--- title: "New Nissan Boss “Would Love” To Bring Back the Silvia, Says Car Like IDx Would Help the Brand: TDS" date: "2025-10-15" modified: "2025-10-15" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/new-nissan-boss-would-love-to-bring-back-the-silvia-says-car-like-idx-would-help-the-brand-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # New Nissan Boss “Would Love” To Bring Back the Silvia, Says Car Like IDx Would Help the Brand: TDS ![Nissan IDx concept]() Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Tight, light, and right, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news bubbling around the globe and places it in one spot. Stories are summarized in a single, sometimes long, sentence along with a link for those seeking more information. We've appreciated the feedback on *TDS* via the comments and email at tips@thedrive.com. The first cup of coffee is gone, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: The refreshed 2026 Subaru Solterra is in my garage this week and so far it's been rather efficient averaging 3.5 mi/kWh in mixed suburban driving despite the chilly fall Minnesota temps. 🇯🇵 Nissan's new CEO, Ivan Espinosa, is [thinking about the IDx concept from 2013 and said](), "I think (a car like the IDx) will serve many purposes," noting it would help express the brand while having the potential to appeal to a younger demographic; the CEO also said he would love to bring back the Silvia. 🚨 Toyota [recalled 54,631 Sienna Hybrid minivans]() due to second-row seat rails that may be welded improperly. 🧐 Subaru [teased a pair of STI-branded concepts]() headed to the Japan Mobility Show later this month with one featuring a gas powertrain and the other an EV said to represent the future of the performance scene. 🪫 The [2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale arrived]() with a tweaked front end, a new grille, and only a turbo-four with the death of the plug-in powertrain after just two years. 💰 Mate Rimac is in [discussions with Porsche to buy out the German automaker's share]() of the Bugatti Rimac joint venture with the aim of closing the deal by next year. 💸 Stellantis is [making a $13 billion bet on the U.S.]() with massive capital investments in multiple assembly plants, five new vehicles, 19 product updates, and the expansion of U.S. production by 50% in the next four years. 🚗 Mitsubishi is [expanding its lineup]() with both a new EV, which appears to be a slightly reworked Nissan Leaf, and a new "off-road-focused" model. 🔋 [Rivian announced]() a software update that will bring plug-and-charge capability and real-time information for both the Electrify American and Ionna charging networks. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()