Nissan Motor Co. says it plans to offer mobility services using Level 4 self-driving vehicles from fiscal 2027 in Japan, including rural areas where providing financially sustainable public transportation is becoming increasingly difficult.
As the popularity of lifestyle vehicles rises in Japan, Japanese automakers are introducing overseas-made models to offer more options to domestic consumers looking for cars suitable for camping and skiing.
Thirty-two of Japan's 47 prefectures, or 68 percent, are considering the introduction of Level 4 self-driving buses vehicles fully automated under certain conditions a Kyodo News survey showed, reflecting growing expectations for the new technology as a way to tackle the worsening driver shortage.
Nissan is recalling 699,000 vehicles in Japan and over 700,000 units overseas due to various defects. The issues include a faulty engine hose cover, a defective vehicle control program causing unexpected acceleration, a wiring problem, and a right headlight issue. No accidents have been reported, and overseas recalls will be managed according to local regulations.
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