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Hello Robotaxi’s HR1 officially begins mass-production deliveries
Hello Inc. (Hello) Robotaxi announced on July 24 that it held an HR1 mass-production delivery and industrial cooperation signing ceremony at Dongfeng Nissan Venucia’s Huadu Plant in Guangzhou.
As the core base vehicle for the initial delivery, the Venucia VX6 offers 3.64 m³ of passenger cabin space with a 90% cabin s
Nissan to manufacture rear axle for Qashqai compact SUV at Avila plant in Spain
On July 23, Nissan Spain announced that its Avila plant has been selected to manufacture the rear axle for the Nissan Qashqai. It follows Nissan’s announcement on July 16 that production for Renault at its Avila and Cantabria plants will end in December 2026.
The project will include the complete manufacturing proces
Zhengzhou Nissan exports nearly 1,000 Frontier Pro pickups to Latin America, accelerating its global pickup market expansion
According to Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd (Zhengzhou Nissan) on July 21, nearly 1,000 Frontier Pro pickups recently departed from the Port of Shanghai, bound for the Latin American market.
Latin America is one of the world’s key pickup markets, where Zhengzhou Nissan has built a strong brand presence and a br
Dongfeng Nissan and CAR Inc. forge strategic partnership to scale up deployment of intelligent driving vehicles in the rental market
Dongfeng Nissan announced on July 13 that it had delivered 500 Nissan NX8 range-extended vehicles to CAR Inc. in a single batch. These intelligent driving-equipped vehicles will be deployed to support self-drive tourism and business travel services in Northwest China, marking the large-scale deployment of mass-produc
Nissan to end production for Renault at Avila and Cantabria plants in Spain
On July 16, Nissan announced that Renault will end its commercial relationship with Nissan's plants in Avila and Cantabria, with production for Renault scheduled to conclude in December 2026.
Following the decision, Nissan said it is actively evaluating new business opportunities and industrial projects, including po
Nissan launches all-new Elgrand premium minivan in Japan
On July 16, 2026, Nissan announced the launch of the all-new Elgrand in Japan. The model is built to pair spacious comfort with engaging driving performance. The new model adopts the third-generation e‑Power hybrid system, the enhanced e‑4ORCE electric-drive all-wheel control technology, and the Intelligent Dynamic S
Infiniti to grow vehicle line, build 5 of 7 models in U.S. by 2030
On July 14, Infiniti Americas vice president Eric Ledieu confirmed the brands intention to expand its lineup to seven models, including hybrids and high-performance models.
Infiniti currently markets the QX 60 and QX 80 three-row SUVs, and all-new QX 65 two-row SUV. Ledieu said to expect a rear-wheel-drive-based spo
Nissan confirms Altima, Rogue Plug-In Hybrid about to leave U.S. market
Nissan has confirmed it will discontinue the Altima and Rogue Plug-In Hybrid as part of its strategy to eliminate low-performing models and focus on growth segments. Speaking with Wards Auto, Nissan Americas Chief Product & Planning Officer Ponz Pandikuthira said the Altima will soon exit the lineup, with the redesig
Three Japanese OEMs release June 2026 new car sales figures in China, all posting double-digit y/y declines
Three Japanese OEMs recently announced their June 2026 new car sales results in China.
Toyota reported sales of 115,300 units in June, down 26.9% year-over-year (y/y), marking its fifth consecutive month of decline. Year-to-date (YTD) sales fell 17.1% y/y to 694,700 units. GAC Toyota sold 60,359 units in June, down 1
Nissan unveils Tekton C-SUV in India
On July 9, 2026, Nissan unveiled the all-new Tekton at its world premiere in India, with prices starting at INR 1.05 million and going up to INR 1.65 million.
The SUV is developed and manufactured at Nissan’s Chennai plant in partnership with Renault and is positioned as a C‑segment SUV for customers in India, with
Guangzhou’s automotive exports exceed 120,000 units in January—May, becoming a key driver of foreign trade growth
According to an announcement by the Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau on June 29, customs statistics showed that Guangzhou exported more than 120,000 vehicles during the January through May period, with export value reaching CNY 13.295 billion, representing year-over-year (y/y) increases of 65.8% and 56.1%, respect
Easelink, Austria partners with Nissan for automated V2G charging project in UK
On July 1, Easelink announced a collaboration with Nissan to automate the EV-to-grid connection and leverage the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology.
Under the partnership, engineers at Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) and Easelink are combining bidirectional AC charging with automated conductive charg
Zhengzhou Nissan launches the all-new battery-electric pickup ZNA RICH
On June 27, Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd (ZNA) announced that the all-new battery-electric pickup ZNA RICH from its RICH series was officially launched, with two variants available: all-wheel drive (AWD) and rear-wheel drive (RWD), priced at CNY 158,800 and CNY 143,800, respectively.
The ZNA RICH measures 5,2
Nissan Mexicana introduces X-Trail featuring e-Power and e-4ORCE technology
On July 1, Nissan Mexicana introduced the 2027 X-Trail e-POWER e-4ORCE, the sixth of 11 new models the company plans to launch this year. The updated SUV becomes the first Nissan model in Mexico to feature the brand’s e-4ORCE all-wheel-drive technology, expanding its electrified vehicle lineup.
The X-Trail combines N



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