Nissan Cuts Truck Production Boosts Altima Production in Mississippi Plant - Flexible Eh?
Jun 10, 2008
Washington DC June 10, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Nissan Motor Co. will reduce production of light trucks to a single shift at its Canton, Miss., plant and boost car output in a move that reflects an industry-wide slump in sales of gas-guzzlers. The Japanese automaker said Monday that it will add a third ... Continue reading
Renault, Nissan break ground for new plant in India
Jun 9, 2008
Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited (RNAIPL) today hosted the ground breaking ceremony for its new passenger vehicle plant in Chennai, India, expected to begin operations in 2010. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 400,000 and will produce vehicles for export and the local market for bo ... Continue reading
Unite Comment on Nissan's Announcement to Build New Car
Jun 3, 2008
LONDON, June 3 -- Unite National Officer, Roger Maddison, said: "Today's announcement that Nissan in Sunderland is the successful bidder for a new car B to be built from 2010 is fantastic news. "It will safeguard over 1,200 jobs at a time when Nissan will move production of the Micra to India. This proves once again th ... Continue reading
May 21, 2008
Porsche killer By Henny Hemmes ESTORIL, Nissanâs GT-R super sport car stunned the world upon itâs arrival. Former generations have never been imported in North America and in Europe, only in the U.K. But now, the world seems to be ready to embrace the new GT-R. Last fall, when Nissan unveiled the fifth genera ... Continue reading
May 12, 2008
Tel Aviv March 11, 2008; The AP reported that Israelis got a first demonstration Sunday of the electric car that developers hope will revolutionize transportation in the country and serve as a pilot for the rest of the world. The silver car doing circles in a Tel Aviv parking lot looked like a regular sedan - except it ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces March 2008 Sales
Apr 1, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 1, 2008 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 106,921 units in March, up 3.6 percent on a daily sales rate basis. NNA posted a sales increase of 3.0 percent for fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, versus FY06. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 93, ... Continue reading
Nissan Cuts Production on Low U.S. Demand
Mar 28, 2008
Washington DC March 27, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. is temporarily slowing production in Mexico because of weak demand in the United States, the company said Thursday. According to Automotive News, Nissan's Aguascalientes factory, which makes the Sentra and Versa models ... Continue reading
2008 Infiniti G37 Journey Review
Mar 1, 2008
By Annabelle Frankl Southern California Bureau The Auto Channel A long-time fan of the G35 coupe and sedan, the prospect of some seat time in the new G37 has me very excited. Alas, a massive inundation from the skies â the first in a while which always signifies slick pavement, water build-up and even-more-scary-t ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2008
ARLINGTON, VA February 26, 2008; The best overall performer in front, side, and rear tests of nine 4-door midsize SUV models is the redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano, which earns the Top Safety Pick award. The tests were recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler 4-doo ... Continue reading
Nissan to Co-Sponsor "The Science of Survival"
Feb 21, 2008
TOKYO, February 21 -- - Environmental Technologies to be on Display at 20 Venues Around the World Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced today that it will co-sponsor "The Science of Survival," the first exhibition of its kind, which opens at the Science Museum, London, on Saturday April 5. The London exhibition will last u ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports January Sales for 2008
Feb 11, 2008
TRAPPES, France, February 11 -- Nissan Europe has reported a record January with sales of 50,542 units, representing an increase of 71.9% year on year and where sales were up for the tenth consecutive month. Much of this significant increase year on year was attributed to the new models in the range. Firstly, the Qashq ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2008
CHICAGO, Feb. 6 -- Nissan today announced that the all-new Nissan GT-R supercar is now available for pre- ordering at 691 officially certified Nissan dealers across the United States. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine and advanced 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmis ... Continue reading
Feb 3, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS Model: Infiniti QX56 AWD Engine: 5.6-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm/393 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 123.2 in. Length x Width x Height: 206.9 x 79.5 x 77.8 in. Tires: 265/60R20 Cargo volume: 61.2 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Nissan Names New Head of India Operations
Feb 1, 2008
TOKYO (February 1, 2008) â Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) today announced that Shohei Kimura has been named vice president, India Project, NML. He will be based at the company's headquarters until his move to India. Kimura will be the head for Nissan's business interests and activities in India. Since its establishm ... Continue reading
Nissan Net Income Up 26.6% at 132.2 Billion Yen in Q3, FY07
Feb 1, 2008
TOKYO, February 1 -- - Operating Profit Up 15.8% at 211.9 Billion Yen Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, consolidated net income after tax came to 132.2 billion yen (US $1 ... Continue reading
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