Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn, has filed a lawsuit against the carmaker he once ran and about another dozen individuals in Beirut, Lebanon, over his imprisonment in Japan, for over $1 billion. Ghosn filed a lawsuit with the Beirut prosecutor’s office to stop what he says was misinformation spread against him, in his latest effort…
Nissan Recalls Over 800,000 SUVs; Key Defect Can Cut Off Engine
DETROIT—Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they’re being driven. The recall covers certain Rogues from the 2014 through 2020 model years, as well as Rogue Sports from 2017 through 2022. Nissan says the SUVs have jackknife…
Nissan Recall: Air Bag Can Knock Steering Wheel Emblem Loose
DETROIT—Nissan is recalling more than 463,000 older vehicles because the emblem on the steering wheel can come loose when the air bag is deployed and injure drivers. The recall mainly in North America covers certain Frontier small pickups, Titan large pickups and Xterra, Pathfinder, and Armada SUVs from 2008 through 2011. Also included are Quest…
Nissan’s Quarterly Profit Falls Amid Computer Chip Crunch
TOKYO—Nissan’s profit fell 68 percent in the last quarter as a shortage of computer chips hindered the Japanese automaker’s ability to deliver vehicles to its customers. Nissan Motor Co. reported Wednesday that its profit was 17.4 billion yen ($119 million) in the July-September, down from 54 billion yen the same period a year earlier. Quarterly…
‘Very Difficult’: Electric Vehicle Owner Took 15 Hours to Drive 175 Miles
The owner of a popular electric car said it took him about 15 hours to drive 178 miles from one Wyoming city to another, raising concerns about the widespread viability of electric vehicles. Alan O’Hashi, who drives a Nissan Leaf, said that driving long distances in an electric vehicle takes far longer than driving in…
Japan’s Nissan Exits Russian Market, Selling Assets for Less Than $1
Japanese automaker Nissan said Tuesday that it would sell its assets in Russia to a state-owned company, joining dozens of other global companies in exiting the country over its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Nissan will sell its local operations, including its manufacturing and research facilities in St. Petersburg and sales center in Moscow, to NAMI,…
Automakers Tackle Patent Hurdle in Quest for In-Car Tech
STOCKHOLM/BERLIN—Over a dozen automakers including Toyota and Nissan, have signed up with a platform for patent licences from 51 tech companies, aiming to simplify access to wireless technology and avoid costly legal battles. Conflicts have stemmed in part from different views among carmakers, suppliers, and tech firms over who should shoulder the cost of licensing….
Nissan Recalls Over 200,000 Pickups Due to Risk of Rolling Away
DETROIT—Nissan is recalling more than 203,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because they can roll away unexpectedly when shifted into park. The recall covers Frontier and Titan pickups from the 2020 through 2023 model years. Nissan says in documents posted Thursday by U.S. safety regulators that owners should use the parking brake whenever they park…
Nissan Extends Suspension of Russia Factory for Three Months
TOKYO—Japanese automaker Nissan will extend its suspension of an assembly plant in Saint Petersberg, Russia, for three months until late December, it said on Monday. “Production is suspended at St Petersburg until the end of December and employees have been informed. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will take actions as needed,” a…
Nissan’s Profits Plunge on COVID-19 Lockdown, Chips Crunch
TOKYO—Japanese automaker Nissan’s profit plunged in the last quarter to less than half of what it was a year earlier as the COVID-19 lockdown in China and a global semiconductor shortage slammed production. Nissan Motor Co. reported Thursday that its April–June net profit totaled 47.1 billion yen ($349 million), down from 114.5 billion yen in…
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