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Renault revealed their new SYMBIOZ autonomous vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show on Tuesday. The front two seats can turn to face the back two during autonomous mode, when the car navigates itself using Renaults 'EASY DRIVE' technology. The finished Symbiozis design will be capable of propelling from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just six seconds and will boast a range of about 310 miles on a single charge as well as an eco-friendly 500 kW fully electric engine.
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire and former French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe are greeted by Renault CEO Luca de Meo as they arrive at the Renault Group site in Sandouville to tour of the industrial line of the auto maker's plant in Normandy. IMAGES
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida welcomes the restructuring of the cooperation agreement between car manufacturers Renault and Nissan, which sees Renault reducing its stake in the Japanese firm from 43.4 percent to 15 percent, the same size as Nissan's share in its French counterpart. Speaking at a press conference in London, Makoto Uchida says he's "very confident that this new structure will deepen mutual trust," and will "ensure that each member contributes with their strengths and works with shared ambitions." SOUNDBITE
The investigating chamber of the Versailles Court of Appeal confirms the placement under judicial supervision of footballer Aminata Diallo, who is under investigation for "aggravated violence", after her former PSG teammate Kheira Hamraoui was assaulted. IMAGES
Protesters gather at the Aveyron Metallurgy Company (SAM), to denounce the suppression of over 300 jobs, following a decision by Renault to refuse the only offer to take over the foundry. IMAGES
Hundreds of employees gather in front of the Fonderie de Bretagne in Caudan to protest against the planned sale of the plant by the Renault group. IMAGES