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Nissan Has '12 to 14 Months' Left
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Posted on 11/27/2024 8:07:06 PM PST by TigerClaws

Things aren't looking good at Nissan. Dealers are selling cars at a loss, production has slowed, and more recently, the company cut thousands of jobs and sold a third of its stake in Mitsubishi. But it all may have been too little too late.

A new report suggests that the automaker's days are numbered. In an interview with the Financial Times, two unnamed Nissan executives said the company has "12 to 14 months to survive." "This is going to be tough. And in the end, we need Japan and the US to be generating cash," they said.

The company is reportedly looking for a new long-term investor, such as a bank or large insurance group, to replace some of Renault's equity holdings. The company also hasn't ruled out the possibility of longtime rival Honda taking a majority stake in the company, saying "all options" are on the table. Nissan recently signed a partnership with Honda (and Mitsubishi) for long-term EV development.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: automotive; datsun; japan; nissan
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The other car news out was Ferrari going "woke" - requiring a social credit score to purchase a vehicle. Will post link on that in this thread.
1 posted on 11/27/2024 8:07:06 PM PST by TigerClaws
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Ferrari has now gone woke, and is preaching “inclusivity.”

And nothing says “inclusivity” like requiring background checks and “social status checks” for ENTIRE FAMILIES before they’re allowed to purchase your cars.

https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1861879049095672042


2 posted on 11/27/2024 8:08:56 PM PST by TigerClaws
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To: TigerClaws

Best small pickup with v6


3 posted on 11/27/2024 8:13:46 PM PST by alternatives?
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To: TigerClaws

Ferrari has now gone woke, and is preaching “inclusivity.”

Finally, us poor and broke car buyers can get a Ferrari!


4 posted on 11/27/2024 8:14:35 PM PST by Zack Attack (✔)
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To: TigerClaws

You can try to rebrand from Datsun to Pissan, but it will always be a Datsun

The real joke is on the fools who fell for the Infinity rocks and leaves hilarity.

Toyota got away with that in the Lexus brand, no workee for Datsaun.


5 posted on 11/27/2024 8:15:39 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Your oath of enlistment has no expiration date)
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To: TigerClaws

I hope they survive. I like their small SUV, the Qashqai.


6 posted on 11/27/2024 8:15:56 PM PST by Jonty30 (Genghis Khan did not have the most descendants. His father had more. )
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When Nissan stopped selling Datsuns, they crashed and burned, never to regain their glory. They had a huge following back in the day of the 240Z and Bob Sharp Racing.

7 posted on 11/27/2024 8:17:27 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and His mercy endureth forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: alternatives?

I had a 2000 Frontier 4 banger. Went 212K with minimal problems. Got a 2006 Frontier NISMO and it did ok until 130K then went to crap. At 175k (after a transmission replacement at 150K) it crapped the bed. Got a 2013 Tacoma that feels like a new truck every time I drive it. Nissan jumped the shark.


8 posted on 11/27/2024 8:18:16 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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Considering how they treated Carlos Ghosn, Nissan deserves to go out of business.


9 posted on 11/27/2024 8:18:24 PM PST by devere
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RE: Nissan recently signed a partnership with Honda (and Mitsubishi) for long-term EV development.

Like a drowning man asking for someone to toss him a 50 pound rock. Those EV money surges from car buyers might save Nissan yet so stay tuned.


10 posted on 11/27/2024 8:21:24 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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The collapse of Americas middle class is going to have a huge impact on the auto industry.Normals can't afford a new car or SUV.
11 posted on 11/27/2024 8:22:42 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: TigerClaws

Nisson has big problems, mainly becaue their vehicles really really suck, and they have for a long time.


12 posted on 11/27/2024 8:26:25 PM PST by Bullish (Socialism is a weed that blooms into communism, the tyranny that strangles liberty.)
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Heard an analyst say the US automakers decided to ignore low priced models and concentrate on higher priced and outright luxury ones. That lets me out.


13 posted on 11/27/2024 8:27:03 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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Only people who gave more than $500,000 to Kamala’s campaign need apply at the auto dealer.
Bouncers will take others out by both arms.


14 posted on 11/27/2024 8:29:00 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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Ferrari just gave me a reason to boycott their products.


15 posted on 11/27/2024 8:30:06 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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Nissan recently signed a partnership with Honda (and Mitsubishi) for long-term EV development.

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And they wonder why they have 12 to 14 months left.


16 posted on 11/27/2024 8:30:48 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (Climate Change is Real. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.)
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Have you driven a Nissan Rouge? I have, because it was the only midsize they had available at a rental agency when I needed a rental. What an under powered POS.


17 posted on 11/27/2024 8:30:58 PM PST by Bullish (Socialism is a weed that blooms into communism, the tyranny that strangles liberty.)
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To: devere

I agree.


18 posted on 11/27/2024 8:31:04 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: alternatives?

Tell me about it. I’m on my second Frontier.

And the same engine is in the 2 Xterras I’ve owned.


19 posted on 11/27/2024 8:32:15 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (Climate Change is Real. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.)
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To: alternatives?

They had some iconic cars....I was looking to buy a sedan recently...but I read everywhere that their CVTs break too often and Nissan doesn’t fix them. Thought I might buy a new Versa but they wanted 23K for really cheap looking, tinny car. Got an older used ,surprisingly tinny outer metal,used Toyota Corolla for less than half(40%) of 23k.


20 posted on 11/27/2024 8:42:44 PM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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