nkle 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, SPORT)•    QX80 (PURE) Pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

Nissan considering to offer new body-on-frame-Pathfinder along with current one Nissan is considering to sell an updated version of the current unibody Pathfinder alongside a new, body-on-frame SUV that shares the same name, according to a source familiar with the plan. The body-on-frame Pathfinder, expected to be built on the same platform as the upcoming Xterra at the Canton plant in Mississippi, would be more truck-like with unique styling and...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/26

sed by the White House in October. Toyota is considering importing Camry sedans, Tundra pickups and Highlander SUVs from its U.S. plants to Japan. Honda Motor is also considering to import the Ridgeline pickup and Pilot SUV from the U.S., while Nissan Motor U.S. imports could include the Murano and Pathfinder SUV.  (multiple sources on February 16, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

28. Some dealers described the Xterra as a “radical-looking” full-size truck with big tires, an aggressive grille and a rugged focus. The XTerra is the first of five planned U.S.-built models on a new body-on-frame platform. The lineup will include an Infiniti variant and new generations of the Pathfinder, Frontier and Infiniti QX60.  In the near term:     •  The Rogue Hybrid e-Power compact crossover will arrive in a slow ramp-up begin...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/05

mobility designed to enhance independence, confidence, and daily usability. Built on Strutt’s evSense 360-degree perception system and Quad-Drive four-wheel architecture, the ev supports intuitive control and confident operation in tight spaces. Assisted and autonomous features include Co-Pilot, Pathfinder navigation, and LLM-powered Waypoints, with OTA updates planned. Key specs include a 20-sensor suite, AI voice control, four-wheel independ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

Nissan announces refreshed 2026 Pathfinder for U.S. launch On December 22, Nissan announced pricing for the refreshed 2026 Pathfinder three-row SUV ahead of its U.S. launch early next year. Assembled in the U.S. since 2004, the Pathfinder is built in Smyrna, Tennessee. The 2026 Pathfinder reaches U.S. showrooms in early 2026 with a starting MSRP of USD 37,500. For 2026, the Pathfinder receives updated front and rear fascias, more convenient tech...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/23

Nissan introduces Qi2 wireless phone charging in U.S. vehicles On December 18, Nissan has announced that it will offer Qi2 wireless charging in the 2026 Pathfinder (expected availability early 2026) and 2026 Murano, making it is the first OEM in the U.S. to offer the technology. The Qi2 wireless charger features a raised magnetic circle that holds compatible smartphones in place, including iPhones 12 and newer, Google Pixels 10 and newer, and An...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

Nissan to resume building Canadian-spec Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier in early 2026 On November 13, Nissan announced that it plans to resume building its Pathfinder, Murano and Frontier vehicles for Canadian-market in spring 2026, setting an end date for the assembly pause at its U.S. plants that began in May after the northern country imposed counter-tariffs in protest of those levied by U.S. President Trump. The Pathfinder and Murano are built a...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/15

Nissan reveals new 2026 Pathfinder ahead of LA Auto Show On November 13, Nissan revealed the new 2026 Nissan Pathfinder with a bolder design and enhanced technologies, ahead of its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, from November 21-30. Having been assembled in the U.S. since 2004 in Smyrna, Tennessee, the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder will be offered in S, SV, Rock Creek, SL and Platinum grades when it reaches U.S. dealerships in early 2026. Fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

as is scale back U.S. production of its bestselling model, the Rogue crossover. Nissan halted output on both production lines at the 6.4-million-square-foot Smyrna plant on October 24 and 27.  It since has canceled planned overtime on the Rogue assembly line as it prioritizes output of the Murano, Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 through November, according to a supplier communication. A Nissan spokesman commented that “Nissan continues to manage ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/04

Nissan considers exporting U.S.-built Murano, Pathfinder to Japan On October 25, multiple sources reported that Nissan is now considering the feasibility of importing U.S.-built Murano and Pathfinder crossovers to Japan both to take advantage of unused capacity at its Smyrna plant, Tennessee, and to increase sales at home in Japan. “Nissan sells many attractive models in the U.S., some of which are well-suited to Japan’s road conditions,” N...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

ed the stoppage at the 6.4-million-square-foot plant Smyrna plant, the company’s largest factory in the Americas. The temporary shutdown is expected to reduce output by 2,400 vehicles at the plant, where Nissan builds several high-volume crossovers, including the top-selling Rogue, as well as the Pathfinder, Murano and Infiniti QX60. Nissan is working to source aluminum from other suppliers and it is unknown whether the stoppage will extend bey...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/25

said the company will revive the Xterra nameplate in 2028 as a V6 engine-powered hybrid to fill unused capacity at its plant in Canton, Mississippi. Meunier said the revamped Xterra will share a platform, hybrid powertrain and parts with the midsized Frontier pickup built in Canton, as well as the Pathfinder SUV, and Infiniti QX60. Meunier said the company is considering building an upscale Infiniti version of the Xterra also at Canton, as well ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

d range of up to 356 miles. With autonomous driving powered by Fusion Processing’s CAVStar system, range and efficiency improve further. The bus is 8.5m long, 2.35m wide, and seats up to 26 passengers with comfort similar to larger buses. The Connector project is part of the UK Government’s CAM Pathfinder Programme, funded by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) under the Industrial Strategy and Advanced Manufacturing Secto...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

xt-generation Frontier pickup and a new midsize Xterra SUV, which was previewed at an August 20 dealers’ meeting in Las Vegas. The SUV is expected to have a V6 hybrid powertrain, with a range extender that can deliver about 75 miles of all-electric driving. Nissan also plans to switch its unibody Pathfinder and QX60 crossovers to the body-on-frame platform. Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa previously said that production volumes of these body-on-frame ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Zenzic announces government-funded CAM projects to advance autonomous mobility in UK On July 28, Zenzic-UK Ltd. announced that Aurrigo, UPS, and Wayve are among the organizations that have secured government funding to develop and deploy cutting-edge Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) solutions in the UK. The CAM Pathfinder programme is supporting projects like autonomous buses, shuttles, cargo dollies, and container transport systems. The pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Government commits extra GBP 150 million for “Connected and Automated Mobility” On July 14, Zenzic-UK Ltd. announced that the UK Government has announced a further GBP 150 million to help grow the nation’s Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) industry. The CAM Pathfinder programme is aimed at addressing the challenges of bringing CAM vehicles to market and runs until 2030. It is delivered by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

ufacturing firms and projects. This includes over GBP 100 million of capital investment for UK automotive manufacturing via the ATF, approximately GBP 140 million in combined Government and industry R&D investment, and GBP 18 million from the new GBP 150 million Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) Pathfinder programme. With Government support, Bolton will gain over GBP 100 million from Astemo for new generations of electric inverters, creating o...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

nts to support the U.S.-made crossovers, as well as potential sedans or light pickup. Nissan dropped its plans for two sedans in April. The crossovers, revealed in March at a media event in Japan, ride on a longer wheelbase than the compact Rogue crossover with interior space similar to the midsize Pathfinder. The vehicle is expected to replace a planned electric version of the Pathfinder, which will likely be hybridized instead. The Infiniti EV ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Nissan stops building Pathfinder, Murano, Frontier for Canadian market, limits Infiniti QX 60 On July 7, it was reported that chairman of Nissan Americas Christian Meunier said on June 27 that Nissan had suspended production of three models for the Canadian market at its Tennessee and Mississippi assembly plants while awaiting the outcome of Canada-U.S. trade talks. Meunier said that the decision was prompted by Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S.-b...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08