Posted March 9, 2023
The Renault-Nissan Alliance will bring new models to Europe, but it also has the potential to reshape fundamental operations such as finance, distribution, retail and end-of-life disposal of cars.
Renault and Nissan announced they will activate a series of joint “high value creation” projects on Monday involving new cars, vans and pickups.
Beyond cars, several newly announced collaborations could help the partners cut operational costs and increase dealer margins in Europe.
Renault CEO Luca de Meo said, the number of shared dealerships owned by outside investors will be doubled by 2025. “This will substantially increase those investors’ profitability and reduce distribution costs.”
Mercedes-Benz AG and Google have struck a long-term partnership designed to give the German automaker control over its IP and marketplace while offering drivers navigation, maps and YouTube provided by the tech giant.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance will bring new models to Europe, but it also has the potential to reshape fundamental operations such as finance, distribution, retail and end-of-life disposal of cars.
Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG and a pioneer in commercializing self-driving vehicle technology, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Algolux.