Nissan Leaf EV will be phased out
Nissan bet billions that the world was ready for an electric car back in 2010. But the Leaf never lit up the market, and now as the industry rushes to EVs, Nissan is preparing to phase it out......»»
NISSAN-INFINITI: 33% surge in Q2 as supply improves and demand remains
Nissan division sales climbed 32 percent in Q2, while Infiniti volume surged 57 percent......»»
Stellantis sales slump ends; Honda, Nissan rebound again; Hyundai, Kia advance 11th straight month
U.S. ligh-vehicle deliveries are forecast to rise 16 percent to 23 percent in June, forecasters say, capping a stronger-than-expected first half, fueled by pent-up retail demand and robust fleet deliveries......»»
Turning over a new leaf, Colombian ranchers plant trees
In Colombia's southern Guaviare department, on the doorstep of the Amazon, cattle ranchers are engaged in a practice that belies their jungle-wrecking reputation. They plant trees......»»
Nissan installed cameras to monitor COO"s home, report says
The preliminary report said Nissan had installed two sets of security cameras at the entrance to former COO Ashwani Gupta's house in Tokyo's Shibuya ward, sources told Reuters......»»
Nissan promotes French executives after COO Gupta"s exit
Nissan will share the responsibilities previously carried out by Ashwani Gupta among other executives......»»
Nissan board backed by shareholders amid leadership turmoil
Nissan's annual meeting took place amid new ructions for the automaker's management after chief operating officer Ashwani Gupta left the automaker......»»
Nissan investigates claims CEO put COO Gupta under surveillance
The investigation comes amid claims of a split in senior management over Nissan's relationship with Renault and concerns about transfers of intellectual property to the French automaker......»»
Infiniti teases EVs, new store design at dealer meeting to double sales
Nissan's luxury brand laid out a bold comeback plan for its frustrated dealers to increase sales to 100,000 vehicles by mid-decade — more than twice the 46,619 the company sold in 2022......»»
Under the canopy: Researchers study beech leaf disease in Pennsylvania forests
In the woods of the northeastern U.S., a strange disease is creeping through the canopies. Spreading quickly, it causes leaves and branches to wither and, in many cases, the tree to eventually die......»»
Study reveals how leaf-cutting ants gauge leaf portion size
They might not be able to leap tall buildings with a single bound, but leaf-cutting ants are insect superheroes, capable of carrying leaf pieces up to six times their body mass to cultivate fungus in their borrows. But how do the charismatic creature.....»»
Promising EV brands struggle this year despite strong U.S. market
Rivian, Lucid, Nissan, Porsche and Cadillac are among brands with relatively weak numbers, according to four-month registration data from Experian......»»
Blood-red crickets invade Nevada town, residents fight back with brooms, leaf blowers, snow plows
Dana Dolan was driving through her small Nevada hometown when she thought she had come upon a gory crash. The ground surrounding Elko's stretch of Interstate 80 looked as if it had been covered in blood. As the red color shifted and moved, she realiz.....»»
Carlos Ghosn sues Nissan for $1 billion, over finances and reputation
The lawsuit includes Ghosn's plan to bring Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors under a grand alliance with Fiat Chrysler, which he says fueled concerns within Nissan......»»
Digital retail could hurt dealer F&I revenue
75 percent of vehicle gross profit at Tim Dahle Nissan Southtowne near Salt Lake City is generated from F&I sales......»»
New upheaval at Nissan as COO Ashwani Gupta leaves
Gupta was charged with leading the company’s fitful recovery plan in the wake of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s arrest and unraveling relations with Renault. While Gupta managed to stabilize profitability, global volume remains far below levels.....»»
Foldable phased-array transmitters developed for lightweight, smaller, and cost-efficient satellites
A newly designed foldable phased-array transmitter can help make satellites lightweight, smaller, and cost-efficient to launch, report scientists at Tokyo Tech. The transmitter is made of stacked layers of liquid crystal polymer and incorporates flex.....»»
Researchers develop new tool to identify nematode pest in beech leaf disease
Beech leaf disease (BLD) is an emerging threat to North American forest ecosystems. It was first discovered in northeastern Ohio in 2012, and has already spread to 12 additional U.S. states and Canadian provinces. At first the cause of the disease wa.....»»
Infiniti gets new global boss with Jose Roman
Jose Roman, a native of Ecuador, joined Infiniti parent Nissan Motor in 2012 and has more than 25 years of automotive experience in such markets as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Japan. He takes the helm of Infiniti on July 1......»»
Study tracks how adaptations to living in cold climate promoted social evolution in Asian colobine primates
Asian colobines, also known as leaf-eating monkeys, have been on the planet for about 10 million years. Their ancestors crossed land bridges, dispersed across continents, survived the expansion and contraction of ice sheets and learned to live in tro.....»»
Turkish court acquits 3 people in retrial over Ghosn escape, report says
Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn fled to Lebanon in late 2019 while awaiting trial and has since been living as a fugitive......»»