At this year’s Mexico Nearshoring and Logistics Auto Industry Summit 2026 in Mexico City, where GlobalData participated in the “Automotive Market Forecasts and Industry Trends” panel alongside other leading voices in the market, one theme underpinned nearly every question: whether Mexico can convert its expanding rol
On September 16, Nissan announced plans to launch a new model, Nissan Kicks, a B-segment crossover, in Europe and invest GBP 170 million to produce it at its Sunderland, UK plant.
The Kicks will use Nissan’s third-generation e-POWER system which offers improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and a smoother driving
Announced on September 8, 2026, Nissan has begun exports of the new Kicks e-POWER, manufactured at its Thailand plant, to the Philippines.
The vehicle was officially launched in the Philippines on August 28, 2026. It features Nissan’s e-POWER technology, which provides a 100% electric motor driving experience by conv
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their August 2026 new car sales results in China.
Toyota reported sales of 118,400 units in China in August, down 22.8% year-over-year (y/y), marking its seventh consecutive month of y/y decline. Year-to-date (YTD) sales fell 18.8% y/y to 927,900 units. GAC Toyota sold 52,367 un
On September 10, 2026, Nissan announced a comprehensive initiative to reshape its Japan business and strengthen its role in the company's future growth and global competitiveness. Together, a broader product offering and industrial transformation will enable Nissan to grow in Japan, expand exports and strengthen Japa
On September 9, Nissan Europe revealed "Pixo" as the name of its upcoming all-electric A-segment city car. The company will unveil the new model on September 23, 2026.
Built in Europe, for European drivers, the Pixo joins Nissan’s growing electric vehicle (EV) lineup alongside the Leaf and Micra, with the Juke EV set
On September 3, Uber Technologies, Inc. and Wayve launched supervised autonomous rides in London, marking the first time autonomous trips are available in the United Kingdom. This launch is part of Uber and Wayve’s partnership, which included an investment to put Wayve-powered vehicles on the Uber network in 12 marke
On August 31, 2026, Nissan and Honda announced that they have entered into a joint development agreement to standardize multiple electronic control units (ECUs) that form the core of next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs), along with the in-vehicle operating system and key parts of the middleware, and vehic
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their July 2026 new car sales results in China.
Toyota reported sales of 114,700 units in China in July, down 24.3% year-over-year (y/y), marking its sixth consecutive month of y/y decline. Year-to-date (YTD) sales fell 18.2% y/y to 809,400 units. GAC Toyota sold 53,120 units in
On August 20, Nissan Latin America announced that it will introduce six new vehicles and three electrified technologies across the region over the next 12 months as part of its Nissan Vision strategy.
The product offensive, which extends through 2027, will complete the renewal of the company's regional portfolio whil
On August 17, Nissan launched the refreshed 2026 Pathfinder in the UAE, featuring updated styling and the brand’s Connected Car Services 2.0 (CCS 2.0) for the first time.
The Pathfinder is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, producing 271 hp of power and
On August 5, Nissan Brazil announced a permanent price reduction across all four 2027 Nissan Kicks variants with the largest reduction reaching BRL 10,000, aiming to strengthen the SUV's competitiveness in Brazil's increasingly competitive market. With the new price list, suggested retail prices for the 2027 Nissan K
Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (Dongfeng Nissan) announced on August 7 that its all-new N-series plug-in hybrid five-seat SUV, the NX7, was listed in the MIIT vehicle catalog.
The NX7 measures 4,785 mm in length, 1,920/1,932 mm in width, and 1,660/1,665 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm. Designed
On August 5, multiple sources reported that Maanian Khodro has received a shipment of KD parts for the Nissan Terra SUV. The arrival of this shipment will help to increase production. Due to the blockade and siege of the Strait of Hormuz, the shipment arrived through alternative rail and land routes. Maanian Khodro i
On August 5, Nissan Motor announced that the Qashqai equipped with the third-generation e POWER hybrid technology record a range of 1,980 km on a single tank.
The journey took place in Colombia from 14 to 17 July 2026, travelling from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast and covering a wide variety of road, traffic and dri
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