Renault to end production and retire Alaskan pickup from Argentina market On March 28, Renault Argentina announced that production of the Alaskan pickup will end in November, marking its exit from the market with no plans for continuation. This decision follows Nissan Argentina’s earlier announcement to shut down its pickup production line at the Santa Isabel plant and cease operations as an automaker in the country, reverting to vehicle import...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

canceled Project H60E, which involved manufacturing the next-generation Nissan Frontier pickup at the Córdoba, Argentina plant.   This news has caused panic among workers and suppliers, including Maxion Montich, the company responsible for producing the chassis for the Nissan Frontier and Renault Alaskan pickups. Maxion Montich has requested the "Preventive Crisis Procedure," a measure that allows companies to adjust their operations to avoid l...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

Renault Argentina updates Alaskan lineup On October 2, Renault Argentina announced updates to its Alaskan model, manufactured at the Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba, and the launch of the new Intens Noir 4WD version. The Emotion 2WD/4WD version now includes a soft tonneau cover as standard. The Intens 2WD adds a tonneau cover and chrome sports bars. The Intens Noir 4WD features a more robust look with darkened exterior elements. The top-tier Iconi...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/05

Nissan and Renault to halt pickup production in Argentina for 3 weeks On September 24, it was announced that Nissan Argentina and Renault will halt pickup production for three weeks at the Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba. The plant produces the Nissan Frontier/Navara and Alaskan models, and according to Nissan, this decision was made due to a drop in demand in export markets. Production of these vehicles is expected to resume on October 15. It was...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/27

Latin America and Europe. In the case of Nissan, its CEO, Makoto Uchida, announced that they plan to launch a new 0.5-ton pickup in Laten America taking advantage of Renault's experience with its Niagara model, in the same way, Nissan will contribute its experience in the development of the Renault Alaskan 1-ton pickup to help the brand expand its presence in Argentina. He also mentioned that Renault and Nissan will each develop a new entry-level...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/15

in unique and innovative self-contained living habitats, while keeping capability and agility at the forefront.“EarthCruiser designs its vehicles to thrive in the most extreme, toughest environments imaginable,” said EarthCruiser CEO/Founder Lance Gillies. “From the Australian Outback to the Alaskan wilderness and everywhere in between.” (GMC press release on March 30, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/01

the same specifications as the model sold in Brazil. The 2.3-liter bi-turbo diesel engine is offered in 163 hp and 190 hp output configurations, mated to either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic transmission.The Frontier was refurbished in 2022 and is manufactured alongside the Renault Alaskan at the Córdoba plant.(multiple sources on March 2, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/03

projects to take their partnership to the next level, with a view of reaching definitive agreements by the end of Q1 2023. Latin America projects:   • New half-ton pickup developed by Renault and shared with Nissan built in Cordoba, Argentina   • New-gen one-ton Nissan Frontier and Renault Alaskan produced by Renault at Cordoba plant    • Nissan to produce a new model for Renault in Mexico   • Nissan and Renault to commercialize ...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/07

cally produced models. In 2023, the company wants to exceed the 45,000 sales that it achieved in 2022, in a passenger car market that will exceed 400,000 units, not counting heavy vehicles.In 2022, 90% of the Renaults sold in the country were manufactured in Córdoba, led by the Kangoo, Sandero and Alaskan.In 2022, Renault sold 4,000 Alaskan pickups and in 2023, with a new automatic transmission, looks to reach 5,000 units, especially with fleet ...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/20

nd 18-inch wheels.The Hilux Conquest will be offered in Argentina only with the 2.8-liter turbodiesel engine (204 hp and 420 Nm), mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox and 4x4 drive.The Hilux Conquest will compete with the Chevrolet S10 Z71, Ford Ranger FX4, Nissan Frontier X-Gear / Pro4X, Renault Alaskan Outsider and VW Amarok Black Style.(multiple sources on October 17, 2022)...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/19

uascalientes 2 plant manufactures the Sentra, now sent to more than 23 countries, including the U.S. and Brazil.The CIVAC plant, which since 1966 has produced more than six million of the more than 14 million produced by Nissan Mexicana, currently assembles the Nissan NP300 and Frontier and Renault Alaskan pickups.With 60 years of presence in the country, Nissan has produced more than 14 million vehicles and 15 million engines in Mexico. (Nissan...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/03

