Nissan

In Kharkiv on August 16, a Nissan driver drove onto the sidewalk, hitting a 20-year-old woman and her five-month-old child. The injured were taken to the hospital with injuries.

European luxury car manufacturers, including Porsche and Aston Martin, are raising prices in the US due to tariffs. This comes after the US and Europe reached a trade agreement on a 15% tariff on cars from the EU.

In the first half of 2025, Ukrainians purchased 22,000 used passenger cars from the USA, which is 4% more than last year. The most popular models were Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, Ford Escape, Jeep Cherokee, and Nissan Rogue.

In June, Ukraine's car fleet was replenished with over 2. 4 thousand hybrid passenger cars, which is 14% more than last year. Among the new cars, the Toyota RAV4 leads, and among imported used cars, the Toyota Prius.

The new third-generation Nissan Leaf has become a crossover on the Nissan CMF-EV platform. The electric car received modern screens and an electrochromic panoramic roof.

Nissan plans to close two factories in Japan and factories in Mexico, India, Argentina and South Africa. The company is suffering losses and planning a reorganization.

Japanese automaker Nissan has announced the reduction of 11,000 jobs and the closure of 7 plants due to weak sales and the breakdown of a merger with Honda. Layoffs will reach 20,000 in a year.

Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 additional employees due to falling sales. This will reduce the group's workforce by approximately 15%.

Trump's global trade war is leading to a fall in stocks, especially for technology companies. Nvidia expects losses of $5.5 billion, and airlines are preparing for an uncertain summer season.

Preliminary, an electric car Nissan LEAF caught fire due to a short circuit. The spokesman of the State Emergency Service denied rumors about the explosion, explaining that the bang could have been caused by a short circuit.

Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled the Super Charging Platform for electric vehicles with a peak power of 1000 kW. In 5 minutes, you can charge the battery for 470 kilometers.

Tesla plans to release an update to its autopilot software for Chinese users with features for city roads. The new version will be simplified compared to the American one due to the peculiarities of Chinese roads.

Honda is open to resuming merger talks with Nissan, but demands the resignation of its current CEO Makoto Uchida. The company wants to see a new leader who can better cooperate with competitors.

BMW has developed a new “Heart of Joy” control unit for its upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles. The 20x20 cm device promises 10 times faster performance and unique driving dynamics.

Honda and Nissan have suspended negotiations on their planned merger less than two months after the announcement. The companies will continue to cooperate in the field of automotive technology, while Nissan will look for a new partner.

Toyota plans to build a new Lexus plant in Shanghai to produce electric vehicles starting in 2027. The plant will produce 100,000 cars annually, and by 2035, all Lexus models will be electric.

In Goshcha, Rivne region, administrative protocols were drawn up against the driver of a Volkswagen Passat for a traffic accident involving four vehicles, committed while intoxicated. As a result of the accident, the Nissan driver was injured and taken to the hospital.

Nissan's Board of Directors plans to reject Honda's proposal to merge into a joint holding company. Honda proposed to make Nissan its subsidiary, which was unacceptable to Nissan's management.

The US imposed 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, Beijing responded with restrictions on American goods. Canada and Mexico received a 30-day deferral, and exchanges reacted with a sharp drop in shares of Asian companies.

In Ukraine, 27. 9 thousand new gasoline cars were registered, which is 2% less than last year. Mazda CX5 was the best-selling car, and Volkswagen Golf was the top seller among used imported cars.

In 2023, 23. 9 thousand hybrid cars were registered in Ukraine, up 39% year-on-year. Toyota RAV-4 is the leader among new hybrids, and Ford Fusion is the leader among used hybrids.

The Ukrainian electric vehicle market grew by 38% in 2024, with more than 51. 7 thousand cars registered. VW ID.4 became the leader among new electric cars, and NISSAN Leaf - among used ones.

On Vysotsky Boulevard, a passerby found two emaciated dogs locked in a Nissan. The owner of the car was found, the animals were released, and an administrative report was drawn up against the man.

In 2024, more than 222. 1 thousand used cars were registered in Ukraine, up 4% year-on-year. Volkswagen Golf became the most popular model among used cars with 12,164 units.

In 2024, Ukrainians purchased 69. 6 thousand new cars, which is 14% more than in 2023. Toyota is the leader among brands, with RENAULT Duster being the most popular model.

Audi has announced new car models for 2025 after a significant drop in profits. The company will present updated A5, A6 e-tron, Q5, Q6, A7, Q3 and other models with new specifications.

German auto giant Volkswagen is planning a large-scale optimization by 2030, cutting a third of its staff. The company will not close plants, but will reduce production capacity and cut management salaries.

Honda and Nissan have signed an agreement to create a joint holding company that will go public in 2026. The combined company will become the third largest automaker in the world after Toyota and Volkswagen.

Media reports suggest a possible merger between Nissan and Honda to create a new holding company. The combined company with Mitsubishi will be able to sell more than 8 million cars annually, competing with Toyota and Volkswagen.

In November, 3,742 electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine, which is 13% less than last year. Among the new ones, the HONDA M-NV is in the lead, and among the used ones - the NISSAN Leaf.