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Renault-Nissan Alliance unveils Common Module Family (CMF) architecture

renault common module family architecture

Renault-Nissan Alliance has unveiled first details about their Common Module Family (CMF) architecture, that will generate an average 30-40% reduction in entry cost per model and 20-30% reduction in parts cost for the Alliance.

Nissan will recall 841,000 vehicles globally due to steering wheel glitch

Nissan Motor Co. will recall about 841,000 vehicles worldwide, including UK-built Micra subcompacts, as a result of a steering wheel glitch that could result in a loss of steering, the automaker said.

Nissan is recalling certain models of the Micra car produced in the UK and Japan between 2002 and 2006, as well as the Cube minicar that was  produced in Japan around the same period.

Nissan partners with Car Charging to expand electric charging network

Nissan and Car Charging Group, Inc., a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced a joint initiative to make EV charging more readily available and to expand consumer awareness of the electric car market. CarCharging and Nissan will work together to determine the placement of the chargers, which is expected to be in key markets throughout the U.S. by the end of 2013.

Nissan’s quick charger stations drastically reduce charging times, charging a fully depleted Nissan LEAF to 80 percent capacity in approximately 30 minutes. The initial goal for the initiative is to deploy the 48 Nissan-branded quick chargers primarily in California and on the East Coast.

Nissan recalls 2013 Altima sedans over spare tire blow out

Nissan will recall more than 123,000 new Altima sedans after a spare tire blew out — while locked away in the trunk of a car.

The recall affects 2013 model year Altimas that were produced for about a year-long period, ending on March 26.