waste. This innovation can be used in a single injection process, eliminating the need for post-processing, such as deco painting or film, further reducing CO2 emissions and costs. It can also be combined with specially developed coloring technologies to meet the advanced Color Material and Finish (CMF) requirements of automotive OEMs. (From a press release dated June 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/20

nvenience and space optimization. The exterior of the new Nissan Kicks is defined by a modern, robust design, while inside it features a dual-screen setup integrated into a monolithic dashboard, a panoramic sunroof, multiple storage compartments, and a 470-liter trunk. Regarding safety, the vehicle CMF-B High Spec platform, providing structural rigidity and advanced suspension. The model integrates 23 driver assistance and safety features under N...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

e drag coefficient is even lower at 0.25. The all-new LEAF features a thoughtful and spacious cabin. The model for North American measures 4,405 long (for Japan: 4,360 mm, for Europe: 4,350 mm), 1,810 mm wide, and 1,557 mm high (Japan and Europe: 1,550 mm) with a wheelbase of 2,690 mm. Based on the CMF-EV platform, it adopts the new 3-in-1 powertrain with an integrated motor, inverter and reducer, which is 10% smaller than its predecessor. The ne...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

ration model.  With the compact powertrain, Nissan engineers positioned the HVAC unit under the hood to achieve a more spacious, open feeling within the cabin. The all-new LEAF also benefits from a multi-link rear suspension system with a 66 percent increase in lateral stiffness. Combined with the CMF-EV platform and a more rigid body structure, the all-new LEAF delivers enhanced agility and improved ride comfort. The model achieves up to 0.1-me...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Renault announced Duster SUV launch details in Colombia On June 9, Renault Colombia announced the launch of the all-new Renault Duster hybrid E-Tech, marking the country's debut of this hybrid SUV in the Americas. Built on the CMF-B platform, the Duster hybrid E-Tech combines a 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, delivering 129 hp and 230 Nm of torque, improving fuel efficiency by up to 11%. It comes with 6-spe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

its Tochigi Plant (Kaminokawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture). Its Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) has ended production of the current Leaf. Nissan intends to improve production efficiency by consolidating EV production in Japan to the Tochigi Plant. The new Leaf will adopt the same “CMF-EV” platform as the Ariya, which has been produced at the Tochigi Plant. The Tochigi Plant, which has adopted Nissan’s most advanced productio...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

job creation, and international competitiveness. The initiative has added a second production shift and received over 8,000 job applications, reinforcing Renault’s appeal as an employer. It also brings technological advancements, such as Colombia’s first two-tone paint booth, and introduces the CMF-A global platform. Renault has partnered with local suppliers and launched the “Choco Project,” incorporating cocoa-based biocomposites into v...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Renault unveils new Austral with hybrid powertrains On April 3, Renault unveiled the new Austral, available in three trims: Evolution, Techno, and Esprit Alpine. Built on the CMF-CD platform at the Palencia plant in Spain. It will launch in several European countries before summer. It offers a mild hybrid 160 hp powertrain which includes a 1.3-litre turbo gasoline engine with direct injection, supported by a starter-generator and a 12V lithium-io...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

vehicles, including the Magnite SUV, for both the Indian market and export. The companies' technology partnership through Renault Nissan Technology & Business Center India (RNTBCI) will remain unchanged. The Chennai-based RNAIPL plant is also currently preparing to introduce four new models on the CMF-B platform next year. Further, Nissan emphasized its continued commitment to India, where it will maintain operations through RNTBCI and focus on ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

and advanced internal combustion engines (ICE). Reimagined as a sleek and spacious family-friendly crossover, the third-generation all-new Nissan Leaf pairs substantial improvements in aerodynamics with a more advanced electric vehicle (EV) architecture. The all-new Leaf sits on Nissan’s modular CMF-EV platform (which debuted with the Ariya). Efficient energy management, streamlined packaging and enhanced driving performance from Nissan's new ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

