By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is displayed during a press preview for the company’s new Ariya all-battery SUV at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co’s passenger and light vehicle business in China increased unit sales… Continue reading Nissan’s China passenger and light vehicle sales jump 70.6% in first quarter
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Subaru cuts output by 10,000 vehicles over chip shortage
TOKYO — Subaru will reduce vehicle production by about 10,000 autos at a Japanese assembly plant as the industry struggles with a shortage of chips. The Yajima plant in Gunma Prefecture, which builds models including the Outback and Forester, will suspend operations starting Saturday. One line will be idled for 13 workdays, and the other… Continue reading Subaru cuts output by 10,000 vehicles over chip shortage
Nissan e-Power EV sales in Japan surpass 500,000-unit milestone
Nissan has announced today that cumulative sales of vehicles with its e-Power electrified powertrain surpassed 500,000 units at the end of March. The e-Power system uses a highly efficient petrol engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. For customers, this delivers EV-like excitement, quietness and smooth acceleration, but with the confidence… Continue reading Nissan e-Power EV sales in Japan surpass 500,000-unit milestone
Tim Cook drops hints about autonomous tech and the Apple car
Apple CEO Tim Cook dropped a few hints in an interview released Monday about the direction of the much-anticipated Apple car, including that autonomous vehicle technology will likely be a key feature. “The autonomy itself is a core technology, in my view,” Cook told Kara Swisher in an interview on the “Sway” podcast. “If you… Continue reading Tim Cook drops hints about autonomous tech and the Apple car
Renault and Nissan face the relaunch by focusing on hi-tech
3 ‘of reading After Renault’s announced industrial plan, christened Renaulution, the French brand reaffirms its role as a pioneer in electric cars, not only by launching a new platform for Bev models, but by unveiling a concept that brings one of the most successful models: the Renault 5. The Italian CEO Luca De Meo will,… Continue reading Renault and Nissan face the relaunch by focusing on hi-tech
Renew the logo to communicate trust
Always part of the alliance with the French from Losanga, Nissan is a new logo inspired by scientific, technological and connectivity discoveries. And he wants to simultaneously express the two essences, that of the future and of tradition, while remaining anchored to its spirit of innovation. The company name is at the center, to make… Continue reading Renew the logo to communicate trust
Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan
TOKYO — Suzuki Motor will temporarily halt production at two of its three auto plants in Japan due to a shortage of semiconductors, Nikkei has learned, a sign of the growing headache the supply squeeze is causing the industry. The decision comes amid continuing shortages of computer chips, as well as concerns over delays in procuring some parts. The Japanese automaker… Continue reading Suzuki to halt auto production at two plants in central Japan
Nissan releases update of Ariya electric crossover testing ahead of production
Nissan has released an update with new footage of the Ariya electric crossover test program ahead of the start of production later this year. After taking an early leadership role with electric vehicles through the Leaf, Nissan sat on its laurels and waited a decade to release a second passenger electric car. But it’s finally… Continue reading Nissan releases update of Ariya electric crossover testing ahead of production
Biden aims to juice EV sales, but would his plan work?
David Kirsch, a professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland, said the Biden plan isn’t really a tipping point that will turn consumers from combustion to electric vehicles. DETROIT: Dangling tax credits and rebates in his drive to fight climate change, President Joe Biden wants you to trade your gas-burning car, truck… Continue reading Biden aims to juice EV sales, but would his plan work?
Toyota and Nissan plan production cut from Renesas fire
TOKYO — With chipmaker Renesas Electronics not expected to achieve a full recovery from its recent factory fire until mid-July, Japan’s largest automakers have begun bracing for long-term disruptions and potential production cuts. The fire follows other incidents that have sapped global supplies of automotive chips. Nomura Securities estimates disruptions from the Japanese chipmaker alone could dent global auto production… Continue reading Toyota and Nissan plan production cut from Renesas fire