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  • RENAULT-NISSAN ESTABLISHES PORT OF TYNE AS COMMON ENTRY POINT FOR IMPORTS INTO NORTHERN ENGLAND

    ALLIANCE LOGISTICS EUROPE

    SOUTH TYNESIDE, UK (March 27, 2013) - 

    • Port of Tyne is now entry point for all regional imports of Nissan, Infiniti and Dacia vehicles.
    • Port consolidation strengthens synergies across Renault and Nissan.
    • Alliance unified logistics division already generates more than €200 million in annual savings.

     

  • The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the BRICs

    Alliance and the BRICs

    Since the Renault-Nissan Alliance began in 1999, emerging markets have become a pillar of growth for the auto industry. In 1999, Brazil, Russia, India and China (the “BRICs”) represented only 8% of the total industry volume. In 2012, these four countries represented 36% of global vehicles sales. China, which registered [...]

  • Renault-Nissan Alliance opens new Silicon Valley Research Center to enhance advanced research and development

    The Future of Auto Innovation for Nissan Takes Shape in Silicon Valley

    SUNNYVALE, Calif. (February 18, 2013) —The Renault-Nissan Alliance has expanded its presence in Silicon Valley with the opening of a new advanced research center initially specializing in autonomous driving and connected cars.

  • RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE AND UNICREDIT TO LAUNCH A SALES FINANCE JOINT VENTURE IN RUSSIA

    MOSCOW (Feb. 14, 2013) – Renault-Nissan Alliance (“Alliance”) and UniCredit have agreed to establish a dedicated automotive bank offering a wide range of financial services to Renault, Nissan and Infiniti brand customers and dealers in Russia. The joint venture will be controlled by the Alliance which will have a 60% [...]

  • RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE POSTS SALES RECORD IN 2012 FOR 4TH STRAIGHT YEAR

    PARIS (Feb. 4, 2013) — The Renault-Nissan Alliance sold a record 8,097,197 vehicles in 2012, representing one in 10 new cars sold worldwide.

    • Despite recession in Europe and slowing pace of sales in China, global sales were a record 8.1 million units
    • Strongest growth came from emerging markets and the United States
    • Zero-emission sales up more than 80% from 2011

  • THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE JOINS CLIMATE ACTION GROUP

    VIENNA, AUSTRIA (January 29, 2013)

    Arnold Schwarzenegger’s R20 welcomes Alliance support

    • The Renault-Nissan Alliance backs Vienna R20 Conference

    • Speakers from Renault and Nissan to address delegates

    • Fleet of electric vehicles on hand for participants to test

  • The Strategic Cooperation Between Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance Forms Agreement with Ford to Accelerate Commercialization of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Technology

    - Renault-Nissan, Daimler & Ford FCV agreement

    YOKOHAMA, Japan (Jan. 28, 2013)

    • Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement  for the joint development of common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs
    • Collaboration expected to lead to launch of world’s first affordable, mass-market fuel cell electric vehicles as early as 2017
    • Unique collaboration across three continents and three companies will help define global specifications and component standards
    • Sends clear signal to suppliers, policymakers and the industry to encourage the further development of hydrogen infrastructure worldwide

  • Renault-Nissan and Russian Technologies create joint venture to finalize strategic partnership with AVTOVAZ

    Renault-Nissan Alliance AVTOVAZ video

    MOSCOW – December 12, 2012

    • Renault-Nissan and Russian Technologies create joint venture to accelerate product launches and technology transfer to AVTOVAZ, Russia’s largest carmaker.
    • Renault-Nissan will get a majority stake in the joint venture, called Alliance Rostec Auto BV, which will control AVTOVAZ, leader of the Russian auto market .
    • This deal promotes Renault, Nissan and LADA’s improved synergy and product development in the fast-growing Russian market.

  • Commitment gender parity delivers concrete results renault nissan alliance

     Women make up 15% of Renault’s key global executive positions - Percentage of women in Renault’s new car sales workforce in France has doubled since 2009 - Percentage of women at senior-management level at Nissan globally jumps 75% compared with three years ago PARIS (Oct. 10, 2012)– The Renault-Nissan Alliance’s [...]

  • Renault-Nissan and Daimler expand scope of collaboration

    Alliance Renault Nissan-Highlights Video

    PARIS, France (Sept. 28, 2012) –

    - Renault-Nissan and Daimler partner on fuel-efficient engines and transmissions

    - Original projects remain on track as partnership expands globally

  • Renault-Nissan Alliance invests $160 million in Korea to speed global growth strategy

    BUSAN, South Korea (July 20, 2012) – Alliance will invest US$160 million to add 80,000 units of Nissan Rogue production in Korea and increase cost competitiveness of a key industrial base.

