Nissan News
Nissan to halt AD van production as Honda merger takes shape
Nissan has announced it will discontinue its AD compact van production in November, aligning with ongoing merger talks with Honda, aiming to form the world’s third-largest automaker.
JATCO opens new manufacturing facility to supply electric vehicle powertrains for Nissan’s Sunderland plant
Nissan and JATCO have secured a £50m investment deal, in partnership with the UK government, to create a new manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
The automotive industry weighs the challenges of geopolitics and market factors in 2025
Trade wars, geopolitical tensions, mergers, increasing competition. Ian Henry highlights some of the automotive industry challenges to look out for in 2025.
China: Fierce domestic competition sees international brands suffer
International brands, which have benefited from growth in the Chinese market over the years, now face serious headwinds.
Nissan faces tough decisions on Sunderland plant’s future
Nissan’s Sunderland plant, a leader in EV production, faces uncertainty as the automaker grapples with declining sales, rising costs, and a sweeping restructuring plan.
Nissan cuts jobs Mitsubishi stake & reshapes EV strategy: Losses
Nissan faces a challenging quarter with ¥9.3 billion losses and 9,000 jobs cut as it revises production and adjusts alliances to stabilise the business.
Poor financial results and slow EV transition forces Nissan to rethink plans
Nissan looks to cut production costs and rebalance production operations in the face of poor financial results.
Nissan and Honda agree to joint research for next-gen SDV platform
The two companies have agreed to joint research in fundamental technologies next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs).
Nissan to transition to low-CO2 emission aluminium by 2030
Through sourcing and using low CO2 emission aluminium, Nissan aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
OEMS agree co-creative collaboration is key
We need to work together. That much is clear. The need for closer collboration and co-creation through this closer working is key to automotive. Across manufacturing, design and engineering; a wider view is necessary for the progress of the whole. This is a theme that keeps croppping up and Design4Production reemphasised this need once again…
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UK auto production prospects improving
Economic headwinds, supply chain challenges and future trading uncertainty have put the UK’s automotive manufacturing sector under considerable pressure, but there are signs of a positive change ahead.
Impacts of global geopolitics on European production
From Brexit’s influence on battery production to global conflicts impacting shipping routes and semiconductor supply, these are geopoltical forces shaping manufacturing strategies.
Nissan North America announces leadership shakeup
Nissan’s North American leadership shakeup impacts production engineering, vehicle standards and the Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA)
Nissan launches its new Arc business plan
Nissan is adapting its production strategy to rebalance its ICE and electric vehicle output and address rising costs and market fragmentation
Compas wins category for site transformation at FYA: Interview with Santiago Jurado, chief quality officer
Santiago Jurado, chief quality officer at Compas talks managing complexity across different brands (Mercedez-Benz and Nissan) and several architectures on a single production line as the company takes category win at the Factory of the Year Awards.
Challenges looming for US vehicle production
EV production in the US is facing headwinds from both weakening demand and foreign competition.
The rising role of renewable energy supply in automotive production
The auto industry’s push for sustainability goes beyond vehicle innovation, with renewable energy in production crucial for cutting global carbon emissions.
Nissan mulls migrating rogue production to Japan amid cost-cutting drive
Facing pressing cost reductions, Nissan considers relocating its flagship Rogue’s production from the US to Japan. With a stark 20% cost disparity favoring Japan, the automaker’s push for significant supplier discounts underscores a serious ultimatum forced by the OEMs attempt at securing a competitive edge in the automotive production
SMMT: Production resilience and strategic progress for UK automotive industry
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed a marked trend of prodcution resilience in the UK, with the sector witnessing a substantial 16.8% rise in car production. This led to an output of 1.25 million vehicles; the industry’s strongest performance since 2019. With markets shifting and competition growing overseas, UK productions and exports are witnessing sings of confidence and resilience.
