News By Topic: Nissan

As Nissan North America Moves South, Major Changes are Announced at Executive Level

Mar 8, 2006

Washington DC March 8, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan is continuing its shift in North America, with new models coming down the pipeline and plans to move its NA headquarters to Tennessee. On Wednesday, a series of changes to its senior leadership team were announced, including the retirement of Senior ... Continue reading

Diesels Poised For American Comeback?

Mar 7, 2006

By Mike Thomas, FCN Driven by fuel economy needs and the development of clean diesel technology, new life is being breathed into the possibility of diesel powertrains making a comeback in America's light-duty vehicles. At the North American International Auto Show in early January, at least five major automakers announ ... Continue reading

Nissan Full-Sized Vans Coming to America?

Mar 6, 2006

Washington DC March 6, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan is looking into the possibility of manufacturing a full-sized van in North America, reports Automotive News. The Japanese automaker would build the van based on its full sized truck platform, shared by the Titan pickup and two SUVs. "We have not mad ... Continue reading

2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE Review

Mar 2, 2006

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE The Maxima has topped Nissan's sedan lineup since its debut in 1981. Since those days, it has always been sportier than the average mid-size sedan, and a touch more upscale, and has often borrowed its engine and a bit of character from Nissan's series of Z ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports : Japanese Cars Sweep Top Picks

Mar 2, 2006

DETROIT, March 1, 2006; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Japanese cars and trucks swept the Consumer Reports list of top picks for 2006, the magazine said on Wednesday, compounding the recent bad news for Detroit's embattled auto industry. Consumer Reports said it was the first time Japanese brands had ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces 2006 Best-Ever February Sales

Mar 1, 2006

GARDENA, Calif.--March 1, 2006--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported 84,241 total sales in February, a 2.2 percent increase over last year, making it NNA's best-ever February. The Nissan Division posted a 3.3 percent increase over last year, with the division, and several individual vehicles, including the Altima, ... Continue reading

Nissan and Quantum Partner on Second Stage Manufacturing Program

Feb 28, 2006

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 28 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, has received a letter of intent from Nissan North America, Inc. for the production of the special edition Nissan Titan Onyx. The special edition vehicle will be based on the concep ... Continue reading

Nissan picks site for plant in Russia

Feb 28, 2006

MOSCOW February 28, 2006; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co has selected a site outside of St Petersburg for its proposed car-assembly factory in Russia, Interfax news agency reported Monday. Citing a source close to talks between Nissan and the city of St Petersburg, the Russian news agency said the automaker ... Continue reading

Nissan Fulfils Commitment to Egypt to Build Local Nissan Sunny

Feb 28, 2006

Plans include making Egypt a production and export base of Nissan to Middle East and North Africa Cairo - February 28, 2006: Less than a year since Nissan Motor Egypt announced its new era in the Egyptian market, the Japanese company proved it is fulfilling its commitment by offering today the first batch of Nissan Sun ... Continue reading

Nissan's Carlos Ghosn Starts Press Week in New York

Feb 23, 2006

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- One of the automotive industry's most highly regarded leaders, Nissan's Carlos Ghosn, will be the keynote speaker at this year's New York International Automobile Show / International Motor Press Association press breakfast on Wednesday, April 12, 2006. In the past six years, under Ghosn's leadersh ... Continue reading

Nissan to Cut Production Costs by 12%

Feb 20, 2006

Feb. 20, 2006; Kae Inoue writing for Bloomberg News reported that Nissan Motor Co., Japan's second- largest carmaker, plans to cut production costs by 12 percent as surging commodity prices threaten to curb earnings. The company will start making different models on the same production line in Taiwan, Thailand, South A ... Continue reading

Nissan to Supply Light Duty Trucks to Renault Trucks

Feb 17, 2006

TOKYO, February 17 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Renault Trucks S.A.S., a company of the Volvo Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start Nissan's original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply of light duty trucks (LDT) to Renault Trucks. The LDT vehicles supplied will be based on the platform that will ... Continue reading

Nissan Terranaut at Geneva Auto Show

Feb 14, 2006

Geneva February 14, 2006; The 2006 Geneva Motor Show plays host to two completely different show cars from Nissan… but they share one common theme: accessibility. Whether it’s negotiating the crowded city or exploring the wild, Nissan’s cars of the future promise to SHIFT_access. At first glance, Niss ... Continue reading

Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose

Feb 10, 2006

IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading

Nissan Donates 50 Trucks to Habitat for Humanity

Feb 10, 2006

GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Habitat for Humanity is receiving a New Year's gift, courtesy of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). Today, Nissan donated 50 full-size Nissan Titan trucks to support the organization's rebuilding efforts in the Gulf Coast region due to the devastation of the 2005 hurricane season. Dan Gau ... Continue reading