Nissan Race Academy Set for Silverstone and Nürburgring
Jun 19, 2008
Nissan has launched its innovative 'Race Academy' for GT-R pre-order customers that could lead to them obtaining a full racing licence. UK GT-R customers will be offered the opportunity to participate in Race Academy events at Silverstone or the spiritual home of the GT-R, the Nürburgring in Germany. ... Continue reading
Nissan to Launch Diesel-Powered X-Trail SUV in September
Jun 17, 2008
Tokyo, June 9, 2008; Nissan Motor Co. said Monday it will launch a diesel-powered version of its X-Trail sport-utility vehicle in Japan in September. Diesel-powered automobiles are more fuel efficient and emit less carbon dioxide than vehicles running on gasoline, but have so far failed to win popularity in Japan becau ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2008
THE AUTO PAGEBy JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Nissan Maxima Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6400 rpm/261 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 109.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 190.6 x 73.2 x 57.8 in. Tires: P245/45R18 all-season Cargo volume: 14.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Nissan International SA opens its new European headquarters in Rolle, Vaud
Jun 13, 2008
Nissan International SA, the Swiss affiliated company of Nissan Motors Co. Ltd, the Japanese car manufacturer, today held the inauguration ceremony of its new European headquarters in Rolle in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. ... Continue reading
Nissan Cuts Truck Production Boosts Altima Production in Mississippi Plant - Flexible Eh?
Jun 10, 2008
Washington DC June 10, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan Motor Co. will reduce production of light trucks to a single shift at its Canton, Miss., plant and boost car output in a move that reflects an industry-wide slump in sales of gas-guzzlers. The Japanese automaker said Monday that it will add a third ... Continue reading
Renault, Nissan break ground for new plant in India
Jun 9, 2008
Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) today hosted the ground breaking ceremony for its new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for bo ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2009 FX50 and FX35
Jun 6, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 6 -- Infiniti today announced pricing on the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX luxury crossover SUV, which goes on sale June 24 at Infiniti retailers in the United States and Canada. The all-new FX is a showcase of Infiniti's design and technology leadership, offering exceptional levels of power, refineme ... Continue reading
Unite Comment on Nissan's Announcement to Build New Car
Jun 3, 2008
LONDON, June 3 -- Unite National Officer, Roger Maddison, said: "Today's announcement that Nissan in Sunderland is the successful bidder for a new car B to be built from 2010 is fantastic news. "It will safeguard over 1,200 jobs at a time when Nissan will move production of the Micra to India. This proves once again th ... Continue reading
Nissan announces new vehicle for Sunderland plant
Jun 3, 2008
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that it will source an innovative all-new compact car from its Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom (UK), starting in 2010. Building on the success of the Qashqai, the all-new product will reinforce Sunderland's role as manufacturer and exporter of high-value products. ... Continue reading
Nissan Introduces Anti-Drunk Driving Proof of Concept Vehicle
Jun 2, 2008
Drunk driving is a global issue. Here in the United States, 13,470 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver in 2006, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Each year, a quarter of a million others are injured in alcohol-related traffic crashes. Nissan is committed to help ... Continue reading
May 27, 2008
Drivers of the world, start your engines - the GT Academy has arrived. The ultimate competitive driving test will begin on June 2nd when GT Academy goes live in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. The pan-European competition sees PlayStation and Nissan unite the worlds of virtual and real-life racing to make the dreams of aspiri ... Continue reading
Nissan Mexicana Makes Management Changes
May 26, 2008
MEXICO CITY, México May 23, 2008; Effective July 1, 2008 Nissan Mexicana will make senior management and organizational changes to better integrate NMEXâs growing manufacturing and allied operations into Nissanâs regional operations. Shoichi Miyatani, president and general director, NMEX, will return to Ni ... Continue reading
May 21, 2008
Porsche killer By Henny Hemmes ESTORIL, Nissanâs GT-R super sport car stunned the world upon itâs arrival. Former generations have never been imported in North America and in Europe, only in the U.K. But now, the world seems to be ready to embrace the new GT-R. Last fall, when Nissan unveiled the fifth genera ... Continue reading
Nissan and Kanagawa Prefecture Agree To Study Electric Vehicle Project For 2010
May 19, 2008
TOKYO May 19, 2008; Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, and the government of Kanagawa Prefecture today announced they have agreed to conduct a feasibility study of a full-scale electric vehicle project in Kanagawa starting in 2010. The joint-study will explore various opportunities including establishment of a local electricity-ch ... Continue reading
Nissan-NEC joint venture to invest US$115 million to mass produce lithium-ion batteries
May 19, 2008
TOKYO May 17, 2008; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Nissan's joint venture with electronics maker NEC Corp. will invest 12 billion yen (US$115 million; euro74 million) to start mass-producing lithium-ion batteries -- a technology widely viewed as key for next-generation green cars. Nissan Motor Co. Execu ... Continue reading
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