The industry that helped turn Japan into an economic juggernaut is undergoing its biggest change in years, with two of the country’s best-known carmakers looking to join forces.

Nissan will operate a single shift on one production line at each of its two U.S. facilities, located in Smyrna and Canton, Mississippi, according to Bloomberg. It expects to go back to a two-shift schedule when it introduces new vehicle models in 2027 and 2028. The production cuts impact the Rogue in Smyrna and the Altima in Canton.

Nissan failed to mention exactly when the plants will return to two shifts. However, the Smyrna site will start to build a plug-in hybrid Rogue in 2027, and this will require a second shift. The Canton site will also go back to a two-shift schedule and handle the production of an EV, likely arriving in 2028.

Nissan plans to repair its flailing business without closing factories, according to people familiar with the matter, as it looks to streamline its finances before a capital tie-up with Honda.

A woman died after she was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend from a Nissan plant in Mississippi, authorities said.

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. both saw global vehicle sales stagnate or fall in 2024, underscoring the need for the pair to combine and arrest their sliding market shares.

Infiniti QX50 marks the final model year for this compact luxury crossover, whose attractive design has remained a consistent high point.

McLaren Racing insists that none of its racing programs are under threat amid a continued interest in a Hypercar and GTP entry in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech

Tibbenham, 35, of Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, and Van Bishop, 33, of Beech Road, Rushmere St Andrew, admitted being concerned in the supply of cocaine. The men will be sentenced on Friday.

One industry expert told the Clarion Ledger that the demand on Mississippi Power will increase by as much as one third "when the switch is flipped on" in several years. In a recen