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Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan mulls making rebadged pickups for Honda in the US
Nissan Motor is considering supplying US-made vehicles to Honda Motor for sale in the US, as the two Japanese automakers look to continue strengthening their global collaboration. According to local reports, Nissan is considering producing rebadged versions of its Frontier pickup trucks at its under-used plant in Canton, Mississippi, for Honda to sell in the US market. According to the source, this is just one of a number of possible deals that are being discussed by the two automakers. If it goes ahead, the deal would help alleviate for both companies the effects of the recently imposed 25% import tariffs by the US government, by increasing the proportion of US-made vehicle sales locally. The deal would also help Nissan improve profitability by increasing capacity utilisation at the Canton plant, while also allowing Honda to expand its passenger vehicle line-up to include pickup trucks – one of the US' most popular vehicle segments. Nissan recently agreed to produce a rebadged version of its Rogue SUV in the US for Mitsubishi Motors, with sales scheduled to start later this year, as well as its next generation Leaf battery electric vehicle (BEV) from the second half of 2026. Nissan and Honda are also understood to be discussing collaborating in other vehicle segments, as well as software. "Nissan mulls making rebadged pickups for Honda in the US" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan to launch new e-Power hybrid system
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Corporation announced it will launch its latest-generation e-Power hybrid powertrain in Europe this year, which it says delivers enhanced efficiency, lower emissions, and a quieter drive compared with the previous generation. Nissan pointed out that the third-generation, 5-in-1 modular e-Power system has been comprehensively re-engineered to help 'smooth its transition from fuel towards zero emissions.' It integrates the electric motor, generator, inverter, reducer and increaser, into a compact and lighter package. The new powertrain features an all-new, dedicated 3-cylinder 1.5-litre turbocharged engine used only to generate electricity, which is distributed directly to the electric motor and also to charge the battery when required. Nissan pointed out that the e-Power does not have a 'complicated gearbox and coupling to combine petrol power and electric energy to drive the wheels, meaning that response is instant and the drive is always smooth, just like an EV.' It also uses a regenerative braking system to convert kinetic energy into electrical energy, which is fed back into the battery. The new e-Power system will be installed for the first time in Europe in the new Qashqai, scheduled to be launched in September, providing a fuel consumption of 4.5 litres per 100 km (WLTP), a range of up to 1200 km, CO2 emissions reduced to 102g/km from 116g/km in the previous system, while cabin noise has been reduced to 5.6 decibels. It will have a 'real-world' range is over 1000 km on a full tank. The new e-Power system will also be available in the North American Rogue SUV in the 2026 model year and in the fourth-generation Elgrand large minivan, which is scheduled to be launched in Japan in the 2026 fiscal year. Nissan's Chief Technology Officer, Eiichi Akashi, said in a statement: 'This new, third generation e-Power system redefines Nissan's hybrid technology, providing smooth and responsive driving in all conditions. We've embedded close to a decade of learnings to ensure the system is more efficient, more refined, and more competitive. The launch with Qashqai is just the beginning. We look forward to delivering this advanced powertrain to customers in North America and Japan in FY26, with other markets to follow.' "Nissan to launch new e-Power hybrid system" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Nissan is rolling out big cuts; turning around sales will prove harder
Nissan's new chief executive Ivan Espinosa faces an uphill task turning around the troubled Japanese automaker with no guarantee it can reverse sliding top-line sales, analysts said, even as he moves to slash costs. With a lack of fresh models, new tariffs in its biggest market, and sharp competition from local and Chinese rivals, Nissan will be hard-pressed to shore up sales, which have plunged 42% since the 2017 business year. Espinosa unveiled plans on Tuesday to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven plants and flagged that sales volume was expected to drop 3% in the current fiscal year, as performance in its key markets continues to come under pressure. It expected sales in China to plunge 18%, while sales in North America and Japan are projected to stay nearly flat. "They don't have a hybrid lineup. Their BEVs are not particularly successful," said Julie Boote, an analyst at research firm Pelham Smithers Associates, referring to battery-powered electric vehicles and Nissan's offerings in the US "They will have to work on new model launches, but that takes time, and there's no guarantee that they will be more successful than before." Espinosa has promised to dramatically shorten vehicle development times and centre its strategy in the US, its most important market, around