New Nissan Product Boss Talks Down BladeGlider Future

Nissan executive Philippe Klein has revealed that the company’s BladeGlider concept is no longer being actively developed for a production future.

Klein, who became Nissan’s product planning boss when his predecessor Andy Palmer moved to Aston Martin, told press this week that the concept is no longer a top priority for the company.

The BladeGlider, or a version of it, was considered a shoo-in for a showroom debut when it was first revealed, with Nissan’s own press material speaking in terms of “when” rather than “if” in describing its production future.

"When BladeGlider matures into a production car, it could be Nissan's first use of in-wheel motors," the carmaker said when it revealed the concept at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.