News By Topic: Nissan

Nissan's Sunderland Plant Introduces Fresh Line Up of Micra Models

Jun 15, 2005

SUNDERLAND, England, June 15 -- - 4 Millionth Vehicle Produced at NMUK Nissan (ISIN: FR0000033771) today introduced the new line-up of Micra models to the European press at its plant in Sunderland where the Micra is produced. Colin Dodge, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, unveiled the three new models: the new Mi ... Continue reading

Latest Recalls From NHTSA Includes Ford and Nissan - June 13, 2005

Jun 13, 2005

Report Date : June 13, 2005 at 07:45 PM New Information Added Since : June 3, 2005 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: VICTOR / A703 9999 VICTOR / A704 9999 VICTOR / A705 9999 VICTOR / M703 9999 VICTOR / M704 9999 VICTOR / M705 9999 VICTOR / V703 9999 VICTOR / V704 9999 VICTOR / V705 9999 Manufacturer : VICTOR PRODUCTS, ... Continue reading

Transplant Automakers Ramping Up Production of Niche Models in the U.S.

Jun 13, 2005

Washington DC June 13, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that the surge in transplant automobile manufacturing facilities in the U.S. has contributed to a change in the dynamics of the U.S. auto industry, reports Automotive News. “... While the New American Manufacturers still rely heavily on high-volume vehicl ... Continue reading

InfinitiFX.org National Meet, Labor Day Weekend

Jun 13, 2005

Do you LOVE your FX? Come to the First Annual National FX Event in Dallas, TX. This event is scheduled from Sept 2nd through Sept 5th, Friday through Monday. We're planning for a HUGE event. We have major sponsors already in place and some really nice giveaways. We will be having t-shirts, and polo shirts, specially ma ... Continue reading

Nissan Implements Product Improvement for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder

Jun 11, 2005

GARDENA, Calif. (June 10, 2005) – During recent NCAP dynamic maneuvering tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2005 Nissan Pathfinder experienced a “tip-up” under certain test conditions. As this result was unexpected, Nissan proactively approached NHTSA to better un ... Continue reading

Nissan Releases Otti Mini-Vehicle

Jun 11, 2005

Tokyo Jun3e 10, 2005; (JCNN) Nissan put on sale the Otti, its third mini-vehicle model for the Japanese market. The Otti compact packaging, ingenious storage places and exceptional everyday driving ease. The mini-vehicle, available in 2WD and 4WD models, is OEM-supplied by Mitsubishi Motors. In addition, all models ach ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for June 2005

Jun 9, 2005

CAMPBELL, Calif.--June 9, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for June, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the Month ... Continue reading

Nissan Business Update - May/June 2005

Jun 9, 2005

TRAPPES, France, June 9 -- Global Impressive quality scores for Nissan in the US Nissan has scored well in two quality surveys conducted recently in the US. In the latest JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS), Nissan and Infiniti collectively moved to 5th position out of 14 corporate automotive manufacturers (from 11th ... Continue reading

Nissan Opens World's Largest Showroom in Oman

Jun 8, 2005

Tokyo (JCNN) - On June 4, Nissan Motor opened the world's largest automobile showroom in Muscat, the capital city of Oman, which is a stronghold of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles, Nissan's distributor there. The showroom, with 3,367m2 of floor space, can house more than 25 vehicles. Nissan and Infinity brand cars will be ex ... Continue reading

Video Of Latest IIHS Mid-Size Side Impact Tests.

Jun 6, 2005

Nissan Aims to Sell 50K Altma Hybrids a Year

Jun 6, 2005

Washington DC June 6, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan plans to sell 50,000 units per year of the upcoming Altima hybrid, to be built either in Smyrna, Tenn., or Canton, Miss., reports Automotive News. "That’s the number we’re looking at," says Tadao Takahashi, Nissan’s executive vice p ... Continue reading

Sales of Hybrids Continue to Climb in May, But Not At April Pace

Jun 2, 2005

washington DC June 2, 2005; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hybrid sales in the U.S. increased 2.3 times in May, up from 7,275 units last year to 16,887 units, but results for all automakers were down from the pace in April, reports Green Car Congress. Results for the month were as follows: “Sales of the marke ... Continue reading

Top Ten Fastest "Turning" Vehicles are International Nameplates

Jun 1, 2005

Washington DC June 1, 2005; AIADA's newsletter reported that the ten vehicles that spent the least amount of time on dealer lots in April were all International nameplates, according to the Power Information Network (PIN). The measurement, known in the industry as days to turn, is a measure not only of model popularity ... Continue reading

Nissan North America Announces Best May Sales Ever

Jun 1, 2005

GARDENA, Calif.--June 1, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported 93,519 total sales in May, an increase of 15.5% over last year. This month marks the best May sales in the history of Nissan North America, as well as the Nissan division. In addition, Nissan models Altima, Murano, Armada and Titan and the Infinit ... Continue reading

Autech Releases Rider Series and Lifecare Vehicle Models

Jun 1, 2005

Tokyo (JCNN) - On May 31, Autech Japan, a Nissan group company, announced the release in Japan of the Serena Rider and Rider S as well as Serena lifecare vehicle (LV) models in the Enchante series and Personal Chair Cab series. Autech has newly customized all of these models in conjunction with the launch of the new Se ... Continue reading