Reports from Paris show that the French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said Sunday he is opposed to a full merger of Renault and Nissan, but wants to “preserve the alliance.” The two companies have been in a tech and capital partnership since 1999, making it one of the most enduring tie-ups in the sector. Renault holds a 43.4% stake in Nissan, while one of its subsidiaries controls 15% of its French partner.
Nissan has also decided to stop using Takata’s air bag inflators containing ammonium nitrate, joining a host of major automakers. “We will…work to replace the inflators in vehicles under recall as quickly as possible,” Nissan said in a statement. Since 2008, more than 30M cars have been called back over the potentially defective components, which have been linked to eight deaths and more than 100 injuries.
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Grows To 9.1 Million Worldwide In First Half 2025.
The global electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow rapidly .According to new figures from global research firm Rho Motion, 9.1 million EVs were sold worldwide in the first half of the year, representing a significant 28% increase compared to the same period last year. However, it’s important to note that not all regions are
