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Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Nissan Delays U.S. Production Of Two EVs
Nissan has informed suppliers that it has postponed the start of production of two electric crossovers at its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant, reports Automotive News. In a memo reviewed by that publication, the automaker said it would delay the production start for the two EVs by 10 months, citing "recent slowing EV demand in the U.S." The move comes on the first business day after passage of President Donald Trump's signature spending bill, which calls for elimination of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit for new cars and a $4,000 credit for used cars after September 30 of this year. It pushes back a Nissan-branded EV codenamed PZ1K to November 2028 and an Infiniti-badged version codenamed PZ1J to March 2029. "We've made the strategic decision to slightly adjust the production timeline for our EVs at the Canton plant," Nissan spokesperson Kyle Bazemore said in a statement. "Our goal is to ensure that this facility continues to bring highly competitive vehicles to market that exceed customer expectations." Nissan has been discussing EV production at the Canton plant-which currently builds the gasoline Altima sedan and Frontier pickup truck-since 2022. At the time, it confirmed one Nissan-badged and one Infiniti-badged model for 2025. Teaser images released at the time hinted at high-riding sedans similar to the then-recent Nissan IMs and Infiniti Qs Inspiration concepts. The automaker subsequently pushed the start date back to 2027, and then early 2028, but also seemingly expanded production plans. Earlier this year, a spokesperson told the local Madison County Journal that the automaker was planning "five next-generation electric vehicles" for the plant. But Automotive News reports that Nissan told suppliers in April that it was dropping the two electric sedans due to the declining sedan market. Nissan isn't the only automaker reevaluating its plans in the face of an expected downturn in U.S. EV demand due to the demise of federal tax credits. Honda is cancelling a larger electric SUV that was expected to make its U.S. debut in 2027. The automaker is also reducing a planned EV investment of $68.7 billion to $48.1 billion, and redirecting the balance toward development of hybrids. Meanwhile, the 2026 Nissan Leaf, a long-overdue redesign of the EV pioneer bringing improved range and crossover-like styling, is due to reach U.S. showrooms later this year. Nissan previously built the Leaf in Tennessee, but new models are expected to be imported from Japan. The automaker is also expected to finally make a serious attempt at a U.S.-market hybrid, adding the third generation of its e-Power hybrid system to the popular Rogue crossover. That still leaves the Infiniti luxury brand starved for new product amid tumbling sales. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Struggling major car brand ‘delays launch of two new EVs' by a year in latest blow after ‘pullback of incentives'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR car brand has announced it will postpone the launch of its two new EV crossovers by nearly a year. Struggling Nissan is delaying production at its factory in Canton, Mississippi, on the pair of vehicles - codenamed PZ1K and PZ1J - until November 2028 and March 2029 respectively, it is reported. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Workers are seen on the production line at Nissan's Oppama plant in Yokosuka Credit: Reuters 3 Nissan Juke cars stopped on the parking during a press launch Credit: Getty 3 Nissan Motor Corporation President and CEO Ivan Espinosa attends a press conference announcing the carmaker's results for fiscal year 2024 Credit: EPA It comes after the Japanese car brand was reported to be "in talks" to hand its Oppama plant near Tokyo to Foxconn, the Taiwan tech firm behind Apple iPhones to help offset £4billion losses. A Nissan spokesperson said: 'We've made the strategic decision to slightly adjust the production timeline for our EVs at the Canton plant. "Our goal is to ensure that this facility continues to bring highly competitive vehicles to market that exceed customer expectations.' Earlier this year the manufacturer announced the "adventure-focused SUV" - which was originally due in 2027, with promo footage showing it resembled the Xterra. While the Infiniti was slated for 2028, and was said to be drawing inspiration from the Vision QXe concept. Nissan said at the time it would combine the "brand's latest Artistry in Motion design language with a suite of technology features". It is the latest blow for the company, which dropped plans for two electric sedans. CEO Ivan Espinosa previously announced major restructuring plans to help save the struggling carmaker. The move led seven of Nissan's 17 factories worldwide to cut their workforce by around 15 per cent. The deal with Foxconn to build EVs at Oppama could save the plant from closure. New Nissan Leaf tested - it's bigger, better and goes further This could soften the blow of Nissan's restructuring for the plant's 3,900 workers and suppliers. Espinosa, who replaced Makoto Uchida as CEO in April, is a Nissan veteran, and all eyes are currently on him to revive the company. This comes after shares have fallen some 36% over the last year and dividend payments have been suspended, according to Reuters. Reuters also claims that shareholders vented their frustrations over the automaker's poor performance at the latest annual meeting, with some allegedly demanding greater management accountability for the deepening crisis at Japan's third largest company. The firm also told MPs earlier this year that it is due to round up 2025 with debts of £10billion. This follows Nissan announcing they were on the brink of collapse at the beginning of the year, as it entered a make-or-break 12 months. The Sun has reached out to Nissan for comment. Do you know more? Email
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Struggling major car brand ‘delays launch of two new EVs' by a year in latest blow after ‘pullback of incentives'