    - Renault Samsung Motors will get increased productivity at Busan plant to accelerate its turnaround. 

    - As Renault Samsung achieves competitive cost targets, Busan plant will produce new derivative vehicles for Korea and export markets.

  • Renault-Nissan to provide 15,000 vehicles in exclusive international contract with Danone

    PARIS (July 5, 2012) – The Renault-Nissan Alliance will provide 15,000 vehicles in an exclusive fleet contract with the Paris-based nutritional food company Danone. The first-of-its-kind deal for the Alliance provides a full range of vehicles to Danone in 25 countries for at least five years.

  • Renault-Nissan Alliance & United Nations partner for Zero-Emission mobility at Rio+20

    Alliance Renault-Nissan Media Room - Alliance Renault-Nissan Rio20

     RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (June 13, 2012) – World’s largest environmental summit marks first time UN will use zero-emission shuttle fleet--

    – A fleet of electric vehicles from the Renault-Nissan Alliance will shuttle United Nations delegates at its Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, the world’s largest environmental summit.

  • How the Renault-Nissan Alliance is electrifying the world

    (June 11, 2012) – With a full range of pure electric vehicles, Renault and Nissan are the global leaders in sustainable mobility.

    The Renault-Nissan Alliance has spent many years perfecting a range of silent-running electric vehicles that produce no tailpipe emissions whatsoever:
    -   Family cars
    -   Chic urban transport
    -   Compact hatchbacks
    -   Practical vans

  • Renault-Nissan backs women leaders in Brazil

     SAO PAULO, BRAZIL (June 4, 2012) – Continued support for Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society as Brazil emerges as a global economic force--

     – The Renault-Nissan Alliance is backing the internationally respected Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society’s inaugural conference in Brazil this week – the latest initiative from the Alliance in this rapidly growing emerging market.

  • Renault-Nissan Alliance and Russian Technologies agree to create joint venture to acquire a majority stake in AVTOVAZ

    Alliance Renault-Nissan Media Room - Renault-Nissan Alliance to acquire majority stake in AVTOVAZ

    PARIS – (May 3, 2012) –

    •    Renault-Nissan and state corporation Russian Technologies will form joint venture to accelerate product launches and technology transfer to AVTOVAZ, Russia’s largest carmaker.
    •    Renault-Nissan will invest about US$750 million, and Russian Technologies will favorably restructure debt as they form the joint venture.
    •    Renault-Nissan will get a majority stake in the joint venture, which will control AVTOVAZ; transaction is expected to be complete in 2014.
       

  • Renault-Nissan Alliance and Russian Technologies agree to create joint venture to acquire a majority stake in AVTOVAZ

    (May 3, 2012) –

    • Renault-Nissan and state corporation Russian Technologies will form joint venture to accelerate product launches and technology transfer to AVTOVAZ, Russia’s largest carmaker.
    • Renault-Nissan will invest about US$750 million, and Russian Technologies will favorably restructure debt as they form the joint venture.
    • Renault-Nissan will get a majority stake in the joint venture, which will control AVTOVAZ; transaction is expected to be complete in 2014.

  • Renault-Nissan India plant wins award for its safety and energy saving practices

    (April 6, 2012) – The Renault-Nissan Alliance factory at Oragadam, near Chennai, India – the first dedicated Alliance facility in which Nissans and Renaults are made side-by-side – is a modern and highly efficient plant producing top quality cars.

    But there’s more. It’s now officially one of India’s safest and most environmentally-friendly factories, too.

  • Russia’s Vladimir Putin inaugurates new Renault-Nissan and AVTOVAZ assembly line

    TOGLIATTI, Russia – (April 4, 2012) –

    •    €400 million investment generates capacity of up to 350,000 cars annually across three brands.
    •    After Lada Largus, separate models from Nissan and Renault will follow.
    •    This new production line contributes to the three partners’ common goal: achieve capacity of at least 1.6 million vehicles per year in Russia by 2016.

  • His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurates new Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Tangier, Morocco

    Alliance Renault-Nissan Media Room - New Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Tangier, Morocco

    (Feb. 9, 2012) – His Majesty King Mohammed VI today inaugurated the new Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Tangier, Morocco, at a special ceremony attended by Carlos Ghosn, Chairman of Renault and Nissan.

