News By Topic: Nissan

Pivo 2: The Future is Electric for Nissan - VIDEO ENHANCED

Oct 5, 2007

TOKYO, October 5 -- - Pivo 2 Concept Turns Heads and Itself in Tokyo Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Pivo 2 builds on the popularity of the first Pivo, shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Powered by advanced Compact Li ... Continue reading

Nissan Reports September 2007 Sales in Europe

Oct 3, 2007

TRAPPES, France, October 3 -- Nissan Europe sold a total of 62,798 vehicles (1)in September 2007, an increase of 18.1% compared to the same period last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached 422,069 units. This is the six consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The stronges ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces September 2007 Sales

Oct 2, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 2 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 94,269 units in September, up 11.0 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 12.1 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 2.7 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS - Nissan-brand ve ... Continue reading

Toyota to Make More Autos Abroad Than in Japan in 2007

Oct 1, 2007

Tokyo, Oct 1, 2007; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s overseas automobile output is expected to exceed its domestic production in 2007 for the first time ever thanks to strong sales abroad, company officials said Monday. Toyota's global production in the year is likely to top 8.6 million units against its i ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Dave Boyer's Retirement

Sep 27, 2007

Dan Bednarzyk Becoming New VP, Manufacturing -- Canton NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 27 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced that Dave Boyer, Vice President, Manufacturing -- Canton, will retire effective Oct. 12, 2007. He will be succeeded by Dan Bednarzyk, Director, Engineering and Maintenance, at the Canton plant ... Continue reading

2008 Infiniti G37 Sport Review

Sep 26, 2007

After reviewing a spate of luxury cars these past few weeks it was a real pleasure, or more accurately a thrill, to spend a few days with this wonderful new Infiniti G37 Sport, replacement for the venerable G35 we liked so well. It’s a bit more sophisticated, great looking, excitingly fast, crisp handling, though ... Continue reading

Senior Management Changes at Nissan North America

Sep 26, 2007

Ben Poore to Become Vice President, Marketing Communications NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 25 -- Effective Oct. 8, 2007 Ben Poore will become Vice President, Marketing Communications, Nissan North America, Inc., replacing Jan Thompson who left the company. Poore will be based at the company's headquarters in Nashville, TN. H ... Continue reading

Frankfurt 2007: Nissan Intros its Cute Sporty MIXIM Concept - VIDEO FEATURE

Sep 25, 2007

FRANKFURT - Nissan is featuring a new concept car, along with a number of redesigns for 2008, at the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. Central seating and running on electricity are two features of Nissan’s Mixim. Drivers of the vehicle sit centrally, with passenger seats on either side, and use ... Continue reading

2008 Nissan Rogue - In A Crowded Marketplace Nissan Introduces a New Crossover

Sep 24, 2007

By Marty BernsteinAIADA Contributing Editor Toyota’s had a record run in the small crossover SUV category for several years with its Rav 4. Honda’s done well with its CRV too. But records are made to be broken and the new Rogue from Nissan could well be a serious, viable contender in the ever-increasing crowd ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New 2008 Rogue

Sep 17, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 17 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new 2008 Nissan Rogue, which goes on sale September 18 at Nissan dealers nationwide. Rogue is Nissan's first entry into the small crossover SUV segment. It is available in two well-equipped, high-value models, Rogue S and Rogue ... Continue reading

Zhengzhou Nissan to Launch 4 New Models in Next Three Years

Sep 13, 2007

SHANGHAI - September 13, 2007: Zhengzhou Nissan, a 50/50 joint venture between Dongfeng Automobile Co and Nissan Diesel, plans to launch four new vehicle models in the next three years, Chinese media reported today. The Beijing-based Jinghua News says Zhengzhou Nissan will launch two new models, a redesigned Paladin an ... Continue reading

2007 Frankfurt Auto Show - IAA - Renault-Nissan Alliance Clean Diesel Engine Presented

Sep 10, 2007

3-Liter V6 dCi Concept Unveiled in Frankfurt is Basis for 2010 Maxima Engine NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 10 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today confirmed that a concept clean diesel engine unveiled in Frankfurt by its Alliance partner Renault will be the basis for the clean diesel engine planned for the Nissan Maxima in 20 ... Continue reading

Nissan Reports August 2007 Sales in Europe

Sep 7, 2007

TRAPPES, France, September 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 36,570 vehicles (1) in August 2007, an increase of 6% compared to the same month last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached 359,271 units. This is the fifth consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The st ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Quest

Sep 7, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 6 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Quest minivan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. For the 2008 model year, Quest adds a number of enhancements, including new standard and available equipment offerings and packages on various models. For ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces August 2007 Sales

Sep 4, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 4 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 95,527 units in August, up 6.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 6.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales increased by 8.7 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS - August sales for Ni ... Continue reading