Nissan’s new N7 EV launches in China with +380 miles range and it starts at under $17,000

Nissan’s new EV, the N7, is here and it’s surprisingly affordable. Launched in China, the electric sedan starts at under $17,000 and has a driving range of over 388 miles (625 km). Meet Nissan’s new N7 EV sedan Like nearly all global OEMs, Nissan was caught flat-footed in China after the market rapidly shifted to… Continue reading Nissan’s new N7 EV launches in China with +380 miles range and it starts at under $17,000

March 2025 new car pre-registration figures

SMMT released figures for March pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in March 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 March 2025 new car pre-registration figures

German FAZ: “Hybrid sells much better than expected” 009257

Where does Renault go to? Until a few years ago, the French car manufacturer looked bleak. First there was the drama about long-time CEO Carlos Ghosn, then the fast bankruptcy in Corona pandemic and finally the expensive farewell to the former second most important Russia. The market value is around 14 billion euros far from… Continue reading German FAZ: “Hybrid sells much better than expected” 009257

FADA appoints Shailender Luthra as Chairperson of Delhi Chapter

Shailender Luthra The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has appointed Shailender Luthra as the State Chairperson of its Delhi Chapter. He will be entrusted with the responsibility of addressing auto retail issues through collaboration with dealers, government, and departments in the Delhi region. The body is leveraging his three decades of business experience and… Continue reading FADA appoints Shailender Luthra as Chairperson of Delhi Chapter

Japan’s JERA may consider Alaska as LNG supply option, exec says

JERA is the biggest LNG buyer in Japan with annual volumes, used both for domestic and trading needs, at around 35 million metric tons. JERA, Japan’s top power generator, may consider Alaska as a potential source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply, an executive said on Monday, as Japanese officials are heading to the United… Continue reading Japan’s JERA may consider Alaska as LNG supply option, exec says

TIER IV accelerates the deployment of autonomous trucks following completion of Japanese government initiative

TOKYO, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of an initiative aimed at developing autonomous trucks to address the critical shortage of drivers in the logistics industry. In the project overseen by the Ministry of Economy, Trade… Continue reading TIER IV accelerates the deployment of autonomous trucks following completion of Japanese government initiative

Opinion: A Nissan-Maruti Hybrid Could Be on the Horizon

For a while now, Nissan has been struggling globally, including in India. In December, the Japanese automaker announced it was working with Honda on a global merger. However, early this year, it said talks had collapsed, reportedly over Honda’s desire to absorb Nissan as a subsidiary rather than entering a partnership with it, something that… Continue reading Opinion: A Nissan-Maruti Hybrid Could Be on the Horizon

Car Deal of the Day: the one and only Nissan Juke for less than £150 per month

Distinctive looks plus recently refreshed interior Good kit list including dual 12.3-inch screens £149.96 a month with £2,149 initial payment Last month, we shared a Car Deal of the Day for the best-selling Nissan Juke as it was available from £163 per month through the Auto Express Find a Car service. But if that didn’t… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: the one and only Nissan Juke for less than £150 per month

Nissan shouldn’t rush to replace the legendary GT-R

The Japanese concept of wabi-sabi is difficult, or impossible if you ask some Japanese people, to precisely define. But I have Google and all the false confidence of a mediocre, middle-aged, Western white man, so here we go. Loosely, it’s an aesthetic that values imperfection and transience. Andrew Juniper, a furniture maker and author of… Continue reading Nissan shouldn’t rush to replace the legendary GT-R

Navigate these choppy waters and the sector can drive growth   

The automotive sector can be intrinsic to UK economic growth, to decarbonisation and our trade balance but we need the right conditions and a framework for competitiveness. Achieving that growth will not be easy as the global challenges before us are significant and, as a trade intensive industry, the rise in protectionism – retaliatory or… Continue reading Navigate these choppy waters and the sector can drive growth