Nissan unveils first video of all-new Leaf with improved aerodynamics On June 3, Nissan unveils the first video of all-new Leaf among three-part short videos. The third generation Leaf electric crossover will be launched later in June globally. The all-new model will balance emotional and rational appeal, ensuring it looks sleek and bold, whilst meeting the real-world needs of families with thoughtful design. The exterior design is anchored arou...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Mitsubishi explores U.S. production with Nissan to avoid tariffs On May 8, Nissan confirmed it is in talks with Mitsubishi and said working together on a next-generation utility vehicle would help it utilize excess capacity in the U.S. “Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors will begin discussions on producing and selling next-generation SUVs under both brands and will explore a joint investment in Nissan’s plant in the U.S. for this initiative,” Nis...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

Mitsubishi Motors to launch all-new BEV based on Nissan's next-gen Leaf in North America On May 7, Mitsubishi Motors announced that it will launch an all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) based on the next-generation Leaf as an OEM model from Nissan Motor. The model will be introduced to the North American market in the second half of 2026. This BEV model is part of Mitsubishi Motors' product strategy through 2030 for the U.S. market, which was ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Nissan to consolidate production of new Leaf to Tochigi Plant Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) announced that its new Leaf electric vehicle (EV) that will be fully redesigned for release in the fiscal year that ends in March 2026 (FY 2025) will be produced at 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 e...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

Nissan announces new products and next-gen technologies through FY2026 On March 26, Nissan Motor announced an array of new and refreshed models, along with next-generation technologies set to debut during FY2025 and FY2026. Loaded with innovative features, the new products will play a crucial role in boosting Nissan's performance and customer loyalty, attracting new buyers, increasing profitability, and promoting sustainable growth. The company w...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Nissan to globally launch new car models to rebuild business Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) will hasten to introduce new car models to rebuild its business. Its new Leaf that will be launched in Japan, North America, and Europe in the fiscal year that starts in April 2025 (FY 2025) will be revamped, from a hatchback to a crossover SUV. The new Leaf will adopt the same electric vehicle (EV) platform as the Ariya, and adopt the “NACS” rapid ch...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

Nissan and INFINITI outline new products for U.S. and Canada On March 26, Nissan announced it will launch more than 10 new and refreshed products 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 platf...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/27

Nissan to launch two new EVs in Europe by 2025 On March 26, Nissan announced its plans to launch two all-new electric vehicles (EVs) Europe in 2025, along with an update to one of its key technologies. The first vehicle will be the all-new Micra. The vehicle designed at Nissan Design Europe in London, will use the AmpR Small platform shared with Renault's R5. It will be available in 40 kWh and 52 kWh battery options, providing a maximum range of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Nissan unveils advanced driverless technology On March 10, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has showcased its latest autonomous-drive (AD) technology in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area. For the first time in Japan, a test vehicle with no driver in the car has navigated a public road in a complex urban environment. Nissan has developed this proprietary technology for a mobility service it plans to launch in the country. The latest test vehi...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/10

Nissan outlines progress of turnaround measures, plans cost reduction of JPY 400 billion On February 13, Nissan Motor announced additional details the actions to turnaround its performance and create a leaner, more resilient business, outlining targets for fiscal year 2026 (FY 2026) and key initiatives. Nissan plans to optimize its cost structure and reduce fixed and variable costs by a total of approx. JPY 400 billion in FY 2026, which will redu...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/14

m Japan, the new model will arrive in the U.S. to be sold alongside a lifted variant of the Outlander 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...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

Nissan changes production plan for compact EV in Canton, Mississippi As part of Nissan’s strategy to begin building EVs at its plant in Canton, Mississippi, starting now in 2028, it has abandoned plans to produce a compact EV. On January 22, Nissan North America spokesperson, Brian Brockman, confirmed the change in plans, saying the Canton plant is focusing on other EV projects that can be expected to produce more units. In February 2022, Nissa...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

Ltd, an automotive transmission manufacturer, opened new manufacturing plant with an investment of GBP 48.7 million in Northeast England, UK. The 138,840 square feet facility, located at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park in Sunderland, will produce electrified powertrains for the nearby Nissan plant and create up to 183 jobs. The plant will initially produce the 3-in-1 system, which modularizes and integrates the motor, inverter, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

GlobalData Blog: Could the prospective merger of Honda and Nissan transform their futures? Honda and Nissan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to start discussions that could pave the way for a merger of the two companies. Mitsubishi Motors is also considering joining a new consolidation, which, if it went ahead, would make it the world’s third largest vehicle manufacturer. In an industry facing great change, whether that be the tr...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

ial culturally, either positively or negatively. This is particularly important with anything new. When the first generation of fully electric vehicles launched, the names of those vehicles evoked what the car was powered by (i.e., Chevrolet Volt) or perhaps the green benefit of the vehicles (i.e., Nissan Leaf). Most brands have not stuck with this concept since many electric vehicles are now either versions of current ICE vehicles or are closely...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

Nissan begins production of all-new Murano in Smyrna, Tennessee On December 3, Nissan began production of the fourth-generation 2025 Nissan Murano midsize SUV at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennessee. Since beginning production of the Nissan Murano in 2020, the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant has produced approximately 145,000 Murano vehicles for customers in the U.S. and Canada. Nissan aims to ramp up Murano production at the Smyrna plant...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/05

come from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, created in 2007, which has USD 17.7 billion to provide low-cost loans to new EV and battery plants. The program, which requires a "reasonable prospect of repayment" helped finance the initial production of the Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf. (Rivian press release on November 25, 2024) (Detroit News article on November 26, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

Nissan works to launch two Rogue PHEV models in U.S. by 2025 and 2027 On October 16 at an event at its U.S. headquarters, Nissan Americas Chief Planning Officer Ponz Pandikuthira said that a plug-in hybrid variant of its Rogue crossover will arrive at dealerships in late 2025. It will be followed by an e-Power series-hybrid version in early 2027 alongside a redesign of the ICE-powered Rogue. While Nissan builds the ICE-powered Rogue in Smyrna, Te...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

Nissan launches NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network in U.S. On October 15, Nissan announced the launch of the NISSAN ENERGY Charge Network, which enables Nissan Ariya and future Nissan EV drivers to use their MyNISSAN app to find charging stations, see real-time charger availability and pay for charging – all in one streamlined experience. This enhancement to the MyNISSAN app consolidates vehicle management and public charging into one app.  This new...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

Nissan recalls 23,887 Leaf EVs in U.S. over battery fire risk On October 3, Nissan announced it is recalling 23,887 2019-2020 Leaf EVs manufactured in Smyrna, Tennessee because their high-voltage battery packs may catch fire while DC fast-charging.  According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects vehicles assembled between August 29, 2018, and November 3, 2020, and includes models with 40- and 62-...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10