Couple of interesting Renault Articles

For those that have an industry interest on the latest...

GM-Renault-Nissan alliance talks end
5 October 2006| Source: just-auto.com editorial team
General Motors, Renault and Nissan said in a brief official statement issued by both automakers on Wednesday night that they had agreed to terminate discussions regarding a proposed alliance among the three companies...
http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=89195&lk=s

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ANALYSIS: Powertrain options on the Nissan Qashqai – can Renault/Nissan make CVTs popular in Europe?
2 October 2006| Source: CSM Worldwide

(http://www.just-auto.com/articleimagelist.aspx?ID=89163) (http://www.just-auto.com/articleimagelist.aspx?ID=89163)
The full range of Nissan (http://www.just-auto.com/factsheet.aspx?id=202) and Renault (http://www.just-auto.com/factsheet.aspx?id=122) engines has been utilised in the Nissan Qashqai crossover, which also shares its underlying platform (http://www.just-auto.com/factsheet.aspx?id=133) (the C Platform) with several other Renault and Nissan vehicles. There is also a Jatco produced CVT (http://www.just-auto.com/factsheet.aspx?id=149) available with the 2.0-litre petrol engine and that makes the Qashqai the first Renault to get it. Is it a shrewd move, in Europe, where CVTs have had limited success, asks CSM Worldwide analyst Chris Guile?

http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=89163&lk=s

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Kirk Kerkorian didn't want this union, the CEO of GM didn't win.
Let's see if the discussions will begin btw Renault-Nissan and Ford...

Hmm... Interesting the effect this is having on share prices, more here (free registration) Kerkorian cancels GM share buy as board man quits

9 October 2006| Source: just-auto.com editorial team
Billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian has cancelled plans to buy more General Motors shares due to his displeasure at the firm ending alliance talks with Renault and Nissan, according to media reports.
http://www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=89229&lk=s