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 auditor kept probe secret
A clique worked secretly to investigate Carlos Ghosn before taking their findings directly to prosecutors, a witness testified this month in the Tokyo trial of former Nissan director Greg Kelly......»»
Plant gene found in insect, shields it from leaf toxins
Millions of years ago, aphid-like insects called whiteflies incorporated a portion of DNA from plants into their genome. A Chinese research team, publishing March 25th in the journal Cell, reveals that whiteflies use this stolen gene to degrade commo.....»»
Japanese carmakers assess impact of fire at Renesas chip plant
Concerns about the impact of the fire hit auto shares, with Toyota, Honda and Nissan all closing down by at least 3.3 percent in Japan......»»
Judge grants class-action status to MacBook butterfly-keyboard suit
Apple phased out the design after 2019, but older models still have issues. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) A judge has granted class-action status to a suit against Apple over its controversial, allegedly defective MacBook "butterfly" keyboard.....»»
Tokyo prosecutors charge two Americans with helping Ghosn escape
Michael Taylor and his son Peter could face jail terms of up to three years after officials charged them on Monday with illegally helping the former Nissan chairman flee Japan more than a year ago......»»
Lack of microchips, seat foam and more halts production
Production complications are snowballing. They hit Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Volvo last week......»»
Did an exec lunch bunch quash Nissan merger plan?
A key former executive testified that he was against Carlos Ghosn's merger plan and also helped lead the probe into allegations of wrongdoing by the ex-chairman — but they were two different matters......»»
Nissan idles output at U.S., Mexico plants amid supply chain disruptions
Nissan Motor Co., becoming the latest automaker to be upended by microchip and other supply chain shortages roiling the industry, said assembly plants in Tennessee and Mississippi will be largely halted through Monday......»»
Nissan recalls nearly 127,000 Altima, Titan vehicles for tire failure risk
Sidewalls in the overcured tires could break, leading to rapid air loss. Belt edge separation may also occur, which could lead to tread and belt loss......»»
Nissan Finds a Second Use For Old LEAF Batteries
An anonymous reader quotes a report from SlashGear: Nissan has found a second-life for old LEAF batteries inside mobile machines that help workers at Nissan factories worldwide. The old batteries are being used in automated guided vehicles or AGVs us.....»»
Nissan"s top N.A. exec to lead Americas in regional realignment
Jérémie Papin has been promoted to the new role of chairman of the Americas, giving him responsibility for Nissan's operations across North and South America......»»
Nissan recalls more than 850,000 Sentra sedans over brake light defect
The affected vehicles — totaling 807,376 units in the U.S.and 46,737 in Canada — are 2016-19 model-year Sentras......»»
Nissan recalls more than 800,000 Sentra sedans over brake light defect
The affected vehicles — totaling 807,376 units in the U.S. — are 2016-19 model-year Sentras......»»
Oakland Bans Leaf Blowers, Trimmers and Other Lawn Equipment That Rely on Combustion Engines
Oakland has banned the use of leaf blowers, trimmers and other lawn equipment that rely on combustion engines, citing health and climate change concerns. From a report: The city says that the "significant health hazards" to users and residents from t.....»»
Escape artist accused of freeing Carlos Ghosn can"t evade reckoning in Japan
Prosecutors in Tokyo confirmed the arrival of Michael Taylor and his son Peter in Japan Tuesday to face charges for smuggling former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of the country in December 2019. The Taylors face a possible three-year sent.....»»
Nissan"s Saikawa praises ex-boss Ghosn during trial
In the trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly, ex-CEO Hiroto Saikawa said he thought Carlos Ghosn deserved his generous retirement packages......»»
Nissan claims breakthrough in engine CO2 emissions
Nissan said it has achieved 50 percent thermal efficiency with its in-development e-Power hybrid technology, which could lead to a further reduction of car CO2 emissions. It did not say when the technology would be launched......»»
Nissan CEO who oversaw Ghosn’s downfall testifies in court
Former Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa said he agreed in 2011 that Ghosn should be paid more to prevent him from going to a rival automaker, and that the executive should receive compensation for non-competition and consulting services after retirement......»»
Faurecia to sell acoustics and trim division to Adler Pelzer
Adler Pelzer, a specialist in trim and acoustics, said the acquisition would give it access to key customers such as Renault-Nissan and Stellantis. The division had revenue of $465 million in 2019......»»
Nissan plans more U.K. investment as it rolls out green tech
Nissan will lift recent investments in its U.K. Sunderland plant to more than $1.4 billion in the next few years as it rolls out its e-Power full hybrid drivetrain......»»