Nissan Reportedly Reassessing Potential Investment from Honda – Nikkei Business

Nikkei Business reports that Nissan is reconsidering accepting investment from Honda after their joint holding company talks collapsed. The automaker is also exploring a possible four-company collaboration involving Honda, Hon Hai Precision Industry, and Mitsubishi Motors According to a report by Nikkei Business, Nissan is reconsidering accepting an investment from Honda following the breakdown of negotiations… Continue reading Nissan Reportedly Reassessing Potential Investment from Honda – Nikkei Business

Clean Technica: US Electric Vehicle Sales Up 480% vs Q4 2019, Fossil Fuel Vehicle Sales Down 2%003879

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! It’s time for another look at how the US auto industry has changed in recent years, in this report focusing in on the 4th quarter and extending from 2024 back through 2019. Let’s dive in and see how things… Continue reading Clean Technica: US Electric Vehicle Sales Up 480% vs Q4 2019, Fossil Fuel Vehicle Sales Down 2%003879

Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised V12.6.3: That Don’t Impress Me Much!003878

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! From the immortal humorous lyrics of Shania Twain, my evaluation of FSD Supervised V12.6.3 (2024.45.32.15): That Don’t Impress Me Much! I’ve been driving with and obsessively using Tesla’s artificial intelligence software in my Model 3 now for over 5… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Full Self Driving Supervised V12.6.3: That Don’t Impress Me Much!003878

Clean Technica: Q&A Regarding Tesla Supercharger Access for Non-Teslas003877

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! I’ve seen several non-Tesla EV drivers pull up to a V2 Tesla Supercharger station with the expectation to charge, or at least the hope of charging. Some of these people have been in rental cars and really in need… Continue reading Clean Technica: Q&A Regarding Tesla Supercharger Access for Non-Teslas003877

Nissan dealer gifts a free LEAF after oil change disaster, with an EV it won’t happen again

After an oil change, a woman found a racial slur printed on the sticker inside her SUV. Now, she’s getting a free electric vehicle. Family Nissan, a dealership nearly 900 miles away, is gifting her a free LEAF EV, saying she won’t need an oil change ever again. The electric car was specifically chosen so… Continue reading Nissan dealer gifts a free LEAF after oil change disaster, with an EV it won’t happen again

Nissan gifts a free LEAF after an oil change disaster, with an EV it won’t happen again

After an oil change, a woman found a racial slur printed on the sticker inside her SUV. Now, she’s getting a free electric vehicle. A Nissan dealer nearly 900 miles away is gifting her a free LEAF EV, saying she won’t need an oil change ever again. The electric car was specifically chosen so the… Continue reading Nissan gifts a free LEAF after an oil change disaster, with an EV it won’t happen again

Mitsubishi Motors Appoints Michael Helgesen as West-central Regional Vice President

Industry veteran will oversee Sales, Aftersales, and Franchise Development activities in the West-Central Region for Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. Reports to President & CEO, Mark Chaffin FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announces the appointment of Michael Helgesen as West-Central Regional Vice President. With over 35… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Appoints Michael Helgesen as West-central Regional Vice President

Nissan looks to replace CEO after Honda deal falls through the cracks: Report 

Nissan Motor co. is working on plans to replace its CEO as the Honda Nissan talks fell through the cracks. This also comes on the back of another report of poor set of earnings, persons in the know told Bloomberg.  Nissan directors are assessing interest in suitable candidates to succeed the company veteran Makoto Uchida,… Continue reading Nissan looks to replace CEO after Honda deal falls through the cracks: Report 

January new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for January pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in January 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 January new car pre-registration figures

UK battery start-up to begin cell production this year

British battery start-up Volklec will begin producing cells in Coventry later this year. It has licensed two lithium ion designs from Chinese firm Far East Battery, each measuring 21mm in diameter and 70mm in length. The first to enter production will be a cell for e-bikes and suchlike, using nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry, followed by a new and more powerful… Continue reading UK battery start-up to begin cell production this year