Nissan is in the midst of another mega change in its operations in Europe, as it announced that it is going to streamline production in its big manufacturing plant in the United Kingdom. The focus of the decision is its old plant in Sunderland, where one of the two production lines is soon to be closed. Although the factory will...
Nissan has placed another old performance name back into discussion, this time through comments from Richard Candler, the company’s global corporate product strategy chief. The topic surfaced soon after fresh optimism around the future of the Nissan GT-R, and the next badge mentioned was the Nissan Silvia. Candler told TheDrive that the company is "really deeply looking at the sports...
Nissan is making another go round with the X-terra and new information released at the 2026 New York International Auto Show is indicating an expanded powertrain strategy than initially indicated. The reintroduced SUV, now projected to come in 2028, now seems to be heading towards two mechanical choices, with an internal combustion model coming first, followed by a hybrid model...
The chief executive officer of Nissan, Ivan Espinosa, has been an unwilling spokesperson of reason in the most tumultuous times the organization has witnessed in decades. The future of the brand also cannot be predicted exactly, and recent statements of the Nissan CEO suggest that the prospect of selling Nissan cannot be ruled out. With the company on the verge...
In one of the most exciting car markets globally, Renault Group is speeding up its expansion in India. The Renault Group has taken over 51% of the Chennai plant, which was formerly held by Nissan, as part of its goal to turn India into an important global hub. Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd ("RNAIPL"), a joint venture plant in...
It was shocking when both Honda and Nissan had to mutually decide to terminate the proposed merger plan for a company that had been in the pipeline since this year. A proposed merger of the two companies that was to create a new holding company to be effective in 2026 was terminated due to basic differences in the management of...
The auto industry survey found Honda and Nissan pulled out of the merger plan, which would have made them the third-largest car manufacturing company in terms of output. The decision was made within less than two months after the announcement of the possible merger, emphasizing the fact that any integration of this scale in business most often encounters numerous difficulties....
Contrary to expectation, two prominent auto manufacturers from Japan, Honda and Nissan, have deferred a plan on presenting measures for a likely merger. The carmakers had earlier planned to announce the output in early January, but the process is likely to begin in mid-February. This decision comes as Honda intensifies its consideration of Nissan’s restructuring plan, which has become a...
Have you ever come across a company that is more of a BFF to the iPhone than something else? Well, it’s time to meet Foxconn. This Taiwan headquartered electronics firm is the Apple of automotive manufacturing, boasting of contracts with some of the world’s top automotive manufacturers. But recently, they've set their sights on a new challenge: buying into Nissan....
The two automobile manufacturers, Honda and Nissan, have at last embarked towards a new dawn. As was expected for a long time, it is a fact now – they have entered into the signing of a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, with the aim of finding out how they can merge their operations into one new holding company. This important...
The market in the use of electric cars has, in the recent past, gained a massive boost. With the advancement in battery technology and the number of manufacturers who are producing new models of electric vehicles, people who are interested in small electric cars can choose from a variety of options. I have been lucky enough to get behind the...
Leading car finance company Creditplus has mined YouGov’s data banks to profile the kind of person that drives the UK’s most popular used cars. Where they live, what music and TV they like, what celebrities they love, where they shop – and how they rate their motor. Highest rated was the Mini Cooper Convertible (62%), typically driven by a mature...
Nissan`s strongest arm and tuning firm Nismo is well-known for its high-performance models, developing unique programs for some of the most impressive cars within the carmaker`s lineup. One of them remains one of the fastest sports cars in the world – the Nissan GT-R Nismo. In racing form, the 2018 Nisasn GT-R Nismo has now received the GT3 badge, which...
The hot and sexy 370Z in its newest form has been recently announced in the United States, with prices and a couple of updates revealed for all three variants – the Coupe, Roadster and the top of the line Nismo. Prices for the entry-level 2019 Nissan 370Z Coupe starts at $29,990 and can go up to $49,400 in the 370Z...
Don Forman and his philanthropic Fox 5 Surprise Squad have already become a household phenomenon to the people and residents of the Las Vegas valley. The Surprise Squad was the brainchild of Forman who is the owner of the United Nissan store of Las Vegas. Since its formation in 2013, the group and its members have already performed a string...
If you are someone looking for a new Nissan and remember the name Don Forman of Las Vegas then you may just want to head a little further west to the Tustin, California area, then head straight to Don Forman in Tustin California. This principal Nissan dealer has remained a favorite in the area for quite some time now. With...
The 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show was the perfect opportunity for the South Korean based carmaker Kia to launch the exciting 2018 Niro Plug-in Hybrid. The PHEV`s exterior and interior highlights can be admired in the official video introduced below. The first words to describe the gorgeous looks of the 2018 Kia Niro PHEV come from vice president at Kia...
It cannot be compared with the company`s more gorgeous and hotter Nisasn Juke, but it`s definitely a crossover worth buying in the United States. It is about the all-new 2018 Nissan Kicks, which “kicks off” in US from just $19,000. The 2018 Nissan Kicks arrives on the United States market next summer and is the best crossover money can buy...
The 2018 variant of the small SUV from Nissan kept everyone on their toes as the uncover moment slowly closed in. As the reveal happened, the new Nissan Kicks has made it to the general audience and it seems the people over at Nissan have made quite a few steps forward in their small SUV formula improving plan. The 2018...
When thinking of Nissan performance sub-brands, the first name that pops to mind is the Nismo brand. As it happens, Nissan has been also working with another sub-brand, going by the name Autech. The people over at Autech, just like the folks at Nismo have dedicated their time and passion in order to upgrade most of Nissan’s model lineup. One...
