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Nissan ends Navara production at Rosslyn plant in South Africa
On May 18, Nissan announced in a social media update that it has ended production of the Nissan Navara at its Rosslyn plant, South Africa. It marks the end of company’s local manufacturing operations as the plant is scheduled for sale to Chery Automobile in mid-2026.
The Nissan Navara had been produced at the company
Three Japanese OEMs release April 2026 new car sales figures in China, all down y/y
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their April 2026 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 106,500 units in April, down 25.4% year-over-year (y/y). Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 477,100 units, down 10.0% y/y. GAC Toyota accounted for 54,116 units of the April sales volume, including 14,664 units, o
Nissan announces JPY 533 billion net loss in FY2025, forecasts return to profitability in FY2026
On May 13, Nissan Motor announced its FY2025 (April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026) financial results.
Nissan’s consolidated revenues for FY2025 decreased by 4.9% year-on-year (YoY) to JPY 12,008 billion. Operating profit declined by 16.9% to JPY 58 billion, while net income attributable to owners of parent was loss
Nissan launches all-new Kait and renewed X-Trail SUVs in Mexico
On May 13, Nissan Mexicana announced the launch of the all-new Nissan Kait subcompact SUV and the renewal of the X-Trail compact SUV and Pathfinder midsize SUV as part of its strategy to strengthen its SUV portfolio in Mexico.
The announcement was made during “Nissan Reveals: Chapter 2 – SUV DNA,” where the company h
Infiniti launches all-new 2027 QX65 in U.S.
On May 13, Infiniti announced that its all-new 2027 QX65 has gone on sale in the U.S. Produced at the Nissan Smyrna plant, the QX65 is a two‑row midsize luxury SUV designed for the heart of the premium segment, with an MSRP of USD 53,990.
The model measures 198.5 inches in length, 77.9 inches in width, and 69.7 inche
Flash Report: Nissan's operating income for the full 2025 fiscal year decreased by 16.9% to JPY 58.0 billion
Nissan's FY2025 full-year financial results were announced.
Sales declined 4.9% YoY to JPY 12,007.9 billion. This was a JPY 625.3 billion decrease from the previous year's JPY 12,633.2 billion.
Operating income decreased 16.9% YoY to JPY 58.0 billion, down JPY 11.8 billion from JPY 69.8 billion in the previous year
Nissan, Red Hat co-engineer in-vehicle operating system for software-defined vehicles
On May 11, Red Hat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, announced a landmark engineering initiative with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. to build its next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform.
The collaboration would involve Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System to provide a standardized,
Nissan Spain discusses about Digital Twin Strategy at Advanced Factories 2026, Barcelona
On May 6, Nissan Spain participated in Advanced Factories 2026, held from May 5 to 7, 2026 at Fira Barcelona. The event focuses on automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0, and Nissan used it to highlight its growing focus on digitalisation and strengthening its operations in Spain.
They discussed real-world use of aut
Nissan Sunderland plant, UK, plans to cuts 900 jobs under Re:Nissan plan
On May 5, multiple sources reported that Nissan Motor plans to cut around 900 jobs in Europe and reduce production lines from two to one at its Sunderland plant, UK, as part of a global restructuring effort.
The decision comes due to ongoing challenges in the automotive industry, including changing demand, the shift
Nissan confirms end of EV plans for Canton plant
On May 1, Nissan North American confirmed the decision to cancel two electric SUV models previously planned for its Canton, Mississippi plant, citing diminished U.S. demand for EVs, to its dealers and suppliers.
Nissan originally planned to launch four all-new EVs at Canton by 2028, which dropped to two models by ear
Nissan's Decherd plant looks to increase engine production for U.S.-built vehicles
On April 23, Nissan's Decherd Powertrain Plant reached a major milestone with the assembly of its 20 millionth engine, a VQ-ZV9 V6 engine for a Nissan Frontier pickup assembled in Canton, Mississippi.
Opened in 1997, the plant in Decherd, Tennessee is one of Nissan's longest‑running U.S. manufacturing facilities and
Nissan launches first China-made Navara PRO pickup for Middle East market
On April 28, Nissan Middle East announced the new Navara PRO pickup will be exported from China to several global markets, with the Middle East as a key destination. It is the first Nissan vehicle made in China to be launched in this region.
Under its global “Re:Nissan” plan, the company is focusing more on the Middl
Nissan Spain announces job reduction plan amid worker protests in Catalonia
On April 27, multiple sources reported that Nissan Spain has proposed a workforce reduction plan (ERE) at three plants in Catalonia i.e., the spare parts center and flexible areas center in El Prat de Llobregat, and the technical center in Zona Franca, Barcelona.
After workers at the spare parts center (122 employees
Nissan revises full-year FY2025 outlook, operating profit up to JPY 50 billion, net loss narrows to JPY 550 billion
On April 27, Nissan Motor announced a revision to its financial outlook for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Compared to the outlook issued at the time of Nissan’s third quarter results in February, the full-year net revenue is now expected to reach JPY 12.0 trillion, up JPY 100 billion, while operating pr
Nissan might transition to a distributor-based model in Argentina
On April 24, Nissan Argentina announced that it is evaluating a change in its distribution model in the local market as part of its global restructuring strategy.
The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Grupo SIMPA and Grupo Tagle to analyze a potential transition to a distributor-based model. If fi



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