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......»»
Matthews Auto Group buys 5 N.Y. dealerships from Fuccillo
The acquisition involves two Kia dealerships, two Hyundai dealerships and a Nissan dealership, bringing Matthews' store count to 13......»»
Nissan recalls more than 350,000 Pathfinders over brake-light switch defect
The Japanese automaker said it had received one report of a post-remedy accident because of the defect, which affects Pathfinder midsize crossovers from the 2013-15 model years......»»
How climate caprices can trigger plants
Plants and other organisms can adapt their phenotypes to fluctuating environmental conditions within certain limits. The leaves of the dandelion, for example, are much more small in sunny locations than in shady places. In the sun, less leaf area is.....»»
Nissan says all new models in key markets to be electrified by early 2030s
The automaker will pursue battery innovations, including solid-state batteries, and further develop its e-POWER hybrid technology......»»
Dealers call on Nissan to revive Xterra
Customer enthusiasm for the new Ford Bronco has some of the Japanese brand's dealers calling for the revival of the Xterra SUV......»»
Inside the messy problem called Ghosn"s ‘haircut"
Testimony in the Tokyo trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly claims former CEO Carlos Ghosn was afraid of being fired if the world learned how high his income was......»»
Methods in studying cycad leaf nutrition found to be inconsistent and incomplete
Collective research to date regarding nutrients found in the leaves of contemporary cycad species has been inconsistent as far as data collection and narrow in scope, according to a University of Guam-led literature review published on Nov. 19 in Hor.....»»
VW ends Golf production in Mexico
The higher-priced Golf R and Golf GTI will continue in the U.S. for the 2022 model year, imported from Germany. The base-model Golf hatchback will be phased out in the U.S......»»
Unique resistance gene to leaf spot disease successfully introduced in wheat
The fungus Zymoseptoria triciti is one of the most genetically diverse and devastating wheat pathogens in the world. An important step has been taken in the fight against this fungus: an international consortium that includes WUR has succeeded in clo.....»»
New heat method kills pathogens with minimal damage to plants
In the strawberry nursery industry, a nursery's reputation relies on their ability to produce disease- and insect-free plants. The best way to produce clean plants is to start with clean planting stock. Many nurseries struggle with angular leaf spot.....»»
Nissan to promote contract workers in Japan to full time
The promotions, which will increase expenses, are a sign of Nissan’s confidence in its outlook as the automaker makes progress in its push to cut $2.8 billion in annual fixed costs......»»
Take the office into the wilderness with Nissan"s concept vehicle
The increasing power and portability of modern laptops allow us to work pretty much anywhere: coffee shops, park benches, planes. Nissan’s Caravan NV350 Office Pod Concept expands on that idea by letting people take the the office with them, kind o.....»»
Nissan has a cool idea to make remote working truly remote
Nissan's awesome "caravan office pod" is aimed at folks who'd like to work anywhere they darn well like and features a workspace that slides out of the vehicle......»»
Rubber tree plant leaves found to grow slippery to ward off insects as plant ages
A team of researchers at the University of Freiburg, has found that at least one kind of plant has leaves that grow slippery as it ages in an apparent attempt to ward off leaf-eating insects. In their paper published in the journal Royal Society Open.....»»
Nissan insider key to Ghosn’s downfall testifies in Japan court
Nissan's Hari Nada said in court: “I always acted proactively and creatively as possible within Mr. (Greg) Kelly’s instructions,” adding that he looked at an uplift to Ghosn’s pension allowance, ways to compensate as non-compete measures and.....»»
Nissan insider key to Ghosn’s downfall set to break silence
Hari Nada, a senior vice president at the automaker, is scheduled to appear in Tokyo District Court Thursday, taking the stand in the trial of Greg Kelly, the former Nissan director who was arrested on the same day as Carlos Ghosn in November 2018......»»
Ga. car salesman loses job days after Capitol invasion
Dominic Box was let go from the Vaden Nissan dealership in Savannah, Ga., after reportedly participating in the attack in Washington......»»
Evidence of huntsman spider creating leaf trap for a frog found in Madagascar
A team of researchers from the Centre of the SAVA Region and the University of Antananarivo, both in Madagascar, and one from the University of Goettingen in Germany, has found evidence of a huntsman spider living in a northeastern part of Madagascar.....»»
Nissan sticks to its guns on lower fleet sales
Nissan Division's commercial and rental volume in the U.S. was down 68 percent last year as the automaker shifts focus on profit over market share......»»
Chip Shortage Hits Global Automakers
A semiconductor shortage is dragging on some of the world's biggest auto manufacturers, costing Daimler, Nissan Motor, Honda Motor and Ford Motor production of a range of cars. From a report: Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler joined its German peer Volkswa.....»»