2007 U.S. Auto Sales Dimmest Since 1998
Jan 4, 2008
DETROIT, Jan 3, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported nthat major automakers reported lower U.S. sales for December led by a 9 percent slide at Ford Motor Co as the industry closed out its weakest year in over a decade and faced the prospect of deeper declines in 2008. Ford's slide and gains by Toyota Motor ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces December 2007 Sales
Jan 3, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 89,555 units in December, a 2.4 percent decrease from the prior year. Nissan Division sales declined by 2.2 percent over last year for the month, while Infiniti Division sales decreased by 3.5 percent versus the prior year. NNA finishe ... Continue reading
That Was the Year that Was. TACH's European Bureau Chief looks back on 2007
Dec 31, 2007
By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel The last thing you, our faithful readers need during the holiday season is a long, boring article about the rear suspension setting of some obscure automobile so let me make it brief. The choices are all mine so if you disagree please donât blame anyone but y ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB Review
Dec 30, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB Engine: 1.8-liter I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 122 hp @ 5200 rpm/127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 99.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 177.5 x 67.3 x 55.5 in. Tires: 185/65R15 Cargo volume: 17.8/50.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Nissan Rogue SL< /br> Engine: 2.5-liter inline 4< /br> Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp @ 6000 rpm/175 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm < /br> Transmission: CVT< /br> Wheelbase: 105.9 in.< /br> Length/Width/Height: 182.8 x 70.9 x 65.3 in.< /br> Tires: 225/60R17< /br> Cargo volume: 28.3 cu. ft. (5 ... Continue reading
2008 Chevrolet Malibu - Should Honda, Toyota and Nissan Be Afraid?
Dec 26, 2007
By Jim KoscsAIADA Contributing Editor Chevrolet bills its new Malibu midsize sedan as âthe car you canât ignore,â and, indeed, the redesigned model has been in the spotlight â and under the magnifying glass â since its November retail debut. Should the midsize retail sales leaders â Toyota ... Continue reading
IIHS: Minivan bumper test results: Nissan Quest is by far the worst performer
Dec 20, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA â None of 6 minivans, all 2008 models, is designed to resist vehicle damage in many low-speed collisions. The front and rear bumper systems on these minivans allowed $5,000 or more damage in a series of 4 crash tests conducted at 3 and 6 mph. The Nissan Quest was the worst, sustaining damage that cos ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2007
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 18 -- The Nissan FORUM, an exploratory design concept developed by Nissan Design America, Inc. (NDA), represents the next revolution in family transportation. Answering the challenge of making family passenger vehicles more appealing to both drivers and passengers, FORUM offers a wide arra ... Continue reading
Senior Management Changes at Nissan North America
Dec 14, 2007
Al Castignetti to become Vice President and General Manager, Nissan Division NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 14 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), today announced that Al Castignetti has been named Vice President and General Manager, Nissan Division replacing Bill Bosley, who is retiring. Castignetti, whose appointment is eff ... Continue reading
New Nissan V6 Named One of Ward's 10-Best Engines
Dec 13, 2007
- Infiniti G37 Powerplant Keeps VQ Streak Going for 14th Consecutive Year - DETROIT, Dec. 13 -- Nissan's VQ37VHR engine has been named to the 10 Best Engines list by Ward's Automotive Group, marking the 14th straight year a VQ series engine has earned that distinction. It is the only engine that has been included every ... Continue reading
Nissan Qashqai Hits 100,000 European Sales
Dec 12, 2007
TRAPPES, France, December 12 -- - Sales Reach 100,000 in Nine Months Nissan's compact crossover, the Qashqai has just hit the landmark of 100,000 customer sales in Europe. Sales began in March and the 100,000th customer sale was completed during the last week of November. The UK, Russia and Italy are the Qashqai's thre ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Wins Edmunds' Inside Line V6 Family Sedan Comparison Test
Dec 12, 2007
SANTA MONICA, Calif. December 12,2007; Inside Line, Edmunds.com's high-speed online car magazine, today announced that the 2008 Honda Accord won the latest comparison test of six-cylinder family sedans, which is described in full at Comparison Test: 2007-2008 V6 Family Sedans (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive ... Continue reading
Nissan North America to Build Suzuki Pickup
Dec 12, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced that the midsize pickup truck it will produce for Suzuki Motor Corp. will be based on the Frontier midsize pickup and built at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn. Production of the pickup truck will begin in 2008. The vehicle will be s ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2 WD Review
Dec 7, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Rogue SL 2WD It's no secret that the SUV market has changed markedly in the past few years, with popularity switching from truck-based utility vehicles to car-based crossovers. Nissan's Murano, based on its mid-sized Altima sedan, was one of the first crossovers to aban ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports Record November Sales in Europe
Dec 6, 2007
TRAPPES, France, December 6 -- Nissan reported a record November for sales in Europe with 49,168 units, up by 14.5% year on year. Year to date, Nissan has sold 521,285 units, up 6.2% compared with 2006. Once again, sales were up for the eighth consecutive month and Nissan saw growth not only in Eastern Europe but also ... Continue reading
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