Latest Nissan News 
Micra 25 celebrates 25th Anniversary
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]
New entry-level diesel model for Chevrolet Captiva
At £18,295, the new five-seater Captiva 2.0 VCDi LS is £1,900 cheaper than Kia’s base model Sorento, over £2,000 less expensive than the cheapest diesel Nissan X-Trail, and more than £3,500 less pricey than the five-seat Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD GSi. Yet despite the low price tag, the latest Captiva doesn’t skimp on specification. The new model comes with air conditioning, smart 16-inch alloy wheels, a glass-flip tailgate, electrically-adjust... [more]
Renault enters 4x4 crossover segment with Koleos
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
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
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]
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Focus, Nissan, Quiznos Sign on to Sponsor TNT’s ‘Bar’ (TV Week)TNT said it has sold special sponsorships for its new series “Raising the Bar” to Focus Features, Nissan and Quiznos. “Raising the Bar,” the legal drama from Steven Bochco, is set to premiere Sept. 1. |
Nissan Titan Dumps "Endurance" For HEMI (The Car Connection)The next Nissan Titan--which will be a restyled version of this new 2009 Dodge Ram--is ditching its "Endurance" V-8 for a version of Chrysler's HEMI eight-cylinder engine. Mike Levine over at PickupTrucks.com reports that Nissan's truck engineers are basically handing over the next Titan to Dodge's truck team. The Nissan engineers are laying .. |
Toyota, Nissan Raise July Production on Higher Overseas Demand (Bloomberg.com)Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. , Japan's three-largest carmakers, increased global production last month to meet demand for fuel-efficient cars from emerging markets. |
Pretenders Debut New Lineup, Material at Nissan Live Sets (LAist)The Pretenders treated a group of lucky fans and invited guests to a sneak preview of their new lineup and material, performing an 11-song set for Yahoo Music’s Nissan Live Sets on Monday, August 11. Chrissie Hynde has kept this band going for nearly thirty years, with a regularly shifting alliance of musicians. The band found its most stable lineup between 1993 and 2006, with original ... |
Nissan Offers Buyout Packages In Tennessee (WDET-FM Detroit)Nissan says it will offer buyout packages to some of its workers in the U-S. Detroit Public Radio’s Jerome Vaughn has more. SOQ Nissan says about six thousand workers will be offered the buyout packages at two facilities in Tennessee. Employees will be eligible for lump sum payments of $100,000 to $125,000 depending on their tenure. Some car purchase and medical benefits will also be ... |
Nissan begins production of Livina MPVs in Brazil (Automotive Business Review)Nissan Motor has begun production of the Livina and Grand Livina multi-purpose vehicles in Brazil. |
Dongfeng Motor Profit Rises 27% on China Car Sales (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Dongfeng Motor Group Co., China's third-largest automaker, said first-half profit rose 27 percent as the country's economic growth spurred demand for its own- brand trucks and the cars it makes with Nissan Motor Co. |
Wanted: Person Who Shot Girl, 3, In Both Legs (CBS 2 Los Angeles)Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding whoever shot a 3-year-old girl in both legs at a Coachella playground. The shooting took place Aug. 18 in the 50300 block of Soledad Place occurred about 7:30 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire, seeing the toddler go down and a white Nissan with a spoiler speeding away, sheriff's Sgt. Jorge Pinon said. |
Deadly motorcycle accident (FOX10 Gulf Coast)On Wednesday, around 10:48 a.m., 23-year-old Christian Henry was riding his motorcycle exiting Pat Peck Nissan on the I-65 Service Road South. Henry was traveling southbound on the beltline and made a U-turn at International Boulevard. |
3 new Nissan models outdoored (The Ghanaian Chronicle)Three new Nissan models were on Wednesday introduced onto the Ghanaian market by Auto Parts Limited, sole importers and distributors of Nissan vehicles and parts, at their refurbished house in Accra. |
