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Japanese automaker Nissan on Thursday said it is looking to expand presence in India with the introduction of three new models over the next 14-16 months. The automaker, which on Thursday revealed the name of its upcoming seven-seater model as 'Gravite', is also looking to expand its sales network from 155 to 250 outlets by the end of the financial year. The company's product roadmap includes the launch of the Gravite MPV in early 2026; followed by the mid-sized SUV Tekton in mid-2026 and a seven-seater SUV in early 2027. "The upcoming line-up -- shaped by global insights yet deeply attuned to the needs of Indian customers -- reflects our commitment to this dynamic market. With new models developed in and for India, and exports to several international markets, India remains both a growth driver and a strategic hub for Nissan Alliance," Nissan AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania) Chairperson Massimiliano Messina said. India continues to be a strong contributor to ..
Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd on Saturday reported consolidated sales of 9,675 units in October 2025. Domestic wholesale sales stood at 2,402 units, supported by robust demand for the New Nissan Magnite, while exports reached 7,273 units, Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd (NMIPL) said in a statement. "October has been a good month for the automotive industry as well as Nissan Motor India, driven by festive cheer supported by the GST rationalisation announced by the government of India," NMIPL Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa said. The company has consistently focused on month-on-month reduction in dealer inventory leading into the festive season, reflecting improved retail momentum and supply alignment, he added.
The van makes its way slowly but surely through the city streets, braking gently when a car swerves into its lane. But its steering wheel is turning on its own, and there's no one in the driver's seat. The driverless technology from Nissan Motor Corp., which uses 14 cameras, nine radars and six LiDar sensors installed in and around the vehicle, highlights Japan's eagerness to catch up with players like Google's Waymo that have taken the lead in the US. Japan, home to the world's top automakers, has not kept pace with the global shift to autonomous driving, so far led by China and the US But momentum is building. Waymo is going to land in Japan this year. Details haven't been disclosed, but it has a partnership with major cab company Nihon Kotsu, which will oversee and manage their all-electric Jaguar I-PACE sport-utility vehicles, first in the Tokyo area, still with a human cab driver riding along. During Nissan's demonstration, the streets were bustling with other cars and ...