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Nissan’s Smyrna plant cuts October production by 7,400 units over parts, material shortages
Nissan told its suppliers on October 30 that parts shortages had reduced October production at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, by about 7,400 vehicles as is scale back U.S. production of its bestselling model, the Rogue crossover.
Nissan halted output on both production lines at the 6.4-million-square-foot Smyrna pla
Ford execs look ahead to challenges after posting profitable Q3 results
On October 23, after releasing Q3 financial results, Ford executives offered information on Ford’s moves forward after a challenging, but profitable quarter. Revenue in Q3 2025 was up 9.7% from the same period last year to USD 50.2 billion, while net income increased 174.3% YoY to USD 2.4 billion. Operating income in
Nissan’s Smyrna plant halts production over parts, aluminum shortage
Nissan temporarily canceled production in Smyrna, Tennessee, on October 24 and 27 due to an “ongoing shortages of aluminum and vehicle components provided by Marelli and other suppliers”, according to an internal document.
It is not clear what components are in short supply. Marelli is a major lighting and interiors
Nissan reported to move up U.S. launch of Rogue e-Power hybrid to 2026
Initially planned for the first half of 2027, the Nissan Rogue e-Power now is expected at U.S. dealerships in October 2026, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Nissan will import the vehicle from Japan until production begins in Smyrna, Tennessee, in 2028.
Nissan will still launch a Rogue PHEV, develop
Nissan reported in talks with Ford, Stellantis on electrified models for U.S.
Nissan Motor Co. is reported to be in discussions with multiple OEMs to supply an electrified vehicle based on its Rogue crossover, according to two people with knowledge of the talks.
The potential partners include Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis, but not General Motors, one of the people said. The compact crossover w
Nissan confirms Xterra hybrid SUV at Canton plant as EV plans are frozen
On September 30, Christian Meunier, chairman of Nissan Americas, said the company will revive the Xterra nameplate in 2028 as a V6 engine-powered hybrid to fill unused capacity at its plant in Canton, Mississippi. Meunier said the revamped Xterra will share a platform, hybrid powertrain and parts with the midsized Fr
Porsche, MINI lead in 2025 J.D. Power U.S. APEAL Study
On July 24, J.D. Power released its 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, which was based on responses from 92,964 owners of new 2025 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.
Overall satisfaction was 851 (on a 1,000-point scale), an increase of 4 points from a
U.S. NHTSA closes engine failure probe into 454,840 Nissan vehicles
On July 21, multiple sources reported that the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has closed a preliminary investigation into 454,840 Nissan vehicles following a recall issued by the automaker in June. The probe, initiated in December 2023, focused on engine failures that led to loss of power
Nissan delays launch of two U.S.-made EVs due to slow sales, EV tax credit loss
On July 7, Nissan informed suppliers that it will postpone the start of production of two EV crossovers at its plant in Canton, Mississippi, by ten months, citing the delay on “recent slowing EV demand in the U.S.”
A Nissan-branded crossover, codenamed PZ1K, now will begin production in November 2028, while a partner
Nissan stops building Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier for Canadian market, limits Infiniti QX 60
On July 7, it was reported that chairman of Nissan Americas Christian Meunier said on June 27 that Nissan had suspended production of three models for the Canadian market at its Tennessee and Mississippi assembly plants while awaiting the outcome of Canada-U.S. trade talks.
Meunier said that the decision was prompted
Nissan recalls 481,736 vehicles in U.S., Canada over engine failure risk
On July 1, Nissan North America announced it is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5-liter or 4-cylinder 2.0-liter variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects tha
Nissan launches third-generation e-POWER system in Europe
On June 26, Nissan launched the third-generation e-POWER series hybrid system, comprehensively re-engineered to deliver improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced refinement. The new e-POWER system will be introduced on Qashqai crossover in Europe.
The new e-POWER system features a 5-in-1 powertrain un
Ford recalls 40,910 F-150 Lightnings in U.S., Canada for control arm issue
On May 30, Ford Motor Company announced it is recalling 29,501 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV pickups in the U.S.
In documents posted by the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford says that the upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front u
Mitsubishi explores U.S. production with Nissan to avoid tariffs
On May 8, Nissan confirmed it is in talks with Mitsubishi and said working together on a next-generation utility vehicle would help it utilize excess capacity in the U.S.
“Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors will begin discussions on producing and selling next-generation SUVs under both brands and will explore a joint inves
Nissan lowers pricing of top models in U.S. as tariffs arrive
On April 1, Nissan announced it is lowering the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) across the entire line of the popular 2025 Rogue and 2025 Pathfinder SUVs, with reductions ranging from USD 670 to USD 1,930. The Rogue's top price cut is USD 1,930 and the Pathfinder is USD 1,170.
The price cuts were announ
Nissan announces new products and next-gen technologies through FY2026
On March 26, Nissan Motor announced an array of new and refreshed models, along with next-generation technologies set to debut during FY2025 and FY2026. Loaded with innovative features, the new products will play a crucial role in boosting Nissan's performance and customer loyalty, attracting new buyers, increasing p
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