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Micra 25 celebrates 25th Anniversary (27/08/2008)
To celebrate 25 years of sales in Europe, Nissan has developed an Anniversary model called Micra 25. Micra’s reputation as a small car with big car equipment and innovation will be reinforced by: * Exclusive new Nightshade exterior colour * iPod connectivity plus steering wheel controls * iPod nano comes as standard * New wheel trim design * Satin silver door handles and mirrors * Prices range from £9395 for the 1.2-... [more]
Renault enters 4x4 crossover segment with Koleos(02/05/2008)
Koleos is Renault’s first-ever entry into the growing crossover segment, boasting MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability. Its practicality is evident in its split-opening tailgate, 70 litres of stowage space and impressive boot volume of up to 1,380 litres with the rear seats folded. Off-road, Koleos excels with innovative features such as Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Con... [more]
Nissan sold over one million CVT-equipped vehicles in 2007(25/04/2008)
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd has announced that global sales of its CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) equipped vehicles topped one million with sales of 1,088,000 in fiscal year 2007, accomplishing the target set under the Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan. The target of 1 million sales of CVT-equipped vehicles was announced under the Nissan Green Program 2010 in December 2006. Sales of CVT-equipped vehicles quadrupled from ... [more]
Nissan reports car sales up 46 per cent
(16/04/2008)
Nissan’s year has got off to a strong start, with sales of cars and light commercial vehicles during the first three months of 2008 up 36 per cent. Qashqai and Note contribute to a total of 23,542 units sold, a 46 per cent increase and by far the greatest improvement among volume sales manufacturers. The results are reflected in Nissan’s 3.4 per cent share of the car market compared to last year’s 2.3 per cent – all the more impressive given t... [more]
New Subaru Forester goes on sale in April(02/04/2008)
A new Forester goes on sale in April offering more space, a smoother ride, greater ground clearance yet even more agile handling. The new Forester is Subaru’s third generation of crossover SUVs but now occupies a similar silhouette to the Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail or Honda CR-V. Based on the platform of the new Impreza, the Forester features a new multi-link rear suspension, fuel-saving electric power steering, standard Subaru Vehicle Dynami... [more]
Renault launches Koleos 4x4 crossover at Geneva Motor Show(05/03/2008)
Making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show is Renault's Koleos, its first ever 4x4 crossover. Ideal for escaping the everyday routine, Koleos is comfortable, easy to drive and boasts genuine off-road ability. It has been designed to be versatile too, offering the same reassuring drive when motoring in and about town, on open roads and on motorways as it does when it is taken off the beaten track. Meanwhile, Koleos delivers the same standard ... [more]
Other car news
Car sales drop 'a further blow for industry' (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Former managing director of Mitsubishi Australia, Graham Spurling, says a 10 per cent drop in new car sales is more bad news for the industry. |
Despite a puttering auto industry, local used car dealers hold their own (The Union)At a time when the U.S. auto industry is struggling to stay afloat, Weaver Auto and Truck Center sits vacant, and the winter doldrums is coming on fast, Lee Hartwell is jumping into the used car business in Grass Valley. |
Economy Forces Car Dealers to Slash Prices (FOX 7 News Austin)The credit crunch has not only affected the financial industry, but it has also devastated car sales. Auto sales are now at a 25-year low. In an effort to clear their lots of cars, dealers have been offering huge discounts on new cars. FOX 7's Rudy Koski reports. |
New car prices lower during auto industry bailout uncertainty (The News-Press)TAMPA -- It's a frustrating time for Carlos Ramos, New Car Sales Manager of Bill Currie Ford Lincoln Mercury. |
Car industry rescue splits Democrats (Independent)A power struggle is developing inside the Democrat party between West coast environmentalists and the union-sponsored representatives of the party's industrial heartland, in a battle that will affect the future of the cash-strapped US car industry and shape President-elect Barack Obama's efforts to tackle global warming. |
Electric Car Carries Clean-Energy Investors' Hopes (NPR)Silicon Valley venture capitalists are investing in clean energy, with the electric car their vehicle of choice. While the economic meltdown has crimped immediate sales plans, electric-car manufacturers hope for a thin slice of the $25 billion auto industry bailout being considered by Congress. |
Car dealers ask Ottawa to support auto sector (AFP via Yahoo! News)Canadian car dealers are predicting a record sales year in 2008, but fear a credit crunch and US auto manufacturers' woes could still force several shops to close, their association said Friday. |
Car dealers pitch for auto sector aid (Reuters via Yahoo! News)Car dealers are heading for near-record sales this year but asked the federal government on Friday to help auto manufacturers and to make it easier for dealerships to get financing. |
Malaysia October car sales skid (Business Times (Malaysia))NEW car sales in October fell 13 per cent over the same month last year and this is likely to continue for the rest of the year as consumers cut back on spending. |
Car Sales Soar Despite The Auto Industry's Need Of A Bailout (KBTV Beaumont)Its been a tough month for Hugo Ramirez. He's deciding if he'll purchase a 2007 Chevy Silverado. But that's not the only thing on his mind lately. "The big three are asking for a loan. What's going to happen to us. This is real critical." Ramirez said. |
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