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NHK
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- NHK
Nissan CEO: decision to end production at 2 plants hard but needed
The head of struggling Japanese automaker Nissan Motor said the decision to cease vehicle production at two domestic factories was hard but needed. The move has raised questions about how many jobs will be retained. "It was a difficult decision for both myself and the company," said Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa. "However, we believe it is necessary for Nissan to overcome its current challenging situation and return to our growth trajectory." Espinosa told reporters on Tuesday that production at its mainstay Oppama Plant near Tokyo will finish at the end of March 2028. He said production will be transferred to facilities in the southwestern prefecture of Fukuoka. Espinosa also said production at a Nissan subsidiary's Shonan Plant near Tokyo will end by March 2027. Nissan aims to turn around its finances amid sluggish sales figures by reorganizing domestic production to cut costs. But the company's labor union has called for continued negotiations, saying the latest decision will heighten worries about the future among workers. Nissan says it plans to protect employment at the Oppama Plant by transferring workers to other factories or operations. The subsidiary, Nissan Shatai, says preserving jobs is its top priority and it will explore all possibilities to do so. But it's unclear how they can achieve that, given Nissan's plans to cut group-wide payroll by 20,000 workers as part of restructuring efforts. As for what to do with the Oppama Plant after production ends, Espinosa said Nissan is considering a variety of scenarios. He said there is room for negotiation if a third party wants to purchase the plant's assets.
CNA
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
Nissan says Oppama plant will stop production by end of FY2027/28
TOKYO :Nissan Motor Co will cease vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by the end of March 2028 and transfer operations to its factory in Kyushu, the company said on Tuesday. The move is part of its global restructuring plan to reduce production capacity to 2.5 million units from 3.5 million and consolidate production sites to 10 from 17, it said in statement. The costs related to the plant closure are under assessment and will be disclosed during Nissan's first-quarter financial announcement.
Auto Blog
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Nissan And Honda Could Join Forces To Build Trucks In America
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Mississippi May Make More Trucks Automakers are constantly fighting to keep cars affordable so their customers can keep coming back, and as economic factors cast larger shadows over the industry, the solutions being developed are becoming more radical. According to a report by Asia Nikkei, Nissan and Honda are discussing the possibility of collaborating on vehicle production, with the former reportedly considering using its underutilized Canton plant in Mississippi (responsible for the Frontier) to produce 'large models' for Honda. Specifically, the company is reportedly mulling the manufacture of pickup trucks for Honda, which would have Honda nameplates and be sold by Honda. Honda Ready To Step Up To The Big Time? Source: Kristen Brown/Autoblog Honda currently offers the Ridgeline as its sole pickup offering in America, and this is produced in Lincoln, Alabama. While it occupies the same midsize segment as the Nissan Frontier, it's a far less rugged proposition, with more car-like features and comfort. It's unclear if a new pickup would be a revision of the midsize recipe or a step up to full-size territory, but we suspect the former. Asia Nikkei quotes automotive research firm MarkLines, which reports that the Canton plant only operated at 57% of its capacity in 2024, far below the 80% threshold that a manufacturing plant must generally reach to avoid a loss. With Nissan struggling globally, any boost to production and income would surely be welcome. A Failed Merger, But Nissan Isn't Giving Up Source: Nissan One of the biggest stories of the year was the proposed merger between Honda and Nissan, but that fell apart due to numerous issues, one of which was reportedly a desire for full control by Honda. Since then, however, both Japanese automakers have been forced to refocus on the threat of tariffs, and Nissan is reportedly cozying up to iPhone maker Foxconn to save its Oppama plant from closure. U.S. President Donald Trump calls Japanese auto trade with America unfair, but more production on American soil may help to sway that opinion. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Whatever happens, Nissan needs help. Its Canton plant won't be busy for a long time after two planned EVs were delayed. Honda is also making deals with the likes of Toyota to maintain a competitive edge after it reported a net loss of over $4 billion due to tariffs. With the future uncertain for all automakers, we may see more collaborative efforts of this sort in the future, but for now, neither Honda nor Nissan is confirming or denying that a joint pickup project is in the works. Stay tuned. About the Author Sebastian Cenizo View Profile
