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ElectricNissan to Revive Xterra as Electric SUV in 2027
Among the many new Nissan and Infiniti models that will launch in Canada and the U.S. by the end of fiscal year 2027 will be not only the third-generation LEAF —reimagined as a small crossover—but also a brand new EV that the automaker describes as an “adventure-focused SUV.” On the …
NewsNissan Teases Several New Models, Gives First Look at Next-Gen LEAF
Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan plans to launch over 10 new vehicles in Canada and the U.S. (including some under its luxury brand Infiniti ) by the end of fiscal year 2027 as it works to accelerate its turnaround. There will be hybrids, plug-in hybrids, next-generation EVs and advanced ICE-powered models.
NewsStruggling Japanese Automaker Nissan Replaces CEO
Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Tuesday that chief executive Makoto Uchida would step down, a move that follows the failure of merger talks with rival Honda . Ivan Espinosa, who will take the top job from April, told reporters he wanted to continue Uchida's work "to help Nissan shine …
NewsThe 10 Best Vehicles of 2025 According to Consumer Reports
U.S. magazine Consumer Reports has just released its list of the 10 best new vehicles on the market in 2025 following an evaluation of more than 260 models. Once again, the team made its selection based on road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction and safety. Incidentally, all of their picks …
NewsNissan Reportedly Planning to Seek Tesla Investment
Nissan shares surged 11 percent Friday after a report said a Japanese group including a former prime minister plans to ask Tesla to invest in the automaker. The reported proposal follows the failure of Nissan's merger talks with its rival Honda , seen as a bid to catch up with …
NewsPorsche, Toyota Lead 2025 CBB Best Residual Value Awards
Canadian Black Book (CBB) has just announced its 2025 Best Residual Value Awards, which forecast a vehicle’s value as a percentage of its original MSRP after four years. As new vehicle inventories return to normal, residual values have shown a consistent trend of leveling off over the last two years, …
NewsThe Most Dependable Used Vehicles in 2025 According to J.D. Power
Looking for a reliable used car, truck or SUV? J.D. Power has just published its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, which is based on responses from more than 34,000 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study covers more than 180 specific problem areas across nine …
NewsHonda and Nissan Officially Scrap Merger Talks
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday they had scrapped merger talks that would have created the world's third-largest automaker by unit sales. The bid to join forces had been seen as an effort to catch up with Tesla and Chinese firms in the electric vehicle market, as …
NewsWill iPhone Maker Come to Nissan’s Rescue?
Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan ’s talks with Honda about a potential merger by 2026 are basically over now, according to various publications including financial newspaper Nikkei . Sources familiar with the negotiations have said that Honda wanted to make Nissan a subsidiary rather than an equal partner, which the latter …
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