News By Topic: Nissan

Nissan 370Z Roadster Roars In

Jan 14, 2010

The wait is over, the Roadster is here and the 370Z line-up is even more exciting than ever. While the quality, performance and thrills of Nissan's much loved Coupe have already made it a hit with sports car fans, the 370Z range is now complete following the arrival of the stunning Roadster version ... Continue reading

Renault launches Sporty New Clio 'S'

Jan 14, 2010

While its flagship Renaultsport models continue to raise the hot hatch bar and obliterate their rivals in equal measure, Renault is also seeking to bring the sporty look and feel to the core Clio range with the launch of a new 'S' version. ... Continue reading

NV200 Combi: Nissan Versatility At Its Best

Jan 14, 2010

Never before has so much been offered for so little... The Nissan NV200 Combi goes on sale in the UK in February priced from only £15,685, providing van-sized carry capabilities, flexible passenger space and money saving fuel economy for a price that will tempt buyers to upgrade from all sectors of the market. ... Continue reading

GT Academy 2010 Time Trial Reaches One Million Players

Jan 13, 2010

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has announced that over one million downloads of the GT Academy Time Trial have been recorded in the three weeks since it went live on 17 December, 2009. ... Continue reading

Nissan and Infiniti Confirm Participation at 2010 New York International Auto Show

Jan 12, 2010

NEW YORK, Jan. 12 -- Despite a recent report to the contrary, Nissan North America confirmed its full participation at the 2010 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) today ending any speculation that the Japanese automaker was pulling out of the Show. Over the years, the company has chosen New York for many of its m ... Continue reading

Nissan Rounds Off 2009 With Strong Fleet Sales Performance

Jan 12, 2010

Nissan has completed a successful 2009 by growing its share of the fleet sales market from 3.5 to 4.0%, when the overall market fell by 20.5% (227,707 cars). ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Selects AeroVironment To Install Home-Charging Stations for Nissan LEAF

Jan 11, 2010

Agreement part of one-stop shop experience for EV purchase process DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Nissan North America (NNA) today announced its selection of AeroVironment (AV) to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF lat ... Continue reading

The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars

Jan 10, 2010

Correction/additions are in RED. Yes, on reviewing the new book. The Ultimate Driving Distraction: Electric Cars By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher This past week Ford Motor Company's president and CEO Alan Mulally gave the opening keynote speech at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The p ... Continue reading

Nissan Sales Success Driven By British-Built Trio

Jan 8, 2010

British built, British bought, British brilliance! On the day the official new car sales figures for 2009 are announced, Nissan is delighted to be celebrating tremendous success in the face of one of the toughest years ever faced by the motor industry ... Continue reading

Juke: Nissan's New Small Crossover

Jan 7, 2010

One month before its global media unveil on February 10th, Nissan today confirms the name of its forthcoming small Crossover. The Nissan Juke will go on sale from October, following its global public premiere at Geneva Motor Show in March. ... Continue reading

Nissan Backs Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Lives

Jan 6, 2010

Nissan Australia has announced a Corporate Social Responsibility partnership with Habitat for Humanity - a not for profit organization which builds houses for low-income and underprivileged families ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces December Sales

Jan 5, 2010

Nissan & Infiniti Sales Up 18.2 Percent; 2010 Among Most-Active, New-Vehicle Launch Years FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 5 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported December 2009 sales of 73,404 units versus 62,101 units a year earlier, an increase of 18.2 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 19.4 percent for the month, ... Continue reading

CAR WARS - Small-Car War Breaks Out In India

Jan 5, 2010

By NEW DELHI January 5, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Janaki Krishnan writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Co (Tokyo:7203.T - News) and Honda Motor Co (Tokyo:7267.T - News) launched new compact cars to tap the fast-growing and price-sensitive India market as they and other automakers seek to put a dire 2009 behind ... Continue reading

2010 Detroit Show: An Electric Cavalcade

Jan 4, 2010

Washington DC January 4, 2010; With federal mileage standards rising, automakers next week will show a fresh group of fuel-efficient vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. According to Automotive News, Ford will unveil the redesigned production Focus, and Honda will show the production versi ... Continue reading

2010 Is Here! Will This be the First Day of the New Electric Car Era? - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jan 1, 2010

AUTO CENTRAL - Janury 1, 2010: Three years ago, at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS), General Motors introduced a dynamic looking battery-powered vehicle they called the Chevrolet Volt. For all practical purposes it ushered un the new age of electric cars, that should kick off later this year. As the time has passed s ... Continue reading