Nissan Achieves Record Safety Rating with Autoliv Products
May 29, 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Last week the European New Car Assessment Program, Euro NCAP, released the best-ever score for adult occupants in its crash-test program since the start more than ten years ago. The vehicle that set this new safety record is the Nissan compact crossover Qashqai. Autoliv Inc. â the worldwide lead ... Continue reading
Nissan Releases All-New Dualis Midsize Crossover SUV
May 24, 2007
TOKYO (May 23, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today launched sales of the all-new Dualis mid-size crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) at Nissan dealers across Japan. The Dualis features an unprecedented vehicle body size and packaging combination with a definite European flavor. The car's dimensions approach those of ... Continue reading
Nissan to Limit Distribution in China
May 16, 2007
Washington DC May 16, 2007; The AIADA reported that Nissan, making a cautious foray into the Chinese market, plans to sell about 1,000 of its luxury Infiniti models in the first year there. Colin Dodge, senior vice president in charge of China operations said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that the car ma ... Continue reading
Forbes Top 10 Luxury SUVs for Towing
May 16, 2007
Washington DC May 16, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that sport utility vehicles have become more luxurious in recent years, but thankfully not always at the expense of ruggedness and versatility. Forbes has selected ten luxury SUVs based on their gross tow rating, which is the maximum they can tow when properly e ... Continue reading
Infiniti G35, Lexus ES350 & Nissan Maxima All Post 'Excellent' Ratings in Tests by Consumer Reports
May 9, 2007
Lincoln MKZ, Buick Lucerne, and Saab 9-5 achieve 'Very Good' overall scores YONKERS, N.Y., May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Three of the six upscale sedans tested for the June issue of Consumer Reports, the Infiniti G35, Lexus ES350, and Nissan Maxima, posted "Excellent" overall ratings. It's rare for so many cars to b ... Continue reading
WAJ, Diesels, BMW, Radio Talk, Infiniti and Some Rants and Raves in This Month's Letter from Europe
May 8, 2007
By Andrew Frankl The Auto Channel European Bureau Chief Well, the great debate about global warming is-if you pardon the pun-is certainly getting hotter. Bob Lutz, the Worldâs Number one petrol head and No 2 within General Motors is accusing the media of global warming hysteria and suggesting that what governments ... Continue reading
Which Cars are Really American?
May 6, 2007
Washington DC March 22, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the ambiguity that exists between 'American' and 'Foreign' autos is growing as globalization increases, and it has some consumers confused. The world is no longer as simple as us vs. them, Detroit against the Asians and Europeans. It's a global industry n ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces April 2007 Sales
May 1, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 71,124 units in April, down 11.1 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased by 14.0 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.0 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS * April sal ... Continue reading
Auto Shanghai 2007 Ends With Great Success
Apr 29, 2007
SHANGHAI, China, April 29 - Themed on 'Technology and Nature in Harmony', World Expo Group Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. announced that Auto Shanghai 2007 ended with great success on April 28. Auto Shanghai 2007 attracted over 1300 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions with a total exhibition scale of ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists Shindig in Monterey Next Week
Apr 27, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO - April 27, 2007: Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, will be holding their 15th annual Media Days event next week in Monterey, beginning Wednesday, May 2nd. Media Days allows all group members to drive and compare dozens of vehicles, head-2-he ... Continue reading
Forbes' Hottest SUV's For 2007
Apr 25, 2007
Sport utility vehicles have become the family vehicles of choice for their spacious interiors and flexible cargo capacity. In recent years, sales of traditional truck-based SUVs have suffered, especially for the largest models. The new trend is crossovers â vehicles with car-like underpinnings matched with tall, s ... Continue reading
Infiniti Coupe Concept in Villa D'este Beauty Contest
Apr 16, 2007
ROLLE, Switzerland, April 16 -- The dramatic Infiniti Coupe Concept has been selected to compete in the 2007 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, the most traditional of all beauty contests for classic automobiles and contemporary concept cars. The annual contest will be held from April 20-23 at the Grand Hotel Villa d'Es ... Continue reading
2007 NY Auto Show: Infiniti Debuts All-New 2008 G37 Coupe and EX Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 5, 2007
NEW YORK - April 5, 2007: Infiniti debuted two new vehicles yesterday at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the new second-generation 2008 Infiniti G Coupe and the EX Concept. The all-new second generation 2008 G37 Coupe boasts a larger, more powerful 3.7-liter V6 engine, available advanced 4-Wheel Active Steer ... Continue reading
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Debuts At New York Auto Show
Apr 4, 2007
- Highlights Include New 330 Horsepower* V6, Seductive Styling and Luxury Appointments - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 4 -- The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe, which makes its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, combines the exhilarating performance, stunning styling and modern, sporty interior of the ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces March 2007 Sales
Apr 3, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 111,119 units in March, up 3.9 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 2.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 12.6 percent versus the prior year. For the fiscal year, NNA sales ... Continue reading
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