The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance is returning to project status

L’Alliance Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi leaves up new foundations. The leaders of the three producers want draw a line under the past and focus on the present and the future, in a world in constant motion. “We are starting a new phase based on respect for each company’s culture” so then Jean-Dominique Senard, president of Alliance and of Renault Group, during the presentation of the new organization. Desire to move forward according to the word honestywhich came up several times in the speeches of the leaders of the three companies. “Although we have had problems, we have all made the necessary efforts to restore trust at the heart of the Union”as described Luca de MeoCEO of Renault Group. “The Alliance has many common assets, such as the 100% electric CMF-EV platform. About 60% of the vehicles in the three groups use the Alliance platform. We tend to forget this past” continued Jean-Dominique Senard. As part of the agreement that redefined the functioning of the Union, the approach to cooperation is changing. “In the past, we only wanted to find cooperation, to reach a balance that was not ideal for all partners. Today, every proposal is important for the company that decides to participate in it. concluded Luca de Meo. Operation in project mode which mainly involves Ampere.

Nissan and Mitsubishi shareholders and Ampere customers

Creation d’Ampere is one of the foundations of this new Union. Nissan and Mitsubishi to be official confirmed of investment in accordance with 600 million euros and 200 million euros in this dedicated tool of electricity and for program. “We have decided to invest 200 million euros in Ampere to expand our range of electric vehicles, including the C-segment SUV for the European market” he announced Takao Kato, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors. The manufacturer will also provide other models in Europe on the basis of Renault. “Since the current cars are well received by customers, we are thinking about other Renault models. We will also introduce an SUV with our plug-in hybrid technology” added the president of Mitsubishi. The brand will depend on a cooperation and Nissan to develop its presence inside North Americaas he already did les Important cars or Japan. Pour Nissanparticipation in Ampere must be “a way to achieve our Ambition 2030 plan more easily” as noted Makoto Uchidapresident and CEO of Nissan Motor Co. Future Micra will be based on the Ampere platform. “We want to strengthen our presence in Europe thanks to this partnership” added the president of Nissan. Ampere owns the intellectual property of platforms that are selected by Alliance members.

Joint international projects

Union operation in project mode works on the basis of a exchange strategies and technologies. The leaders of the three producers still meet every two months to review the management of the Union. Technologies are shared twice a year, during special local events. Projects shared by two or three developers are therefore numerous.

European Union

Joint projects take several forms. For MitsubishiTHE Colt and ASX as well as Renault are already in the market. A the third example derived from a Renault car should be seen, when a C-segment electric SUV designed and manufactured by Ampere will arrive on an unspecified date.

Pour NissanNext time Mikra it will depend on the electric platform Ampere and two electric crossovers platform base CMF-EV will complete the array. Nissan will also adopt electric light utility vehicles of the future developed as part of the future cooperation under construction between Renault, Volvo Group and CMA CGM. To position yourself in the industry recycling of battery and materialNissan should invest In The Future is neutralfuture company that brings together all activities circular economy. Finally, a Japanese manufacturer will make it 6 family of engines and gearboxes inside 12 of his industries to A horseventure of Renault and Geely dedicated to petrol and hybrid engines.

Joint projects in Latin America

The platforms shared in South America will be Renault and Nissan. Pick-ups Renault Alaskan and Nissan Frontier will be combined with an additional style for each brand on the bottom part (1/2 ton). A A segment B SUV and electric city car it will arrive in a row Renault. Chez NissanSection B SUV kicks will be supported by a electric city car.

Acceleration in India

The assembled models are already leaving the factory Chennai, like Renault Duster, Kiger and Triber, as well as Nissan Magnite. Other cars should arrive, including one SUV locations from September and electric city car pour Renault. Four similar Renault models should complete the Nissan lineup in India, which remains on the market. great potential for a Japanese brand and a French manufacturer.