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Engadget
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Engadget
Nissan unveils the third-generation Leaf EV
Nissan has unveiled its third-generation Leaf EV with a completely new design. The 2026 model sheds the last vestiges of its original compact car body and leans fully into crossover SUV territory. The new look offers some design features that are commonly seen in the all-electric vehicle marketplace, allowing it to compete against other models in its class. These include available dual 14.3-inch displays, flush door handles for better aerodynamics, and liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. The new Leaf is also the latest EV to adopt the NACS charging port after Tesla made it open-source in 2022. Since then, just about every major automaker from Ford to Mercedes has adopted the standard, with these brands getting access to Tesla's Supercharger network on a rolling basis. For added convenience, a J1772 port, the most common standard for Level 2 chargers, is included on the driver's-side fender. The Leaf's video announcement highlights bi-directional V2X technology that allows drivers to power their homes, send power to the grid, or provide power when camping, though details are sparse. In the same video, Nissan's head of global design, Alfonso Albaisa, explains the lengths the company went to in making the car as aerodynamic as possible in order to achieve the car's stated 300-mile range. The rear door handles, for instance, are built into the C-pillar, which could make for an awkward angle when trying to open the door with your hands full. The body of the Leaf has a chunky, SUV-like stance, with a wide front reminiscent of the Volkswagen ID.4. In the end, all these design choices helped the new Leaf reduce its drag coefficient by 10 percent from the previous generation. Nissan is also bringing the new Leaf's battery thermal management to par with other major EV brands , which will improve charging performance in cold weather . The car will capture wasted heat from the drive motor and the on-board charger, and use it to help warm the battery to its ideal temperature for charging. In frigid conditions it can also use the car's heat pump, and a dedicated battery heater to further maintain battery temperatures. Design easter eggs throughout the car pay homage to the brand's name by incorporating '2-3' iconography in the form of stripes, which are meant to represent the kanji writing of two and three in Japanese, pronounced 'ni' and 'san.' The new Leaf is built on a 75-kWh, liquid-cooled battery pack and packs a 214-horsepower electric motor. It will be offered in a wide variety of color options along with a slew of optional features like 19-inch wheels, dimming panoramic roof and 64-color ambient lighting. Built-in Google integrating Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Play Store into the Leaf is also an available option. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be standard on the Leaf S and S+. Nissan says a cheaper 52-kWh version with a 174-horsepower motor will become available at a later date. This major redesign comes amid a turbulent last year for Nissan, culminating in its CEO stepping down after a failed merger with Honda . The automaker had previously gone through a downsizing last year as part of its mission to cut billions of dollars in costs. The 2026 Nissan Leaf will hit showrooms this fall, though pricing has yet to be announced. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so.
The Herald Scotland
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald Scotland
Nissan layoffs, plant closures: Carmaker announces more cost cuts
Following a whirlwind year, the company announced it would also close seven plants, Reuters reported. The move will cut the number of its production plants from 17 to 10. It was not immediately clear which positions were being slashed and which plants were shuttering. USA TODAY has reached out to Nissan. Financial results a 'wake-up call,' CEO says Nissan employs more than 133,000 people worldwide, according to Nissan's Global website, with about 21,000 people, including manufacturing employees, in the United States. The new layoffs will bring Nissan's total workforce cuts to about 20,000 jobs. Last year, the automaker announced plans to cut 9,000 workers and previously announced nixing plans to build a plant in Japan. "As you can see, our full-year financial results are a wake-up call," newly named CEO Ivan Espinosa said during a press conference, according to Reuters and The Japan Times. The reality is very clear. Our variable costs are rising. Our fixed costs are higher than our current revenue can support." Espinosa, who replaced former CEO Makoto Uchida (2019-2025) recently revealed a handful of upcoming vehicles to the public recently including the new Leaf EV and the Kicks. The hidden costs of owning a car: How fuel, maintenance and depreciation add up Nissan layoffs come after retreating on merger The move comes on the heels of Nissan facing a plethora of challenges including new management, falling sales, and potential merger or acquisition. But analysts don't see the company failing anytime soon, the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network reported last month. In December 2024, Nissan and Honda announced a plan to merge, but Nissan retreated from the negotiations in February. This is a developing story. Contributing: Reuters; Mark Phelan with The Detroit Free Press Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan layoffs: Company to slash another 11,000 jobs, close 7 plants
Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe. The latest cuts bring the carmaker's total workforce reduction to roughly 20,000 jobs, which accounts for 15% of the Japan-based automakers workforce, according to Reuters and The Associated Press. Following a whirlwind year, the company announced it would also close seven plants, Reuters reported. The move will cut the number of its production plants from 17 to 10. It was not immediately clear which positions were being slashed and which plants were shuttering. USA TODAY has reached out to Nissan. Nissan employs more than 133,000 people worldwide, according to Nissan's Global website, with about 21,000 people, including manufacturing employees, in the United States. The new layoffs will bring Nissan's total workforce cuts to about 20,000 jobs. Last year, the automaker announced plans to cut 9,000 workers and previously announced nixing plans to build a plant in Japan. "As you can see, our full-year financial results are a wake-up call," newly named CEO Ivan Espinosa said during a press conference, according to Reuters and The Japan Times. The reality is very clear. Our variable costs are rising. Our fixed costs are higher than our current revenue can support." Espinosa, who replaced former CEO Makoto Uchida (2019-2025) recently revealed a handful of upcoming vehicles to the public recently including the new Leaf EV and the Kicks. The hidden costs of owning a car: How fuel, maintenance and depreciation add up The move comes on the heels of Nissan facing a plethora of challenges including new management, falling sales, and potential merger or acquisition. But analysts don't see the company failing anytime soon, the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network reported last month. In December 2024, Nissan and Honda announced a plan to merge, but Nissan retreated from the negotiations in February. This is a developing story. Contributing: Reuters; Mark Phelan with The Detroit Free Press Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nissan layoffs, plant closures: Carmaker announces more cost cuts Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan layoffs: Company to slash another 11,000 jobs, close 7 plants
Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe. The latest cuts bring the carmaker's total workforce reduction to roughly 20,000 jobs, which accounts for 15% of the Japan-based automakers workforce, according to Reuters and The Associated Press. Following a whirlwind year, the company announced it would also close seven plants, Reuters reported. The move will cut the number of its production plants from 17 to 10. It was not immediately clear which positions were being slashed and which plants were shuttering. USA TODAY has reached out to Nissan. Nissan employs more than 133,000 people worldwide, according to Nissan's Global website, with about 21,000 people, including manufacturing employees, in the United States. The new layoffs will bring Nissan's total workforce cuts to about 20,000 jobs. Last year, the automaker announced plans to cut 9,000 workers and previously announced nixing plans to build a plant in Japan. "As you can see, our full-year financial results are a wake-up call," newly named CEO Ivan Espinosa said during a press conference, according to Reuters and The Japan Times. The reality is very clear. Our variable costs are rising. Our fixed costs are higher than our current revenue can support." Espinosa, who replaced former CEO Makoto Uchida (2019-2025) recently revealed a handful of upcoming vehicles to the public recently including the new Leaf EV and the Kicks. The hidden costs of owning a car: How fuel, maintenance and depreciation add up The move comes on the heels of Nissan facing a plethora of challenges including new management, falling sales, and potential merger or acquisition. But analysts don't see the company failing anytime soon, the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network reported last month. In December 2024, Nissan and Honda announced a plan to merge, but Nissan retreated from the negotiations in February. This is a developing story. Contributing: Reuters; Mark Phelan with The Detroit Free Press Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Nissan layoffs, plant closures: Carmaker announces more cost cuts Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Nissan layoffs: Company to slash another 11,000 jobs, close 7 plants
Nissan layoffs: Company to slash another 11,000 jobs, close 7 plants Show Caption Hide Caption Carlos Ghosn slams Nissan's leadership, warns of 'desperate situation' Former Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn has blasted Nissan's current management, claiming the company is in a 'desperate situation', and predicting its decline years ago. Cover Media - Shareable Nissan on May 13 announced sweeping cuts across the company with plans to lay off another 11,000 employees and close more than a half-dozen plants across the globe. The latest cuts bring the carmaker's total workforce reduction to roughly 20,000 jobs, which accounts for 15% of the Japan-based automakers workforce, according to Reuters and The Associated Press. Following a whirlwind year, the company announced it would also close seven plants, Reuters reported. The move will cut the number of its production plants from 17 to 10. It was not immediately clear which positions were being slashed and which plants were shuttering. USA TODAY has reached out to Nissan. Financial results a 'wake-up call,' CEO says Nissan employs more than 133,000 people worldwide, according to Nissan's Global website, with about 21,000 people, including manufacturing employees, in the United States. The new layoffs will bring Nissan's total workforce cuts to about 20,000 jobs. Last year, the automaker announced plans to cut 9,000 workers and previously announced nixing plans to build a plant in Japan. "As you can see, our full-year financial results are a wake-up call," newly named CEO Ivan Espinosa said during a press conference, according to Reuters and The Japan Times. The reality is very clear. Our variable costs are rising. Our fixed costs are higher than our current revenue can support." Espinosa, who replaced former CEO Makoto Uchida (2019-2025) recently revealed a handful of upcoming vehicles to the public recently including the new Leaf EV and the Kicks. The hidden costs of owning a car: How fuel, maintenance and depreciation add up Nissan layoffs come after retreating on merger The move comes on the heels of Nissan facing a plethora of challenges including new management, falling sales, and potential merger or acquisition. But analysts don't see the company failing anytime soon, the Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network reported last month. In December 2024, Nissan and Honda announced a plan to merge, but Nissan retreated from the negotiations in February. This is a developing story. Contributing: Reuters; Mark Phelan with The Detroit Free Press Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
