Nissan Plans to Cut Vehicle Models, Boost AI Technology in Cars

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Japanese automaker Nissan Motor announced Tuesday its intention to reduce its worldwide vehicle offerings by cutting 11 models from its current roster of 56, bringing the total down to 45 models globally.

The automotive manufacturer also revealed plans to incorporate artificial intelligence driving technology into 90% of its vehicle lineup as part of its long-term strategic vision.

According to a company announcement, Nissan has set ambitious sales targets for key markets by the 2030 financial year. The automaker aims to achieve annual sales of 1 million vehicles in the United States market and reach 550,000 annual vehicle sales in its home market of Japan by that timeframe.