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Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa was forced to put together a plan to save the Japanese carmaker in just six weeks: ‘I knew what had to be done’

Espinosa faces the challenging task of revitalizing an automaker that’s getting hit on multiple fronts, from fierce Chinese competition to U.S. tariffs.

Fortune

Nissan CEO Doesn't Rule Out Company Sale: 'Anything Can Happen In This Crazy World'

Being the CEO of a major automotive player may sound like a dream job to some, but that title comes with responsibilities most of us would struggle to handle. It’s particularly challenging to run a car company in dire straits, such as Nissan. Ivan Espinosa rose to the challenge when…

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‘We’ve future-proofed’: how UK’s biggest car factory upgraded for EV revolution

Nissan builds in capability to go fully electric at Sunderland plant amid scaling back of transition targets across Europe

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Nissan racks up red ink, but the Japanese automaker promises a return to profit later this year

Japanese automaker Nissan has reported a 115.8 billion yen, or $782 million, loss in April-June, but is promising to return to profitability later this year

The Independent UK

Nissan's new CEO says the Japanese automaker will move faster to achieve a turnaround

The chief-executive-to-be at money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is determined to speed up the company's decision-making to come up with models that say Nissan _ and really sell

The Independent UK

Nissan Says 'We Never Stopped' Talking To Honda

Nissan and Honda's initial merger attempt may have collapsed, but that doesn't mean the two auto firms are walking away from the table. The shape and extent of future collaborations are still to be determined, but Nissan executives want to make one thing clear.

InsideEVs

Nissan’s New Boss Drives His Z to Work Every Day

Ivan Espinosa has been with Nissan since 2003, working his way up to Chief Planning Officer before being recently appointed CEO. His predecessor, Makoto Uchida, described him as a “real car guy,” which makes sense, given that the new head honcho drives a Z daily. He was actually involved in…

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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.

International Business Times

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…

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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…

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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.

InsideEVs

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…

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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.

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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.

Fortune

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.”

Latin Times

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

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…

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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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