35% localization rate of components from regional suppliers.The model on the new platform is expected to be a compact truck that will replace the Renault Oroch that comes from Brazil.While the Renault Logan, Sandero, and Stepway produced at the Córdoba plant will eventually be dropped, the Kangoo, Alaskan and Nissan Frontier will continue, along with the new model, as the plant specializes in commercial vehicles, with all other passenger Renault...

News  Updated at: 2022/07/01

d production shift in Córdoba,” said Solari, “with the hiring of 300 additional workers”. Renault expects exports from Córdoba to increase in 2022.Currently, Renault exports the Kangoo to Colombia and Mexico, but is in talks to export the commercial vehicle to Brazil in 2022, along with the Alaskan pickup truck.Later in 2022, Renault will announce more details of a new platform that will be produced in Córdoba that will allow the company...

News  Updated at: 2022/01/13

he Bridgestone Argentina factory supplies a range of tires to its subsidiaries in the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Bridgestone is the official tire supplier for all pickups manufactured in Argentina, including the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and Renault Alaskan. Bridgestone Argentina (BSAR) is a business unit of the Latin America South region and subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Lati...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/02

Renault plans export of Alaskan pickup to Latin American region in 2022 On May 17, Renault announced it will start exporting the Alaskan pickup in produces in Córdoba to markets in the region in 2022, as part of its strategy to turn Argentina into the company’s commercial vehicle platform for Latin America.At the end of October 2020, Renault Argentina began serial production of the one-ton Alaskan after an investment of USD 650 million in the ...

News  Updated at: 2021/05/20

Renault to begin series production of Alaskan pickup at Cordoba plant on October 21 Renault Argentina announced that October 21 will mark the official start of series production of the Alaskan, a mid-size pick-up based on the Nissan Frontier, followed a few weeks later by the market launch. A few units of the mid-size pickup are already in dealerships.The Alaskan shares its platform, mechanicals and other components with the Nissan Frontier, whic...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/17

entina restarted production on June 16.Of the 300 Frontiers shipped in this new shipment, 179 were the off-road Attack variant, which is produced exclusively for the Brazilian market.Nissan's pickup production line in Cordoba will increase its pace by the end of 2020, with the launch of the Renault Alaskan, with pre-production units already being manufactured.(multiple sources on June 29, 2020)...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/02

is exported to Brazil, where Nissan’s plant in Resende remains closed until June 22, when it is expected to restart manufacturing of the Kicks, March and Versa models.The Nissan line, which was opened two years ago inside Renault’s Santa Isabel Industrial Complex, is in preparation to build the Alaskan, Renault's medium pickup truck mounted on the same base as Frontier.The Argentine factory is already preparing the first prototypes and should...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/20

Nissan restarts pickup line, begins Renault Alaskan pre-production in Cordoba, Argentina The Nissan pickup assembly line at the Cordoba plant in Argentina will return to production on June 16 after almost three months of coronavirus quarantine.The Cordoba plant produces the Frontier pickup for the Argentina and Brazilian markets, and is preparing for mass-production of the Renault Alaskan pickup.On May 30, the president of Renault Argentina, Pab...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/09

Renault announces start of production for Alaskan pickup in Cordoba, Argentina in late 2020 On May 15, Renault Argentina announced that the start of production of the Alaskan 1-ton pickup at its Cordoba plant in Argentina is finally slated to begin in late 2020.The long-awaited milestone is the result of collaboration of all sector partners, including suppliers, dealers, and the labor union.With the incorporation of the Renault Alaskan, there are...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/16