News By Topic: Nissan

Nissan Europe Announces Executive Appointments

Dec 12, 2005

TRAPPES, France, December 12 -- Paul Willcox has been appointed by Nissan Europe, as its new Vice President for Marketing, replacing Volker Brien. In this role, Willcox will oversee Nissan's marketing and advertising activities in over 30 countries across Europe and will report directly to Brian Carolin, Senior Vice Pr ... Continue reading

2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD Review

Dec 8, 2005

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2006 Nissan Murano SE AWD What is the appeal of an SUV for urban and suburban buyers? They likely don't really need the ability to ford raging rivers or climb over boulders - anyone who encounters such on the morning commute is better off staying home. Or really does need a serious ... Continue reading

Nissan Europe November 2005 Sales

Dec 7, 2005

TRAPPES, France, December 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 34,290 vehicles (1) in November 2005, a decrease of 19.5% over the same month last year. In the eleven month period from January to November 2005, Nissan Europe sold 508,393 units, 2% up from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 2, ... Continue reading

Visteon Delivers Electronics Innovations for Nissan

Dec 5, 2005

Infotainment systems improve consumer choice and enhance the driving experience VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Dec. 5 -- More than 15 Nissan and Infiniti models will carry Visteon Corporation infotainment systems -- delivering personalization with satellite radio and Mach(R) Voice Link. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading

Nissan develops paint that removes light scratches on cars

Dec 3, 2005

TOKYO December 3, 2005; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co said Friday it has developed a paint technology that is capable of automatically repairing light scratches made to the surface of an automobile. The clear paint, reputedly the first of its kind in the world, is made of highly elastic resin, which prevent ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces November 2005 Sales

Dec 1, 2005

GARDENA, Calif.--Dec. 1, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported 77,212 total sales in November, posting a 7.8 percent decrease over last year. The Infiniti Division posted a 14.1 percent decrease in sales while the all-new Infiniti M posted strong sales and had its best November ever. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nove ... Continue reading

Nissan's Ghosn Cautious About Hybrids

Nov 28, 2005

TOKYO November 26, 2005— Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co, said Friday he remains "cautious" about producing hybrid cars until it is clear there is a real demand for them. "Hybrid is a serious technology and it may be a very competitive technology," he told a press conference in Tokyo. "Bu ... Continue reading

Ghosn Says Nissan Sales Slump a Shorty

Nov 25, 2005

TOKYO November 25, 2005; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn sought to allay fears of a protracted fall in the auto maker's sales, characterizing last month's sudden, sharp slide as a short-lived reaction to the completion in September of a highly publicized sales drive. ... Continue reading

Nissan to Sell Renault Samsung-Built Sedan Globally

Nov 25, 2005

Tokyo, Japan, Nov 24, 2005 - (JCN Newswire)Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced today it plans to sell the SM3 compact sedan model produced by Renault Samsung Motors (RSM) in Korea in various markets around the world starting next year. RSM will begin production of the new generation SM3 sedan for Nissan at its Busan plan ... Continue reading

Nissan selects team to build new HQ

Nov 21, 2005

TOKYO November 21, 2005; Japan Today reported that Nissan Motor Co said Monday it has chosen a team of an architect and two major construction contractors to design and construct its new head office to be built in Yokohama. Architect Yoshio Taniguchi and Takenaka Corp will design the building and Shimizu Corp will unde ... Continue reading

Merc ML500; Nissan 350Z; BMW 7 Series; Liz Taylor and More In This Month's Letter From Europe

Nov 14, 2005

Letter from Europe Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I have been bashing away at various typewriters and computers on behalf of The Auto Channel for 10 years now, initially not quite understanding what the internet was all about. Now of course, one only has to go to the nearest Apple Store to see 6 year olds e mailin ... Continue reading

Official Press Release - Nissan Relocates Its North American Headquarters

Nov 13, 2005

NASHVILLE, TENN. (Nov. 10, 2005) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), will relocate its Los Angeles headquarters functions and employees to an all-new facility in the greater Nashville area. The move is expected to provide strategic, long-term operational benefits and to support NNA’s ongoing efforts to crea ... Continue reading

Its Official: Nissan Headquarters Moving to Tennessee

Nov 11, 2005

Washington DC November 11, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced yesterday that his company will move its North American headquarters from California to the Nashville area, reports AP. Ghosn, standing alongside Tennessee Governor Phil Bredeson, cited lower costs as being a key reaso ... Continue reading

Bye-Bye High Rent District-Hello Tennessee: Nissan Relocates Its North American Headquarters

Nov 10, 2005

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nov. 10, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), will relocate its Los Angeles headquarters functions and employees to an all-new facility in the greater Nashville area. The move is expected to provide strategic, long-term operational benefits and to support NNA's ongoing efforts to create synergies a ... Continue reading

Nissan Europe October 2005 Sales

Nov 10, 2005

TRAPPES, France, November 10 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 29,044 vehicles (i) in October 2005, a decrease of 34.4% over the same month last year. In the ten month period from January to October 2005, Nissan Europe sold 474,103 units, 4% up from last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 2,821 ... Continue reading