Nissan Making Move to No Longer Invest in Combustion Engines : Automotive Addicts

Automotive Jun 3, 2024 Ξ Comments are off Nissan is firmly pivoting towards an electric future, signaling a clear departure from investing in new combustion engines. Francois Bailly, Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for Nissan’s AMIEO region, emphasized the company’s commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) in a recent interview with Drive … Read more

Nissan Scraps $60 Billion Merger Talks with Honda, Raising Questions About Its Future : Automotive Addicts

Automotive In a major shakeup for the Japanese automotive industry, Nissan has decided to walk away from merger talks with Honda, according to sources familiar with the matter. The proposed $60 billion-plus tie-up would have created the world’s third-largest automaker, giving both companies greater leverage in an industry facing increasing competition from Chinese … Read more

Is That a Cop? Meet the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer COV, the SUV That Might Just Scare You into Slowing Down : Automotive Addicts

Automotive You’re driving down the interstate, singing along to your favorite playlist, when you spot a big, black SUV in your rearview mirror. It’s tall, wide, and has that unmistakable “government issue” presence. Your foot instinctively lifts off the gas pedal. Is it a cop? Secret Service? Military convoy? Nope — it’s the … Read more

How 25% Auto Tariffs Could Shake Up Car Prices and the Future of Imported Vehicles : Automotive Addicts

The automotive industry is once again bracing for potential upheaval as President Donald Trump has signaled his intent to impose a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. While the final details are set to be revealed on April 2, the mere possibility of these tariffs has already sparked concerns across the global automotive market. … Read more

Toyota Research Institute and Stanford Engineering Show Off World’s First Fully Autonomous Tandem Drift Sequence : Automotive Addicts

Automotive Jul 23, 2024 Ξ Comments are off In a groundbreaking advancement in automotive technology, Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and Stanford Engineering have unveiled the world’s first fully autonomous tandem drift sequence. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance vehicle safety and dynamic control through advanced AI and … Read more