Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their May 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 144,900 units in May, up 6.8% year-over-year (y/y) and achieving growth y/y for 4 consecutive months. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 680,000 units, up 7.5% y/y. Specifically, FAW Toyota electrified models and TN

On June 9, Nissan Motor released its second video series for all-new Leaf electric compact hatchback, revealing enhanced suspension and maneuverability, improved heat regeneration features and quieter, more refined cabin.
The all-new LEAF is the first model to adopt Nissan’s all-new, 3-in-1 electric powertrain, combi

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dongfeng Nissan in Shanghai. CATL will prioritize cutting-edge technologies, such as all-domain super charging, CIIC (CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis), and 800V platforms, for the development of Dongfeng Nissan models.

On June 5, Nissan Mexicana announced that its corporate headquarters in Mexico City achieved carbon neutrality for the 2024 fiscal year, offsetting 513 tons of CO2 through carbon credits.
The achievement was made possible through a partnership with Pronatura México A.C. and the government of Aguascalientes, using ref

On June 5, Nissan reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability in Spain by announcing that with over 10,000 electric vehicles in use, it estimates a yearly reduction of 17,500 tons of CO2, the equivalent to planting 33,000 trees.
The company’s plants in Ávila and Cantabria have also cut over 800 tons of CO2 emissions

On June 3, AESC, a global leader in high-performance battery solutions, announced the start of production (SOP) at its gigafactory in Douai, France.
The facility has an annual production capacity of 10 GWh and currently supplies advanced batteries to Renault, with the potential to power up to 200,000 electric vehicle

On June 3, Nissan unveils the first video of all-new Leaf among three-part short videos. The third generation Leaf electric crossover will be launched later in June globally.
The all-new model will balance emotional and rational appeal, ensuring it looks sleek and bold, whilst meeting the real-world needs of families

On June 2, it was confirmed that Nissan has officially halted production of the manual transmission version of the Versa sedan in Mexico for the U.S., marking the end of an era for affordable manual cars.
Manufactured in Aguascalientes, Mexico, the Versa S manual 2025, which was priced at USD 18,330, is no longer pro

On May 22, Nissan Spain announced that its Ávila plant is embarking on a new plan aimed at enhancing collaboration within Nissan to broaden its manufacturing operations and create new opportunities across other sectors and industrial activities.
The plant, with the introduction of new flexible production lines, can i

On May 21, Verenisse Ruíz Sánchez, head of the CATEM union of Nissan Aguascalientes, confirmed that Nissan's A2 plant in Mexico is preparing to add a second vehicle to its production line.
Ruíz Sánchez emphasized there have been no layoffs and production targets remain stable. She stated the plant is ready to begin m

On May 20, it was reported that Nissan is preparing to boost production at its Resende plant in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the official launch of the second-generation Kicks model.
Currently operating two shifts, the plant produces 24 vehicles per hour, but Nissan aims to increase output to 32 units per hour by enhancin

On May 21, Nissan Brazil updated interior information before launching second-generation Kicks in Brazil.
Highlights include a fully digital dashboard that enhances driver interaction and exclusive BOSE speakers integrated into the headrests for a high-quality sound experience. The SUV also impresses with its spaciou

Ford and SK On’s joint-venture BlueOval SK Battery Park site in Kentucky was originally planned to have two operational plants on its large campus, which would employ 5,000 people. However, with slower demand for EVs, the two companies had chosen to only utilize one of those plants and hire 2,500 workers in the inter

On May 21, Nissan Europe announced that the all-new, sixth-generation Micra B segment hatchback is set to return to the B-segment as a fully connected electric vehicle. The vehicle will be available in the European market from late 2025.
The all-new MICRA, based on the AmpR shared EV platform, measures under 4 meters