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Nissan’s Yokohama Plant engine production passes 40 million milestone; motors, solid-state batteries

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The Yokohama Plant now makes the VR38DETT engine, which is hand-assembled by skilled takumi master craftspeople for the Nissan GT-R. Since 2007 it has produced the VC Turbo—the world’s first mass-produced engine featuring variable compression ratio technology. Earlier post.) As society changes, so does the Yokohama Plant.

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2025 Nissan GT-R announced for Japan, could be the last edition of the supercar

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 16 Mar 2024, 18:12 PM The 2025 Nissan GT-R has been revealed for Japanese markets and while not officially confirmed, this could be the last production model of the GT-R. However, it now seems Nissan is ready to draw the curtains on its halo offering. The 2025 Nissan GT-R arrives with minimal changes.

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Nissan Qashqai tops 1 million units globally in less than 4 years

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Global sales of Nissan Qashqai (known as the Dualis in Japan and some other markets) models surpassed one million units as of 31 January 31. Launched in the European market in March 2007, Qashqai made its debut during the same year in Japan followed by Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, Asia, and Latin America.

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Nissan and DHL Japan to test e-NV200 electric van in Tokyo

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Nissan and DHL Japan will test the battery-electric e-NV200 commercial vehicle in Tokyo. The test will be conducted with a view to the commercial launch of the e-NV200 in 2014 as Nissan’s second global electric vehicle. Nissan will provide DHL Japan with a test model of the e-NV200 for approximately three weeks.

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Nissan GT-R’s last hurrah: Limited edition 2025 model to be announced

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By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 10 Mar 2024, 10:18 AM In a bittersweet finale, Nissan prepares to bid farewell to its iconic GT-R with a final limited-edition model for the 2025 model year. Read more In a bittersweet finale, Nissan prepares to bid farewell to its iconic GT-R with a final limited-edition model for the 2025 model year.

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Nissan Releases Sketch of Coming Global Compact Car; Qualifies as Eco Car for Thai Investment Incentives

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd revealed the sketch of its upcoming global compact car. The new global compact. At the same time, Nissan Motor (Thailand) Co., This model will be first launched in Thailand in March 2010 and will be available in more than 150 countries. . Click to enlarge.

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DOE Closes $1.4B Loan Agreement with Nissan to Support Production of LEAF and Batteries

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billion loan agreement with Nissan North America, Inc. The loan will support the modification of Nissan’s Smyrna, Tenn., manufacturing plant to produce the all-electric Nissan LEAF and the lithium-ion battery packs to power them. Nissan LEAF, a five-passenger sedan, will be available for private and fleet customers.

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