Tag: Nissan

Dacia’s secrets to success: how it makes its cars so cheap

You wouldn’t think an electrically powered tailgate could be the topic of engrossing chatter, because 99.9% of the time it can’t. But then you find yourself in a room with Denis Le Vot, and suddenly it’s as if Walter Röhrl is explaining that the next Porsche 911 is going to get a V12. Le Vot, an… Continue reading Dacia’s secrets to success: how it makes its cars so cheap

Dacia’s secrets to success: how it makes its cars so cheap

You wouldn’t think an electrically powered tailgate could be the topic of engrossing chatter, because 99.9% of the time it can’t. But then you find yourself in a room with Denis Le Vot, and suddenly it’s as if Walter Röhrl is explaining that the next Porsche 911 is going to get a V12. Le Vot, an… Continue reading Dacia’s secrets to success: how it makes its cars so cheap

Japan’s exports post first drop in 8 months as auto firms hit by US tariffs

So far major Japanese automakers have refrained from price increases in the U.S. to mitigate the tariff costs, except for Subaru and Mitsubishi Motors. Japan‘s exports fell in May for the first time in eight months as big automakers like Toyota were hit by sweeping U.S. tariffs, and the failure of the Asian nation to… Continue reading Japan’s exports post first drop in 8 months as auto firms hit by US tariffs

Nissan reinvents Leaf as a sleek electric SUV with 600km range

Nissan Motor Co has launched the all-new third-generation Leaf electric vehicle. The pioneering Leaf, first launched in 2010 as a hatchback, benefits from over 15 years of real-world insights gained through global sales of nearly 700,000 units and aims to cater to the rapid customer shift to SUVs. The MY2025 Nissan Leaf, which will be… Continue reading Nissan reinvents Leaf as a sleek electric SUV with 600km range

Nissan reinvents Leaf as a sleek electric SUV with 600km range

Nissan Motor Co has launched the all-new third-generation Leaf electric vehicle. The pioneering Leaf, first launched in 2010 as a hatchback, benefits from over 15 years of real-world insights gained through global sales of nearly 700,000 units and aims to cater to the rapid customer shift to SUVs. The MY2025 Nissan Leaf, which will be… Continue reading Nissan reinvents Leaf as a sleek electric SUV with 600km range

Nissan reinvents Leaf as a sleek electric SUV with 600km range

Nissan Motor Co has launched the all-new third-generation Leaf electric vehicle. The pioneering Leaf, first launched in 2010 as a hatchback, benefits from over 15 years of real-world insights gained through global sales of nearly 700,000 units and aims to cater to the rapid customer shift to SUVs. The MY2025 Nissan Leaf, which will be… Continue reading Nissan reinvents Leaf as a sleek electric SUV with 600km range

Nissan Leaf reinvented as fastback SUV – and we’ve driven it

That’s in part because of the brief the development team was set, described by chief vehicle engineer Hiroki Isobe as: “Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency.” Plenty of sleek aerodynamic elements help the new body to achieve that improved drag coefficient of 0.25 (the Mk2 Leaf’s was 0.28) and thereby maximise range, and there’s now a bespoke heat pump… Continue reading Nissan Leaf reinvented as fastback SUV – and we’ve driven it

Renault’s CEO search may include insider Le Vot, Stellantis’ Picat, analysts say

In April, the subcompact Sandero was Europe’s No. 2 selling car – behind the Renault Clio – and the Duster SUV was No. 7, according to research firm JATO Dynamics. Luca de Meo’s abrupt departure as Renault CEO has kicked off a search for his successor, with analysts mentioning longtime insider Denis Le Vot and… Continue reading Renault’s CEO search may include insider Le Vot, Stellantis’ Picat, analysts say

The Nissan Leaf is finally getting the makeover it deserves

With over 300 miles of estimated range, a Tesla charge port, and native Android software, the pioneering EV is back and better than ever. With over 300 miles of estimated range, a Tesla charge port, and native Android software, the pioneering EV is back and better than ever. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with… Continue reading The Nissan Leaf is finally getting the makeover it deserves