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Expert Opinion tagged 'Renault'
Geneva 2012: new products fail to mask troubles
New product launches at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show fail to hide problems facing OEMs in Europe, says Roger Stansfield
Japan's OEMs put on a brave face at the 2011 Tokyo show
An over-valued yen, the aftermath of the tsunami and the Thai floods failed to prevent a successful Tokyo show.
Brazil stuns Chinese OEMs with IPI tax increase
The increase in Brazil's IPI tax has hit imports and new entrants, and could see established OEMs raise prices.
Diesel cars are set to drive growth in Indian sales
Most OEMs focused on gasoline cars in India are increasing the ratio of diesel cars in their offering.
The charge towards an electric future has begun
The head of the Renault-Nissan Alliance's EV business unit on the the Nissan Leaf WCOTY award
Russia will be Europe's largest vehicle market by 2015
A new Automotive World report sees Russia overtaking Germany as Europe's largest market by mid-decade.
Scania-MAN synergy: VW must proceed with caution
Alan Bunting considers the implications of Volkswagen's latest offer for additional shares in MAN SE.
Investors should prepare for a Turkey outside the EU
How will an increasingly doubtful EU candidacy affect foreign investment in Turkey?
2011 Geneva motor show - the likely highlights
Glenn Brooks picks out the likely highlights from a long list of world premieres at this week's Geneva motor show
Russia's car market roars back to life
Glenn Brooks considers the prospects for a revived Russian car market
Hyundai-Kia takes the battle to Ford
Now one of the top five global OEMs, Hyundai-Kia's strategy is to stay there.
Turkey: an emerging market?
Turkey's 2010 vehicle production and domestic sales exceeded all expectations. But can the recovery last?
Changing fortunes in the European car market
According to ACEA, the European passenger vehicle market finished 2010 only 4.9% lower than 2009
Industrial espionage: are there any secrets left?
Does Renault's suspension of senior staff over alleged espionage indicate the start of a wider 'economic war'?
Poland's recovery points the way to Europe's future
With confidence and rising employment, Poland's car market is taking off.
SupplyOn - ten years young
SupplyOn, the online automotive supplier platform, celebrates its tenth anniversary
Paris motor show: Europe rebounds
Glenn Brooks sums up the highlights from the Paris motor show press days
Mahindra & Mahindra: the new Tata Motors?
The purchase of REVA could be the first of many acuisitions by Mahindra & Mahindra
Whatever happened to industrial concentration?
Is the economic basis of competition in the auto industry shifting away from production economies of scale?
New JVs spell big changes for van markets
New joint ventures spell big changes for van markets
Daimler and Renault-Nissan: a modern relationship
Daimler and Renault-Nissan: strategic alliance or tactical convenience?
Mass market electric vehicles: there is much to be done
EV Battery Tech 2010 raised optimism about electric vehicles. It also raised more questions than answers.
Volkswagen and Toyota under siege in Europe
Italy was the star performer in Europe's new car market in February, according to latest data from ACEA
Will electronics be the making of Yulon's Luxgen brand?
Yulon has placed considerable emphasis on electronics as a source of differentiation for its Luxgen brand
Hyundai-Kia to overtake Toyota in Europe?
Toyota is in danger of being overtaken in Europe by Hyundai-Kia
Tata Nano versus Renault-Nissan ULC: who wins?
In 2012 Renault-Nissan plans to launch a new model, code-named ULC, to compete with the Tata Nano
Auto industry mergers: bigger is not always better
Does the much-vaunted business logic of mergers really have a place in the contemporary automotive industry?
Are major vehicle manufacturers suited to Formula One?
Spoil sports: are major vehicle manufacturers suited to Formula One?
Are the auto industry's top executives overpaid?
Are the auto industry's top executives overpaid?
Will there be life after the car scrappage scheme?
Will there be life after the car scrappage scheme?
Can Germany dominate the electric vehicle industry?
Can Germany dominate the electric vehicle industry?
How much longer can Ssangyong survive?
Debt and impending bankruptcy, a 74% sales drop and a siege; how much longer can Ssangyong survive?
The keys to commercialisation of EVs?
A new study from the University of California, Berkeley outlines the key to commercialisation of EVs
Renault/Volvo stake sale rumours re-ignite
Renault/Volvo stake sale rumours re-ignite
Geneva reflections
Despite the inevitable industry gloom overshadowing the event, the 2009 Geneva auto show still had much to offer the keen observer.
