The Nissan Micra will return this year as an electric car twinned with the Renault 5, developed with a focus on the European market. The fifth generation of the supermini will be one of three new EVs that Nissan will launch in Europe by the end of 2026, along with the new Leaf and an electric Juke.… Continue reading Electric Nissan Micra unwrapped: Renault 5 twin due this year
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Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is “very safe”
Nissan remains committed to the long-term future of its Sunderland factory, with the UK site a key element in its European electrification plans, according to its European planning boss, François Bailly. The Japanese firm has pumped around £2 billion worth of investment into Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK) to build the next-generation Leaf, Juke and Qashqai EVs, but… Continue reading Nissan: future of Sunderland factory is “very safe”
New Nissan Leaf revealed as crossover with over 372 miles of range
The third-generation Nissan Leaf has been shown in production form for the first time ahead of a full launch later this year, confirming its transformation into a crossover. The Leaf was launched in 2010 as one of the first mass-market electric cars and in its first two generations took a conventional hatchback form, but it has now undergone a… Continue reading New Nissan Leaf revealed as crossover with over 372 miles of range
First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch
The next-generation, electric Nissan Juke has been previewed as the firm ramps up to beginning production at its Sunderland factory next year. Partly shown behind the freshly unwrapped Mk3 Leaf and new electric Micra (below), the new Juke will be closely linked to the current ICE Juke – alongside which it will be built – but take… Continue reading First look at new electric Nissan Juke ahead of 2026 launch
The Nissan Leaf lives on as a compact SUV with a Tesla charge port
The rumors of my demise were greatly exaggerated. The rumors of my demise were greatly exaggerated. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. The Nissan Leaf is back, and it’s… Continue reading The Nissan Leaf lives on as a compact SUV with a Tesla charge port
Nissan Motor India to Launch Two New Models in FY25
Nissan Motor India has announced plans to expand its product lineup with two new vehicles set to launch in the financial year 2025. The company will introduce a 5-seater compact SUV (C-SUV) and an all-new 7-seater B-segment multi-purpose vehicle (B-MPV) as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Indian market. The… Continue reading Nissan Motor India to Launch Two New Models in FY25
After Manufacturing, R&D is Tamil Nadu’s New Destination
After successfully building Tamil Nadu into a manufacturing powerhouse, the state government is now ready to take the next step: turn the South Indian state into a hub of research and development (R&D) activity. “Tamil Nadu is going beyond the manufacturing story. Our strength lies in the talent that we have. I think R&D is… Continue reading After Manufacturing, R&D is Tamil Nadu’s New Destination
February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for February pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in February 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading February 2025 new car pre-registration figures
Josep Maria Recasens succeeds Luca de Meo as CEO of Ampere
JOSEP MARIA RECASENS SUCCEEDS LUCA DE MEO AS CEO OF AMPERE Boulogne-Billancourt – March 25, 2025 – Ampere announces the appointment of Josep Maria Recasens, currently Chief Operations Officer, as CEO of Ampere, as of April 1st, 2025. Josep Maria Recasens succeeds Luca de Meo who held this position since the creation of Ampere on… Continue reading Josep Maria Recasens succeeds Luca de Meo as CEO of Ampere
Josep Maria Recasens succède à Luca de Meo en tant que CEO d’Ampere
JOSEP MARIA RECASENS SUCCÈDE À LUCA DE MEO EN TANT QUE CEO D’AMPERE Boulogne-Billancourt – 25 mars 2025 – Ampere annonce la nomination de Josep Maria Recasens, actuel Directeur opérationnel, au poste de CEO d’Ampere à compter du 1er avril 2025. Josep Maria Recasens succède à Luca de Meo qui occupait la fonction de CEO… Continue reading Josep Maria Recasens succède à Luca de Meo en tant que CEO d’Ampere