Aug. 25, 2025 | Nissan’s Christian Meunier; possible bombshell in EU trade framework
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Christian Mounier, chairperson of Nissan Americas, discusses the automaker's ambitious plan to revitalize its brand with 20 new and updated models by 2027, including the return of the XTERRA SUV. The conversation also touches on the implications of a potential US-EU trade agreement that could reshape automotive standards, as well as the challenges Nissan faces in improving its market image and profitability. Mounier emphasizes the importance of product quality and dealer profitability as key drivers for the company's recovery.
Nissan Americas Chairperson Christian Meunier joins the show to talk about how the Japanese automaker hopes to win back customers with a fresh lineup and more powertrain options. A possible bombshell lies in the U.S.-EU trade framework. NHTSA probes more than 1.4 million Honda vehicles over engine failures.
Nissan XTerra
"...pring 2027. Then in 2028, it will reincarnate the XTERRA SUV. After the meetings, I spoke with Nissan Amer..."
Nissan Pathfinder
"...rease the mix of locally produced product. Rogue, Pathfinder, from here are really the core models that we foc..."
Nissan Sentra
"What else? The new Sentra that we shared yesterday is going to be also a ve..."
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