Ghosn vows to ‘get back my rights’ since escape from Japan – Nikkei Asia

TOKYO — Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan Motor chief turned fugitive, has vowed to defend his rights in the face of charges from Nissan and Renault despite fleeing Japan nearly two years ago following his arrest. In an interview over Zoom from the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, Ghosn justified his escape from Japan, calling… Continue reading Ghosn vows to ‘get back my rights’ since escape from Japan – Nikkei Asia

Nissan ex-chair Ghosn set on restoring reputation – Associated Press

FILE – In this May 25, 2021, file photo, Nissan’s former chairman Carlos Ghosn speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Dbayeh, north of Beirut, Lebanon. The former auto industry superstar whose career screeched to a halt with his arrest three years ago, isn’t about to settle into quiet retirement. Ghosn fled to… Continue reading Nissan ex-chair Ghosn set on restoring reputation – Associated Press

@Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for September and April-September 2021000524

2021/10/28 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for September and for the six months from April to September 2021. 1. Production September 2021 Global production in September declined 27.9% from a year earlier. Production in Japan declined 24.5% from a year earlier. Production outside Japan declined 28.4%… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for September and April-September 2021000524

@Nissan: Statement regarding the litigation against Al Dahana000523

2021/10/26 Recently, the Dubai Court of First Instance ruled that Nissan and Nissan Middle East must pay more than AED 1.2 billion in compensation to Al Dahana for a dispute with Al Dahana regarding Nissan’s vehicle distribution agreement in the Middle East. Nissan maintains that it has fully complied with its contractual obligations and it… Continue reading @Nissan: Statement regarding the litigation against Al Dahana000523

Toyota in hot pursuit of Tesla, unveiling EV with 500 km range

NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor shook up the auto industry over two decades ago when it offered the world’s first mass-produced hybrid, but the Japanese company has been late to embrace full electrics. It hopes to make up lost ground by debuting its first full-electric vehicle, touting a range approaching that offered by Tesla. The sport… Continue reading Toyota in hot pursuit of Tesla, unveiling EV with 500 km range

Toyota’s new electric SUV has a solar roof and a steering yoke like Tesla

Toyota released new details about its upcoming electric compact SUV, the BZ4X, which includes an optional solar roof and a steering yoke similar to the one featured in the latest version of the Tesla Model S. The steering yoke, which Toyota describes as having a “wing-shape,” employs a steer-by-wire system, where there is no mechanical… Continue reading Toyota’s new electric SUV has a solar roof and a steering yoke like Tesla

Mitsubishi Motors Launches the All-New Outlander PHEV – PHEV Model of Flagship SUV Combines Leading Electrification and All-Wheel Control Technologies

The all-new PHEV model of Mitsubishi’s flagship SUV brings together its expertise in electrification and all-wheel control technologies, while also incorporating a newly developed platform and an array of advanced technologies. Based on the product concept of “I-Fu-Do-Do” or authentic and majestic in Japanese, the all-new Outlander PHEV shares the powerful ride, roomy interior spaces… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Launches the All-New Outlander PHEV – PHEV Model of Flagship SUV Combines Leading Electrification and All-Wheel Control Technologies

UK battery ‘gigafactory’ plans huge expansion as electric car demand soars

Automotive industry UK battery ‘gigafactory’ plans huge expansion as electric car demand soars Envision’s Sunderland plant produces batteries for the Nissan Leaf and other electric vehicles Boris Johnson visits the Envision battery manufacturing facility inside the Nissan plant in Sunderland. Photograph: Reuters Boris Johnson visits the Envision battery manufacturing facility inside the Nissan plant in… Continue reading UK battery ‘gigafactory’ plans huge expansion as electric car demand soars

@Nissan: Icy conditions ahead: Nissan reveals more than one third of drivers do not feel prepared for winter driving this year000517

2021/10/25 More than half1 of drivers have been forced to cancel or postpone a journey because of bad weather As daylight savings time comes to an end, almost half1 of drivers wish they had been taught how to drive in adverse weather conditions PARIS (25 October 2021) – As the change in seasons quickly approaches,… Continue reading @Nissan: Icy conditions ahead: Nissan reveals more than one third of drivers do not feel prepared for winter driving this year000517