News By Topic: Nissan

2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid Debuts

Oct 4, 2006

- First-ever Nissan Hybrid Blends Performance, Style, Fuel Economy - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2006) – The all-new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, Nissan’s first entry into the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle segment, makes its North American debut at the 2007 Model Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, ... Continue reading

Nissan Japan Introduces All New Otti

Oct 4, 2006

Tokyo (October 3, 2006) – Nissan today announced its start of sales of its all-new minicar “Otti”, in Japan nationwide. Otti S RX SHIFT_365days: Minicars for daily living The new Otti’s innovative design concept is defined by its simple boxy style that lend the vehicle its distinctive appeal, combin ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces September 2006 Sales

Oct 3, 2006

NASHVILLE, Tenn. October 3, 2006; Nissan N.A. reports sales of 88,340 units in September, which is a decrease of 9.2 percent from the prior year. The Nissan Division sales decreased by 9.1 percent over last year. The Infiniti Division posted a sales decline of 9.8 percent versus the prior year.NISSAN HIGHLIGHTSSeptembe ... Continue reading

Nissan To Shift Some North America Production to Japan

Oct 1, 2006

TOKYO, Oct 1, 2006; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to move some of its manufacturing operations to Japan from North America as part of its efforts to improve profitability, the Nihon Keizai (Nikkei) business daily reported on Sunday. Production of two Nissan models -- the Quest minivan and the Infiniti ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan Alliance Press Kit

Sep 29, 2006

Signed on March 27, 1999, the Renault-Nissan Alliance is the first of its kind involving a Japanese and a French company, each with its own distinct corporate culture and brand identity. Both companies share a single joint strategy of profitable growth and a community of interests. ... Continue reading

Production of 2007 Altima Starts at Smyrna TN Plant

Sep 27, 2006

SMYRNA, Tenn. (Sept. 25, 2006) – Employees from Nissan North America’s corporate headquarters joined the manufacturing team in Smyrna to celebrate the start of production of the company’s best-selling model in the U.S. market: the Nissan Altima. The first 2007 production model rolled off the assembly lin ... Continue reading

World Debut of 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid at Orange County Auto Show Oct. 4

Sep 26, 2006

New Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Makes First Auto Show Debut ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 26 -- WHAT: Prior to the opening of the 2007-Model Orange County Auto Show to the public, select manufacturers and industry experts will announce new developments in the automotive world. Highlights include a J.D. Power and Associates r ... Continue reading

Nissan To Produce and Sell Hybrid Vehicle

Sep 25, 2006

TOKYO September 25, 2006; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. plans to sell a hybrid vehicle developed in-house in 2010, limiting its licensing ties with Toyota Motor Corp. to the Altima sedan due in the United States next year, Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Saturday. Japan's two biggest car makers sign ... Continue reading

Take A Ride In Renault's New Scénic - VIDEO FEATURETTE

Sep 22, 2006

Renault's new Scénic allows consumers to customize their interior space with a choice of five-seat Scénic, five-seat Grand Scénic (with extra boot space) or seven-seat Grand Scénic. Its updated features include a new front bumper, re-designed headlamps, LED rear lights and new wheels and wheel trims. http://preview ... Continue reading

Nissan LCV Unit Achieves Growth Commitments Ahead of Schedule

Sep 21, 2006

HANOVER, September 20 -- - Unit Expected to Meet Sales, Operating Profit Margin Targets in Fiscal Year 2006 Nissan Motor Co. announced today at the 61st International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany that it expects its light commercial vehicle unit to meet its business commitments under the company's global ... Continue reading

Japanese Automakers Investing $1.7 Billion in New U.S. Plants

Sep 20, 2006

WASHINGTON, DC — September 20, 2006: Members of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) are spending an estimated $1.7 billion in the construction of four new U.S. auto and auto parts manufacturing plants, which are expected to employ an additional 4,680 American workers when all four new facilities ... Continue reading

Nissan To Test Intelligent Transportation System in Japan

Sep 20, 2006

Advanced road traffic system aimed at reducing accidents, easing congestion TOKYO - September 20, 2006): Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, announced in Japan last week that it would begin testing a newly developed intelligent transportation system which allows vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to help reduce traffic acciden ... Continue reading

Nissan to Appoint Volvo Trucks Dealers

Sep 20, 2006

HANOVER, September 20 -- Nissan announced today that it will appoint dealers from the Volvo owned dealer network in selected markets. The Nissan franchise for those dealers will include sales and after sales activities. The first phase of dealers will be appointed in Germany. Nissan does not intend to appoint Volvo dea ... Continue reading

Nissan To Test Car to Car Communications For Safer Driving

Sep 15, 2006

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept 14, 2006; Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co. said on Friday it would test a new car-to-road communication system over the next few years aimed at making Japanese roads safer and less congested. The system sends signals between vehicles and roadside structures such as traffic lights and electri ... Continue reading

Jeep Commander Wins UK 4x4 Of The Year Award

Sep 8, 2006

WALES - September 8, 2006: After a comprehensive week-long group test in rural Wales, 4x4 magazine has voted the Jeep Commander the winner of its coveted 4x4 Of The Year Award 2007. Unique among UK publications, 4x4 magazine is the only one to gather all the award candidates together at one location simultaneously. Thi ... Continue reading