Israel's Project Better Place and Renault-Nissan Agree To Electrify Israeli Roads - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 22, 2008
MOU signed today in Jerusalem for first application on Israeli market JERUSALEM, Jan. 21 -- In a significant move towards reducing CO2 car emissions as well as particles pollution, the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Project Better Place engage in a breakthrough with electric vehicles in Israel. The solution framework come ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 Murano
Jan 18, 2008
- More Powerful, Redesigned Murano Priced $1,500 Less Than 2007 Models - NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 17 -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new, totally redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano crossover with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $1,500 lower on all models versus the prev ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Frontier Pick-up Review
Jan 16, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 LE Long Bed Timing is everything. My week with a 2008 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab LE pickup in 4x4 trim coincided with the first serious storms of the season. Heavy rain, strong winds, deep standing water, and streams crossing the road were the order ... Continue reading
Infiniti SUV Earns Top IIHS Safety Award
Jan 10, 2008
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Infiniti EX35, a luxury SUV, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2008. The EX35 is the first Infiniti to earn this award. Top Safety Pick winners afford superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their class ... Continue reading
Nissan, Dongfeng Establish Auto Financing Firm in China
Jan 10, 2008
TOKYO January 10, 2008; Japan Today reported that Nisan Motor Co and Dongfeng Motor Group Co of China said Wednesday they have jointly established an auto financing company in Shanghai to provide auto loans for Nissan and Infiniti customers as well as inventory financing for dealers of both brands in China. The newly i ... Continue reading
Nissan Altima Inches Past Honda Accord to Become Consumer Reports' Top-Ranked, Midpriced Sedan
Jan 8, 2008
Very narrow, one-point difference in scores separates Altima and Accord in CR's ratings of competitive midpriced sedan category YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The newly-redesigned Honda Accord V6 lost its standing as Consumer Reports' top-rated midpriced sedan following testing of seven sedans for the ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports December Sales for 2007
Jan 7, 2008
TRAPPES, France, January 7 -- Nissan Europe has reported sales of 49,228 units for December 2007, an increase of 0.4% year on year in a month where sales were up for the ninth consecutive month. Key markets for December included France, which saw an increase of 50% with 5,344 units and Russia and Ukraine which combined ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces December 2007 Sales
Jan 3, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 89,555 units in December, a 2.4 percent decrease from the prior year. Nissan Division sales declined by 2.2 percent over last year for the month, while Infiniti Division sales decreased by 3.5 percent versus the prior year. NNA finishe ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing Adjustments on 2008 Models
Jan 2, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 28, 2007) â Nissan today announced interim price increases on all 2008 models (except base 2WD Rogue and 2008.5 Titan models), effective January 8, 2008. The Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) increases range between $80 and $170. Models receiving increases include Versa Hatch ... Continue reading
2008 Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB Review
Dec 30, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Nissan Versa 1.8 SL HB Engine: 1.8-liter I-4 Horsepower/Torque: 122 hp @ 5200 rpm/127 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 99.8 in. Length x Width x Height: 177.5 x 67.3 x 55.5 in. Tires: 185/65R15 Cargo volume: 17.8/50.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Dec 26, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Nissan Rogue SL< /br> Engine: 2.5-liter inline 4< /br> Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp @ 6000 rpm/175 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm < /br> Transmission: CVT< /br> Wheelbase: 105.9 in.< /br> Length/Width/Height: 182.8 x 70.9 x 65.3 in.< /br> Tires: 225/60R17< /br> Cargo volume: 28.3 cu. ft. (5 ... Continue reading
IIHS: Minivan bumper test results: Nissan Quest is by far the worst performer
Dec 20, 2007
ARLINGTON, VA â None of 6 minivans, all 2008 models, is designed to resist vehicle damage in many low-speed collisions. The front and rear bumper systems on these minivans allowed $5,000 or more damage in a series of 4 crash tests conducted at 3 and 6 mph. The Nissan Quest was the worst, sustaining damage that cos ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2007
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 18 -- The Nissan FORUM, an exploratory design concept developed by Nissan Design America, Inc. (NDA), represents the next revolution in family transportation. Answering the challenge of making family passenger vehicles more appealing to both drivers and passengers, FORUM offers a wide arra ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces EX35 Goes On Sale Today
Dec 17, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 17 -- Infiniti announced that the all- new 2008 EX35 personal luxury crossover SUV goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide beginning today. The new Infiniti EX offers an exceptional combination of seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems -- including an available A ... Continue reading
Senior Management Changes at Nissan North America
Dec 14, 2007
Al Castignetti to become Vice President and General Manager, Nissan Division NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 14 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), today announced that Al Castignetti has been named Vice President and General Manager, Nissan Division replacing Bill Bosley, who is retiring. Castignetti, whose appointment is eff ... Continue reading
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