Minjun ParkAutomotive
Japanese Automakers Halve Vehicle Development Times to Under Two Years
Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Suzuki, and Mitsubishi are overhauling production platforms and cutting parts to rival fast-moving Chinese competitors.
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Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Nissan to Roll Out China-Made Frontier Pro Pickup in Mexico
The model is the Japanese automaker’s first Chinese-built export and will go on sale later in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Nissan Starts 3 Million Pound Autonomous Transit Trial in Cambridge
The Japanese automaker will deploy modified Leaf electric vehicles to test public transport integration and passenger acceptance across regional UK road networks.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Dongfeng Nissan Updates N7 Electric Sedan After China Sales Slump
Monthly retail sales of the battery sedan fell from a peak of 10,148 units in August 2025 to 928 units in August 2026, prompting quick configuration adjustments.
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Nissan Streamlines Vehicle Engineering to Match Fast Chinese Product Cycles
The Yokohama automaker is standardizing powertrains and vehicle software across model lines to counter Chinese competitors launching cars in two years.
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Nissan India Celebrates Export of 1.2 Million Vehicles: Triumph for Made-in-India Cars Globally
Nissan India Reaches Export Milestone Nissan India has marked a significant achievement with the announcement of its 1.2 millionth vehicle export. The Japanese automotive company has primarily centred its focus on the Magnite model, with occasional offerings…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Nissan Expands Retrofitting Program To Include Br10 Ez-shift, Enhances CNG Systems For Customer Convenience
Nissan Motor India recently extended its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) retrofitting program to include the new Nissan Magnite BR10 EZ-Shift (AMT). This move comes in light of the successful implementation and positive customer reception of a similar program…
Sarah ChenAutomotive
Nissan to start robotaxi tests in China’s Suzhou in March
Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (NCIC) today announced the establishment of Nissan Mobility Service Co., Ltd., a dedicated mobility service company, as part of its efforts to continue transforming its business in China. The announcement was made at the…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Nissan Exits Russian Market
Japanese auto giant Nissan has announced its exit from the Russian market. The automaker’s Executive Committee approved the sale of its Russian operations to the state-owned NAMI, the Central Research and Development Automobile and Engine Institute. Nissan…
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Infiniti Teases Electric Concepts, Commits To Being EV First By 2030
Infiniti has joined the pantheon of US-based automakers which have pledged to transition mostly to electric powertrains by 2030. In its video, Infiniti also hinted that it will be also be leveraging hybrid powertrains, “we will not let the size of our battery…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Nissan Unveils Lunar Rover Prototype
Nissan unveiled a lunar rover prototype jointly developed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The JAXA Space Exploration Innovation Hub Center is conducting research on lunar rovers for space exploration. Nissan has been working with JAXA on…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Nissan Plans 50% Electric Vehicle Sales By 2030
Automaker Nissan wants half its global sales to be electric or hybrid vehicles by 2030 and plans to plough billions of dollars into the effort, it announced Monday. The move follows in the footsteps of other major global automakers, which have increasingly…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Nissan Triples Profit Forecast On Strong Quarterly Results
Nissan tripled its full-year net profit forecast on Tuesday as it rebounded from the impact of the pandemic with a strong quarterly performance, saying it expected to withstand challenges including the global chip crunch and rising raw material prices. The…
Maria SantosAutomotive
Nissan Raises Earnings Outlook, Optimistic Chip Crunch Will Ease
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co on Wednesday raised its earnings outlook for the year, helped by a weaker yen and favorable demand in the United States and China, after reporting a surprise first-quarter operating profit. The company also warned that a…
Rajiv MenonAutomotive
Nissan Bets On UK ‘Renaissance’ With Battery Plant And New Vehicle
Nissan Motor Co bet on Britain to supercharge its European electric future on Thursday, pledging $1.4 billion with its Chinese partner to build a giant battery plant that will power 100,000 vehicles a year including a new crossover model. Facing the most…
Aiko TanakaAutomotive
Nissan Will Build The First EV Factory In UK
Japanese automotive giant Nissan will be making the first battery facility in the UK as per Sky News. The factory is slated to open in Sunderland in 2024 and is expected to produce batteries in 200,000 electric cars every year. Nissan will be partnering with…