roducts in in the U.S. and Canada through 2027, including next-gen EV and hybrid tech and INFINITI models. In FY2025: The U.S. and Canada will be the first markets to launch the all-new third-generation Leaf, reimagined as a sleek and spacious family-friendly crossover and sharing Nissan's modular CMF-EV platform with the Ariya. Enhanced driving performance from Nissan's new 3-in-1 EV powertrain is expected to deliver significant range improveme...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

battery options, providing a maximum range of over 400 km. The vehicle will be built at Ampere ElectriCity plant in Douai, France, with sales starting before the end of 2025. The second new vehicle to be launched in Europe in 2025 will be the third generation Leaf. It has been developed on Nissan's CMF-EV platform. The European version of the new Leaf will be manufactured at Sunderland plant, in England. Nissan will also upgrade its e-POWER tech...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Renault launches third-generation Duster SUV in South Africa On March 10, Renault launched the third-generation Renault Duster SUV in South Africa. The new Duster, built on CMF-8 platform, is available in three variants, including two-wheel-drive EDC models starting at ZAR 489,999, and an all-wheel-drive mild hybrid option, priced at ZAR 549,999. The vehicle is built at Renault's Pitesti plant in Romania with approximately 1,000 Duster SUVs roll...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

nder in the second half of 2026. While Mitsubishi executives did not reveal details of the new EV, a source said the model is expected to be a small crossover-coupe-styled vehicle similar to the planned Nissan Leaf replacement. The Nissan model, expected to arrive in late 2025, is built on the same CMF-EV platform as the Nissan Ariya compact crossover. The new EV model may have been previewed in the Chill-Out concept seen in November 2021. Mitsub...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

urement agreement with Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (ARE&M).  HMIL aims to equip its models with indigenously manufactured AGM batteries in Q4 of FY 2024-2025, making it the first auto OEM in India to use localized AGM technology. These batteries have successfully outperformed conventional CMF (Complete Maintenance Free) batteries by about 150% in rigorous real-world durability tests.  Extensive testing at Hyundai Motor Company’s glob...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

Dacia unveils all-new Bigster SUV On October 9, Dacia announced that it is entering the C-SUV segment with Bigster, an all-new vehicle. The all-new Bigster will be followed by two other vehicles. It is built on the CMF-B platform. The vehicle is 4.57 meters in length, 1.81 meters in width, and 1.71 meters in height. The all-new Dacia Bigster Hybrid 155 is the first Renault Group model to gain the all-new HYBRID 155 powertrain, combining a 107 bhp...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/09

Renault announces new C-SUV for 2025 for Brazil On August 8, Renault announced at the Interlagos festival in Brazil that the C-segment SUV that it plans to launch in the country in 2025 is already in the advanced phase of development. The vehicle is part of the BRL 2 billion investment previously announced by Renault. The SUV will use the same modular platform as the Kardian, the CMF-B, and will be the first C-segment vehicle manufactured in Braz...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/14

Made in Japan SUV comes with a 1.5L gasoline variable compression-turbo mated to Nissan’s ALiS mild hybrid 2WD engine mated with a 3rd Gen XTRONIC CVT powertrain that produces 163 ps and 300 Nm of torque. This patented VC-Turbo engine varies compression ratio from 8:1 to 14:1. It is built on the CMF-C platform and has an updated Macpherson strut set-up at the front. rear suspension is an advanced multi-link set-up. Its features include a 20.3c...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/25

tina website. Four versions can be found: Evolution 156 MT, Evolution 200 EDC, Techno 200 EDC and Premiere Edition 200 EDC, starting at ARS 25,800,000. The model measures 4,120mm long, 1,750mm wide, and 1,600mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,600mm. Renault Kardian is positioned in the B segment.  The CMF-B platform is characterised by its modularity, flexibility and adaptability to different engines. The automatic versions will be equipped with a 1...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/12

arget in Romania. Dacia adopts a "design-to-cost" strategy to achieve a 15% cost advantage, focusing on essentials and utilizing Renault Group assets and 3,000 engineers' expertise.  By reusing standard platforms and bodies, Dacia reduces capex and operational costs. The approach, supported by the CMF-B platform, will lower costs and keep R&D expenses below Renault Group's average. Dacia’s efficiency is supported by high plant utilization and ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/18