World's first fuel-cell-powered hired-car service begins
Feb 23, 2007
TOKYO (Feb. 20, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., yesterday delivered to Kanagawa Toshi Kotsu Ltd. the latest version X-TRAIL fuel-cell vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells to be used as part of their chauffer-driven hired-car fleet. This is the first time that a fuel-cell vehicle has been made available for hired-car s ... Continue reading
Nissan Offers Voluntary Separation Package to Hourly Manufacturing Employees in Tennessee
Feb 20, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. is offering a Voluntary Transition Program for its hourly production and maintenance technicians at manufacturing plants in Smyrna and Decherd, Tenn. The program includes a $45,000 lump sum payment and an additional $500 for each year of service. The program will not be offe ... Continue reading
Volvo Makes Bid for Nissan Diesel
Feb 20, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--AB Volvoâs Board of Directors has decided to make a public offer to acquire the Japanese truck manufacturer Nissan Diesel. The offer, which is supported by Nissan Dieselâs Board of Directors, means that Volvo (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) offers JPY 540 in cash per share and the total value of Vo ... Continue reading
Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show
Feb 17, 2007
OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Nissan to Unveil New Model at Geneva Motor Show 2007
Feb 12, 2007
TRAPPES, France, February 12 -- - World Premiere of a New Model for Europe - Extensive Revisions to 350Z inclUding: - New Generation VQ Engine - Increase in Power and Torque - Redesigned Bonnet Profile - New Exterior and Interior Colours - New Tyres for Improved Refinement Nissan will be unveiling for the first time an ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups
Feb 10, 2007
CONSUMER REPORTSâ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY â If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reportsâ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Alternative Vehicle U.S. IRS Tax Benefits
Feb 10, 2007
Updated frequently â last updated Jan. 31, 2007 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 replaced the clean-fuel burning deduction with a tax credit. A tax credit is subtracted directly from the total amount of federal tax owed, thus reducing or even eliminating the taxpayerâs tax obligation. The tax credit for hybrid v ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2007
Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief Things have been a bit hectic lately, partly because Iâve become the co-host of a radio show called The Automotive Journal on KNEW 910 every Saturday morning between 11-12. Huge fun but as it is live it does call for a certain amount of self- restraint as ther ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Rates Nissan Altima 3.5 and Honda Accord V-6 At Top of Family Sedan Category
Feb 5, 2007
YONKERS, NY February 5, 2007; The redesigned Nissan Altima accelerated to the top of Consumer Reportsâ ratings of family sedans in tests for the March 2007 issue. Rated âExcellentâ overall the Altima now ranks alongside CRâs top-rated Volkswagen Passat, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry. The Altima 3.5 ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2007
TOKYO (Feb. 2, 2007)--Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006, ending March 31, 2007, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, consolidated net income after tax came to 104.4 billion yen (US $0.90 billion, euro 0.72 billion), down 22.6% comp ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January 2007 Sales
Feb 2, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn. February 1, 2007; Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 82,644 units in January, up 4.5 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 4.3 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 6.8 percent versus the prior year.NISSAN HIGHLIGHTSJanuary ... Continue reading
Nissan Previews 2008 Titan Long Wheelbase, Pathfinder V8 and Enhanced Armada
Feb 1, 2007
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today previewed the new 2008 Nissan Titan full-size pickup, Pathfinder mid-size SUV and Armada full-size SUV at a press conference at the Nissan Technical Center North America, Farmington Hills, Mich. prior to their public debut at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, Fe ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Altima Hybrid
Jan 30, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan today announced a starting Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $24,400 for the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissanâs first entry in the hybrid electric vehicle market. The new hybrid sedan is on sale now at Nissan retailers in the eight states that have adopted California em ... Continue reading
TACH's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Puts You IN The Detroit Auto Show
Jan 29, 2007
Imagine being at the fabulous North American International Auto Show, smack dab in the middle of all the action, in the automotive center of the universe. Now imagine being nose deep in all the Detroit excitement while sitting naked on a beanbag and eating Cheetos. You can do both at the same time without even having t ... Continue reading
Volvo: Renault Trucks Signs Distribution Agreement with Nissan Motor Regarding Light Trucks
Jan 23, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--AB Volvo's subsidiary Renault Trucks has signed a distribution agreement covering the Renault Maxity light duty vehicle with the manufacturer Nissan Motor. An agreement in principle regarding the distribution agreement was signed in February 2006. Renault Maxity is a cab-over-engine light duty vehicl ... Continue reading
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