e move to be relatively short-lived. “it’s more of a suspension,” Meunier said. “The good news for Canada is 80% of the product we sell in Canada are not affected by the tariff because they’re coming from outside the U.S.” Nissan Canada imports the top-selling Rogue from Japan, with the Kicks and Sentra, second and third by volume, respectively, built in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The Pathfinder, Murano and Frontier accounted for 13.5% o...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Nissan starts sales of all-new Nissan Kicks in Brazil On July 2, Nissan Brazil announced the launch of the new Nissan Kicks, with official sales starting July 3 across over 200 dealerships nationwide. Produced at the Resende Industrial Complex in Rio de Janeiro, The SUV is powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine delivering 125 hp and 22.4 kgfm of torque with ethanol, paired with a dual-clutch DCT transmission and an e-Shifter, a segment-first ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

ction-reducing cylinder coatings, and a highly efficient combustion system. The front motor provides output of 85 kW, and the rear motor adds 100 kW when needed. Above 130 km/h, the rear axle always remains deactivated. If the battery runs low or full power is needed, a 1.5 TSI evo2 gasoline engine kicks in. A key part of the new plug-in hybrid system is the high-voltage battery, with 19.7 kWh capacity. It uses 96 lithium-ion cells and is kept at...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

n has begun the line integration project at its manufacturing site in Samut Prakan, Thailand, marking the milestone with a ceremony at Plant Line #1 to celebrate 50 years of production. Scheduled for completion in Q2 FY2025, the new integrated line will produce current models, including the Almera, Kicks e-POWER, Navara, and Terra, along with select future models. Nissan reaffirmed its commitment to Thailand and ASEAN, calling this upgrade a stra...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Nissan launches new generation Kicks SUV in Brazil On June 18, Nissan Brazil officially launched the new generation of the Nissan Kicks in the country. Produced at the Resende plant, the vehicle features a 1.0-liter three-cylinder turbo engine with direct injection of 125 hp and 22.4 kgfm of torque with ethanol, and 120 hp and 20.4 kgfm with gasoline, paired with a dual-clutch oil-bathed DCT transmission. It also incorporates a Stop/Start system ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

ribution & After-Sales Services) dropped 1.5% to MYR 530.5 million. Looking ahead, Tan Chong remains focused on recovery amid global uncertainties and a projected decline in Malaysia’s auto market, supported by resilient domestic demand and positive GDP forecasts. Strong early sales of the Nissan Kicks e-POWER and the upcoming TQ Wuling Bingo EV reflect its EV push.  In Vietnam, GAC models, notably the GAC M8, and commercial vehicles such as t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Nissan starts hiring to boost production at Resende plant in Brazil On May 20, it was reported that Nissan is preparing to boost production at its Resende plant in Rio de Janeiro ahead of the official launch of the second-generation Kicks model. Currently operating two shifts, the plant produces 24 vehicles per hour, but Nissan aims to increase output to 32 units per hour by enhancing automation from 55% to 84% and hiring 400 new employees. These...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

Nissan updates interior information before launching second-generation Kicks in Brazil On May 21, Nissan Brazil updated interior information before launching second-generation Kicks in Brazil. Highlights include a fully digital dashboard that enhances driver interaction and exclusive BOSE speakers integrated into the headrests for a high-quality sound experience. The SUV also impresses with its spacious cabin and generous trunk capacity, surpassi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/22

dent Guy Rodriguez announced that the company aims to boost production by 15%, reaching 28 vehicles per hour at Resende plant. This is thanks to the BRL 2.8 billion investment in the plant that has increased automation from 55% to 84%, supporting the company’s growth plans for the region. The new Kicks, Nissan’s second model produced in Resende, will help double the company’s market share in Brazil from 3.7% to 7%. The site will also build ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Nissan readies production of new Kicks in Resende, Brazil On April 16, Nissan confirmed that it is ready to begin production of the new Nissan Kicks in Brazil. The new generation of the model will begin production in the coming days at the Resende Industrial Complex and arrive on the national market in the coming months to coexist with the Kicks Play that is currently produced in Resende, thus giving more options to the Brazilian consumer. With a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Manila International Auto Show 2025 kicks off On April 10, 2025, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 officially opened its doors, celebrating 20 years of automotive excellence in the Philippines. With the theme “Driven by Connection,” this year’s event runs until April 13. The latest innovations from over 20 international car brands will be presented. Participating brands include Aion, BAIC, BYD, Changan, Chery, Foton, GAC, Grea...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

