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Nissan to recall 19,077 Leaf EVs vehicles in U.S., citing quick charging fire risk
On October 2, Nissan announced it is recalling 19,077 electric vehicles in the United States due to a potential fire risk linked to overheating during quick charging, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Nissan North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 LEAF vehicles e
Nissan attracts 28 new suppliers to Aguascalientes in Mexico
On September 30, it was reported that Nissan’s decision to close its plant in Morelos and consolidate production in Aguascalientes, alongside the transfer of operations from Argentina, is reshaping Mexico’s automotive supply chain.
Thanks to this relocation of Nissan production, Aguascalientes state is attracting 28
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
Electrify America's Plug&Charge available on all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF
On September 29, Electrify America announced the expansion of Plug&Charge technology with the addition of Nissan as the latest automaker to offer seamless charging capabilities to its upcoming EVs beginning with the all-new 2026 Nissan Leaf.
After the initial set-up through the MyNISSAN app, the vehicle communicates
Nissan reveals all-new ninth-gen 2026 Sentra in U.S.
On September 23, Nissan unveiled the all-new 2026 Sentra, featuring a new design, enhanced technologies, and standard Safety Shield 360 safety features.
Available in S, SV, SR and SL grades, the 2026 Sentra reaches U.S. dealer showrooms later in 2025, with pricing announced closer to the start of sales. The Sentra is

Nissan unveils next-generation ProPILOT featuring AI ahead of FY27 launch
On September 22, Nissan commenced demonstrations of its next-generation ProPILOT advanced driver-assist technolog. A fleet of all-electric Nissan Ariya-based prototype vehicles demonstrated their ability to drive safely and confidently within the complex urban environment of central Tokyo.
Combining “Wayve AI Driver”

Nissan pauses supply of Ariya EV in U.S. for 2026 model year
Nissan will pause U.S. market production of its compact Ariya electric crossover for the 2026 model year, a decision that was made as "a result of the dynamic market environment and evolving consumer demand,"
“Nissan is pausing production of the MY26 Ariya for the U.S. market and reallocating resources to support the
Nissan to realign global design operations, closing San Diego and Sao Paolo operations
On September 17, Nissan Motor announced a strategic realignment of its 7 global design operations to 5 as part of its Re:Nissan plan. Nissan will better align resources while embedding technology at the core of the design process - enabling faster decision-making, deeper creative collaboration, and more agile respons

Renault Group – Nissan - Mitsubishi Alliance advances joint project at Ampere's French Douai plant
On September 16, CEOs of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors marked the first visit to Ampere Douai plant, as well as attended Alliance Board with newly appointed CEO of Renault Group, alongside Chairman. The meeting underscored the Alliance's commitment to delivering cutting-edge electric vehicles tailored to European cust

Venucia, Hello Inc. to co-develop Level 4 Robotaxis
On September 12, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFMC) announced that Venucia, a Dongfeng Nissan sub-brand, recently reached strategic cooperation and signed an order for 10,000 VX6 SUVs with Hello Inc., a mobility service platform, to promote the R&D, application, and large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous

Three Japanese OEMs release August 2025 new car sales figures in China, with Toyota seeing growth y/y for seven consecutive months
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their August 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 153,400 units in August, up 0.9% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving y/y growth for 7 consecutive months. FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 70,125 units and 66,060 units, down 2.7% y/y and up 4.8% y/y, respective
Nissan launches Ariya electrification research program in Brazil
On September 9, Nissan announced the launch of a fleet of 100% electric Ariya SUVs in Brazil to support its Advanced Research Project on Electrification and New Technologies.
The fleet includes four configurations of the Ariya, Engage FWD, Engage e-4ORCE AWD, Engage+ e-4ORCE AWD, and Platinum e-4ORCE AWD, chosen to e
FTI welcomes Nissan Thailand’s production plan amid slowing auto sector
Reported on September 8, 2025, Nissan Motor Thailand’s production line integration, designed to boost cost efficiency, competitiveness, and readiness for next-generation vehicles, has been welcomed by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) amid concerns over Thailand’s slowing automotive sector.
The FTI’s vice-chair
New JV between DFMG, NCIC registered
According to multiple press releases dated September 4, Nissan Import & Export (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. was recently established, with a registered capital of CNY 1 billion.
Engaged in areas such as goods import and export, technology import and export, and trade agent services in China, the new company, a 60:40 joint v