Aug 20, 2005
MONTEREY, Calif.--Aug. 19, 2005--Nissan Design America (NDA), known for designing cutting-edge vehicles, has used its automotive design expertise to win the Best in Design Category at the 5th Annual 2005 Extreme Gravity Racing Series held yesterday atop Jack's Peak Drive. Dubbed the Nissan Flying Torpedo, this sleek ra ... Continue reading
2006 Nissan 350Z Debuts at Annual Z Club Gathering; Yutaka Katayama Father Z to Appear
Aug 16, 2005
SYRACUSE, N.Y.--Aug. 16, 2005--The new 2006 350Z sports car, which features the Z(R)'s first comprehensive updating since its introduction in the United States market in August 2002, makes its public debut August 15 - 19, 2005 at the 18th International Z Car Convention in Syracuse, New York. More than 500 Z(R) owners a ... Continue reading
Potential Merger of Activities in Nissan and Renaults Future
Aug 16, 2005
FRANKFURT, Aug 16, 2005; Reuters reported that Japan's Nissan Motor Co Ltd could merge some of its activities with sister company Renault of France, Nissan's chief operating officer said in a newspaper interview printed on Tuesday. "There won't be any merger at group level, but lots of things are conceivable at the lev ... Continue reading
Consumer Report Says Quality Not Incentives Most Important For Auto Buyers
Aug 16, 2005
Incentives Are a Short-Term Fix for Automakers, Study Says DETROIT August 16, 2005; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that a new survey of U.S. vehicle owners released Tuesday indicates that while this summer's employee discounts may give automakers short-term sales gains, improving quality is more important i ... Continue reading
Nissan 350Z Passes 1.5 Million in Sales; Enhanced for 2006 Model Year
Aug 16, 2005
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2005--As Nissan North America, Inc., prepares to unveil the refined 2006 Nissan 350Z sports car to a group of enthusiastic owners at the 18th Annual International Z(R) Car Convention in Syracuse, New York, the Nissan Z(R) - at age 36 - shows no signs of slowing down. As one of the true interna ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on Five 2006 Models: Sentra, Altima, Maxima, Armada and Titan
Aug 12, 2005
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 11, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced 2006 model year pricing on five models, the Sentra, Altima and Maxima sedans, the Armada full-size SUV and Titan full-size pickup. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for all models of the 2006 Sentra and Altima increase $200, while ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2005
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 10, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced today that Bill Garlin has been tapped to fill the newly created position of Global Manager, Infiniti Communications. Garlin, whose global appointment was effective July 1, 2005, had been Senior Manager, Infiniti Product Public Relations, NNA. R ... Continue reading
NISMO Adds An Extra Dimension to Nissan Vehicles
Aug 7, 2005
NISMO Parts and Accessories Now Include Altima Suspension and 18-Inch Wheels NISMO, which stands for Nissan Motorsports International, continues to expand both its lineup of parts and its sales in the United States. Originally founded in Japan in 1984, NISMO has established itself as the premier supplier of high-perfor ... Continue reading
Nissan's Smyrna Plant Produces Its 7 Millionth Vehicle
Aug 6, 2005
SMYRNA, Tenn. (Aug. 2005) – Nissan North America’s Smyrna Plant produced its seven-millionth vehicle today – an all-new Aztec Red Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE. The plant’s initial milestone unit was also a truck: Job One was a white 1983 Nissan Pickup. “Seven million units marks a productio ... Continue reading
Japan's Top 10 Bestsellers in July 2005
Aug 5, 2005
Tokyo August 5, 2005; Kyodo news reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s Corolla remained the best-selling passenger car in Japan's new vehicle sales in July, retaining the top place for the second straight month by selling 14,980 units, the Japan Automobile Dealers Association said Thursday. Four of the 10 best-selling pas ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches the Nissan Student Government Leadership Program
Aug 5, 2005
-- WHO: Nissan North America presents the inaugural session of the Nissan Student Government Leadership Program (NSGLP). We have invited SGA presidents and/or vice presidents from 60 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to attend the 3-day program. WHAT: The NSGLP includes leadership sessions, experient ... Continue reading
2005 Nissan Altima SE-R Review
Aug 4, 2005
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD With Carey Russ 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R ``SE-R'' means performance at Nissan. It started with the Sentra SE-R, built from 1991 through 1994, a car which gained a cult-like following, and a reputation that only grew when it was discontinued. As part of its renaissance, Nissan brought the Sentra SE- ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports July 2005 Sales
Aug 4, 2005
TRAPPES, France, August 4 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 49,381 vehicles(1) in July 2005, an increase of 10.2% over the same month last year. In the seven month period from January to July 2005, Nissan Europe sold 336,791 units, 2% up from last year. - Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 4,490 units ... Continue reading
Nissan's Smyrna Plant Produces Its 7 Millionth Vehicle
Aug 3, 2005
SMYRNA, Tenn.--Aug. 3, 2005--Nissan North America's Smyrna Plant produced its seven-millionth vehicle today -- an all-new Aztec Red Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE. The plant's initial milestone unit was also a truck: Job One was a white 1983 Nissan Pickup. "Seven million units marks a production milestone, highlighting 22 ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces July 2005 Best Month Ever
Aug 2, 2005
GARDENA, Calif. Aug. 2, 2005; Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) continues its sales momentum by reporting 107,300 total sales in July, an increase of 19.4% over last year. This month marks the best sales month in the history of Nissan North America, as well the Nissan division. In addition, it was the best July ever for ... Continue reading
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