First Crash Tests Of "MiniCars" - Nissan Versa Earns Top Rating - GREAT VIDEO
Dec 26, 2006
Nissan Versa earns the highest overall rating; three minicars earn poor ratings in side tests ARLINGTON, VA - December 19, 2006: For the first time, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has tested the smallest vehicles sold in the US market, which gain popularity as fuel prices rise. Now these cars are rated for ... Continue reading
Skanska USA is Named Construction Manager of Nissan HQ
Dec 22, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-- Nissan North America, Inc. announced today that Skanska USA Building Inc. has been named the construction manager of its North American headquarters project in Franklin, Tenn. The corporate headquarters located 10 miles south of downtown Nashville will represent a capital investment in excess of $100 ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2007 Versa Sedan
Dec 20, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the new 2007 Nissan Versa Sedan, which goes on sale December 20 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The starting Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the Versa Sedan 1.8 S with a standard 122-horsepower 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine a ... Continue reading
Nissan NA Manufacturing Chief to Step Down, Toyota's Bill Krueger Promoted
Dec 14, 2006
Washington DC December 14, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan announced yesterday that its Senior Vice President of North American manufacturing and supply-chain management Dan Gaudette will retire in April, after leading overseeing the expansion of the automaker's plant in Smyrna, TN â one of the ind ... Continue reading
Redesigned '07 Nissan Altima Popular Among Consumers on Cars.com in November
Dec 14, 2006
CHICAGO, Dec. 13 -- The newly redesigned Nissan Altima was popular among consumers who visited Cars.com in November, according to the most recent Consumer Search Index. The new Altima, which was unveiled earlier in the year, cracked the top 10 list of most-searched new vehicles for the first time. "The Altima has alway ... Continue reading
Nissan's VQ Engine Receives Ward's 10-Best Engines Award
Dec 13, 2006
DETROIT--The Nissan 3.5-liter VQ V6 engine has been named to the annual Wardâs 10-Best Engines list for the 13th straight year by Wardâs Communications, Inc. It is the only engine that has been part of the list every year the award has been presented. The new, fourth generation VQ series, 24-valve 3.5-liter D ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches Next-Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle
Dec 11, 2006
Washington DC December 11, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan announced it will launch a new fuel cell vehicle for Japan and North America for early 2010 as part of the company's "Nissan Green Program 2010." The program includes introducing gasoline engine technologies that will enhance fuel economy which ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports a Boost in November Sales
Dec 11, 2006
TRAPPES, France, December 11 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 42,950 vehicles (1) in November 2006, an increase of 25.3% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 490,719 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 3.5% compared to the same period last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 3,4 ... Continue reading
Nissan to Churn Out Hybrids Despite Lack of Profit
Dec 8, 2006
Washington DC December 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan begins production on their new Altima hybrids next week in Tennessee, despite the fact that they will not make a profit on the vehicles. The automaker is introducing the new alternative fuel model to the market to adhere to strict clean air laws ... Continue reading
Nissan Executive Says the Hybrids Market Remains an Unprofitable Proposition
Dec 8, 2006
WASHINGTON DC December 7, 2006; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that a top Nissan Motor Co. executive in North America said Thursday that the hybrid market still remains an unprofitable proposition in the auto industry despite the interest in alternative vehicles. "Hybrids today are not a very viable economic pr ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Toyota Ranks Highest in Retaining New-Vehicle Buyers
Dec 7, 2006
Resale Value and Dealership Service Cited as Key Contributors to Retention WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 6 December 2006 â Toyota leads the automotive industry in retaining the highest percentage of new-vehicle purchasers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Customer Retention StudySM released today. Now i ... Continue reading
YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Subaru Press Conference
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Subaru Press Conference ... Continue reading
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Maserati Press Conference ... Continue reading
YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Kia Press Conference
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Maserati Press Conference ... Continue reading
YOU ARE THERE: Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Audi Press Conference
Dec 7, 2006
Complete Unedited Video from the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show - Audi Press Conference ... Continue reading
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