crossovers and sport utility vehicles. "We understand that a sustainable recovery cannot rely solely on cost reductions. It must also be supported by strong product offerings," he said. As part of the strategy, Nissan will start offering a plug-in hybrid version of the Rogue SUV, its top-selling US vehicle, in North America this fiscal year by jointly developing it with its partner Mitsubishi Motors. Another hybrid version of the vehicle will be launched in the next fiscal year and will be equipped with Nissan's e-Power hybrid technology. Boote said she was not convinced of the strategy's success, cautioning plug-in hybrids do not generate the same level of demand as pure hybrid models. "They will need to introduce attractive products to achieve this goal," said Masahiro Akita, a senior analyst at Bernstein, referring to expanding its top line growth. Tariff and margin challenges New US tariffs on imported cars and car parts complicate Nissan's plan to keep its sales decline at just 3% to 3.25 million vehicles in the current business year and its need to turn around shrinking margins. Not only do the tariffs mean it may have to hike selling prices in the US, but they also raise input costs for its manufacturing plants there. Sales in the US rebounded to about 938,000 vehicles in the last business year, but the gain was largely driven by lower-priced, smaller vehicles such as the Mexico-imported Sentra and Versa. Nissan's operating profit margin for the North America region worsened to negative 0.5% in the business year just ended from 4.6% in the previous period, even as it sold more cars there. The company, which imports less than 45% of its total US sales from Mexico and Japan, expects US President Donald Trump's tariffs could cost it 450 billion yen ($3.1 billion) in the current business year. Margins are also under pressure as Nissan boosts incentives to reduce inventories of ageing vehicle lineups. At the same time it faces growing competition from not just nimble Chinese EV makers such as BYD but also from domestic rivals, analysts said. Its smaller rival Suzuki, for example, outsold Nissan in the first three months of 2025, on course to replace it as Japan's third-biggest automaker behind Toyota and Honda this year. Getting Smaller Reflecting its worsening fortunes, Nissan is the worst performing stock among Japanese major automakers, down 29% so far this year lagging a 5.5% drop in the broader market. There is no buy or strong buy recommendation on Nissan shares among 18 analysts covering the automaker, and half of them recommend sell or strong sell, according to LSEG data. Three months ago, there was one buy recommendation. Espinosa took over the helm of Nissan last month from his predecessor Makoto Uchida following failed merger talks with bigger rival Honda earlier this year that would have created the world's fourth-largest automaker. Analysts have said Nissan, among its many missteps, is paying the price for years under former Chairman Carlos Ghosn, where it focused too heavily on sales volume and used heavy discounts to keep cars moving off lots. That has tarnished its brand and left the firm with an ageing line-up that it is now scrambling to update. Boote worried that Nissan may not be able to hold out if Trump's tariffs on autos and auto parts remain in place over multiple years. "The question is: Will they have time to turn around the business while having to deal with higher input costs?" she said.
TimesLIVE
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Nissan is rolling out big cuts but turning around sales will prove harder
Nissan's new CEO Ivan Espinosa faces an uphill task turning around the troubled Japanese carmaker with no guarantee it can reverse sliding top-line sales, analysts said, even as he moves to slash costs. With a lack of fresh models, new tariffs in its biggest market, and sharp competition from local and Chinese rivals, Nissan will be hard-pressed to shore up sales, which have plunged 42% since the 2017 business year. Espinosa unveiled plans on Tuesday to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven plants and flagged that sales volume was expected to drop 3% in the current fiscal year, as performance in its key markets continues to come under pressure. It expected sales in China to plunge 18%, while sales in North America and Japan are projected to stay nearly flat. 'They don't have a hybrid line-up. Their BEVs are not particularly successful,' said Julie Boote, an analyst at research firm Pelham Smithers Associates, referring to battery-powered electric vehicles and Nissan's offerings in the US. 'They will have to work on new model launches, but that takes time, and there's no guarantee that they will be more successful than before.' Espinosa has promised to dramatically shorten vehicle development times and centre its strategy in the US, its most important market, around crossovers and sport utility vehicles. 'We understand that a sustainable recovery cannot rely solely on cost reductions. It must also be supported by strong product offerings,' he said. As part of the strategy, Nissan will start offering a plug-in hybrid version of the Rogue SUV, its top-selling US vehicle, in North America this fiscal year by jointly developing it with its partner Mitsubishi Motors. Another hybrid version of the vehicle will be launched in the next fiscal year and will be equipped with Nissan's e-Power hybrid technology. Boote said she was not convinced of the strategy's success, cautioning plug-in hybrids do not generate the same level of demand as pure hybrid models. 'They will need to introduce attractive products to achieve this goal,' said Masahiro Akita, a senior analyst at Bernstein, referring to expanding its top line growth.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Nissan is rolling out big cuts. Turning around sales will prove harder
