Nissan Group Reports May 2015 U.S. Sales
Jun 2, 2015
Nissan Division finished May with 124,305 sales. Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a May record, up 17.6 percent. Sales of the Nissan Rogue crossover increased 38.3 percent to 25,901, setting a May record. Murano crossover sales increased 58.3 percent to 5,715. Sales of the NV200 set an all-time r ... Continue reading
Nissan Donates $50,000 in Support of American Red Cross Disaster Relief Efforts
May 30, 2015
Nissan today announced a $50,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts after devastating floods and tornadoes ripped through communities in Texas and Oklahoma this month. Areas affected include the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, together with the Irving, Denton, Weatherford, Cleburne, Corsi ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Official COP21 Passenger Car Partner
May 27, 2015
The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the world leader in zero-emission mobility*, will provide a fleet of 200 all-electric vehicles as the official passenger-car provider for the United Nation's COP21 climate conference in Paris later this year. The partnership agreement was signed today between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and ... Continue reading
Cars.Com USA Today Compact SUV Challenge Picks Honda CR-V as "Best"
May 26, 2015
But First Snide's Remarks: This media event may have been good publicity for the sponsors, but as a meaningful guide for potential buyers it is worthless. The only three fixed criteria; Compact SUV, Under $28,000 and Minimum 26 MPG Combined Highway and City, adds up to trying to compare apples, oranges and grapefruits. ... Continue reading
May 25, 2015
Nissan and BMW sign Memorandum of Understanding Partnership will share knowledge and co-develop electric vehicle charging grid Charging points to support Electric Vehicles (EV) and Plug-in Electrical Vehicles (PHEV) ROSSLYN, SOUTH AFRICA -- May 25, 2015: Today, Nissan and BMW confirmed they will collaborate to advance ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle U.S. Federal Tax Credits
May 24, 2015
Electric vehicles (EVs) purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle. This credit replaces an earlier credit for EVs purchased in 2009. Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qua ... Continue reading
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle U.S. Federal Tax Credits
May 24, 2015
Plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to fuel the vehicle. Small neighborhood electric vehicles do not qualify for this credit, but they may qualify for an ... Continue reading
Nissan showcases its Electric Vehicle Leadership
May 22, 2015
As a worldwide leader in electric vehicles, Nissan will be putting electric at the heart of its UEFA Champions League Final activity on June 6, 2015. As part of its innovative partnership with Europe's most prestigious football competition, Nissan aims to enrich the fans' experience of the tournament and leave a lastin ... Continue reading
Forbes Best Memorial Day New Car Deals
May 22, 2015
Memorial Day is a national holiday set aside to honor our country's fallen military heroes, but you wouldn't know it from the plethora of broadcast and print ads that otherwise seem to treat it as an extended weekend's new-car bargain bonanza, reports Forbes. To be sure, the coming holiday weekend is one of the best ti ... Continue reading
Nissan Qashqai Voted Honest John's Most Popular Crossover
May 21, 2015
The market leading Nissan Qashqai has been honoured at the Honest John Awards 2015 â reaffirming its position as the nationâs favourite crossover. The serial award-winning British-built model was named Most Popular Crossover by the motoring website at a ceremony at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire las ... Continue reading
U.S. DOT Announces National Recall of Takata Air Bags
May 19, 2015
Washington DC May 19, 2015; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will organize and prioritize the replacement of the defective air bag inflators that were used in nearly 34 million vehicles. NHTSA will also be coordinating with Takata and automakers that used the defective inflators in their vehicles, to ... Continue reading
Nissan Named Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
May 19, 2015
Nissan has been named Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious Fleet World Honours in London. A panel of expert judges selected the carmaker as their winner following its outstanding performance in 2014. They also named the British-built Nissan Qashqai â one of the nationâs most popular ... Continue reading
Specs For Nissan GT-R LM NISMO +VIDEO
May 18, 2015
Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download SILVERSTONE, UK â The GT-R LM NISMO â Nissanâs ground breaking new racer that that will take on the best in the world at the Le Mans 24 Hours â was created by a team of carefully selected experts from Japan, the U.S. and Europe. Unlike other LM P ... Continue reading
May 14, 2015
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) awarded Nissan Motor Co. the Automotive Excellence Award for implementing advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) to reduce mass in body-in-white structures while also reducing cost. The award was presented today ... Continue reading
IIHS Midsize SUVs Crash Results +VIDEO
May 12, 2015
ARLINGTON, Va. â Three more midsize SUVs achieved good or acceptable ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the latest round of small overlap front crash testing, but many models, including three newly rated SUVs from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and one from Hyundai, continue to struggle with the ... Continue reading
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