Noticias Alianza Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi

Un video de Carlos Ghosn del año pasado
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http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/datsun-takes-next-step-toward-return-of-the-brand-in-india-indonesia-and-russia

Quién sabe si el Micra con morro de Aygo no pueda ser la versión para Datsun

http://motorbash.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Nissan-Micra-Face.jpg

[size size=150]Nissan prepara 2 nuevos modelos[/size]
– modelo plug-in Hybrid: en 2015, pudiendo ser del segmento C o D. Se instalará en un modelo existente (en 2015 claro)

– modelo de hidrogeno: en 2017. Se basará en una nueva plataforma, que no forma parte de la linea de producto de la marca

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/nissan-plans-plug-in-hybrid-and-hydrogen/265808

[size size=150]Renault Sport piensa en un R.S. electrico[/size]

Francois Champod ha comentado que están pensandoselo, pero que la tecnologia electrica todavia no está madura, además, ese mercado todavia no existe . Tambien comenta que no saben si seria solo electrico, asi que la idea de un R.S. hibrido podria cobrar vida
Tambien estarán atentos al campeonato Formula E, ya que si ven un alto nivel de competición, se podrian plantear un monoplaza para competir en él

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113051357610/renault-sport-considering-an-electric-vehicle—report

[size size=150]Renault presentará los Laguna IV, Espace V y Scenic IV en 2014[/size]
La propia marca ha confirmado que su planta de Douai (Georges Besse) va a recibir una inversión de 420 millones de € para su transformación para producirlos.
Está transformación consistira, entre otras cosas, en que una linea de producción sea capaz de producir los 5 modelos: Espace, Laguna berlina y familiar, Scenic y Grand Scenic
Con esto, conseguirian una mayor adaptación ante la fluctuabilidad del mercado, pudiendo producir mas o menos segun lo que se demande. Esto es gracias a compartir muchos componentes estructurales comunes, tanto para Renault como para Nissan

nota de prensa, en inglés
The Douai site undergoes a transformation to build its future

The Georges Besse plant in Douai (France) is undergoing a transformation that will enable it to welcome the successors of Espace, Laguna and Scénic from 2014. Renault has announced an industrial investment of €420 million for this project.

– From 2014, the plant will be able to build five bodies on a single line meeting the highest standards of performance.
– This is an industrial challenge for the plant, which will implement new technologies while modernizing its existing tool base. It is also a human challenge, based on skills-building and more than 35 years of expertise.

A plant undergoing major changes in order to build its future

Plant performance is key to the success of the Renault group’s strategic plan. As part of this plant, Renault is upgrading its industrial base and has announced an investment of €420 million for the Douai plant. The objective is to build five bodies on a single line meeting the highest standards of performance.

Building the successors to Espace, Laguna (estate & hatch) and Scénic (short and long) from 2014 is an industrial challenge for the plant. Thierry Bolloré, Executive Vice-President, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Renault group, said: “The aim is for the plant to move into a new segment – executive vehicles – and to manage an unprecedented level of diversity. This will make it less dependent on market fluctuations and thus more efficient.”

The Douai plant is also preparing to switch to a single-flow “standard”, i.e. with just one line. Single-flow operation is a strategic choice that is becoming a standard common to all Renault group plants in Western Europe (France, Spain Slovenia). It will enable plants to adapt more easily to fluctuating demand and to react more quickly, while also demanding greater flexibility and better management of diversity. Reflecting this aim, the Douai plant has cut capacity in order to adapt to the structural downturn in the market, but the actual planned level of production is higher than today.

This ability to manage a wide diversity of vehicles from different range segments has been made possible by the engineering department, which has designed a number of standardized architectural components for vehicles from the same Renault and Nissan family. This new approach to engineering will concern a growing number of vehicles in the range. From an industrial standpoint, this approach can be seen in the shared sequencing of assembly operations.

An industrial and human challenge

Work began in summer 2011 to adapt the industrial base for the arrival of five new vehicle bodies. A significant part of the work currently in progress involves the introduction of new stamping technologies (Douai has one of the Renault group’s biggest press shops):

Hot stamping: a first in the Renault group. This technology brings reductions in weight since the sheet metal is thinner (thus also cutting CO2 emissions), while improving safety, since the material gains the advanced mechanical characteristics of tempered steel: strength and elasticity.
Expansion of the plastics unit: two new presses and a new assembly line. Douai is to increase production in this unit, with a significant part of output being exported to other Renault group plants.
Aluminium stamping: used for the first time at the Douai plant, this technology will bring reductions in weight, thus also cutting CO2 emissions.

Major work is also underway to modernize the existing tool base. For example:

the re-gauging of some tools and installations, particularly in the paint shop,
the transformation and modernization of tools, to increase flexibility and thus manage greater product diversity.
In the body shop, introduction of a new panel line to manage greater product diversity.
In the final assembly shop, switch to a single line organized in a large U-shape, with logistics nearby. In this way, the plant is switching to a full kitting assembly process: logistics prepares parts kits that are placed next to the line for direct assembly. This improves both ergonomics and quality.
Lineside areas are freed up, for an airier working environment and improved safety conditions.
A variable height seating (SHV) programme has been introduced to improve working comfort from an ergonomic standpoint.

This industrial challenge goes hand-in-hand with a human challenge: building the skills required by the new industrial environment around a quality policy implemented by the entire workforce. The quality expertise of the Douai plant already meets high standards. This is clear from its results. The 2012 ADAC ratings place Scénic and Mégane just behind the premium brands. Specifically, for the arrival of the new range, all personnel will receive training covering the new products, the new industrial facilities, and the associated objectives.

http://media.renault.com/global/en-gb/renaultgroup/Media/PressRelease.aspx?mediaid=46943

[quote quote=»paulodelarosa»]Tan rápido?? Todavía no se sabe nada de ninguno de ellos.

