Nissan Motor Corporation in the news

Nissan is launching the Frontier Pro / Navara Pro pickup globally, beginning with Mexico in October 2026, offering PHEV and ICE powertrains.

Nissan is exporting its new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid pickup from China to Mexico, as the growing popularity of hybrids significantly impacts the U.S. sales race, with Toyota leading in electrified vehicle sales while GM lags.

Nissan is experiencing its worst global sales in 23 years, largely due to a downturn in China.

Nissan UK is piloting its first real-world driverless vehicle project in Cambridge using adapted Leaf EVs to study the social and accessibility benefits of autonomous driving in urban settings.

Applied Intuition formed partnerships with Honda and Nissan to provide AI technology for next-generation vehicle software development.

Applied Intuition will provide AI-powered software-development tools and Vehicle OS to Nissan to accelerate the development of AI-defined vehicles and streamline in-vehicle software platforms.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is collaborating with Applied Intuition to integrate its AI-powered software-development tools into Nissan's AI-defined vehicle development, aiming to accelerate software timelines and create a scalable in-vehicle platform.

A police bus transported former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn to the Tokyo District Court in Tokyo on January 8, 2019.

Nissan Canada is reintroducing U.S.-made Frontier, Pathfinder, and Murano models, though tariffs restrict quantities, while automotive executives are using AI for strategy.

Applied Intuition is partnering with Nissan to provide AI-powered software-development tools and Vehicle OS software for Nissan's next-generation AI-defined vehicles.

Applied Intuition is helping Nissan revolutionize its vehicle software development with AI-powered tools and an integrated platform, significantly accelerating engineering workflows and deployment.

Nissan has released a high-performance NISMO version of its third-generation Leaf BEV, featuring dedicated tuning for enhanced driving performance, aerodynamic exterior, and a sporty interior.

Nissan has appointed Takahiro Kuze as the new Design Director for Nissan Design Europe, effective October 1, 2026, where he will lead design activities for future vehicles in the AMIEO region.

MHIET received a Nissan Global Innovation Award 2026 for developing a turbocharger that improves fuel economy in Nissan's e-POWER vehicles during high-speed driving.

Nissan is benefiting from strong U.S. sales, the upcoming Rogue Hybrid launch, and significant cost savings, despite challenges from weaker China demand, Middle East uncertainty, and high raw material costs.

Nissan's global sales plummeted 17.5% in August, reflecting significant declines in overseas markets, particularly China and Europe, despite a slight rise in Japan, while year-to-date production also dropped with a shift towards US manufacturing.

Nissan is experiencing strong U.S. sales and cost savings from its Re:Nissan program, but faces challenges from reduced China demand, Middle East uncertainty, and high raw material costs.

Nissan Motor Co. will expand its hybrid vehicle offerings in the U.S. market.

Nissan is prioritizing hybrid technology as its primary powertrain strategy for the North American market.

Nissan targets to manufacture 80% of vehicles sold in the US locally by 2030, an increase from 65% currently, in response to tariffs and declining market share.