A MAJOR car brand has announced it will postpone the launch of its two new EV crossovers by nearly a year. Struggling Nissan is delaying production at its factory in Canton, Mississippi, on the pair of vehicles - codenamed PZ1K and PZ1J - until November 2028 and March 2029 respectively, it is reported. 3 Workers are seen on the production line at Nissan's Oppama plant in Yokosuka Credit: Reuters 3 Nissan Juke cars stopped on the parking during a press launch Credit: Getty 3 Nissan Motor Corporation President and CEO Ivan Espinosa attends a press conference announcing the carmaker's results for fiscal year 2024 Credit: EPA It comes after the Japanese car brand was reported A Nissan spokesperson said: 'We've made the strategic decision to slightly adjust the production timeline for our EVs at the Canton plant. "Our goal is to ensure that this facility continues to bring highly competitive vehicles to market that exceed customer expectations.' Earlier this year the manufacturer announced the "adventure-focused SUV" - which was originally due in 2027, with promo footage showing it resembled the Xterra. READ MORE NEWS While the Infiniti was slated for 2028, and was said to be drawing inspiration from the Vision QXe concept. Nissan said at the time it would combine the "brand's latest Artistry in Motion design language with a suite of technology features". It is the latest blow for the company, which dropped plans for two electric sedans. CEO Ivan Espinosa previously announced major restructuring plans to help save the struggling carmaker. Most read in Motors The move led seven of Nissan's 17 factories worldwide to cut their workforce by around 15 per cent. The deal with Foxconn to build EVs at Oppama could save the plant from closure. New Nissan Leaf tested - it's bigger, better and goes further This could soften the blow of Nissan's restructuring for the plant's 3,900 workers and suppliers. Espinosa, who in April, is a Nissan veteran, and all eyes are currently on him to revive the company. This comes after Reuters also claims that shareholders vented their frustrations over the automaker's poor performance at the latest annual meeting, with some allegedly demanding greater management accountability for the deepening crisis at Japan's third largest company. The firm also that it is due to round up 2025 with debts of £10billion. This follows Nissan announcing they were at the beginning of the year, as it entered a make-or-break 12 months. The Sun has reached out to Nissan for comment. Do you know more? Email
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan Kills EV Sedan Plans, Bets Big on SUVs Instead
Nissan has officially scrapped plans to build two electric sedans in the United States, one for its main brand and another for Infiniti. The vehicles were initially scheduled to be produced at the automaker's Canton, Mississippi, plant, with launches targeted initially for 2026 and 2027. But according to a leaked memo and confirmation from Nissan, those plans are now dead. The company cited both economic and strategic reasons for the pivot. "The sedan market is shrinking… we need to face reality," said Christian Meunier, Nissan's North American chairperson, in comments to Automotive News. The company's head of product planning, Ponz Pandikuthira, added that with EV battery costs still high, Nissan would have to price the sedans north of $45,000, out of reach for many of its core customers. Instead, Nissan says it's doubling down on what American buyers are actually asking for. 'Nissan is committed to delivering the right product, at the right time, in the right place, and at the right price," the Automaker wrote in a statement to Car and Driver. "We are actively listening to market data and, most importantly, to our customers. Both are signaling the need for us to reassess our EV offerings, prioritizing what our customers truly want — SUVs over sedans. Production will now focus on three fully electric SUV models, including versions for both Nissan and INFINITI, with manufacturing starting around mid-2028." The first of these vehicles is an Xterra-inspired electric SUV, codenamed PZ1K, which was previewed at a Nissan event in Japan. Originally expected in early 2027, production has now been pushed to January 2028. A luxury version under the Infiniti badge, codenamed PZ1J, will follow a few months later in May. A third electric model is also in the works, but Nissan hasn't revealed any details yet. While tariffs and supply chain issues have challenged the auto industry, Nissan's retreat from sedans appears to have been in motion well before the most recent disruptions. The company had already delayed its sedan timeline once in early 2024, and internal hesitation seems to have grown from there. Still, Nissan is optimistic about its U.S. manufacturing footprint. 'We're very fortunate to have a robust industrial footprint in the United States,' said Vinay Shahani, head of U.S. sales and marketing, to Motor1. That domestic base could give Nissan an edge as it pivots to SUV production amid shifting regulations and consumer preferences. The cancellation frees up resources for Nissan to focus on more profitable, in-demand segments. But with the new SUV lineup not arriving until 2028, there's a long road ahead. For now, Nissan is betting that rugged, electric crossovers — rather than sleek sedans — are the key to its EV future. Will that bet pay off? We'll find out in a few years.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan Abandons Plans for Two U.S.-Made EV Sedans and Eyes New SUV
has cancelled plans to build two electric sedans in the United States, according to a report from The automaker acknowledged that the sedan market in the U.S. is shrinking and that it likely would not have been able to bring the models to market at a low enough price. Instead, Nissan will shift its focus to starting production of the Xterra-inspired SUV shown last month. It appears Nissan did the math and decided that there's no money to be had in electric sedans—at least for the time being. The automaker has cancelled plans to bring two electric sedans to the United States, according to a new report from Automotive News. The report is based on an internal memo, dated April 21, that the outlet reviewed. Speaking to AN, Nissan's North American chairperson, Christian Meunier, said, "The sedan market is shrinking... we need to face reality." Part of the issue, according to Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan's North America product planning chief, is the cost to develop and produce EV sedans. "Premium sedans are not our niche," Pandikuthira told AN. "If the [electric] sedans start at $45,000-plus... you're not in the core of the sedan market anymore." But for Nissan, the cost of the required batteries and technology would have put the new models out of reach of their usual customer base. Instead, the automaker is planning to focus on a new SUV that it will build in Mississippi. According to the AN report, the vehicle (codenamed PZ1K) is the same Xterra-inspired SUV the brand showed at an event in Japan last month. While production was originally scheduled to start in early 2027, the memo shows that it will instead start in January 2028. An Infiniti model, codenamed PZ1J, is also planned, but production for that won't start until May, some four months behind schedule. There are also plans for a third model, an unspecified EV, though the memo gave no hint at its identity or production timeline. Car and Driver reached out to Nissan to confirm the details reported by AN. We'll update this story if we get a response. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
