Tag: Nissan

AI Startups Sakana, Turing Get Funds as Japan’s Attraction Grows

(Bloomberg) — Two of Japan’s most promising tech firms together secured more than ¥35 billion ($230 million) of financing this week, underscoring growing investor interest in the country’s burgeoning AI scene. Japanese self-driving tech startup Turing Inc. said Monday it raised about ¥15.3 billion from investors including Toyota Motor Corp. supplier Denso Corp. Separately, Sakana… Continue reading AI Startups Sakana, Turing Get Funds as Japan’s Attraction Grows

Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Monomer Market Surges to USD 8.7 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 5.4% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®

The Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Monomer Market is witnessing robust growth driven by surging demand across automotive, construction, electronics, and signage industries. Rising adoption of lightweight materials and expanding use of acrylic sheets in glazing, coatings, and adhesives are key growth catalysts. Technological advancements in sustainable MMA production, such as bio-based and recycling-derived monomers, are reshaping… Continue reading Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Monomer Market Surges to USD 8.7 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 5.4% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®

I bought the lesser-known Mitsubishi Evo – by accident

Say ‘Evo’ and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in its many generations springs to mind. At least that’s what popped into the head of one UK dealer importing Subaru Imprezas from Japan. Pat Tennant, who bought an Evo from him, recalls what happened next: “The dealer’s supplier told him he had space for two more cars in… Continue reading I bought the lesser-known Mitsubishi Evo – by accident

Maybe it really SHOULD have been the new Maxima: meet the Nissan N6 EREV

With its sleek, uncluttered styling and more than 100 miles of battery-electric range before the extended range electric sedan’s gas engine kicks on, maybe the new Nissan N6 really should have been the next Maxima! Struggling Japanese carmaker Nissan is dealing with an aging lineup and a brand identity driven more by subprime financing than… Continue reading Maybe it really SHOULD have been the new Maxima: meet the Nissan N6 EREV

Clean Technica: The Auto Companies Electrifying Fastest in USA — EV Shares of Overall Sales004252

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. We’ve already written about the top selling electric vehicles in the USA in the 3rd quarter and auto companies’ shares of US EV sales. Now we are on to the third analysis in this series, examining the share of auto brands’ and auto groups’ overall… Continue reading Clean Technica: The Auto Companies Electrifying Fastest in USA — EV Shares of Overall Sales004252

The Nissan Juke EV was spotted for the first time and it looks a bit familiar

Following the new LEAF, the Nissan Juke is next in line for a glow-up. The new Juke EV was recently spotted in public, giving us our first look at the electric crossover SUV. First look at the new electric Nissan Juke Let’s be honest, the Juke wasn’t exactly what you’d call a head-turner. At least… Continue reading The Nissan Juke EV was spotted for the first time and it looks a bit familiar

Autocar names rising stars of UK automotive industry

Drivers of Change 2025: New Talent winners Adam Smith – General Manager, Wells Motor Cars Ltd Amelia Leslie – Senior Programme Planner, JLR Ben Woodward-Harris – Corporate Communications and Marketing Apprentice, BMW Group Bethan Godfrey – Product Management Assistant, BMW Group Charlie Piper-Gamage – Engineer, Materials Research and Development, Nissan Technical Centre Europe Charlotte Underwood… Continue reading Autocar names rising stars of UK automotive industry

IAE international engine partnership marks key milestones and charts future propulsion path

Japanese Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC), MTU Aero Engines AG (MTU) and Pratt & Whitney reaffirm commitment to engine partnership EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — IAE International Aero Engines (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of Japanese Aero Engines Corporation (JAEC), MTU Aero Engines AG (MTU), and Pratt & Whitney reaffirm their commitment to the… Continue reading IAE international engine partnership marks key milestones and charts future propulsion path

Nissan ‘exploring different routes’ to R36 GT-R amid EV rethink

Nissan is reconsidering plans to launch an electric successor to the GT-R supercar based on 2023’s outlandish Hyper Force concept. Previously described by the firm as a “tangible lucid dream”, the Hyper Force is a brutalist, futuristic vision of what an R36-generation GT-R could look like, featuring a solid-state battery and a 1341bhp four-wheel-drive powertrain. Upon its unveiling,… Continue reading Nissan ‘exploring different routes’ to R36 GT-R amid EV rethink