Noticias Alianza Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi

[size size=150]Nismo y Williams se asocian[/size]

nota de prensa, en inglés
WILLIAMS ADVANCED ENGINEERING AND NISMO TO COLLABORATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES

27th June 2013. Grove, UK. Williams Advanced Engineering is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Nismo, the performance orientated brand of Nissan, to partner in the development of high performance road cars.

Williams Advanced Engineering will join the engineering development team from Nismo currently working on developing future Nismo products for launch worldwide from 2014 and beyond. This new collaboration will help accelerate the growth of the Nismo brand across the globe and enhance Nissan’s reputation for innovation by incorporating cutting edge Formula One based technologies and processes into Nissan’s high performance road cars.

Williams Advanced Engineering is the division of the Williams Group that commercialises Formula One based technologies and know-how. It has a track record of bringing high performance road and race cars to market with short lead times and was chosen by Nissan because of its expertise in areas such as aerodynamics, simulation and material science.

Sir Frank Williams, Founder and Team Principal, said: “Williams Advanced Engineering has a history of developing world class, high performance products and this agreement is particularly exciting because of the ambition and potential of the Nismo brand. Both parties share a passion for racing and cutting edge technology and this collaboration will see us work closely together to develop cars that will be at the forefront of automotive technology.”

Commenting on the announcement, Shoichi Miyatani, president of Nismo said: “Nismo is a brand built from over 30 years of racing experience and so it is fitting that we chose to work with a like-minded company such as Williams to develop the higher performance versions of our products. Williams have a proven history of making racing technology benefit road cars, and we look forward to starting this relationship during a period of intensive product development for Nismo.”

Nissan world best strong car.

[size size=150]El grupo quiere vender 10 millones de unidades en 2016[/size]

Los analistas indican que la mayor parte vendria de Nissan (la misma, Infiniti y Datsun). Renault aportará menos unidades, porque la crisis no le está ayudando a subir ventas, pero cuenta con la ayuda de Dacia para subir
Autovaz deberia ayudar a acercarse a esas ventas cuando el grupo sea ya propietaria a finales del año que viene

http://www.leftlanenews.com/renault-nissan-aiming-for-10-million-annual-sales-by-2016.html

[size size=150]Confirman nuevos modelos para mercados en crecimiento[/size]

– Se desarrollarán a partir del CMF (en este caso, CMF-A)
– Se produciran a partir de 2015 en Chennai para India
– Seguirán expandiendo la red de distribuidores en la India

Nota de prensa, en inglés
Renault-Nissan confirms new vehicles specifically tailored for growth markets

– All-new vehicles from Renault-Nissan’s “Common Module Family” will reflect “cost-breakthrough” pricing in multiple body and powertrain configurations
– Production will begin in Chennai in 2015 for the Indian market
– Renault and Nissan continue to aggressively expand dealer network and product lineup in India

CHENNAI, India (July 16, 2013) – CEO and Chairman Carlos Ghosn confirmed today that the Renault-Nissan Alliance is developing all-new vehicles to meet the specific demands of new car buyers in the world’s fastest growing economies.

The announcement marks the first all-new program developed from the ground up by Renault SAS and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., teams working side by side from inception. The program, internally named CMF-A, covers the most affordable category of cars in the Common Module Family, Renault-Nissan’s unique, modular system of vehicle architecture.

The CMF approach defines vehicles as five essential modules: the engine bay, cockpit, front underbody, rear underbody and electrical/electronic architecture. The compatible parts can then be assembled into hundreds of possible configurations, for maximum efficiency and brand differentiation.

Production of vehicles within the CMF-A scope will begin in 2015 at the Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Chennai. Renault and Nissan will reveal additional details, including pricing details and product volume, closer to the start of production.

Like all CMF categories, CMF-A offers a high degree of flexibility. Significant body style and powertrain variations can be matched to specific customer needs and preferences in India and other high-growth markets.

“We are breaking new ground with CMF-A to meet and exceed the high standards of consumers in the world’s fastest growing economies – particularly people buying a new car for the first time,” Ghosn said at Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre, the Chennai-based engineering facility where development work on CMF-A began last year. “These influential consumers don’t want a decontented car originally intended for consumers in mature markets. They want and deserve a car that is modern, robust and stylish – at a price point that represents a ‘cost breakthrough’ for such a generous vehicle.”

Renault-Nissan: Together for Growth in India

Renault-Nissan is a leader in emerging economies. When the Renault-Nissan Alliance formed in 1999, about 1% of total group sales came from the so-called BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China. In 2012, more than 30% of total group sales came from these four countries alone.

