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Nissan executives outlined a near-term road map and hinted at the new models under development.
SK On will supply Nissan with nearly 100 gigawatt-hours of batteries from 2028 to 2033. That’s enough volume to power up to 1.25 million electric vehicles, according to AutoForecast Solutions.
The Japanese automaker is maximizing output in Mexico and could prioritize higher-margin variants to offset what it said could wind up as a 10 to 25 percent tariff.
Tiago Castro, a 23-year Nissan Motor Co. veteran, will replace Craig Keeys as Infiniti Americas group vice president on April 1.
High-tech mild hybrid variants with a new four-cylinder engine, 48-volt technology and an electric motor integrated into the transmission will follow.
The electrified compact crossover is planned as the Macan goes electric-only next year.
A person familiar with the matter told Automotive News that a decision on the $1.4 billion COMPAS factory’s future ownership should be reached by year end.
Mercedes-Benz is putting its U.S. R&D, manufacturing, and sales and marketing units under common leadership.
The two-row coupe-like crossover, dubbed a Lexus RX fighter, will arrive in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2026.
The platform change comes as the long-term future of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance is cloudy. Nissan is struggling financially and seeking new partners.
