Automobiles
Japanese automaker aims to slash costs and embrace agile, Chinese-style manufacturing practices
Nissan Motor has struggled to make its core automotive business profitable, burdened by a high-cost structure and a legacy of prioritizing production scale over profitability. (Photo by Azusa Kawakami)
By Ryohtaroh Satoh
November 11, 2026 15:44 JST
TOKYO — Nissan Motor reported on Wednesday that its net loss for the six months ending September narrowed significantly to 39.7 billion yen ($249 million), down from a net loss of 221.9 billion yen a year earlier. The improved performance was driven by aggressive cost reductions and a favorable exchange rate, providing crucial momentum for the automaker’s ongoing major restructuring efforts.
