News By Topic: Nissan

Saikawa Replaces Ghosn for Nissan North America

Mar 19, 2007

Washington DC March 19, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan North America has a new boss. Last week, Hiroto Saikawa, the parent corporation's 53-year-old executive vice president for purchasing, was named head of U.S. operations, replacing Carlos Ghosn. Saikawa will wrestle with a host of pressing issues: s ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Management Changes

Mar 16, 2007

TOKYO, March 16 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced changes to its senior global management team. All changes are effective April 1, 2007. "The priority for our new management team is to act decisively on the multiple challenges facing Nissan and to boost our overall performance in 2007," said Nissan President a ... Continue reading

2007 Nissan 350Z Grand Touring Coupe Review

Mar 15, 2007

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The 2007 350Z, the newest iteration of Nissan's iconic "Z-Car", 2007 Nissan 350Z got its first revisions last year, with the usual minor interior and exterior changes and readjustments to the model lineup for both coupe and convertible body styles. 2007 Nissan 350Z Horsepower was a ... Continue reading

It’s Time to Buy a Hybrid Vehicle, Suggests Edmunds.com

Mar 14, 2007

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Considering a hybrid vehicle? Now is the time to buy, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. There are four key reasons: 1. According to Edmunds.com True Market Value(R) (TMV(R)) pricing system, average transaction prices of most hybrid vehicle models are ... Continue reading

Nissan Advances Testing of Intelligent Transportation System

Mar 14, 2007

TOKYO, March 13 -- - Innovative Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication System to Help Reduce Traffic Accidents and Improve Pedestrian Safety Nissan Motors Co., Ltd. announced today that it will begin the next test-phase of its intelligent transportation system (ITS) project, employing vehicle-to-infrastructure communi ... Continue reading

Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY

Mar 12, 2007

DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading

One on One with Bill Bosley, Vice President – General Manager of Nissan

Mar 10, 2007

By Marty Bernstein AIADA Contributing Editor Sports terms are widely used business metaphors for business in America – “go the extra yard; hit a homerun; get on the team.” Bill Bosley, a 25-year Nissan veteran, who is vice president and general manager of the Nissan division of Nissan North America, is n ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces All New X-Trail at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Mar 7, 2007

All-new chassis and body design Four engine choices, including: - Two new powerful DPF-equipped diesels, with… - …automatic diesel option for the first time - …CVT transmission option on petrol engine Genuine off-road credentials, with: - Intelligent ALL MODE four-wheel drive system - Advanced hill start ... Continue reading

Nissan Establishes Dynamic Performance Facility in Germany

Mar 6, 2007

TRAPPES, France, March 5 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced it has established a dynamic performance facility in the town of Troisdorf near Bonn, its first such dedicated facility in the world. The 1,260-square-meter facility is responsible for the dynamic performance target setting of Nissan vehicles in Europe ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces New Executive Position for Infiniti

Mar 5, 2007

TOKYO--Nissan today announced that Mark McNabb will join the company as head of its Infiniti global business operation. Effective April 1, 2007 McNabb will lead the company’s global expansion of the Infiniti brand, one of the business breakthroughs under the Nissan Value-Up business plan (2005-2007). McNabb joins ... Continue reading

Geneva Car Show Going Green

Mar 3, 2007

FRANKFURT, March 2, 2007; Michael Shields, European Auto Correspondent writing for Reuters reported that challenged to cut cars' output of climate-warming greenhouse gases, global automakers get the chance at next week's show in Geneva to prove they can make products that are fun to drive but won't wreck the environmen ... Continue reading

IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps

Mar 1, 2007

First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA — Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading

Renault, Nissan and Mahindra Announce Chennai as the Location for Their 400,000 Capacity Production Site in India - VIDEO ENHANCED

Feb 28, 2007

CHENNAI, India - February 28, 2008: Renault, Nissan and Mahindra signed a memorandum of understanding at a press conference in Chennai, India, and announced that Chennai has been chosen as a 400,000 capacity production site, producing vehicles for each carmaker and powertrains for Renault and Nissan. Renault, Nissan an ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice.com: New EPA Ratings Should Not Dim Appeal of Hybrids

Feb 24, 2007

CAMPBELL, Calif.--PRIMEDIA’s IntelliChoice.com, the online source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today said the Environmental Protection Agency’s new gas mileage ratings should not be a primary concern for auto buyers considering hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles. “The EPA’s n ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Senior Leadership Shakeup

Feb 23, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan today announced a change to its senior leadership team in North America. Jim Morton, Vice Chairman for Nissan North America, has decided to retire, effective April 1, 2007. He will continue to serve the company as Senior Advisor for Government Affairs on a contract basis. Scott Becker, Vice Pre ... Continue reading