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Nissan Mexico starts expansion at Aguascalientes A1 plant
On December 10, Nissan Mexico announced the start of a new project to transfer production of the NP300/Frontier pickup to its Aguascalientes A1 plant in Mexico, as part of the company’s RE:Nissan.
The initiative aims to consolidate Aguascalientes as the largest automotive hub in Latin America. The project involves cr
Nissan partners with Sonatus, US to accelerate vehicle development using AI
On December 9, Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) partnered with US-based vehicle software company Sonatus to accelerate vehicle development. The collaboration will use advanced AI technologies to create faster, smarter, and more efficient engineering workflows for Nissan’s future models.
In the partnership, NTCE
Nissan and Wayve, sign definitive agreements to deliver next-generation Driver Assistance Technology
On December 10, Nissan and Wayve in the UK announced the signing of definitive agreements to collaborate on integrating the next-generation ProPILOT series with Wayve AI technology across a broad range of Nissan vehicles. This partnership will combine Wayve’s embodied AI software with Nissan’s advanced driver-assista
Nissan reportedly considers manufacturing hybrid powertrains in Decherd, Tennessee
On December 9, it was reported that Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier said the company is reevaluating its U.S. manufacturing strategy and may convert its underused powertrain plant in Decherd, Tennessee, originally slated for EV motor and components production, into a facility for building its e-Power hybri
GlobalData blog: Thailand’s shift toward a mixed Japanese-Chinese era
Thailand has long been the manufacturing backbone for Japanese automakers in Southeast Asia, earning its reputation as the “Detroit of Asia.” That status is now being tested as major Japanese OEMs consolidate capacity, trim model lineups, and in some cases exit local manufacturing altogether—just as Chinese players s
Dongfeng Nissan globally debuts NX8 SUV
On December 6, Dongfeng Nissan globally debuted the NX8 mid-to-large-size SUV, which, available in EV (battery electric vehicle) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) variants, is scheduled for launch in the first half of 2026.
Adopting a minimalistic exterior design, the NX8 measures 4,870mm long, 1,920mm wide,
Three Japanese OEMs release November 2025 new car sales figures in China, with Nissan seeing growth y/y for six consecutive months
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their November 2025 new car sales results in China.
Toyota sold 154,600 units in November, down 12.1% year-over-year (y/y). FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota accounted for 71,200 units and 64,905 units, down 20.9% y/y and 3.8% y/y, respectively. Year-to-date (YTD) sales volume totaled 1
Mitsubishi considers joint U.S. vehicle production with Nissan and Honda
Mitsubishi Motors is examining the possibility of building vehicles in the U.S. through shared production with Nissan Motor and Honda Motor, among other options, as pressure from U.S. auto tariffs intensifies, according to Mitsubishi President and CEO Takao Kato. Kato indicated that the company is working toward firm
Nissan presents all-new Kait subcompact SUV in Brazil
On December 3, Nissan unveiled the all-new Nissan Kait subcompact SUV during a global premiere event in São Paulo, Brazil.
The all-new Kait, which measures 4.30 meters long, and 1.76 meters wide with a 2.62-meter wheelbase and a 432-liter trunk, is designed for customers seeking an SUV with a stylish look, spaciousne
Dongfeng Nissan launches N6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan
On December 1, Dongfeng Nissan launched the N6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 99,900 to CNY 129,900.
The N6 measures 4,831mm long, 1,885mm wide, and 1,491mm or 1,494mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,815mm.
The N6 features an FWD layout and an AI cloud
Thai Motor Expo 2025: Nissan launches all-new X-TRAIL e-POWER x e-4ORCE SUV
Announced on November 28, 2025, Nissan Thailand officially launched the all-new X-TRAIL e-POWER x e-4ORCE at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2025, with prices starting at THB 1,699,000.
Combining Nissan’s e-POWER technology with the e-4ORCE electric all-wheel-drive system, the X-TRAIL delivers instant torque, s
Zhengzhou Nissan launches Frontier Pro luxury pickup truck
On November 27, Zhengzhou Nissan launched the Frontier Pro luxury pickup truck. The model is available in nine PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), gasoline, and diesel variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 249,900.
The Frontier Pro is the first Nissan global pickup truck model designed, developed,
Perrone Robotics, US, files patent suits against seven OEMs over automated vehicle technology
On November 26, Perrone Robotics, Inc. and Perrone Robotics Innovations, LLC (“Perrone Robotics”) announced that they have filed lawsuits asserting infringement of its patented automated vehicle and robotics technologies by seven major automakers: Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, and Nissan.
The compla
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