2009 Car and Truck Best Buys from Consumers Magazine
Oct 31, 2008
DEERFIELD, Ill., Oct. 31 -- Thirty-six vehicles and 14 companion models received Best Buy ratings from Consumers Digest out of some 240 total 2009 models. The ratings, published in CD's December issue (on sale November 1), span 10 categories: Small Cars, Family Cars, Luxury Cars, Sporty Cars, Pickups, Minivans, Compact ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 $9,990 MSRP - Lowest-Priced New Car in the U.S.
Oct 31, 2008
- New, 2009 Versa Sedan 1.6 Features $9,990 MSRP, Excellent Fuel Economy, Design, Quality and Reliability; Available at Dealers November 18 - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 31 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced a new 2009 Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 model, which features a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Pr ... Continue reading
Nissan to Dismiss 780 Temp Workers in Japan
Oct 30, 2008
Tokyo, Oct 30, 2008; Japan's Nissan Motor Co. will dismiss 780 temporary workers provided by staffing agencies at two domestic factories for large vehicles shipped to the United States, company officials said Thursday. The job cuts will start in December at its plants in Kanda, in the southwestern Fukuoka Prefecture, a ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches First Mini SUV
Oct 30, 2008
Tokyo, Oct 30, 2008; Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it has launched the Kix, its first mini sport-utility vehicle, in Japan, targeting men in their 50s and 60s. The Kix, Nissan's fifth mini model, is built for the company by Mitsubishi Motors Corp. <7211> under an original equipment manufacturer deal. Nissan aims for m ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan 370Z - ALL-NEW 2009 NISSAN 370Z COUPE READIES FOR DEBUT
Oct 29, 2008
- Nissan Issues First Images of the All-New 370Z - Nissan offers the first look at the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which makes its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19th. The all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z, the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its reintroduction as a 2003 model, solidifies th ... Continue reading
Pivo2 & Nissan Cube In European Design Exhibition
Oct 29, 2008
Nissan's innovative Pivo2 concept, as well as the Cube compact car will be part of an upcoming European design exhibition entitled "Japan Car - Designs for the Crowded Globe". The Pivo2 and the Cube will be on display at Cité des Sciences in Paris from Nov. 1 to 9 before travelling to the Science Museum in London from ... Continue reading
New Models Key for Japanese Car Maker Profits
Oct 23, 2008
Japanese auto makers are gearing up for a round of new-car releases that could give them a financial edge in a slumping economy, thanks to the opportunity they have to cut production costs-per-vehicle. Toyota will kick off 2009 by introducing 10 new designs in Japan; Mazda will launch six. Click here for a picture of T ... Continue reading
Oct 22, 2008
Washington DC October 22, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Renault-Nissan is proposing to acquire around 20 percent of Chrysler LLC and bring the Auburn Hills automaker into the French-Japanese automotive partnership, according to sources familiar with the situation. The offer is now before private equity firm ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Further Adjustments For Its European Manufacturing
Oct 21, 2008
Today, Nissan in Europe announced its decision to further adjust its European manufacturing operations in order to manage volume, reduce existing inventory and prevent over supply to a weakening market. ... Continue reading
Nissan to cut Japan output on soft U.S. demand
Oct 20, 2008
TOKYO, Oct 21, 2008; Yumiko Nishitani writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co said on Tuesday it will cut domestic production of large and luxury passenger cars in response to falling demand in the United States. Nissan, in which Renault SA holds a 44 percent stake, will cut production by a total 65,000 vehic ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Greg Daniels' Retirement
Oct 17, 2008
Susan Brennan Named New VP, Manufacturing-Smyrna, Decherd SMYRNA, Tenn., Oct. 17 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that Greg Daniels, senior vice president, U.S. manufacturing, will retire effective Dec. 31. Daniels enjoyed a 26-year career at Nissan, which he started as part of the original Smyrna, T ... Continue reading
EPA Releases 2009 Most and Least Fuel Efficient Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks
Oct 16, 2008
Washington DC October 15, 2008; The EPA and U.S. Energy Department yesterday issued the 2009 fuel economy guide which is dominated by international makes. The overall fuel economy leader is still the Toyota Prius, rated at 48 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway. The smart car, which arrived in the United States last ... Continue reading
Nissan GT-R Scale Model on Display at Japan Design Exhibition in Europe
Oct 16, 2008
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will exhibit a quarter-scale model of its new Nissan GT-R as part of "Wa: The Spirit of Harmony and Japanese Design Today," a traveling European exhibition which will open at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris this month. The Paris event will run from Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 to Saturday, Jan ... Continue reading
Nissan unveils Nuvu and Pixo at Paris Motor Show
Oct 2, 2008
Nuvu is literally a 'new view' at the future of the city car. It is electric, of course, but as far as Nissan is concerned, for tomorrow's city cars that is a given. No, the most important aspect of Nuvu is the interior design which provides great comfort and space in an intelligent package designed to make best use of ... Continue reading
New Renault Symbol: Renault Symbol Eco-C Gets 74.67 MPG (3.15 litres/100km)
Sep 22, 2008
Renault's commitment to the development of ecological, economical cars for markets across the world has led to low running costs being built into New Renault Symbol's DNA. This was showcased particularly eloquently by the recent Renault Symbol Eco-Challenge in Turkey which saw New Renault Symbol 1.5 dCi 85 return fuel ... Continue reading
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