TOKYO: Nissan's new chief executive Ivan Espinosa faces an uphill task turning around the troubled Japanese automaker with no guarantee it can reverse sliding top-line sales, analysts said, even as he moves to slash costs. With a lack of fresh models, new tariffs in its biggest market, and sharp competition from local and Chinese rivals, Nissan will be hard-pressed to shore up sales, which have plunged 42 per cent since the 2017 business year. Espinosa unveiled plans on Tuesday to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven plants and flagged that sales volume was expected to drop 3 per cent in the current fiscal year, as performance in its key markets continues to come under pressure. It expected sales in China to plunge 18 per cent, while sales in North America and Japan are projected to stay nearly flat. "They don't have a hybrid lineup. Their BEVs are not particularly successful," said Julie Boote, an analyst at research firm Pelham Smithers Associates, referring to battery-powered electric vehicles and Nissan's offerings in the US. "They will have to work on new model launches, but that takes time, and there's no guarantee that they will be more successful than before." Espinosa has promised to dramatically shorten vehicle development times and centre its strategy in the US, its most important market, around crossovers and sport utility vehicles. "We understand that a sustainable recovery cannot rely solely on cost reductions. It must also be supported by strong product offerings," he said. As part of the strategy, Nissan will start offering a plug-in hybrid version of the Rogue SUV, its top-selling US vehicle, in North America this fiscal year by jointly developing it with its partner Mitsubishi Motors. Another hybrid version of the vehicle will be launched in the next fiscal year and will be equipped with Nissan's e-Power hybrid technology. Boote said she was not convinced of the strategy's success, cautioning plug-in hybrids do not generate the same level of demand as pure hybrid models. "They will need to introduce attractive products to achieve this goal," said Masahiro Akita, a senior analyst at Bernstein, referring to expanding its top line growth. TARIFF AND MARGIN CHALLENGES New U.S. tariffs on imported cars and car parts complicate Nissan's plan to keep its sales decline at just 3 per cent to 3.25 million vehicles in the current business year and its need to turn around shrinking margins. Not only do the tariffs mean it may have to hike selling prices in the US but they also raise input costs for its manufacturing plants there. Sales in the U.S. rebounded to about 938,000 vehicles in the last business year, but the gain was largely driven by lower-priced, smaller vehicles such as the Mexico-imported Sentra and Versa. Nissan's operating profit margin for the North America region worsened to negative 0.5 per cent in the business year just ended from 4.6 per cent in the previous period, even as it sold more cars there. The company, which imports less than 45 per cent of its total US sales from Mexico and Japan, expects US President Donald Trump's tariffs could cost it 450 billion yen (US$3.1 billion) in the current business year. Margins are also under pressure as Nissan boosts incentives to reduce inventories of ageing vehicle lineups. At the same time it faces growing competition from not just nimble Chinese EV makers such as BYD but also from domestic rivals, analysts said. Its smaller rival Suzuki, for example, outsold Nissan in the first three months of 2025, on course to replace it as Japan's third-biggest automaker behind Toyota and Honda this year. GETTING SMALLER Reflecting its worsening fortunes, Nissan is the worst performing stock among Japanese major automakers, down 29 per cent so far this year lagging a 5.5 per cent drop in the broader market. There is no buy or strong buy recommendation on Nissan shares among 18 analysts covering the automaker, and half of them recommend sell or strong sell, according to LSEG data. Three months ago, there was one buy recommendation. Espinosa took over the helm of Nissan last month from his predecessor Makoto Uchida following failed merger talks with bigger rival Honda earlier this year that would have created the world's fourth-largest automaker. Analysts have said Nissan, among its many missteps, is paying the price for years under former Chairman Carlos Ghosn, where it focused too heavily on sales volume and used heavy discounts to keep cars moving off lots. That has tarnished its brand and left the firm with an ageing line-up that it is now scrambling to update. Boote worried that Nissan may not be able to hold out if Trump's tariffs on autos and auto parts remain in place over multiple years. "The question is: Will they have time to turn around the business while having to deal with higher input costs?" she said.
