Japan Automakers Report Record Production in 2004 As Customers Buy More of Their Cars, Trucks
Jan 26, 2005
TOKYO January 25, 2005; Audrey Mcavoy writing for the AP reported that Japan's leading automakers made more vehicles than ever last year as customers bought more of their cars and trucks, the companies said Tuesday. Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's biggest automaker, said its global production jumped 10.6 percent during 200 ... Continue reading
MMC holding talks to sell luxury cars supplied by Nissan
Jan 24, 2005
Tokyo January 24 2005; The Japan Times reported that Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. are discussing a deal in which Nissan would supply luxury cars for sale under the Mitsubishi brand, according to sources close to the matter. Struggling MMC has already agreed to more than double its supply of minivehicles ... Continue reading
GM Wins Overall Polk Automotive Loyalty Award Winners - Keeps Customers Better
Jan 19, 2005
Numerous New Winners Emerge Across Segment Level Categories for Model Year 2004 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 19 -- R. L. Polk & Co., the automotive industry's premier tracker of consumer loyalty among new vehicles, presented the ninth annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards yesterday at the 2005 Automotive News World Congress ... Continue reading
Former Director of Nissan Design America Joins the College for Creative Studies
Jan 10, 2005
DETROIT, Jan. 10 -- Richard L. Rogers, President of the College for Creative Studies, announces the appointment of Kunihisa Ito as a full-time professor in the College's Transportation Design Program. Prior to joining the College, Ito managed and directed the development of Nissan's Azeal Coupe, the first concept car c ... Continue reading
Nissan Debuts AZEAL Coupe Concept; Displays 2005 Lineup of Trucks and SUVs at the 2005 NAIAS
Jan 10, 2005
DETROIT--Jan. 10, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the dynamic AZEAL Coupe Concept, which is designed to be an affordable, performance-oriented entry-level coupe with the style and personality to match the lifestyles of its young, active target buyers. Also sharing the stage was the 2005 lineup of ... Continue reading
2005 NAIAS: Nissan's Ghosn Predicts Fifth Year of Record Profit
Jan 10, 2005
Detroit January 9, 2005; Kae Inoue writing for Bloomberg reorted that Nissan Motor Co. Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said he expects a fifth consecutive year of record net income this business year, helped by rising sales of new and redesigned models. Nissan's net income will rise 1.3 percent in the year ending March 20 ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins Production of All-New 2005 Xterra
Jan 7, 2005
SMYRNA, Tenn.--Jan. 7, 2005--To the applause of employees who built it, the first 2005 Nissan Xterra rolled off the Smyrna manufacturing assembly line today, the latest in a series of three truck-based products that have been significantly updated for the 2005 model year. "Our company's product revival began with our 1 ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports December Sales
Jan 7, 2005
PARIS, France, January 7 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 45,531 vehicles (1) in December 2004, a decrease of 8% compared to the same month last year. In calendar year 2004, Nissan Europe sold 543,948 units, 0.3% up on 2003. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 5,626 units in December, registering a 0. ... Continue reading
Delightful Car Ratings: Measure of the Customer Shows that It's Not Just Size that Counts
Jan 6, 2005
SAN DIEGO--Jan. 6, 2005--2004 is over. Some automotive manufacturers were winners and some fell short of their targets. Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) takes a clear position on the key to success: Delight your customers. Who did it well and who did not? What do you need to do to create a success? Where can you go next to ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports Best Calendar Year U.S. Sales in History; CY04 Sales Up 23.7 Percent Over CY03
Jan 4, 2005
GARDENA, Calif.--Jan. 4, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported December total sales of 92,268 units for its Nissan and Infiniti divisions, a 32.7 percent increase versus December of last year. CY04 also marked NNA's best calendar year sales total with 985,988 units sold, which accounted for a 23.7 percent inc ... Continue reading
MSRP Increases for Nissan and Infiniti Vehicles
Dec 31, 2004
GARDENA, CA December 30, 2004; Nissan North America, Inc. today announced price increases averaging 0.5 percent on several of its Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. The increases in the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price are due to rising costs which no longer can be absorbed. The new prices are effective with vehi ... Continue reading
IntelliChoice Announces New Car Best Deals for January 2005
Dec 30, 2004
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Dec. 30, 2004--PRIMEDIA's IntelliChoice, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, today announced its "Best Deals of the Month" selections for January, identifying the vehicles with the best ownership cost value in 25 respective classes. IntelliChoice's "Best Deals of the M ... Continue reading
Dec 28, 2004
CR survey shows that only 60% of car shoppers were offered cash rebates; only 40% offered low-financing YONKERS , NY December 28, 2004; Auto manufacturers are using a plethora of special incentives and rebates to help drive traffic into dealer showrooms. But a survey by Consumer Reports Auto Price Service shows that co ... Continue reading
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