Nissan removes the 2026 Ariya electric SUV from its US offerings due to Japan’s tariff imposed by Trump
Nissan has announced plans to withdraw the Ariya Electric SUV from its US offerings in 2026. Industry experts speculate that this might be influenced by the new 15% tariffs imposed on electric vehicles manufactured in Japan, a decision linked to former President Trump’s policies. The Japanese automaker informed its dealers that they will cease importing […]
Nissan recalls vehicles due to a defective component that could cause engine failure
Nissan is recalling nearly 443,900 vehicles from its own brand and the Infiniti brand in the US due to potentially faulty parts that could lead to engine failure. The recall affects engine bearings in specific models, including the 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue, 2019-2020 Nissan Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55. According to the National […]
Nissan is reducing its workforce and closing several plants.
Nissan announced on Tuesday that it will significantly reduce its workforce and decrease production at its factory, a decision influenced by the results of the recently concluded fiscal year. The Japanese automaker has stated its intention to cut its total workforce by 20,000 employees between fiscal years 2024 and 2027, which includes the earlier plan […]
Nissan increases global job cuts to 20,000 due to financial difficulties and tariff issues
Nissan, the Japanese automaker, has decided to increase its planned job cuts by 11,000 as part of its recovery strategy known as Re-Nissan. This brings the total job cuts to 20,000 by the year 2027. The company has labeled the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2024 as “challenging,” citing “increased variable costs worsened by uncertain environments” […]
Nissan to cut Japanese production of top-selling US model due to tariffs, source says
Nissan said that between May and July, it will cut Japanese production of its top-selling US model, the Rogue SUV, and that anyone familiar with the issue will become the latest global automaker to change its manufacturing plans in response to new US import duties. President Donald Trump’s decision to tax cars built overseas by […]
Tesla boss Elon Musk urged to rescue Nissan after merger talks with Honda collapse
Japanese business leaders are reportedly urging Tesla CEO Elon Musk to intervene as a strategic investor at Nissan after a merger talks with the company, where rival Honda fell last week. Former Tesla board member Hiro Mizuno and former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga are leading Tesla's efforts to acquire Nissan plants in the US. […]
Nissan could move some production out of Mexico amid Trump tariff talks: CEO
Nissan CEO Infield proposed that President Trump's tariffs would force automakers to shift production out of Mexico. “From Mexico to the US, we export a considerable number of cars this fiscal year.[…] 320,000 units are exported from Mexico to the US. If you are subject to high tariffs, you must be prepared for this. While […]
Nissan CEO suggests production could move out of Mexico, citing Trump tariffs
Nissan CEO Uchida said if President Trump follows a plan to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico, the company could be forced to produce from Mexico. At a press conference on the company's third quarter financial results, Uchida warned of the “big” outcome of such customs policy. “We export a large amount of […]
Nissan Could Move Production Out of Mexico over Trump Tariffs
Nissan CEO Uchida said President Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexico could move automobile production abroad. “From Mexico to the US, we export a considerable number of cars this fiscal year. […] 320,000 units are exported from Mexico to the US. If you are subject to high tariffs, you must be prepared for this. While we […]
Auto giants Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi drop merger talks
Japanese automakers Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi said Thursday they were removing talks for business integration. The automaker has agreed to end the agreement on structural considerations for collaboration, their joint statement said. Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Corp. announced that they will hold discussions in December to establish a joint holding company. Honda, Nissan […]