Chennai is home to the largest dedicated Renault–Nissan Alliance plant, which opened in 2010. The factory, which produces the Renault Pulse, Scala and Duster, and the Nissan Micra, Sunny and Evalia, represents an investment of about $1 billion USD, or 45 billion INR from 2008 to 2015.

The existing plant – which has full stamping, body, paint, plastic, trim and chassis shops with two test tracks—currently has annual production capacity of 400,000 vehicles per year.

The plant can produce four separate platforms and eight body styles in random production order. Both sub-assembly and parts supply to the line are totally flexible. Efficiency is improved by having bumper and plastic moldings produced on site while the assembly line boasts a highly efficient logistics layout with a 100% kit supply system to the lineside which saves operators having to pick parts from more than one place reducing the need to walk to collect parts.

The Chennai plant taps the industry-leading “monozukuri” production processes Nissan developed in its Oppama, Japan and Sunderland, UK facilities. Renault brings expertise concentrated on vehicle engineering, information systems, styling and powertrain development – including development of the industry’s benchmark clean-diesel K9K engine.

Chennai is also home to the Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre, the engineering hub and an innovation incubator serving Renault-Nissan Alliance partners.

Renault has been on a strong growth curve in India. The company has launched five new cars in less than 18 months, including the Renault Duster, which has won a record-breaking 29 independent vehicle awards.

Duster has accelerated Renault’s growth in India and helped place it well ahead of the company’s mid-term plan for the region. Renault already has more than 100 dealerships throughout India, compared to an original forecast of 70 by the end of 2013. Sales surged to more than 35,000 vehicles in 2012, up 25 times from 2011.

Nissan sold nearly 37,000 vehicles in 2012 and is accelerating aggressively. The company will launch 10 new vehicles in India through 2016 – including new premium SUV Terrano later this year and the first Datsun car. Nissan expects to more than triple its current dealer network to more than 300 outlets by 2016.

115 años de innovación Renault
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[size size=150]Carlos Tavares deja Renault[/size]

Nota de prensa, en inglés
M. Carlos Tavares has mutually agreed with Renault to cease as of today his functions of Chief Operating Officer in order to pursue other personal projects.

M. Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, would like to thank Carlos Tavares for successfully contributing to the results of the company all along his career.

Also effective immediately, M. Carlos Ghosn will temporarily carry out the duties of Chief Operating Officer.

In order to reinforce Renault’s industrial and commercial performances, an adaptation of the management’s organization will soon be decided and announced.

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No se como tomarlo. Con Tavares se ha estado viendo una evolución importante, de nuevo el gusto por coches especiales (Alpine), deportivos. Además, a él se le veia muy interesado, incluso conduciendo varios concepts…

Pero queria mas retos ya que ser 2º de Renault para él no debia de ser mucha cosa sobretodo porque Ghosn continuará al frente de las 2 compañias.

Ahora, a ver a quien meten ahi.

curioso…

Grupo Renault, lider en bajas emisiones en Europa
En la primera mitad de 2013 ha conseguido vender coches con una media de emisiones de 115.9 gr de CO2

Nota de prensa, en inglés
Renault group, number one in Europe for low co2 emissions
Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions based upon its sales of passenger cars over the first half of 2013. This ranking is the fruit of the rejuvenation of its range, the success of its Energy range of engines and the growth of its electric vehicle sales.

Renault Group has moved into pole position in Europe in terms of low CO2 emissions, with an average of 115.9g of CO2/km* per vehicle (source: AAA-DATA**) based on its passenger car sales over the first half of 2013.

Renault Group owes this performance to the recent rejuvenation of its ranges, notably including five models that return less than 100g of CO2/km (Twingo, New Clio, Captur, Mégane and Dacia Sandero). Indeed, in the small five-seater diesel car sector, New Clio Energy dCi 90 eco² is the class leader with 83g/km. Overall, the New Renault Clio range emits 18.5g of CO2/km less than the model’s previous generation.

Meanwhile, Renault is Europe’s number one brand for electric mobility, and its electric vehicle sales have also contributed significantly to the Group’s low average CO2 emissions.

Taken as a whole, the average level of CO2 emissions per kilometre across Renault Group’s entire range has improved by nearly 10g in the first half of 2013 over 2012, falling from 125.5g/km to 115.9g/km.

“This position of market leader is proof that the combination of our powertrain strategy – with our range of Energy engines – and our electric vehicle strategy is bearing fruit. Thanks to these innovations, Renault Group is achieving tangible results and maintaining its objective to significantly reduce the long-term environmental footprint of its activities. At the same time, these improvements are beneficial for both the planet and our customers.”

