field tests in Yokohama City, plans to provide a mobility service that utilizes autonomous driving in three to four other municipalities in addition to Yokohama in fiscal years 2027 and 2028. This field testing will be led by the city of Kobe, and Nissan will provide five demo vehicles based on its Leaf electric vehicle (EV). Each test vehicle will be equipped with 14 cameras, 10 radars, and 6 LIDARs (laser scanners). Nissan and Kobe City are cur...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

g Ghana’s first fasteners manufacturing plant and a new automotive hub. With support from the UK-funded Ghana Jobs and Economic (JET) Program, over 200 skilled jobs and regional exports are on the horizon. Springs and Bolts is a manufacturing company that specializes in the production of U-bolts, leaf springs, and trailer suspensions. Based on social media updates of the British High Commission to Ghana...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

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 released as a crossover SUV. (From an article in the...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

ction 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 is preparing the Sunderland plant for production of the next-generation all-electric C segment SUV Nissan LEAF, followed by a fully electric version of the Juke B segment SUV in 2026. Based on Nissan Europe press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

in Europe. According to the company’s financial statement, approximately 6,000 people worked at the plant as of the end of March 2025. Under Nissan’s plans, all the vehicles produced at the plant will be electric vehicles (EVs) in the future, and the plant will handle models such as the all-new Leaf, Juke, and Qashqai e-Power, which are scheduled to be released in Europe in the future. The company will seek the optimization of its business st...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

e company’s iMAXX telematics solution, which provides real-time operational data for fleet management.  The vehicle includes features such as air conditioning, heating, and a height-adjustable driver seat. It offers a D+2 seating configuration, a cargo bed length of 3,050 mm, and is supported by leaf spring suspension on both front and rear axles.  Based on the Mahindra & Mahindra press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

d both products enhance ride comfort, vehicle stability, and shock absorption. Made with high-quality rubber and strong rubber-to-metal bonding, they are built for long-lasting use in both OEM and aftermarket applications. Load Cushion is a key suspension part placed between the chassis and axle or leaf spring. It absorbs vertical loads and road shocks, helping to maintain balance and comfort. Setco’s Load Cushion offers high-quality rubber for...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/18

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

baltec Formation Berhad (GLOTEC), through its Automotive division represented by AutoV Corporation, has entered into a 50:50 joint venture and Subscription Agreement with Blue Breeze Sdn. Bhd. (BBSB) to establish GFB Hongli Sdn. Bhd. The newly formed entity will focus on the assembly and export of leaf springs, critical components in heavy vehicle suspension systems, with support from China-based Jiangxi Hongli Auto Parts Co. Ltd. (JXHL), a well...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

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

ander and Outlander Sport crossovers to the U.S. from plants in Japan and its Mirage subcompact from Laemchabang, Thailand. Earlier this week, Mitsubishi announced it would receive a new EV for sale in the U.S. from Nissan that will arrive in 2026 and it will be based on the next-generation Nissan Leaf EV. As part of the exchange, Mitsubishi will provide Nissan with a version of its Outlander plug-in hybrid crossover that Nissan will sell as a p...

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

led-P VP34M, and NAFILean-R, which, made of natural fibers and recycled polypropylene, feature both high performance and low carbon. The materials are widely used in the automobile and home appliance industries. Surface materials on display included recyclable thermoplastic polyolefin and pineapple leaf fiber-based alternative premium leather solutions, which indicate innovation directions for green and sustainable materials. (From a Forvia pres...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

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

owertrain options, the upcoming lineup will include hybrid technologies (including e-POWER and plug-in hybrids), next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), and advanced internal combustion engines (ICE). Reimagined as a sleek and spacious family-friendly crossover, the third-generation all-new Nissan Leaf pairs substantial improvements in aerodynamics with a more advanced electric vehicle (EV) architecture. The all-new Leaf sits on Nissan’s modul...

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