IIHS) released results of testing on 14 partial driving automation systems from various global OEMs. While only one earned an acceptable rating, two were rated marginal, and 11 were rated poor. “We evaluated partial automation systems from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Genesis, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Tesla and Volvo,” IIHS President David Harkey said. “Most of them don’t include adequate measures to prevent misuse and keep drivers fro...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/13

ified vehicle sales to total global car sales, exceeding 30% and 20%, respectively. In China, where the three companies struggled in gasoline vehicle sales, their HV sales increased. Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) also increased, while the figures were not as high as those of European automakers. Nissan, which was in the top position among Japanese automakers, sold 71,100 EVs (a 23.0% year-over-year (y/y) increase), and Toyota sold 46,000 EVs (...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/25

Nissan, UK announces 2 new grades, along with new pricing for its Ariya range On August 2, Nissan announced that it would be reducing the prices for its Ariya range, along with the addition of 2 new grades, Engage and Evolve+. The ARIYA Evolve+ is a new range-topping e-4ORCE variant that produces an output of 394PS (388HP) and 600 Nm of torque, with a 0 to 62mph acceleration time of only 5.1 seconds, 0.6 seconds faster compared to the existing E...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/03

Cumulative orders for Nissan Sakura EV reach 50,000 units On July 25, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) revealed that cumulative orders for the Nissan Sakura have reached 50,000 units (as of July 8). According to Nissan, total sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan for fiscal year 2022 were approximately 79,000 units, of which Nissan EVs accounted for about 60%, i.e., the Sakura 42% and the Leaf and Ariya 22%. The composition of sales of the Sak...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/26

Beijing MS 2020: Nissan unveils all-new Aria and product plan in China On September 26, Nissan announced that the all-new Ariya crossover EV made its China debut at Auto China 2020. For Nissan, China will play a central role as a core market.The all-new Ariya is a fusion of EV and crossover SUV. Embodying power and performance in a connected car, it represents the latest in the company's integrated, cutting-edge Nissan Intelligent Mobility techno...

News  Updated at: 2020/10/01