(Jean-Philippe HERMINE, Director, Renault Group, Environmental Plan)

[i]* The average homologated NEDC combined-cycle CO2 emissions of Renault Group passenger cars registered during the first half of 2013 across 23 EU nations (all countries except Cyprus, Malta, Romania and Bulgaria).

** Figures obtained from AAA-DATA (Association Auxiliaire de l’Automobile), a subsidiary of CCFA. AAA-DATA is an organisation that collates automotive industry data for authorities.[/i]

Y ahora una entrevista a Philippe Klein, director de producto, tambien en francés
Le concept Initiale Paris marque une première étape dans le retour de Renault sur le haut de gamme

Centré autour de «l’art du voyage», le renouveau du haut de gamme de Renault démarre avec la présentation à Francfort du concept Initiale Paris. Philippe Klein, directeur produit nous explique l’intention de Renault.

S’il n’est pas vital pour le constructeur, comme l’a dit récemment Carlos Ghosn, PDG de Renault, le haut de gamme n’en est pas moins important, assure Philippe Klein. «Le haut de gamme est important pour soutenir le développement de la marque. C’est un levier qui fait sens. Ce qui est vrai également, c’est que la part du chiffre d’affaires associé à ce segment n’est pas de nature à mettre Renault en difficulté. Renault est une entreprise robuste qui a su traverser la crise de 2009 et l’affaiblissement des marchés européens avec des résultats financiers raisonnables», souligne le dirigeant.Puisque Renault n’a pas eu de réussite sur ce segment (au moins en Europe), cela fait du haut de gamme «plus une opportunité qu’un risque», souligne Philippe Klein. «Nous devons faire mieux que ce que nous avons fait avec une capacité de rayonnement international supérieure à la génération précédente. Le haut de gamme n’est pas vital, mais il est important pour Renault et nous y avons mis beaucoup de cœur et de ressources», explique-t-il.

Le premium à vivre
La question pour le constructeur est donc de définir pour la marque une place spécifique sur ce segment où les marques allemandes dictent aujourd’hui les codes, et que cette place soit cohérente avec son histoire. «Renault est centré autour de l’humain avec un design et une ambiance au service de l’art du voyage». Une notion que Philippe Klein résume par «le premium à vivre» illustrée par le concept car Initiale Paris que Renault dévoile pour la première fois au salon de Francfort.
Ce véhicule est la première illustration pour le constructeur de ce territoire «art du voyage» où il veut se positionner. S’il est nouveau dans sa formulation, l’art du voyage est «dans les gènes de la marque», assure Philippe Klein.
S’y ajoute une «french touch», rappelée à la fois dans le nom du concept car et repris sur le véhicule avec un notamment un toit vitré sur lequel est gravé une carte de Paris.

Remplacement de l’Espace en 2014

Ce concept préfigure ce que sera l’Espace, annoncé pour la deuxième partie de 2014 : un véhicule à la croisée des chemins entre berline, monospace et SUV. «Nous avons gardé la luminosité, la praticité et l’habitabilité avec l’émotion et le dynamisme», résume Philippe Klein.Outre ce successeur de l’Espace, Renault remplacera ses grandes berlines Laguna, Latitude et SM5. «Il y aura une grande berline centrée sur le segment D international et le renouvellement du Koleos», explique Philippe Klein.»Nous cherchons avec le haut de gamme à porter la marque dans le monde entier. Outre ces trois produits, le haut de gamme sera également illustré par des versions sur d’autres modèles de la gamme.» La première à l’inaugurer étant Clio l’an prochain. Si elle n’est pas encore très évocatrice, la signature Initiale Paris existe depuis plusieurs générations de voitures. «Il est vrai qu’elle a perdu de sa force et de la visibilité, reconnaît Philippe Klein, l’objectif est de lui redonner du corps et de la substance.» «Le nom des voitures, c’est un peu comme le prénom des enfants, on les retient en fonction de la personne. Nous devons remettre Initiale Paris, qui marche plutôt bien hors d’Europe, en lisibilité avec un vrai contenu», ajoute-t-il.
L’image de Renault est-elle prête pour soutenir cette ambition ? «Si nous prenons un peu de recul, nous avons eu 6 concepts cars qui ont dévoilé notre stratégie design avec des résultats sur les Clio et Captur. Elle est en train de prendre corps et substance sur le marché», explique Philippe Klein.
A cela s’ajoute le développement de la voiture connectée (R-Link), les efforts sur la réduction des émissions de CO2 et la performance des organes mécaniques menés dans le souci de centrer la marque sur l’humain, explique le dirigeant. «Les éléments se mettent en place et sont visibles. L’image va à la fois se nourrir et supporter le fait de se repositionner dans le haut de gamme.»
Florence Lagarde

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