Renault has taken lean and flexible principles to new heights at its Sandouville plant where the Laguna II, Vel Satis and Espace are now all produced Anna Kochan reports on the latest investments at the plant.

Matra calls time for the Avantime

Matra's announcement that is it halting production of the Renault Avantime, because it was a ‘commercial failure’, has signalled the end to its life. What does this mean for the Megane and Vel Satis, both of which carry design cues from the Avantime, and

Renault embraces advanced digital manufacturing

The manufacture of automotive components on demand directly from digital data promises to be the manufacturing solution of the future, at least for those companies that can afford it. Not surprisingly, Formula 1 has been one of the first to embrace the ne

The end of the road for Matra and the Avantime

The end of Renault Avantime production signals the end of Matra, which has had a successful working relationship with Renault for almost 20 years

Renault invests €230m for Russian production of new car

Renault has announced a €230m investment to add a new production line to the Avtoframos plant in Moscow. With slowing sales in Western Europe, it seems that East is most definitely becoming the direction to head

Renault sees its FY2002 sales diminish and little prospect of improvement

Renault's global group sales slipped 0.3 percent in 2002 whilst sales of the Renault brand fell 2.5 percent. Will 2003 bring more luck? Most think not

2002 – the year in which Spain suffered a hangover from 2001's excesses

In 2002, Spain witnessed ten consecutive months of year-on-year decline in new passenger vehicle registrations, with only the first and the last months of the year seeing growth. AWKnowledge examines why

No surprises as the French passenger car market falls five percent in 2002

French registrations of new passenger cars fell 0.5 percent in December to 159,458 units, taking the total dip in 2002 to 4.9 percent (2,145,073 units), figures from the CCFA show

Renault's Ellypse: a car for 2010

Renault will reveal its latest concept at this year's Paris Auto Salon. Making extensive use of plastics and drive-by-wire electronics, the Ellypse clearly shows Renault's thinking for an environment-friendly car of the future

The rise of the electro-mechanical handbrake

Advances in technology have seen the introduction of the electro-mechanical handbrake. Does it have a future and to what degree will it be used?

The shake-up in the Japanese component supplier industry

Global sourcing and component cost cutting are having a profound effect on the way that Japanese suppliers are working; the Keiretsu gentleman's agreement is no longer the advantage that it used to be

Japanese suppliers face strategy re-think to meet global sourcing demands

The changing nature of the automotive industry is having a profound effect on the Japanese component supply industry: traditional keiretsu relationships are no longer to be relied upon and suppliers are being urged to move overseas to cut costs

Hella – not just a producer of world-class lighting

Hella took a group of British journalists to its headquarters in Lippstadt, Northern Germany, in March to talk about its new technologies and company strategy. Mark Wilkinson reports

2002 Los Angeles Auto Show and North American International Auto Show

The decision to hold the 2002 Los Angeles Auto Show a few days before the North American International Auto Show in Detroit was a curious one. Understandably, almost all of the major vehicle manufacturers chose to wait until the Detroit show before unveil

Productivity set to rise even higher at Nissan

Nissan's new Primera assembly lines are more automated, more flexible and more productive than any the Sunderland plant has ever had before. Anna Kochan reports

Nissan’s guide to successful restructuring

Carlos Ghosn recently announced the successful and early completion of the Nissan Revival Plan and immediately released details of a new three-year programme aimed at capturing a greater share of the global market. So, if Nissan finds restructuring so eff