News By Topic: Nissan

Nissan Reports July Sales in Europe

Aug 8, 2007

TRAPPES, France, August 8 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 48,100 vehicles (i) in July 2007, an increase of 8.6% compared to the same month last year. This is the fourth consecutive month this fiscal year in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The strongest performers were the UK, France ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Altima Sedan

Aug 7, 2007

NASHVILLE, Aug. 7 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The all-new, totally redesigned Altima Sedan was introduced last year and is currently Nissan's best-selling nameplate. Altima enters the 2008 model year with the a ... Continue reading

Shanghai GM ranked as Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturer in China

Aug 7, 2007

SHANGHAI - July 7, 2007: The "Top 30 Most Competitive Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers", a list prepared by Guangzhou Daily, is released on Monday. Shanghai GM, the defending champion, has won the title since the ranking started in 2004. The top 30 PV manufacturers are determined by a number of factors, including produc ... Continue reading

TOYOTA TUNDRA, CHEVROLET SILVERADO RANK BEST IN TESTS OF FOUR, FULL-SIZED, CREW-CAB PICKUPS BY CONSUMER REPORTS

Aug 6, 2007

Tundra and Silverado both achieve “Very Good” overall scores;Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is top-rated by CR among heavy-duty diesels tested YONKERS, NY — The Toyota Tundra and Chevrolet Silverado placed first and second in Consumer Reports’ tests of four full-sized, crew-cab pickups for the September i ... Continue reading

NISSAN DEVELOPS ADVANCED SULEV-STANDARD CLEAN DIESEL

Aug 6, 2007

TOKYO (August 6, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that a new clean diesel technology using high-performance catalysts shows great promise and may be able to meet the State of California's standard for super-ultra-low emission vehicles (SULEVs), equivalent to the Tier2Bin2 emissions requirements. Nissan pla ... Continue reading

Nissan To X-Trail Debut Clean Diesel SUV Japan in 2008

Aug 6, 2007

TOKYO (August 6, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to launch a new clean diesel engine for use in the X-TRAIL sport-utility-vehicle, to be introduced in Japan in the fall of 2008. Based on the M9R engine co-developed with Alliance-partner Renault, the Nissan version will adopt original clean diesel te ... Continue reading

Nissan Concept Car to Showcase Anti Drunk-Driving Technology

Aug 3, 2007

TOKYO, Aug. 3 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has revealed a new concept car featuring multiple preventative features designed to reduce drunk-driving. The various technologies are designed to detect the driver's state of sobriety and to activate a range of preventive measures including immobilization of the vehicle. Alcohol ... Continue reading

Environmental Concerns Grow Hybrid Car Sector - VIDEO FEATURE

Aug 2, 2007

MADISON, WI - August 2, 2007: As concerns over the environment continue to grow, so does the hybrid vehicle sector - as seen at this year's Hybridfest in Madison, WI. The hybrid, electric car show showcases automakers' solutions for sustainable transportation and highlights issues such as climate change and air quality ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces July 2007 Sales

Aug 1, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 87,877 units in July, up 5.9 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 7.6 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales decreased by 5.9 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- July sales for Nissan ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Corporate Communications Additions, Changes

Aug 1, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced changes and additions in its Corporate Communications staff at its headquarters in Nashville and in U.S. manufacturing and regional offices. The changes are designed to strengthen manufacturing and marketing communications and to fill vacancie ... Continue reading

Dongfeng Nissan To Launch Two New SUVs in China for 2008

Jul 30, 2007

SHANGHAI - July 30, 2007: According to recent news, Dongfeng Nissan plans to introduce two new models, the Nissan SUV Qashqai and the X-Trail, which will be made in Nissan's joint venture plant in 2008. The two newly developed models were launched in the European market and have great sales in the market. The two new S ... Continue reading

Nissan Developing On-board breathalyser system to immobilize vehicle

Jul 30, 2007

TOKYO (July 30, 2007) -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin testing of a new technology to prevent drink-driving in cooperation with local prefectural authorities in Japan. Nissan is actively engaged in developing a wide range of technologies to improve road safety through the prevention of drink-driving. I ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Breakthrough Technology for Clean Exhaust Emissions

Jul 30, 2007

TOKYO (July 27, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has developed a new catalyst for gasoline-powered cars that utilizes only half the precious metal components versus conventional catalyst currently available. This new catalyst will be introduced in future products from fiscal 2008. This technology, developed as part of the ... Continue reading

Avis Expands 'Cool Car' Collection To Offer Choice of Hybrid Vehicles Reservable by Make and Model

Jul 24, 2007

Environment-Friendly Vehicles Available at West Coast and Washington, D.C. Locations Coming Soon to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Philadelphia PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 24 -- Avis Rent A Car System, LLC announced today that it will add 500 Nissan Altima Hybrid vehicles to its U.S. fleet, available at select locati ... Continue reading

Nissan Begins Tests on Preventive Drunk-Driving Technology

Jul 24, 2007

- On-board breathalyzer system to immobilize vehicle - TOKYO, July 24 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will begin testing of a new technology to prevent drunk-driving in cooperation with local prefectural authorities in Japan. Nissan is actively engaged in developing a wide range of technologies to improve road s ... Continue reading