    • The new Renault-Nissan plant in Tangier represents an investment of €1 billion.
    • The new plant’s annual production capacity of 400,000 vehicles will play a part in ensuring the continued success of the Entry range across the world.
    • The Tangier factory is the world's first zero carbon and zero effluent automotive plant.
    • It is the southern Mediterranean basin's biggest automotive plant, with an estimated total staff of more than 6,000 by 2015.

  • Renault-Nissan Alliance posts record sales in 2011 for third consecutive year

    PARIS(Feb. 1, 2012) –

    • Despite financial uncertainty and natural disasters, global sales increased 10 percent and exceeded 8 million units for the first time.
    • Strongest growth came from emerging markets and the United States. 

    The Renault-Nissan Alliance sold a record 8,029,222 units in 2011, a 10.3% increase from 2010, fuelled by robust sales in emerging markets and the United States.

  • Nissan and Daimler to produce engines together in North America

    DETROIT (Jan. 8, 2012) – In the latest step forward in the collaboration of the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler, Nissan’s Decherd, Tenn., plant will build Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder engines for Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz starting in 2014.

    Nissan and Daimler will produce Mercedes-Benz 4-cylinder gasoline engines together at Nissan’s powertrain assembly plant in Decherd, Tenn. Production will begin in 2014, with installed capacity of 250,000 units per year once full ramp–up is achieved. The Decherd facility will produce engines for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti models.

  • Zero-emission vehicles from Renault-Nissan Alliance win industry’s top prizes

    (Dec. 7, 2011) –

    • Nissan LEAF becomes 2012 Japan Car of the Year, adding to accolades including 2011 World Car of the Year and 2011 European Car of the Year.

    • Renault Kangoo Z.E. is 2012 International Van of the Year – the first time that an electric vehicle has received the award.

    • Prizes represent a “clean sweep” for Renault-Nissan, consumers and the planet

  • Renault-Nissan Alliance launches $1.8 billion “Brazilian offensive”

    Alliance Renault Nissan Media Room - ALLIANCENEW

    RIO DE JANEIRO (Oct. 6, 2011) –

    • Nissan to invest 2.6 billion reais (US$1.5 billion, or €1.1 billion) to build new plant in Resende and develop new products for Brazil
    • Renault to invest 500 million reais (US$285 million or €212 million) to expand plant in Curitiba   
    • Companies to increase combined annual capacity to 580,000 vehicles and launch 23 new models in Brazil in the next five years

     

  • Ghosn & Zetsche confirm Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler partnership on track

    Alliance Renault-Nissan Media Room - iaa

    (Sept. 15, 2011) – Carlos Ghosn and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche confirmed Wednesday that their 18-month old partnership is on track, including plans to build the next-generation Daimler Smart and Renault Twingo on the same platform.

  • The Renault-Nissan Alliance opens Silicon Valley research office

    (Sept. 15, 2011) – The automotive group’s Mountain View facility will focus on vehicle IT, advanced engineering research, and technology recruitment.

  • The Renault-Nissan Alliance & E-Laad Foundation partner for EV future in the Netherlands

    Netherlands – (April 22, 2011) – The Renault-Nissan Alliance today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the E-laad.nl Foundation, a consortium of Dutch grid operators, to jointly promote the spread of zero-emission vehicles in the Netherlands.

  • The Renault-Nissan Alliance keeps moving in China in 2011

    Shanghai – (Feb.15th, 2011) – The Renault-Nissan Alliance has inaugurated its China Warehouse in Shanghai, the new step in the cooperation between the two partners on after-sales in the country.

  • Chennai factory proves its quality – and its environmental credentials

    (Sept. 2, 2010) – The Alliance factory in Chennai, India, which is gearing up to start exporting the Nissan Micra to Europe later this month, has just achieved three significant milestones in a remarkably short time frame.

  • STATEMENT – The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Bajaj Auto Ltd. Confirm Progress on Development of New Vehicle

    (July 8, 2010) – In November 2009, the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Bajaj Auto Ltd. announced their intention to partner on the development of an innovative new four-wheel product for the Indian and other emerging markets.

  • The Alliance celebrates its 11th anniversary

    (April 14, 2010) – Looking back at the past 11 years, the Renault-Nissan Alliance have been through a remarkable journey.  Together, we have navigated the road of progress, successes, challenges, obstacles and opportunities.

  • Strategic cooperation between Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG

    Alliance Renault-Nissan Media Room - Renault-Nissan Alliance_ Daimler AG strategic cooperation

    (April 7, 2010) – Video of Carlos Ghosn on the strategic cooperation between Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG.

  • Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler

    (April 7, 2010) – Thank you, Dr. Zetsche… and good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

    The famous German philosopher Georg Hegel once said: “Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.”

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