IIHS: Roof Strength Study and Ratings
Mar 24, 2009
Roof strength is focus of new rating system; 4 of 12 small SUVs evaluated earn top marks ARLINGTON, VA March 24, 2009; The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is launching a new roof strength rating system to help consumers pick vehicles that will help protect them in rollover crashes. Twelve small SUVs are the firs ... Continue reading
Nissan Production, Sales And Export Results For February 2009
Mar 24, 2009
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, today announced its sales, production and export results for February 2009. ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches Innovative New Digital Platform
Mar 24, 2009
Nissan's constant drive for innovation in every aspect of its business has led to the creation of something unique. A new global digital platform that is breaking new ground in the way markets are reached and relationships built. ... Continue reading
Newspaper Report Says Nissan Planning Luxury Hybrid in 2010 For U.S.
Mar 23, 2009
TOKYO March 22, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that The Nikkei said that Nissan Motor Co. will offer a luxury gas-electric hybrid for the U.S. and Japanese markets next year, Japan's top business daily reported Sunday, as competition intensifies in the green technology. Nissan's Tokyo headquarters were ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review
Mar 21, 2009
2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID Who Knew By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I sat next to a Nissan exec at an auto industry briefing a couple of weeks ago and the conversation touched on the future of hybrid cars. When he mentioned the Altima Hybrid I was a bit surprised. I didnât know there was one. Well, ... Continue reading
Nissan and One North East Sign Zero-Emission Mobility Partnership
Mar 20, 2009
Today Nissan and regional development agency, One North East, have formed a partnership to explore the development of a zero-emission mobility programme in the UK. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, marking the beginning of a four month devel ... Continue reading
2010 Nissan GT-R Pricing - Increases HP To 485HP
Mar 19, 2009
FRANKLIN, Tenn. March 18, 2009; March may be the month known for madness, lions and lambs, but at Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), the biggest roar is coming from the early introduction of the new 2010 Nissan GT-R supercar, including a number of important enhancements. Specifically, five additional horsepower, a revis ... Continue reading
Scion to Reveal Concept Car at 2009 New York International Auto Show
Mar 18, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., March 18 -- Scion will unveil a micro-subcompact concept car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The concept reflects Scion's youthful image and represents a new segment for the brand aimed toward the growing urbanization trend. The Scion press conference will take place on Wednesday, April ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Management Changes
Mar 16, 2009
TOKYO (March 13, 2009) â Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced changes and promotions within its senior global management team. All changes are effective April 1, 2009. âNissan continues to improve the depth, breadth and quality of its global management team,â said Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Management Changes and Regional Structure Update
Mar 13, 2009
In its efforts to get the company through the current economic crisis and at the same time strategically position Nissan when conditions improve, Nissan International S.A. (NISA) today announced a series of executive appointments effective April 1, 2009. In addition, the newly created regional organisation that include ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces New 2009 Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR
Mar 11, 2009
- New Model Offers Sporty Appearance Enhancements With No Increase in Price - FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced an expansion of the popular Nissan Sentra line-up with the addition of a sport-styled Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR model. The Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR is scheduled to go on sale at N ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2009
Nissanâs New 2009 370Z ITâS THE LAST LETTER IN THE ALPHABET BUT FIRST FOR DEFINING SPORTS CARS by Marty Bernstein For countless baby boomers, their first aspirational, but attainable and affordable sports car was the 1970 Datsun 240Z. The âZâ was the first popular sportscar sold in America and is a ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Plans Tucson Public EV Charging Network
Mar 9, 2009
TUCSON, Ariz. (Mar. 6, 2009); The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Nissan and Pima Association of Governments (PAG), which represents the Tucson region, are forming a partnership to advance zero-emission mobility by promoting the development of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network. ECOtality Inc., a Sc ... Continue reading
Nissan to Produce the NV200 Van in Barcelona
Mar 5, 2009
Together with the global unveil of the all-new Nissan NV200 at the Geneva Motorshow, the company announced that this model will be produced for Europe in Barcelona, Spain, beginning late this year. ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces February 2009 Sales
Mar 3, 2009
FRANKLIN, Tenn. March 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for February of 54,249 units versus 86,219 units a year ago, a decrease of 37.1 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 37.1 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 36.8 percent. NNA INFORMATION -- Combined sale ... Continue reading
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