Nissan begins production of third-gen LEAF at Sunderland plant, UK On December 16, Nissan announced that the third-generation LEAF has begun rolling off the transformed production line at its Sunderland plant, bringing the company’s EV36Zero plan to life. The first new LEAF is a two-tone Luminous Teal Evolve model with a 75-kW battery, offering up to 622 km of range (WLTP) and 150 kW DC fast charging, adding up to 420 km in just 30 minutes. The...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

l notice a clear difference with their new audio profile," said Mitchell Pope, a senior product planner at Nissan, Multiple drivers can be set up in the vehicle, and when they start the vehicle, their Personal Sound app profile will load too. Nissan vehicles with available Google built-in:    • LEAF (2026)    • Armada (2025 and newer)    • Murano (2025 and newer)    • Rogue (2024 and newer) INFINITI vehicles with available Google ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

eals that the tool can improve troubleshooting, cutting investigation time from two weeks to just two days and reducing the need for physical test vehicles. The smart testing programs from Sonatus and other providers will be applied to the development of future models, including the all-new Nissan Leaf and Juke. Additionally, NTCE and Sonatus will showcase live demonstrations of intelligent data collection and AI-driven diagnostics at CES 2026. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/10

que at 1,450 rpm. It has seating capacity for up to 66 passengers, plus 7 standing and the driver. The MVR chassis is well-suited for commuter use and easily paired with the Marcopolo Torino body. The chassis offers improved ride comfort with its soft-ride suspension system. It also features multi-leaf springs, shock absorbers, and stabiliser bars at both the front and rear, providing a smoother and more stable ride than the truck-based bus chas...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

AESC UK to hire over 100 employees ahead of Sunderland gigafactory launch On November 27, AESC UK announced that it is recruiting for more than 100 new roles as the company prepares to launch its new electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactory in Sunderland, UK. The new 15.8 GWh gigafactory will produce lithium-ion batteries for UK-made EVs and support the launch of the next-generation Nissan Leaf. The new recruitment by AESC will take the company...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

higher safety.  Meanwhile, in the module sector, it introduced a low-floor technology for chassis modules that heightens vehicle space utilization. In particular, its functionally integrated low-floor chassis module has replaced the traditional steel coil spring and hydraulic shock absorber with a leaf spring and an electric rotary damper, thereby improving riding quality and reducing weight. Also, as a cockpit module product, the department int...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

   • Dodge Charger   • Honda Prelude   • Nissan Sentra 2026 North American Truck of the Year Finalists   • Ford Maverick Lobo   • Ram 1500 Hemi   • Ram 2500 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Finalists   • Hyundai Palisade   • Lucid Gravity   • Nissan Leaf The finalist vehicles were selected via ballots from NACTOY’s jury, comprised of automotive journalists from a variety of print, broadcast and...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

FORVIA HELLA develops COFI LEAF technology for surface ambient lighting Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has developed the COFI LEAF (contour illumination with leaf light conductor), an innovation surface ambient lighting technology. It sets a new standard for immersive, customizable, and comfortable in-car atmosphere. Leveraging FORVIA HELLA's patented light guide plate technology, it delivers large-area, homogeneous lighting effects that ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

part of an internal restructuring process. Those dismissed this week were notified in accordance with labor regulations, though the exact number was not disclosed.  Some workers were told they could be rehired next year, provided they have a strong employment record, although this would be in the Leaf Springs or Composites divisions rather than the Springs plant. (Multiple sources on October 31, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Nissan Spain partners with Acciona Energía, Spain to offer free charging for new EV buyers On October 21, Nissan Spain announced its partnership with Acciona Energía, Spain, to give new Nissan EV buyers free charging at Acciona Energía stations across Spain. The offer applies to the Nissan ARIYA, new Micra, and new LEAF models. The promotion runs until September 30, 2026, and includes up to 5,000 kWh of free charging per vehicle i.e., enough f...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

hand, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) increased for the first time in two years. Tesla, Inc. and BYD Co., Ltd. saw an increase in EV sales. Japanese automakers are aiming to achieve positive growth. Toyota Corporation released its fully redesigned bZ4X on October 9. Nissan will also launch its new Leaf with dramatically improved cruising range, and Suzuki Motor Corporation will release its first EV, e Vitara. With EVs’ cruising range and price...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

Toyota bZ4X and Nissan Leaf with HV-level driving range and prices launched in Japan; Japan’s EV market going full swing; Honda and Suzuki also entering the market Japanese automakers are starting to place their earnest focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) bZ4X and the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) Leaf feature significantly extended driving ranges of over 700 kilometers as well as lower prices. For many use...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

All-new Elgrand, powered by Nissan’s latest third-generation e-POWER technology, will make its debut at the show. It is set to arrive in Japan next year. Nissan will display the terrain conquering Patrol SUV which was introduced to the Middle East market in November 2024, all-new third-generation LEAF EV, along with global EV offerings including the Europe-exclusive Micra and the sleek N7 sedan from China.  Nissan will present a prototype auto...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

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 equipped with a Level 3 quick charging port. The l...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/04

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 directly with the charger to authenticate, initiate charging a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/30

bility, and easy access to the new Cummins Euro 6 diesel 6.7-liter engine. This powertrain produces 279 hp and 811 lb-ft of torque, paired with a manual 8-speed transmission and a 4x2 propulsion system. The truck is equipped with assisted steering using a domestic steering mechanism, front and rear leaf-spring suspension, optional rear pneumatic suspension, front disc and rear drum brakes, engine brake, automatic drain valve, and a front axle sta...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

am 2500  Rivian R1T Quad Motor 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Candidates:  Acura ADX  Audi Q5  Cadillac Escalade IQ  Cadillac OPTIQ  Cadillac VISTIQ  Ford Expedition  Genesis GV70  Honda Passport  Hyundai Ioniq 9  Hyundai Palisade  Jeep Cherokee  Lucid Gravity  Nissan Leaf  Polestar 4  Subaru Forester Hybrid  Toyota 4Runner  Toyota RAV4 Hybrid  Volkswagen Tiguan  Volvo EX30 (NACTOY release on September 17, 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

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 launch of the all-new 2026 Leaf,” said Dominick Vizor, Nissan's director of product communications for the Americas on September 16. “Ariya remains available in the U.S. thr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Jamna Auto, India updates about manufacturing presence and product portfolio In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Jamna Auto Industries announced its plans to strengthen its manufacturing footprint and product offerings in FY 2025-26. Its two new facilities i.e. a Leaf Spring plant at Adityapur (Jharkhand) and a U Bolt plant in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), are scheduled to become operational by the Q2 (ending September) of the fiscal year. Additiona...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

Nissan announces pricing information for third-generation 2026 Leaf Nissan announced pricing details for the 2026 Nissan Leaf electric compact crossover. Initially, the Nissan Leaf will feature three trim levels in the U.S. at launch in fall 2025 with the Leaf S+, Leaf SV+, and Leaf Platinum+. The Leaf S+ will have an MSRP of USD 29,990, representing the lowest MSRP of a new EV currently on sale in the U.S. The Leaf SV+ will start at USD 34,230, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20