Nissan UK partners with Motability Operations on V2G technology On March 20, Nissan and Motability Operations announced a strategic partnership to explore Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology using the new Nissan LEAF, aiming to help EV drivers reduce electricity and overall driving costs. The Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology can help reduce pressure on the power grid during peak times by balancing demand and using stored energy more efficiently, pot...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

l robotaxi prototype vehicle at NVIDIA GTC 2026. This exhibit follows the recent announcement by Wayve, Nissan and Uber of plans to collaborate on a robotaxi pilot deployment in Tokyo beginning in late 2026. This prototype vehicle will be used in this pilot program. Built on the all-electric Nissan Leaf, this robotaxi prototype vehicle combines Nissan’s vehicle engineering, Wayve’s embodied AI software, and NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion. The vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Zenrin’s navigation app adopted for the first time by automaker for Nissan Leaf Zenrin Co., Ltd. (Zenrin) has announced that its navigation app has been adopted for the Nissan Leaf, an electric vehicle (EV) model of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan). The company will offer Navigation By Zenrin, optimized for in-car displays, and said it is the first time its navigation app has been used in an automobile manufacturer's system. The app adopted this...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

omous vehicle partnership in Japan and the next milestone in Wayve and Uber’s global robotaxi rollout, which includes planned services across more than ten cities worldwide, including London. Under this scheme, the goal is to integrate Wayve’s end-to-end AI autonomous driving system into Nissan Leaf–based vehicle, which can accommodate the Wayve AI Driver and connect to Uber’s ride hailing platform, matching robotaxis with individuals see...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

s remaining driving range, Nissan aims to create an environment in which customers can purchase used EVs with greater confidence. Nissan plans to visualize the SOH, remaining battery capacity, and driving range with numerical values. The model subject to this initiative is the second-generation ZE1 Leaf, and the automaker is considering expanding models and applying the initiative throughout Japan in the future. With the launch of the third-gener...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/02

Dynamic Map Platform’s high-precision 3D map data selected for Nissan Leaf EV Dynamic Map Platform Co., Ltd. (Dynamic Map Platform) announced on February 26 that its “high-precision 3D map data” has been adopted for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s new Leaf electric vehicle (EV). The new third generation Leaf is equipped with Nissan’s proprietary “ ProPILOT 2.0” advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). For the vehicle’s self positioning ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Cumulative orders for all-new Nissan Leaf EV exceed 6,000 units in four months Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) revealed that cumulative orders for the all-new Leaf electric vehicle (EV) have exceeded 6,000 units in four months. The company added the B5 with a battery capacity of 55 kWh to the lineup in January 2026 in addition to the B7 with a battery capacity of 78 kWh, which the company started accepting orders for in mid-October 2025. The comp...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

onal leather with enhanced wrinkle resistance.  While delivering a premium feel, polyurethane-based TailorFit  is efficient to produce, so that even models like the 2026 Sentra SL can offer an upscale experience. Nissan vehicles offered with TailorFit-appointed seating•    Armada (SL)•    LEAF (SV+, Platinum+)•    Pathfinder (SL)•    Sentra (SL) INFINITI vehicles offered with TailorFit-appointed seating•    QX60 (PURE, LUXE,...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Nissan’s entry-level Leaf S EV is delayed for U.S. On February 21 and 22, multiple sources reported that the 2026 entry-level Nissan Leaf S will not hit the U.S. market. The Nissan Leaf S+FWD is currently one of most affordable electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., with a starting price of USD 29,990 for a model with 303 miles of range. A new entry-level Leaf S, with a significantly smaller battery, was planned to arrive in the U.S. for the 2026...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/25

ng Kargo HD CNG is powered by a 301.1 cc liquid-cooled engine delivering 9.1 kW of power and 22.4 Nm of torque, with a stated top speed of 62 km/h, ground clearance of 235 mm and a turning radius of 3,420 mm. It features a 6.6 ft load deck, fully rolling windows, a “power gear” function, and a leaf spring suspension, and is positioned for last-mile cargo operations in urban and semi-urban conditions.  Based on the TVS Motor Company press re...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

fell 5.7% year-over-year to 2,950,035 units, marking the second consecutive year of decline. The company’s overseas production was down by 3.5%, reflecting the decline in fleet sales of the Altima in the United States due to its efforts to improve profitability as well as the shift to the all-new Leaf electric vehicle (EV) in the United Kingdom. Its production in Japan was 565,444 units, down 13.9% year over year, marking the second consecutive...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Sumitomo Rubber’s e.SPORT MAXX tire selected as original equipment for Leaf EV On January 27, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) announced that its “e.SPORT MAXX” tire has been selected as original equipment for the Leaf electric vehicle (EV) B7 grade, which was fully redesigned and launched by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Sumitomo Rubber has reduced rolling resistance by adopting its newly formulated material for the tread rubber...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

ed in the T8 in 2023, which generates the output of 102 kW and 320 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. It delivers average fuel consumption of 6.9 L/100 km, giving a driving range of over 1,100 km from its 76-litre fuel tank. The bakkie features independent front suspension and rear leaf springs for better handling. It is built on a strong ladder-frame chassis and offers a payload of 1,000 kg. It measures 5,315 mm x 1,830 mm x 1,8...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

verick Lobo won the title with accumulated 277 points        • Ram 1500 Hemi came in second with 114 points        • Ram 2500 was in third with 99 points North American Utility Vehicle of the Year    • Hyundai Palisade took the title with 270 accumulated points        • Nissan Leaf was second with 135 points        • Lucid Gravity came in third place with 85 points Vehicles were judged by 50 professional automotive jou...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

Vs enjoyed robust sales. BYD Co., Ltd. sold 3,742 EVs in Japan (a 68.3% y/y increase), while Tesla, Inc., which did not disclose its figures, is estimated to have sold around 5,600 EVs—an increase of approximately 80%. While EV sales of Nissan, which is leading in the Japanese EV market with its Leaf and Sakura, dramatically declined by 38.3% y/y to 18,968 units, Toyota, which has fully redesigned its bZ4X, sold 4,213 units (a 2-fold y/y incre...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

k development and production, as well as electrified vehicle initiatives and business expansion. OEM supplies of the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid and Navara represent a tangible outcome of this Alliance. Mitsubishi Motors is scheduled to receive OEM supply of an all-new EV model derived from Nissan’s new LEAF, which will be introduced to the North American market in the second half of 2026. Based on Mitsubishi Motors press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

van's dimensions are 5,490 x 1,980 x 1,990 mm, with a wheelbase of 3,510 mm. The cargo compartment has a volume of 6.8 cubic meters. The new model is equipped with a front independent MacPherson strut spring suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar, as well as a rear dependent leaf spring suspension. For Russian market, it will be available in two versions, a low-roof version with a GVW of 2,490 kg, and a high-roof version w...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/26

AESC begins production at new EV battery gigafactory in UK On December 16, AESC started production at its new 15.8 GWh electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Sunderland, UK. The plant will supply lithium-ion batteries for UK-made electric vehicles, including the new Nissan Leaf. Once fully operational, AESC’s UK workforce will grow to about 1,000 people. The company has invested over GBP 1 billion in the UK. Based on AESC Group press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

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