Tag: Nissan

From the archive: on this day in 1985

Last month, we reported that Seat was to stop making cars; 38 years ago, we covered the Spanish brand’s arrival on the UK market. It was founded in 1950 by the fascist dictatorship in alliance with Fiat and virtually built a car industry in Spain from scratch. The next three decades it spent making rebadged… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1985

Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept to be displayed digitally at Japan Mobility Show

The Japan Mobility Show, which will take place later this month, will be packed with at least one concept vehicle from every Japanese car brand. Toyota, Honda and Suzuki have already revealed their plans for the show and now Nissan has announced that a rugged Adventure SUV concept with EV powertrain will be one of its displays at the event. Nissan Hyper… Continue reading Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept to be displayed digitally at Japan Mobility Show

Asia Digest: Beyond Next Ventures hits first close of deeptech fund; EQT acquires vet firmThe BNV Fund III targets to raise $168m in total.

Japan-based Beyond Next Ventures has raised $67.7 million for the first close of its deeptech fund, while EQT has acquired veterinary and animal health services provider VetPartners. BNV Fund III raises nearly $68m in first close Japan-based venture capital firm Beyond Next Ventures has raised $67.7 million for the first close of its deeptech fund.… Continue reading Asia Digest: Beyond Next Ventures hits first close of deeptech fund; EQT acquires vet firmThe BNV Fund III targets to raise $168m in total.

@Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team demonstrates brain training program001194

October 11, 2023 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan reveals the results of its innovative and ground-breaking Brain to Performance program. The findings of this initiative, which studies driver brain function and anatomy, show how brain training protocols can successfully improve the cognitive functions of Nissan Formula E Team drivers. Furthermore, the data indicates that racing drivers… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Formula E Team demonstrates brain training program001194

Peugeot e-308

Peugeot has been a little bit slow to get fully electric powertrains into some of its big-selling C-segment cars, beaten to the punch by the likes of Renault, Volkswagen and Cupra, as well as EV stalwarts Hyundai, Kia and Nissan. Because of that, we can now state with some confidence what is the going rate… Continue reading Peugeot e-308

InsuranceDekho raises $60m Series B at over $600m valuation

Automobile marketplace unicorn CarDekho’s insurance arm InsuranceDekho, on Wednesday, said it has raised $60 million in a mix of debt and equity at a valuation of over $600 million in its Series B funding, nearly eight months after raising $150 million in its previous funding round. Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), BNP Paribas Cardif,… Continue reading InsuranceDekho raises $60m Series B at over $600m valuation

A Changing Auto Industry, but Still ‘Good Stories in Detroit’

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. For the first time in the nearly 90-year history of the United Auto Workers, the union is on strike against all three of the large Detroit automakers — General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis, the… Continue reading A Changing Auto Industry, but Still ‘Good Stories in Detroit’

Nissan’s Hyper Adventure sports EV concept can power your campsite

Designed as the ultimate expedition vehicle, Nissan’s Hyper Adventure EV concept can do it all. Its large battery enables long-range adventures with the ability to power up your campsite and gadgets on the go. Nissan unveiled the Hyper Adventure EV Tuesday as a sports SUV designed for outdoor explorers, weekend warriors, and those looking for… Continue reading Nissan’s Hyper Adventure sports EV concept can power your campsite

Renault’s new EV spin-off valued at up to $10.5 billion

It’s official: Renault has announced that it is targeting November 1, 2023, as the day it will separate its new EV unit Ampere from the rest of the company as a first step in the run-up to the initial public offering. The company has set November 15 as the date of its investor day, with… Continue reading Renault’s new EV spin-off valued at up to $10.5 billion