Nissan Mexicana to Introduce a New Compact Sedan
Apr 12, 2007
Brazil-Built Compact Sedan is Based on the Renault Logan MEXICO CITY, April 12 -- Nissan Mexicana announced today it will introduce a new compact sedan to the Mexican market based on the Renault Logan. The new vehicle goes on sale in Mexico this summer. The new Nissan vehicle will be produced at the Renault of Brazil i ... Continue reading
AutoObserver.com Expects Nissan to Rebound from Sales Slump
Apr 10, 2007
--Edmunds.com: WHAT: Nissan U.S. sales were at an all-time high in 2005, but the company couldn't keep up the momentum, and sales fell 5.3% in 2006. Edmunds' AutoObserver.com analysis suggests that Nissan is on its way to being much more competitive in the next 18 months as it is set to introduce four new models and re ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Tests and Ranks Small SUV's
Apr 9, 2007
YONKERS, NY April 9, 2007; Newly redesigned, the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited earned a âVery Goodâ overall rating â surpassed only by the V6-powered Toyota RAV4 Limited â in tests for the May issue of Consumer Reports. The Santa Fe ranks second overall among some 20 small SUVs recently tested by Consume ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2007
TEMPE, Ariz., April 5 -- Rockford Corporation today announced its collaboration with Nissan, XM Satellite and other key partners to demonstrate the potential of the new 2008 long wheelbase Titan at the New York International Auto Show in April 2007. The truck, packed with audio along with aftermarket wheel and suspensi ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Helps Raise Record Amount for Student and Teacher Scholarships
Apr 6, 2007
IRVING, Texas, April 5 -- The Irving Schools Foundation held its most successful fundraising event ever due in large part to the $10,000 donation by Nissan North America. The contribution made Nissan this year's Constellation (Title) Sponsor for the Foundation's 20th Anniversary of the Breakfast With The Stars. The Bre ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces March 2007 Sales
Apr 3, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 111,119 units in March, up 3.9 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 2.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.6 percent versus the prior year. For the fiscal year, NNA sales ... Continue reading
Alfonso Albaisa New Vice President of Nissan Design Europe
Mar 30, 2007
TRAPPES, France, March 30 -- Alfonso E. Albaisa has been appointed vice president of Nissan Design Europe (NDE) located in Paddington, London, effective April 1, 2007. Albaisa replaces Satoru Tai, who will return to Japan. In his new role, the 42-year-old Cuban-American will head a team of more than 50 international de ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Sees Truck Wars Heating Up; Automakers Offer Unexpected Incentives on New Trucks
Mar 29, 2007
--Edmunds.com: What: Before its launch last month, the 2007 Toyota Tundra threatened to displace valuable truck sales from the domestic automakers. Surprisingly, Tundra sales have not been as strong as expected, so Toyota has begun offering incentives on this virtually brand new vehicle. Other automakers have responded ... Continue reading
NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts
Mar 27, 2007
Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading
Nissan to Introduce Tiida in Europe
Mar 26, 2007
TRAPPES, France, March 26 -- - Tiida Will be Launched in Selected Key Markets Across Europe - On Sale From June 2007 - Four and Five Door Models, Three Engines (Two Petrol, One Diesel) Nissan Europe announced today that it will introduce the Tiida model to Europe from June 2007. The Tiida marks the latest addition to N ... Continue reading
Volvo to Complete Purchase of Nissan Diesel
Mar 24, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--When the acceptance period for Volvo's offer for Nissan Diesel expired yesterday, Volvo had received a total of roughly 96 % of the shares outstanding. Since Volvo has received more than two thirds of the shares in Nissan Diesel, a process is now being initiated to redeem the remaining shares outstan ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports February 2007 Sales in Europe
Mar 21, 2007
TRAPPES, France, March 21 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 32,468 vehicles(x) in February 2007, a decrease of 4% compared to the same month last year. Year to date, Nissan sold 61,874 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 5.3% compared to the same period last year. Total industry volume was down 2.8% this month in ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Announces Senior Management Changes Effective April 1, 2007
Mar 21, 2007
TRAPPES, France, March 20 -- - Hidetoshi Imazu Appointed Chairman of Management Committee for Europe - Trevor Mann Appointed as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Nissan Europe has announced two senior appointments as part of the recent global management changes, both effecti ... Continue reading
Nissan Engages Consumers by Giving Them ''Keys'' to the Next Generation Nissan Altima
Mar 20, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Today, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced its marketing plans to reach urban trendsetters through a unique grassroots initiative in major cities nationwide. Using a creative blend of non-traditional and traditional media, the âLost Keysâ program will engage street teams to place mock ... Continue reading
Bernard Rey appointed Senior Vice President, CEO Office, succeeding Philippe Klein
Mar 19, 2007
Paris, March 19, 2007; April 1, 2007, Bernard Rey, currently Senior Vice President, CEO Office at Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd will replace Philippe Klein, as Senior Vice President, Renault CEO Office. He will be a member of the Renault Management Committee. He will report to Carlos Ghosn. On the same date, Philippe Klein will ... Continue reading
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