AD #4020 - Nissan Still in Partnership Talks with Honda; Rivian's Secret Micromobility Project; Waymo Racking Up Parking Tickets
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Nissan's new CEO Ivan Espinosa outlines plans to boost cash flow through partnerships, including ongoing talks with Honda for joint vehicle platforms and faster development cycles. Nissan also revealed upcoming models like the new Leaf crossover and improved ePower tech. Tesla faces regulatory challenges in China and Canada but benefits financially from emissions pooling in Europe. Rivian spun off its micromobility division into a new company, Also, signaling confidence in small vehicle markets. BYD targets doubling overseas sales with local assembly plans, while Aurora advances autonomous truck testing in harsh conditions. Waymo's self-driving cars racked up numerous parking tickets, highlighting operational challenges.
Nissan Leaf
"...aunch around the world. That includes the all new Leaf, which now has a much more crossover shape and is..."
Tata Motors Aria
"...hape and is based on the same architecture as the Aria. While we'll get more details by the middle of th..."
Nissan Rogue
"...y six. But there will also be new versions of the Rogue in Kashkai, a next gen centrisedan refresh Pathfi..."
Nissan Frontier
"...kai, a next gen centrisedan refresh Pathfinder in Frontier and Navara, a new Juke EV, a couple of new unname..."
Nissan Pathfinder
"... Rogue in Kashkai, a next gen centrisedan refresh Pathfinder in Frontier and Navara, a new Juke EV, a couple o..."
Nissan Juke
"... refresh Pathfinder in Frontier and Navara, a new Juke EV, a couple of new unnamed SUVs, as well as new ..."
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