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2021
Nissan announces joint battery factory project with Envision AESC in the UK
Nissan announced that it had decided to work with Envision AESC to establish a large battery factory in Sunderland, northeast England; the batteries produced there are intended for electric vehicles.
2021
Nissan and Envision AESC announce Sunderland EV hub and gigafactory plans
Nissan and battery technology partner Envision AESC announced the Nissan EV36Zero hub in Sunderland, including plans for Nissan to invest up to £423 million in next-generation EV production and for Envision AESC to invest £450 million in a 9GWh battery gigafactory.
2021
Nissan unveils UK EV and battery factory project
Nissan unveiled Nissan EV36Zero, a planned £1 billion project in Sunderland to build electric vehicles and batteries, alongside Envision AESC and Sunderland City Council. Nissan said the project would create 1,650 jobs, including 900 at Nissan and 750 at Envision AESC.
2021
Nissan and Datsun vehicle subscription programme launched in India
Nissan Motor India introduced a vehicle subscription programme for Nissan and Datsun vehicles in partnership with ORIX India. The plans were initially available in Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Chennai, with Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai named for a second phase.
2021
Nissan announces delayed Ariya launch in Japan
Nissan said at a June 4 press conference that the Ariya electric SUV's launch in Japan would be delayed until winter 2021. The article attributes the delay to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and semiconductor shortages.
2021
Nissan announces recall of 14,054 X-Trail vehicles
Nissan announced a recall of 14,054 X-Trail vehicles because improperly assembled rear brake calipers may lack an internal bushing, potentially causing brake-fluid leakage, increased stopping distance, or brake failure. The recall was expected to begin on June 10, and Nissan said it would provide free repairs and replacements for affected owners.
2021
Nissan models offered with promotional booking prices
In conjunction with Lazada's 5.5 Sale, customers could book the Almera, Navara, X-Trail or Serena S-Hybrid from RM250; the first 55 customers would also receive a free Nescafe coffee machine.
2021
Nissan Flagship Store launches on Lazada
Edaran Tan Chong Motor launched a Nissan Flagship Store on Lazada, where customers could book several Nissan models.
2021
Nissan announces sale of its Daimler stake
Nissan announced the sale of its entire stake in Daimler, with gross proceeds of approximately €1.149 billion. Nissan said it would use the proceeds to strengthen its business competitiveness, including through investments to promote electrification.
2021
Nissan introduces the 2022 GT-R NISMO
Nissan introduced the 2022 model-year GT-R NISMO, with changes including a turbocharger shared with its GT-R GT3 race car and adjustments to engine components.
2021
Nissan and McDonald’s create a GT-R NISMO special edition
Nissan and McDonald’s Japan collaborated on a one-off GT-R NISMO special edition. The car was not offered for sale; McDonald’s Japan planned a raffle through which a winner could drive it.
2021
Nissan announces Sunderland solar farm expansion plan
Nissan announced plans for a proposed 20MW solar farm at its Sunderland factory. The project is subject to community consultation and a later planning application; if approved, it would more than double the plant’s renewable energy capacity.
2021
Nissan announced the unveiling of the next-generation Qashqai
Nissan announced that the next-generation Qashqai would be formally unveiled at 18:00 Beijing time on February 18, 2021. The source describes the unveiling as planned, not as already completed.
2021
Nissan begins EV shuttle field test in Namie
Nissan began operating an EV shuttle service as part of a field test of new mobility services and connected technologies in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
2021
Nissan joins partnership to develop a sustainable community in Fukushima
Nissan participated in a partnership agreement involving three local governments and eight companies to develop new transportation modes and promote renewable energy use in the Hamadori area of Fukushima Prefecture. The initiative also includes a field test of new mobility services, which Nissan said began that day.
2021
Nissan unveils 2022 Frontier pickup
Nissan unveiled the new-generation 2022 Frontier pickup. The article said it was expected to go on sale in the summer.
2021
Nissan unveils the 2022 Frontier in the US
Nissan unveiled the 2022 Frontier midsize truck. The model was set to go on sale in the US that summer; the article reports the unveiling, not that sales had begun.
2021
Nissan recalls 2013–2015 Pathfinder vehicles
A total of 354,505 North American 2013, 2014 and 2015 Pathfinders, including 29,876 in Canada, are being recalled over a brake-light switch problem that can allow the vehicle to be started and shifted into gear without pressing the brake pedal. Nissan said it will notify affected owners with repair instructions.
2021
Nissan unveils Leaf10 special edition
Nissan unveiled the Leaf10 special edition to mark the Leaf's anniversary. It has added standard features and distinctive styling, and is set to go on sale in Europe from February 2021.
2021
Nissan introduces LEAF10 special edition
Nissan introduced the LEAF10, a special edition of its LEAF electric car, with availability at UK dealerships from February.