Y el megane para cuando??[/quote]
Si, asi de rapido, asi que mi idea preconcebida de lo que iban a hacer se ha ido al garete jajaja
Eso de presentar un restiling este año para el Laguna lo podemos olvidar, porque no tendria sentido sacarlo para en menos de 1 año cambiar de modelo. El Espace por lo menos aguanta con este ultimo facelift un par de años, pero lo del Scenic es raro.

Pues haciendo cuentas, el Megane apuesto para el 2015, junto con el SUV. De ahí que se esté a la espera de que llegue el phIII este año, con novedades, además de las ligeras esteticas, otras tecnologicas como el R-Link que ya se ha visto en el Megane III Rs RB8.

[quote quote=»paulodelarosa»]Será que la nueva imagen del Clio ha calado.[/quote]
Bueno, eso y que tienen que renovar si o si todos sus modelos: El Espace por viejo, el Laguna por no tener buenas ventas, el Scenic porque le toca, el SUV porque el Koleos lo que vende…en fin, ya sabes jejeje, eso si parece que triunfa en China, dentro delo que puede vender al tener aranceles muy altos…

Vamos, que tiene una gama que necesita renovar para poder recuperar el espacio y el tiempo perdido en estos ultimos años de lentitud y de andar a por uvas
De hecho, la ultima es que parece que un directo de Renault ha confirmado que el Fortwo de Renault saldrá al mercado, cuando hace un año dijo que no habia mercado y no lo sacarian 😀

Tendria sentido, puesto que Renault no creo que sea capaz de lanzar 4 modelos en un mismo año de tanta importancia.
Se supone que el Espace y el Twingo son fijo los que salen el año que viene.

[size size=150]Renault y el Automobile Club de Monaco extienden su asociación durante 3 años mas[/size]
Continuará su asociación para seguir siendo el proveedor de vehiculos para el GP de Monaco, el GP historico de Mónaco, el rallye de Montecarlo y el energy rallye de Montecarlo. Además, Renault seguirá presentando novedades y concept cars en Mónaco y la World series by Renault seguirá siendo la carrera soporte del Gp de F1

nota de prensa, en inglés
– Renault and the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) confirmed their renewed partnership on race day of the 71st Monaco Grand Prix.

– Renault and the ACM have been partners for more than 25 years.

The Renault Group and the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) are delighted to announce the extension of their strategic partnership for an additional three years. The ACM is one of the most famous motoring clubs in the world, organizing some of the classic races on the motorsport calendar, including the Formula 1 Grand Prix, Rallye Monte-Carlo and the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, which now attracts more than 300 entries. The new agreement will see Renault provide support and VIP vehicles across all ACM events.

At the Grand Prix de Monaco, Renault supplies 80 vehicles for the use of ACM and FIA VIP guests, FIA Stewards and FIA club members. Renault also showcases its latest cars, including the new electric city car, Zoe, crossover SUV Captur and the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC, throughout the weekend. At the Rallye Monte-Carlo this year Renault transported over 800 people in its toughest all-terrain vehicles, including the Dacia Duster and the Renault Espace.

Renault has additionally leveraged the partnership for unique sporting, press and commercial events. The Formula Renault 3.5l series, one of the most established junior single seater categories, has supported the F1 Grand Prix for some years, while the radical new concept car, Alpine 110-50 (ZAR), designed by Laurens van den Acker was launched at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix, with the sporty Twin’Run unveiled at this year’s race. Earlier in the year, Chief Operating Officer Carlos Tavares and former Renault rally driver Jean Ragnotti competed in the historic rally in Alpine Berlinettes, while significant commercial incentives were organized within the framework of the World Rally Championship Rallye Monte-Carlo in January.

Jean-Michel Jalinier, President of Renault Sport F1, commented: “Our collaboration with the ACM is one of the most enduring partnerships in our history. What started as a logical affiliation between two French speaking companies working in the car industry has evolved into a collaboration that has produced numerous benefits for both companies. Through this close association with the ACM, we have leveraged opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. We look forward to creating many more activities through this partnership and continuing to provide the highest levels of support to the ACM and its guests.»

http://media.renault.com/global/en-gb/renault/Media/PressRelease.aspx?mediaid=47541

[size size=150]Alpine podria aumentar su gama[/size]

Asi lo dice Van der Acker, el diseñador jefe. La idea seria que el Alpine que salga ahora (2016) sea como el 911 (no tecnicamente, sino la imagen, idea, etc), y si funciona, aumentar la gama con un modelo inferior (Cayman) e incluso una berlina (Panamera)
Comentan que el 911 no es intocable, pero lleva mucho tiempo hacer algo como él (segumos sin hablar de la tecnica)

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27838.htm

Superchenna, lo del 911 ya lo he comentado yoe entre () 😉, que no es que quieran hacer un competidor de este, sino un coche con imagen, historia, etc…tecnicamente no van a hacer un coche asi, sino que van a hacer un coche de motor central y tracción trasera.

En cuanto al motor, hay rumores que dicen que llevaria el 1.6 con un par de vueltas de tuerca y otros que dicen que llevaria un 2.0T. Ya veremos en que queda. Los 50.000 no son euros, sino libras, con lo qeu serian muchos mas €

¡qué nervios!

… no, la verdad es que no 😀 imagino que no es más que un movimiento para renovar la gama de Lada y poder rentabilizarla más allá del mercado ruso.