News By Topic: Nissan

Management Change at Nissan North America

Feb 1, 2008

Gary Frigo Named Northeast Regional Vice President, Nissan Division NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1 -- Gary Frigo, currently managing director, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd., will be appointed regional vice president for Nissan North America's Northeast region, effective April 1. Frigo succeeds Al Castignetti, who recently was named ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces January 2008 Sales

Feb 1, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 76,605 units in January, down 7.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased 7.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales declined 3.6 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan-brand vehicles s ... Continue reading

Nissan Names New Head of India Operations

Feb 1, 2008

TOKYO (February 1, 2008) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) today announced that Shohei Kimura has been named vice president, India Project, NML. He will be based at the company's headquarters until his move to India. Kimura will be the head for Nissan's business interests and activities in India. Since its establishm ... Continue reading

Nissan Net Income Up 26.6% at 132.2 Billion Yen in Q3, FY07

Feb 1, 2008

TOKYO, February 1 -- - Operating Profit Up 15.8% at 211.9 Billion Yen Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, consolidated net income after tax came to 132.2 billion yen (US $1 ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Manufactures Web Site Rankings

Jan 22, 2008

As Shopping Patterns Evolve, Manufacturers Respond by Providing Rich, Creative Model-Page Content WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- HUMMER.com earns the highest ranking among automotive manufacturer Web sites for usefulness in new-vehicle shopping for a second consecutive time, according to the J.D. Power and Associ ... Continue reading

Going to 2008 Detroit Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop

Jan 20, 2008

Detroit - January 20, 2008: The 2008 North American International Auto Show is better than ever, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of years, this is the one to not miss. Also, there are more non-regular a ... Continue reading

2008 Detroit Auto Show Paves Greener Roads - VIDEO STORY

Jan 20, 2008

DETROIT - January 20, 2008: Vehicles using alternatives to fuel featured prominently at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, as efforts to combat global warming continue. From hydrogen to bio-fuels, automakers introduced a variety of alternative propulsion vehicles. In addition to dual ... Continue reading

TACH's Press Pass Coverage Puts You in the Detroit Auto Show - EXTENSIVE VIDEO

Jan 19, 2008

It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: America's Most Important Automobile Exposition DETROIT - January 12, 2008: Once again, The Auto Channel will be presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Medi ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 Murano

Jan 18, 2008

- More Powerful, Redesigned Murano Priced $1,500 Less Than 2007 Models - NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 17 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new, totally redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano crossover with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $1,500 lower on all models versus the prev ... Continue reading

2008 Nissan Frontier Pick-up Review

Jan 16, 2008

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 LE Long Bed Timing is everything. My week with a 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab LE pickup in 4x4 trim coincided with the first serious storms of the season. Heavy rain, strong winds, deep standing water, and streams crossing the road were the order ... Continue reading

2008 North American International Auto Show Begins with Opening Ceremony - COMPLETE VIDEO

Jan 12, 2008

DETROIT - January 13, 2008: The 2008 Detroit Auto Show kicked of this morning with the Co-Chairs of the event, Carl Galeana and Joe Serra, presiding over the opening introductions and statements. Watch the entire video of the session right here on The Auto Channel. ... Continue reading

Chrysler and Nissan Confirm OEM Product Agreement

Jan 11, 2008

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced an agreement for Nissan to supply Chrysler with a new car for limited distribution in South America. Based on the Nissan Versa sedan, the new car will be supplied to Chrysler on an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) basis in 2009 ... Continue reading

Nissan, Dongfeng Establish Auto Financing Firm in China

Jan 10, 2008

TOKYO January 10, 2008; Japan Today reported that Nisan Motor Co and Dongfeng Motor Group Co of China said Wednesday they have jointly established an auto financing company in Shanghai to provide auto loans for Nissan and Infiniti customers as well as inventory financing for dealers of both brands in China. The newly i ... Continue reading

Nissan Altima Inches Past Honda Accord to Become Consumer Reports' Top-Ranked, Midpriced Sedan

Jan 8, 2008

Very narrow, one-point difference in scores separates Altima and Accord in CR's ratings of competitive midpriced sedan category YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The newly-redesigned Honda Accord V6 lost its standing as Consumer Reports' top-rated midpriced sedan following testing of seven sedans for the ... Continue reading

Nissan Europe Reports December Sales for 2007

Jan 7, 2008

TRAPPES, France, January 7 -- Nissan Europe has reported sales of 49,228 units for December 2007, an increase of 0.4% year on year in a month where sales were up for the ninth consecutive month. Key markets for December included France, which saw an increase of 50% with 5,344 units and Russia and Ukraine which combined ... Continue reading