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Meet Ivan Espinosa, the ‘real car guy’ Nissan just tapped to be their new CEO

Ivan Espinosa has spent more than two decades working for Nissan, and is tasked with turning around the imperiled Japanese carmaker.

Fortune

Can Nissan's New 'Real Car Guy' CEO Put It Back In The EV Race?

It's official: Nissan's CEO is on the way out. The brand has sealed the fate of its COVID-era chief and plans to replace him with someone who is focused on products, which, honestly, could be a great move if the new "car guy" appointee can pull off what seems like…

InsideEVs

Struggling Japanese Automaker Nissan Replaces CEO

Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Tuesday that chief executive Makoto Uchida would step down, a move that follows the failure of merger talks with rival Honda.

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Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down

The Independent UK

Nissan Has a New CEO

The rumors were true–Nissan’s CEO Makoto Uchida is stepping down. Ivan Espinosa, currently the chief planning officer, will take the reigns of the troubled Japanese automaker. The change in leadership was decided today during a board of directors meeting and will come into effect on April 1. Additional management changes…

Motor1

How Toyota Is Dealing With The Rise Of China's EVs

Lots and lots of internet ink has been spent here explaining the troubles that General Motors, Ford and the European automakers are having in the once-lucrative Chinese market as consumers turn more and more to homegrown car brands. But the rise of China's auto sector hasn't exactly been a walk…

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Nissan CEO Could Step Down as Soon as Next Week

Nissan is struggling right now. Next week, it might have a new leader directing its recovery. A report alleges that CEO Makoto Uchida could step down as soon as next week when the board of directors picks his successor. The company’s nomination committee met on March 6 to select a…

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Nissan Could Nab Foxconn Exec For Its New CEO

Nissan's falling out with Honda was just as unexpected as talks of its potential merger. Yet, somehow, it felt inevitable—neither brand seemed interested in a true 50/50 partnership. Soon, rumors arose that the deal was to avoid a hostile takeover from Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn. Ironically, Nissan may now tap a…

InsideEVs

Nissan Could Replace CEO Amidst Dismal Earnings, Failed Merger

Rumors that Nissan wants to replace its CEO began surfacing in the fallout from the automaker’s failed merger with Honda. Now, a new Bloomberg report alleges the company’s directors are looking for potential candidates to replace Makoto Uchida, who has led the company since 2019.

Motor1

Hyundai, Kia Pump The Brakes On Solid State Batteries Until 2030

Solid state batteries have entered trailblazer mode. Pretty much every big automaker and battery plant is working on making a commercially-available product—a race to achieving that sweet, sweet equilibrium between cost, scalability, and viability that lets a piece of conceptual tech make its way into the car parked in your…

InsideEVs

Honda And Nissan Might Still End Up Together, But There’s A Big ‘If’: Report

The merger between Honda and Nissan would have created the world’s fourth-largest automaker. However, the negotiations fell apart last week, partly because Nissan believed it should be seen as an equal rights member of the tie-up, while Honda demanded Nissan become a fully owned subsidiary.

InsideEVs

The Honda-Nissan Merger Isn't Completely Dead Yet

Last year’s Honda-Nissan merger deal quickly fizzled in early 2025. Talks between the two companies ended last week as the pair clashed over the direction of the merger. An eventual tie-up between Nissan and Honda might not be entirely out of the question, though.

Motor1

Nissan must first sack its CEO before Honda is reportedly willing to resume takeover talks

CEO Makoto Uchida could very well fall on his sword: “If everybody says we no longer need Uchida-san,” the head of Nissan told reporters, “please fire me.”

Fortune

Nissan Says It Will Pull Out of Mexico If Trump Tariffs Come Into Effect

According to reports, the Nissan is "studying" the possibility of leaving Mexico if Trump goes through with his threats of imposing a 25% tariff on Mexican goods

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The Independent UK

Honda-Nissan’s $60bn mega merger deal collapses with promise to continue collaboration on EVs

Merger would have created world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales, only after Toyota and Volkswagen

InsideEVs

Trump Freezes EV Charger Funding And Nobody Is Happy About It

Because of his extensive background in businesses like hotels, mail-order steaks and private universities, many people assumed that President Trump's second tenure in the White House would be inherently good for business. Yet many businesses now feel they're being left holding the bag after Trump's administration ordered an immediate freeze to America's federally funded…

Motor1

Nissan Wants to Replace Honda With a Different Partner: Report

The Nissan-Honda merger saga continues with a new episode that takes an interesting twist. Although an official announcement has yet to be made, multiple reports have stated that the plan to form a new holding company has been scrapped. Reuters cites people familiar with the matter as claiming Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida…

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Honda and Nissan announce merger to form world's third largest car company

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to join forces and form the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.

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Al Jazeera

Nissan, Honda announce merger, creating world’s third-largest carmaker

Plans, which include Mitsubishi, announced as Japan tries to gain foothold in electric vehicle market.

The Guardian - UK

Honda and Nissan to start talks on potential mega-merger

Japanese car firms embark on negotiations to combat competition from bigger EV manufacturers

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Nissan Appoints Jeremy Papin As Chief Operating Officer

Nissan appoints Jeremy Papin as COO to lead turnaround efforts amidst challenges in the U.S. market. CEO takes pay cut, plans job cuts, and aims for effici...

The Independent UK

Japan's Nissan reshuffles management to fix its money-losing business

Embattled Japanese automaker Nissan has tapped Jeremie Papin as its chief operating officer in a major management reshuffle billed as key to a turnaround

Motor1

Nissan's Lack of Hybrids Is Killing the Company, Report Says

As the COVID pandemic eased up, Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida went full-speed ahead on an all-electric future and stepped away from hybrids. That decision could end Uchida's tenure as the head of Nissan, as it's a major factor in the automaker's current financial woes.

International Business Times UK

Is Nissan Shutting Down Sunderland Plant? Here's What We Know

Nissan faces tough times, job cuts, and production cuts looming. The future of the Sunderland plant is uncertain, but recent upgrades offer hope.

International Business Times UK

Chief Executive Reveals Why Nissan Collapse May Be Imminent as 7,000 UK Jobs Hang in the Balance

Nissan faces imminent collapse, with Renault potentially reducing its stake. The company may seek a government bailout or a merger with Honda.

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