News By Topic: Nissan

Which Cars are Really American?

May 6, 2007

Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Review By Carey Russ

May 2, 2007

SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Ever since its debut in 1981, the Nissan Maxima has been different. Now well into its sixth generation, the Maxima has always been positioned a little upscale from the most popular Japanese and American mid-size sedans, and ha ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces April 2007 Sales

May 1, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 71,124 units in April, down 11.1 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased by 14.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.0 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS * April sal ... Continue reading

Production of 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe Starts at Smyrna Plant

Apr 30, 2007

All-New Addition to the Altima Lineup Rolls off the Line SMYRNA, Tenn., April 30 -- Employees from the Smyrna Plant manufacturing team gathered to celebrate the start of production of a new addition to the Nissan Altima lineup: the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe. Manufacturing Senior Manager Wanda Fullerton spoke about the p ... Continue reading

Auto Shanghai 2007 Ends With Great Success

Apr 29, 2007

SHANGHAI, China, April 29 - Themed on 'Technology and Nature in Harmony', World Expo Group Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. announced that Auto Shanghai 2007 ended with great success on April 28. Auto Shanghai 2007 attracted over 1300 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions with a total exhibition scale of ... Continue reading

Ghosn Says Nissan on the Road to Recovery

Apr 27, 2007

Washington DC April 27, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan Motor Co. chief executive Carlos Ghosn told the Detroit Free Press Thursday that he would get the Japanese automaker back on track as Nissan reported its first annual profit decline in seven years. Nissan's net income fell $4 billion for the fiscal ... Continue reading

Western Automotive Journalists Shindig in Monterey Next Week

Apr 27, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO - April 27, 2007: Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, will be holding their 15th annual Media Days event next week in Monterey, beginning Wednesday, May 2nd. Media Days allows all group members to drive and compare dozens of vehicles, head-2-he ... Continue reading

Forbes' Hottest SUV's For 2007

Apr 25, 2007

Sport utility vehicles have become the family vehicles of choice for their spacious interiors and flexible cargo capacity. In recent years, sales of traditional truck-based SUVs have suffered, especially for the largest models. The new trend is crossovers — vehicles with car-like underpinnings matched with tall, s ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Titan and Armada

Apr 24, 2007

- Titan Starts at $23,700; Armada Features $35,250 Starting MSRP - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24 -- Nissan today announced pricing on two new 2008 vehicles, the Nissan Titan full-size pickup and Nissan Armada full-size SUV. Both go on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. 2008 Nissan Titan Originally launched in 2004, ... Continue reading

Qashqai 2.0 dCi Goes Into Production

Apr 19, 2007

TRAPPES, France, April 19 -- Production began this week at Nissan's factory, situated in Sunderland, north-east England, of the new Qashqai compact crossover equipped with the state-of-the-art 2.0-litre dCi engine. Equipped with this engine, the Qashqai is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains. The 2.0-litre dCi en ... Continue reading

Nissan Commits To Clean Diesel Engine in Maxima in 2010

Apr 18, 2007

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Nissan today announced its plans to launch its first clean diesel engine in the United States for use in the Nissan Maxima in 2010. The passenger car will be powered by an all-new Alliance engine co-developed with its partner, Renault, and will clear stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing Adjustment on 2007 Altima Hybrid

Apr 18, 2007

NASHVILLE (Apr. 17, 2007) – Nissan North America, Inc. today announced a price adjustment for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid. The new starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $24,990, which goes into effect today, represents an increase of $590. The 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid is on sale at Nissa ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Pricing on 2008 Altima Coupe

Apr 17, 2007

- Sporty New Addition to the Altima Lineup Starts at $20,490 MSRP - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 17 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe, which goes on sale May 25, 2007 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The newest extension of Nissan's best-selling Altima lineup offers d ... Continue reading

Nissan Motor Says It May Delay Achieving Key Sales Target Due to Weak Performance

Apr 16, 2007

TOKYO April 16, 2007; The AP reported that Nissan Motor Co. said today that it may have to push back a key sales target it aimed to hit next fiscal year, a blow to Carlos Ghosn, the chief executive who has led Nissan's turnaround. Nissan, Japan's third-largest automaker, is aiming to sell 4.2 million vehicles globally ... Continue reading

Nissan and NEC to Form New Company for Advanced Batteries

Apr 13, 2007

TOKYO, April 13 -- - Leading Company to Mass Produce Lithium-ion Batteries for the Global Automotive Community Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., NEC Corporation, and its subsidiary, NEC TOKIN Corporation, have signed an agreement to establish a joint-venture company - Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) - to focus on lit ... Continue reading