for an initial three-month period from May to July. This shift is expected to impact approximately 13k units, representing 20% of the Rogue’s production volumes in Japan.   An additional consequence of the tariffs includes Nissan’s decision to boost production of the Nissan Rogue at its Smyrna plant in the US. Beginning with the 2026 model year production changeover in July, the Rogue’s output is expected to increase substantially and will...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

unveiled to the world on October 24, 2023, was unveiled for the first time in China.   In addition to the QX Monograph, on which the new QX80 is based, the QX50 and QX60 were also on display.   Vision Qe   The Vision Qe concept is Infiniti's first EV model and will be produced at the company’s Canton Plant in the United States. The sleek, low and wide form is said to be combined with digital piano key lights and striking machined-finish whee...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/05/31

). Based in Chennai, the two companies will jointly develop and produce six new models, four new C-segment SUVs and two A-segment EVs, for domestic and overseas customers.   Strengthening Renault-Nissan production and development in Chennai   The Renault-Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd. (RNAIPL) plant, Renault-Nissan's manufacturing site, will increase its capacity utilization rate to 80% and significantly increase exports from India as well a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/03/14

electric vehicle ratio (including e-POWER vehicles) of 50% or more. Mazda Motor Corporation expects that its EV production ratio will be 25%, but is reportedly considering a review of that target.   As for production systems, Subaru Corporation will install an EV production line at one of its own plants in Japan to start production by 2025, and is also considering another separate line dedicated to EVs.   Overseas, Toyota will produce Li-ion b...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/07/19

in the Northeast, North, Central, South, and Southwest ... Summary Activities of Japanese Suppliers in China Northeast China: New products (Alps Alpine), enhanced production capacity (THK, PPES), joint research center established (Renesas Electronics) North China: New companies (Panasonic, HI-LEX), plant expansion (DMG Mori Seiki), business enhancement (Kyowa Leather, Teijin), facility expansion (Nittan Valve), etc. Central China area: New compan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2022/01/13

ombines Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go functionality, Lane Centering and Speed Sign Recognition, allowing the Expedition to drive on predetermined highway areas without the driver having their hands on the steering wheel.   The 2022 Ford Expedition will be assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. and is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. 2021 Ford Bronco mid-size SUV   The 2021 Ford Bronco was ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2021/10/22

e of the vehicles in its product portfolio to less than 3.5 years. Revision of excess production system: Nissan will reduce excess production capacity by 10% and improve manufacturing efficiency by 10%. The company has already started to optimize its global operations, adjusting production at its Canton Plant in the U.S. in the first wave of improvements, and has optimized production at its Cuernavaca and Aguascalientes plants in Mexico. Nissan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2019/06/05

d Chinese tariffs of USD 110 billion worth of U.S. exports. These tariffs have hurt automakers, forcing changes in production shifts and model lineups. Ford cancelled its plan to sell the Ford Focus Active, manufactured in China, in the U.S. Volvo cancelled plans to export the S60 from its new U.S. plant, while BMW shifted a portion of X3 production out of its Spartanburg plant. The sales trend towards crossovers and SUVs continued in the U.S., a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/12/19

Japanese suppliers in China (Part 2): South/Central/Southwest regions Suppliers increase production capacities, construct new plants, and enhance R&D functions Summary South China, Guangdong Province: H-One, Kasai Kogyo, G-Tekt, Yorozu Central China, Hubei Province: NTN, Calsonic Kansei, Tachi-S, Faltec Southwest China, Chongqing City: Nifco, Hitachi Automotive Systems  This report summarizes activities of Japanese parts suppliers in south, cent...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/11/19

of production in Japan. Due to the uninterrupted weak yen, the OEMs are making plans to slightly increase their production volumes in Japan as well as export more vehicles  The next-generation Camry, which will be exported to North America, will be built by Toyota Motor Corporation at its Tsutsumi Plant. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has plans to return some of the production of the Rogue, which it transferred to the U.S. in 2013, back to Japan. Beginn...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/05/18