xtending the vehicle's range.  Extensive testing in Thailand has shown that the Deepal S05 REEV can travel up to 170 km in pure electric mode (NEDC). For longer journeys, when the 27.28 kWh battery runs low, the range extender, which features a 1,497-cc, 4-cylinder, 16-valve VVT engine, seamlessly kicks in, providing over 1,000 km of total driving range with one full charge and one full tank of 44.9 liters. The BEV variant is powered by a 56.1-k...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Nissan Kicks second gen scored 5 stars in Latin NCAP safety test On March 19, Latin NCAP released its first crash test results of 2025, highlighting the second-generation Nissan Kicks as the top performer. The compact SUV achieved a five-star safety rating, the highest possible score. The tested model was equipped with six airbags and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). The Kicks scored especially well in adult occupant protection, child o...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

Nissan launches all-new Nissan Kicks in Middle East On February 18, Nissan launched the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks at an event held in Dubai, UAE. The all-new Kicks is the second model introduced as part of The Arc, Nissan's Global Business Plan, following the all-new Patrol, in the Middle East.  The vehicle is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine, paired with the Nissan’s Xtronic CVT transmission, delivering 142 hp and 190 Nm of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

and Ford sold 3,032 units (8.3%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in January with 5,801 sales, followed by the Chevrolet Onix with 5,576 sales, Chevrolet Tracker with 5,416 sales, VW T Cross with 5,312 sales, Fiat Argo with 5,173 sales, Hyundai Creta with 5,149 sales, and Nissan Kicks with 4,458 sales. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in January with 8,777 sales, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 3,747 s...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

Nissan Kicks Play launched in February in Brazil On February 4, Nissan announced that the Nissan Kicks Play subcompact SUV, manufactured at Resende complex in Brazil, will be available in dealerships from February. The line will have three trim levels: Active Plus, Sense and Advanced Plus, all with the “Play” surname. It continues offering spacious interiors and high comfort levels. Complying with the new Proconve L8 regulations, its 1.6-lit...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

, and RAM sold 2,004 units (5.5%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger vehicle in January with 5,801 units, followed by the Chevrolet Onix with 5,576 units, Chevrolet Tracker with 5,416 units, VW T Cross with 5,312 units, Fiat Argo with 5,173 units, Hyundai Creta with 5,149 units, and Nissan Kicks with 4,458 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in January with 8,777 units, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 3,747 u...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

SGMW Qingdao branch kicks off production of New Energy Vehicles, marking commencement of new energy industry chain On January 23, Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology announced that SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) Qingdao branch rolled out its first new energy products on January 17, marking the commencement of the new energy industry chain. The two new products that rolled off the production line recently, the Wuling Hongguang M...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/27

Nissan announces sales record of Kicks model in Brazil during 2024 On February 6, Nissan Brazil announced a historic sales record for the Nissan Kicks in 2024, with 60,457 units sold nationwide, surpassing the previous record of 56,058 units set in 2019. This marks a 19% growth compared to 2023, when 50,778 units were sold. Launched globally in Brazil in 2016 and manufactured at Nissan's Resende Industrial Complex in Rio de Janeiro, the Kicks is ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

CES 2025: Faraday Future to present FX prototypes in Las Vegas On January 2, Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. announced that it will display a pair of its Faraday X (FX) prototype mules in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 5-7 as it kicks off the product development and U.S. regulatory testing phase of the new model. The FX prototype mules arrived in Los Angeles at the end of December 2024. As part of their delivery journey, the two prototyp...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04