Topic: Renault SA

In Gear 2013 World Car of the Year Awards announced. Volkswagen wins big.

Every year, an international panel of automotive journalists selects the best cars in the world under various categories, handing out its awards at the New York Auto Show. This year, the 2013 Mark VII Volkswagen Golf took top honors. 

Energy Voices Papal conclave: Will cardinals elect another 'green pope'?

Pope Benedict XVI espoused environmental justice and renewable energy in his nearly eight years as pontiff. Will the cardinals choose another 'green pope' to follow Pope Benedict XVI?

In Gear An electric vehicle made of wicker?

An entrepreneur wants to bring back wicker-bodied 'electriquettes' designed to parade around the Panama-California Exposition grounds in San Diego between 1915 and 1916.

Change Agent Frugal innovation: the lessons of India's 'jugaad'

Corporations may be able to learn from developing-world entrepreneurs, who emphasize frugality, flexibility, and simplicity in designing products.

In Gear Got hybrid sticker shock? Just remember, it could always be worse

Even fans of electric and plug-in hybrid cars often complain about their high prices. Some can run into the high $30,000 dollar range. But Americans should remember it could be worse. A hybrid in Australia can run close to $50K.

GM reclaims title as world's No. 1 automaker

GM is once again the top-selling automaker in the world. The company's sales jumped 7.6 percent over the last year.

CES: Why car gadgets are making inroads at Las Vegas electronics show

At CES, six of the top 10 automakers are promoting their technological gadgetry, an increasingly important factor in car sales. The Las Vegas electronics show is coinciding with the Detroit Auto Show.

Better Place: Turning Israel into electric car country

Israel could be the first country with a nationwide electric car network, thanks to Better Place. A battery swapping station just opened outside Tel Aviv.

Renault apology to execs: You're not spies!

Renault apology to three executives for false charges of industrial espionage is followed by arrest of the man who made the allegations.

Nissan cars selling well: Profit quadruples despite recalls

Nissan cars were recalled in March, but Nissan still achieved huge second-quarter earnings.

Auto recalls: Nissan pulls 2 million cars and trucks that risk stalling

Auto recalls continue, this time affecting Nissan vehicles produced from August 2003 through July 2006, including subcompacts like the March, Cube and Note, and about a dozen other models, including the Tiida sedan, Titan pickup and Infiniti QX56 luxury model.

In a major deal for the two car makers, Toyota trades factory for stake in Tesla

Toyota Motor Corp said it would take a $50 million stake in U.S. electric car maker Tesla Motors, a move that gives the Japanese automaker a chance to repair its dented public image and vaults the California start-up on to the world stage.

Hawaii seeks 'Better Place' through electric cars

Bay Area seeks to become electric-car capital

The mayors of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose announced an ambitious public-private partnership last week to develop a $1 billion network of charging outlets for electric cars.

In Gaza, electric cars offer a way around Israel’s blockade

Palestinian engineers say it only costs $1.50 per fill-up. Israel is also going electric with hundreds of charging stations to be installed nationwide.

In India, the world's cheapest car debuts to fanfare, criticism

Manufacturers take note of the $2,500 vehicle’s massive market, as environmentalists fear the effects of an automobile influx.