Chinese self-driving startup WeRide raises $310m, strengthens ties with Nissan …

WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving startup, said on Wednesday that it would deepen development with Nissan Motor on autonomous driving technology for the China market as it raised $310 million at a $3.3 billion valuation. WeRide, led by founder Tony Han, is pursuing what is known in the auto industry as a level 4 autonomous… Continue reading Chinese self-driving startup WeRide raises $310m, strengthens ties with Nissan …

Nissan CEO says performance for April, May better than expected

New Delhi: Nissan Motor Co‘s financial performance in April and May was better than expected, the automaker’s president said at the annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday. The announcement to shareholders came after the automaker’s forecast last month that its sales would break even for the fiscal year that began on April 1. Thanks to… Continue reading Nissan CEO says performance for April, May better than expected

World NM: Nissan India exports over 1,200 units of Magnite to Nepal, Indonesia, and South Africa001336

Nissan India today announced that the Nissan Magnite export figure touched 1,220 units by the end of May 2021. Till May 2021-end, Nissan India produced 15,010 units — 13,790 units for the domestic market and 1,220 units for exports — of the Magnite. The customers can choose between 1.0-litre B4D NA-petrol (72PS of maximum power… Continue reading World NM: Nissan India exports over 1,200 units of Magnite to Nepal, Indonesia, and South Africa001336

The Station: Waymo nabs more capital, Cruise taps a $5B credit line and hints about Argo’s future

The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every weekend in your inbox. Hello and welcome back to The Station, a weekly newsletter dedicated to all the ways people and packages move (today and in the future) from Point A to… Continue reading The Station: Waymo nabs more capital, Cruise taps a $5B credit line and hints about Argo’s future

@Ford: Franck Louis-Victor to Join Ford as VP, New Businesses, A Strategic Priority in Ford+ Plan to Grow, Create Value

Will head cross-functional team charged with accelerating development, incubation and delivery of new businesses to accelerate innovation in areas including AVs, mobility services DEARBORN, Mich., June 21, 2021 – A key driver of the Ford+ plan to grow and create value for customers and other stakeholders has a new leader, with Ford naming former Groupe… Continue reading @Ford: Franck Louis-Victor to Join Ford as VP, New Businesses, A Strategic Priority in Ford+ Plan to Grow, Create Value

@Nissan: Nissan’s European leading driving expert delivers a motoring masterclass with JUKE000369

2021/06/21 Paul Eames, Nissan’s European Driver Training Expert, Customer Oriented Engineering, uses his driving and engineering expertise to deliver a motoring masterclass JUKE offers a suite of advanced technologies enabling a nimble, enjoyable and safe experience for drivers and passengers alike Three-part educational video series illustrates how to enhance key skills when behind the wheel… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan’s European leading driving expert delivers a motoring masterclass with JUKE000369

Nissan’s iconic Skyline sedan reaches the end of the road

TOKYO — Nissan Motor is pulling the plug on the development of its signature Skyline sedans after 64 years. The Skyline was the first Nissan model to be made and is arguably the company’s most iconic, although it is sold under the Infiniti brand in some overseas markets. The high-end Skyline was emblematic of Japan’s… Continue reading Nissan’s iconic Skyline sedan reaches the end of the road

Interview: Carlos Ghosn on the dark side of Japan, life in Lebanon and his upcoming documentary – Arab News

LONDON: Carlos Ghosn, the auto-executive-turned-fugitive who plotted a brazen escape from Osaka in December 2019 following his arrest by Japanese authorities on charges of financial misconduct, has denounced what he calls Japan’s darker side — its legal system. Ever since the French-Lebanese-Brazilian former chairman of Japanese car giant Nissan was arrested at Tokyo International Airport… Continue reading Interview: Carlos Ghosn on the dark side of Japan, life in Lebanon and his upcoming documentary – Arab News

Nissan bolsters Barcelona factory with BCN3D 3D printing technology

Car manufacturer Nissan has begun using 3D printing technology developed by BCN3D to bolster its automotive production lines in Spain. It’s been revealed that the company’s Barcelona factory now features IDEX FFF technology, with parts such as tools, jigs, fixtures, and functional prototypes being 3D printed. Before now, Nissan outsourced all of its tooling to… Continue reading Nissan bolsters Barcelona factory with BCN3D 3D printing technology

@Nissan: Nissan breaks through fourth wall on London’s Southbank for launch of the all-new and electrified Nissan Qashqai 000365

2021/06/18 LONDON, UK (June 18, 2021) As part of the launch for the third generation all-new Nissan Qashqai, now electrified with mild hybrid technology, TBWALondon has devised Europe’s first automotive 3D experiential activity. The campaign launches today (Friday 18th June) and runs for a week, with a dramatic 3D experience installed on London’s Southbank to… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan breaks through fourth wall on London’s Southbank for launch of the all-new and electrified Nissan Qashqai 000365