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Nissan, Japan and plant closures

Nissan layoffs: Company to slash another 11,000 jobs, close 7 plants
The new layoffs will bring Nissan's total workforce cuts to about 20,000 jobs. Last year, the automaker announced plans to cut 9,000 workers and previously announced nixing plans to build a plant in Japan.
Nissan considering closing its South African plant, Japanese source says
Nissan's recent announcement of a major restructuring plan could spell trouble for its South African plant in Rosslyn, with unnamed sources saying it is being considered for closure.
Nissan considering plant closures in Japan, overseas, sources say
Nissan is considering plans to shut two car assembly plants in Japan and overseas factories, including in Mexico, sources said on Saturday, as part of a cost-cutting plan the company flagged earlier this week.
Japanese Officials Beg Nissan to Keep Local Factory Open
According to recent reports by Reuters and Nikkei Asia, Japanese automaker Nissan may be shutting down some of its manufacturing operations in Japan and emerging markets as part of its aggressive and ambitious restructuring plan.
Nissan tells workers closure of key Oppama plant not decided
Nissan Motor Co. on Monday told employees at its signature Oppama plant, near Tokyo, that reports of its planned closure were not definitive, according to some workers at the factory. The struggling Japanese automaker was reported on Saturday to be considering shuttering the plant in Yokosuka and the Shonan plant of its unit,
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid slipping sales worldwide
Japanese automaker joins other automakers in pointing to new U.S. tariffs as weighing on their financial results.
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How Nissan’s double layoffs of 20,000 will affect families
Nissan’s double layoffs of 20,000 positions will have a major financial and emotional impact on affected families.
Nissan affirms importance of Tennessee, Mississippi factories, amid massive layoffs, closures
After announcing massive layoffs and factory closures, Nissan said its Tennessee and Mississippi factories remain important ...
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More massive layoffs at Nissan
Things aren’t looking too good for Japanese carmaker Nissan these days, as bad news begins to emerge. According to NHK, ...
FASTLANE: Ford issues recalls, Nissan layoffs and all-new electric trucks
An all-new electric truck that can be completely customized is coming soon, Ford is recalling more than a quarter of a ...
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Nissan Layoffs Announced: Was a Leadership Change the Best Strategy?
Nissan layoffs in 2025 will see 20,000 workers affected with more changes coming as a result of the new CEO at the helm.
Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories
Japanese carmaker Nissan has said it will cut another 11,000 jobs globally and shut seven factories as it shakes up the ...
Nissan more than doubles layoffs to around 20,000
Nissan unveiled sweeping new cost cuts Tuesday, saying it would eliminate 11,000 more jobs and scale back production, capping a tumultuous year that has left the Japanese automaker fighting to turn ...
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Nissan halts new projects, announces mass layoffs, and speeds up restructuring plan
Nissan is facing a serious financial crisis, with losses of $4.5 billion over the past year. As part of a recovery plan ...