The End of an Era? Traditional SUVs Losing Traction
May 31, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 31 May 2005 — Traditional truck-based SUVs captured just 12.1 percent of U.S. new-vehicle retail sales in April, their lowest market share since May 1996, according to Power Information Network, a division of J.D. Power and Associates. In contrast, more fuel-efficient car-based crossover ... Continue reading
May 31, 2005
NISSAN RELEASES NEW SERENA -Also releases Rider series and LV series models- ... Continue reading
Nissan Motorsports Continues Its Contingency Awards Program For 2005
May 19, 2005
GARDENA, Calif.--May 19, 2005--In order to nurture the spirit of motorsport competition, Nissan is excited to continue its extensive Contingency Awards Program for 2005. "Nothing celebrates automotive engineering and design while at the same time fueling competitiveness like auto racing," said Ron Stukenberg, Senior Ma ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: HUMMER, Nissan and Scion Show Strong Improvement
May 18, 2005
Toyota Motor Corporation, General Motors Corporation Garner Most Awards in 2005 Initial Quality Study WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.,: 18 May 2005 — Toyota Motor Corporation and General Motors Corporation, the two largest automobile manufacturers in the world, capture 15 of the 18 top model segment awards, according to ... Continue reading
Strategic Vision Reports Quality Vehicle Winners
May 16, 2005
SAN DIEGO--May 16, 2005--Drawing a blueprint for domestics on company turnaround, Nissan North America led five segments (one a tie) on Strategic Vision's 2005 Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI). General Motors products also led five segments (one a tie) according to new owners, the San Diego-based research firm announced t ... Continue reading
Nissan Helps Make-A-Wish Foundation Build Its New Home in North Texas
May 14, 2005
IRVING, Texas--May 13, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. is helping the Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas build The Wishing Place, the soon to be permanent home for the Foundation. Nissan donated $20,000 toward the construction of the new facility bringing its total contribution for The Wishing Place to $45,000. "We ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports April Sales
May 10, 2005
TRAPPES, France, May 10 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 49,231 vehicles (1) in April 2005, an increase of 4.3% over the same month last year. In the four month period from January to April 2005, Nissan Europe sold 181,960 units, 1.9% down from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 4,792 unit ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicle Awards for 2005
May 10, 2005
Ford Mustang Named Consumers' Choice for Most Significant Vehicle of the Year; Domestic Cars Win, Place and Show SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 10 -- Edmunds.com, the Internet's premiere resource for consumer automotive information, today announced the winners of the fourth annual Consumers' Most Wanted vehicle awards. (Log ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for May 2005
May 6, 2005
CAMPBELL, Calif.--May 6, 2005--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for May, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 29 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the Month" ... Continue reading
Nissan Receives 2005 Best of ITS Award for Deployment of Iteris Lane Departure Warning Technology;
May 5, 2005
ANAHEIM, Calif.--May 5, 2005--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in the development of vision-based technology that enhances driver safety, today announced that its Lane Departure Warning (LDW) technology, jointly developed for Nissan with Valeo, won a 2005 Best of ITS Award in the best new product, service or applicatio ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces April 2005 Bestl Sales Ever
May 3, 2005
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Best April ever for Nissan DivisionApril sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 79,982 units were up with 29.5 percent when compared to April of last yearAltima (22,869 units sold), Murano (6,142 units sold), Armada (3,061 units sold) and Titan (7,387 units sold) had their best AprilCalendar year-to-date ... Continue reading
Nissan's Infiniti Series Makes Debut in South Korea
Apr 30, 2005
Tokyo April 28, 2005; (JCNN); Nissan announced that its subsidiary Nissan Korea has unveiled a full lineup of Infiniti, its luxury vehicle currently marketed in the US, at the 2005 Seoul Motor Show from April 30 to May 8. There are a total of five models to be exhibited: G35 Sport Sedan, G35 Sport Coupe, M35/M45 Sedan, ... Continue reading
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mazda Boosted Auto Production in March
Apr 27, 2005
TOKYO April 27, 2005; The AP reported that four major Japanese automakers on Wednesday reported increased global production in March from growing demand, but only Mitsubishi Motors Corp. suffered a drop in last year's output. Toyota Motor Corp., the nation's top automaker, boosted its worldwide production 10.1 percent ... Continue reading
Nissan Displays Full Lineup at Auto Shanghai 2005
Apr 21, 2005
Shanghai, China, Apr 21, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 7201; NASDAQ: NSANY), is displaying a full lineup of vehicles at the 11th Shanghai International Auto Show, a demonstration of the company's commitment to the growing Chinese automobile market. The lineup includes the new TIIDA compact vehi ... Continue reading
Nissan SHIFT_Launches Five New Models in Shanghai
Apr 21, 2005
Tokyo (JCNN) - On April 19, Nissan Motor revealed five new products to be introduced in the Chinese market at a unique SHIFT_launch event in Shanghai. The five models shown are the Fuga luxury sedan, 350Z sports coupe, Tiida compact sedan, Tiida hatchback and Quest minivan. Sales of the Tiida compact sedan began on the ... Continue reading
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