wishbone front suspension and rigid rear axle suspension is used for improved stability and comfort. In the interior, front and rear storage space has been increased by 33 percent and 28 percent respectively, over the previous generation Titan.  Production of the Nissan Titan XD will take place in Canton, Mississippi. Sales will begin in the US and Canada in late 2015.   Infiniti Q60 Concept Coupe  Making its debut in Detroit, the Infiniti Q6...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/02/10

n for 2014 with a relatively fresh model line-up with many all-new models. However, the company was shackled by the recall issues.  Ford launched a total of 16 all-new or facelifted models in North America in 2014. The most important of all is the fullsize pickup, F-150. Its production at Dearborn plant started, but production at the Kansas City plant has not started due to the equipment renewal that will start in January 2015. An extra time is ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2015/02/05

models. Investing to develop more fuel-efficient powertrains and revamp product lineup in the U.S.  Having slashed their excess production capacities in the U.S. after the global financial crisis, the Detroit Three's investment in the home markets is made for expanding capacities of their existing plants but not for building new assembly facilities. Their investments in the U.S. in 2014 are mainly aimed at the renewal of fuel-efficient powertrai...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2014/08/13

has been the Tacoma. While the overall segment declined by (58.9) percent from 2005-2012, the Tacoma only fell by only (16.3) percent over the same period. For the first 9 months of 2013, sales were up 18.4 percent while the overall segment continued to drop by (14.7) percent.  Built in the same plant in San Antonio, Texas as the Tundra, the Tacoma shares its platform with the 4Runner and is based on the Hilux pickup. Options include a 2.7L 4-...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/11/08

Nissan mulls new plant in North America by 2017 Plans to produce 85% of vehicles for US Market in North America Summary Sales in U.S.: Nissan plans to sell 1.27 million vehicles in fiscal 2013 Major all-new models launched in 2012-2013 Production structure: Considering  new plant in North America by 2017 2013 Nissan LEAF: Lowering base price by 6,400 dollars to 28,800 dollars Expanding hybrid vehicle lineup  Nissan aspires to increase its shar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/07/24

les being exported from North America have pushed many factories to their limits. Many OEMs have responded by adding shifts or investing in expansions to accommodate this increase in demand. In addition, many OEMs are shortening or eliminating their traditional factory shutdown periods for selected plants to allow for more production.  US based OEMs are resisting the temptation to open plants that were closed during the recession, choosing inst...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2013/06/27

Mexico: production and export expect to reach new record highs in 2012 Nissan, Honda, Mazda, and Audi will each build new plants Summary In 2011, Mexico produced a record number of 2.56 million units and exported a record high of 2.14 million units Assembly plants of light vehicles by major OEMs Detroit Three: Activities by GM, Ford, and Fiat-Chrysler European OEMs: Audi will build its first plant in North America in Mexico while BMW is consideri...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/09/24

conomy in the class of over 1,000 cc displacement, excluding HV, that is 25.2km/liter (JC08 mode), according to Nissan. The current model with 1.5-liter engine runs 18km/liter. 2013 (Europe)  In Europe, a B-segment vehicle based on the INVITATION Concept will be launched from 2013. Nissan's U.K. plant will produce the model. Nissan mounted the HR12DDR (DIG-S) on the Micra released in Europe in early 2011 and achieved 95g/km CO2 emission based ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/08/09

Japanese suppliers in China (4): Central & Southwestern China Imasen, Topre, NHK, Nifco, Yorozu, Kasai, Unipres, NTN, Pacific Industrial, and Futaba Summary Central China - Hubei province: Imasen, Topre and NHK building new plants, Nifco and Yorozu starting operation at new plants Central China - Henan province: New plants being constructed by Kasai Kogyo, NHK, Hitachi Chemical and Unipres, new plants in operation for NTN and Tachi-S Central Chin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/08/02

Japanese suppliers in China (3): Southern China - Guangdong Province Akebono Brake, JATCO, Koito Mfg, Asahi Tec, Ahresty, Denso, Unipres, Aisin Seiki, Topre and Aisin Ta Summary Guangzhou city: Akebono Brake, JATCO and Koito increasing capacity; Asahi Tec, Ahresty, Denso and Unipres building new plants Dongguan city: Ogura Clutch, Piolax and Hitachi Chemical increasing production capacities while Clarion shifting part of car navigation production...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2012/08/01