r a delay of about two years due to Daihatsu’s certification scandal. With the new EV, all mini commercial EVs made in Japan will be on the market. Suzuki will release the e Vitara, its global strategic EV. The e Vitara will adopt a lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery for the first time in Japan. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will fully redesign the Leaf for the first time in eight years. The Leaf, which is currently a 5-door hatch back, will be relea...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Nissan begins production of new Qashqai with e-POWER in Sunderland plant, UK On July 9, Nissan Europe announced that it has begun production of the new Nissan Qashqai C segment SUV with e-POWER at its Sunderland plant, UK. The latest Qashqai, built on Production Line One at the plant, features an updated e-Power system offering best-in-class fuel efficiency at 4.5L per 100km and a potential range of up to 1,200km (WLTP). Additionally, the company...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Nissan to implement early-retirement scheme at U.K. plant Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) has revealed that it will seek employees at its Sunderland Plant in the U.K. to take early retirement. It has already begun informing employees of the scheme, with around 250 workers eligible. Nissan said, “The move is aimed at maintaining and strengthening competitiveness.” The Sunderland Plant is Nissan’s only manufacturing base in Europe. According ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Saint-Gobain Sekurit’s Amplisky Perla roof featured on all-new Nissan LEAF Saint-Gobain Sekurit, a Saint-Gobain group company, has supplied its Amplisky Perla roof for the all-new Nissan LEAF, which now features a sleek, aerodynamic dimming panoramic canopy. This PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) roof enables on-demand light control, enhancing the vehicle’s distinctive appearance. It is also equipped with Thermosky, a combination of inf...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

Nissan unveils all-new Leaf crossover EV On June 17, Nissan announced that it launched all-new Leaf, reimagined as a compact electric crossover. The third generation model will be assembled at the Tochigi Plant in Japan as well as at the Sunderland plant in England and scheduled to reach retailers in the United States from this autumn, with other regions to follow. It builds upon Nissan’s Timeless Japanese Futurism design language first introdu...

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Nissan announces fall launch in U.S. for all-new third-gen LEAF On June 17, Nissan unveiled the all-new third-generation 2026 LEAF that electric compact crossover will reach U.S. Nissan dealerships in fall 2025, with other markets to follow. The third-generation LEAF combines a sleek profile with an SUV-like stance, with a refined, minimalist cabin optimized for roominess, comfort and wellbeing. The new LEAF will be assembled for the U.S. and Can...

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Nissan releases 2nd video of all-new Nissan Leaf, adopting new 3-in-1 powertrain On June 9, Nissan Motor released its second video series for all-new Leaf electric compact hatchback, revealing enhanced suspension and maneuverability, improved heat regeneration features and quieter, more refined cabin. The all-new LEAF is the first model to adopt Nissan’s all-new, 3-in-1 electric powertrain, combining the motor, inverter, and reduction gear into...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

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...

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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...

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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