Nissan's new $17,000 EV scores early in China as orders surge, but is it enough?

Nissan's new $17,000 EV scores early in China as orders surge, but is it enough?

The N7 is surprisingly stylish and affordable, starting at under $17,000 in China. A month after launching, Nissan’s new EV has already secured over 17,200 orders, but will it be enough to keep pace in China? more…

The Last 5-Speed Manual In the US Is Gone

According to Automotive News (paywalled), the $17,190 base-model Nissan Versa S -- the last U.S.-market production car with a five-speed manual -- is ending production. A Nissan spokesperson told Auto News that the company is "trimming the fat" to focus on models with the strongest business performance -- and the manual Versa S didn't make the cut. The Drive reports: Looks like Nissan is trying to create as much savings as possible to handle the…

Dongfeng Nissan’s N7 Electric Sedan Gains Traction in China with Over 17,000 Orders

Dongfeng Nissan, the joint venture between Nissan Motor and Dongfeng Motor, has recorded 17,215 firm orders for its newly launched N7 electric sedan as of May 31, just 35 days after the model debuted, the company said on Weibo. The strong demand marks a rare success for a joint-venture brand in China’s fast-evolving electric vehicle [...] The post Dongfeng Nissan’s N7 Electric Sedan Gains Traction in China with Over 17,000 Orders appeared first …

Nissan’s new $17,000 EV scores early in China as orders surge, but is it enough?

The N7 is surprisingly stylish and affordable, starting at under $17,000 in China. A month after launching, Nissan's new EV has already secured over 17,200 orders, but will it be enough to keep pace in China? more . . .