Filed under: China, Nissan

It looks like the Chinese car market is going to get a little more crowded. According to a report from Just-Auto, Nissan and its partner company, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company, will be forming a new brand just for the people's republic. Called Venucia, the company aims to have its first products on the road by 2012. With such a short development time, we expect its stable to be made up primarily of Dongfeng products with new fascias and Nissan powerplants, but you never know. Just-Auto says that Nissan and Dongfeng have devoted an entire team to the project, including research, design and manufacturing.

Interestingly enough, Venucia won't completely replace Nissan in China. Instead, the two companies will sell vehicles right alongside one another. Nissan has said that it will provide engines for the project, and that the brand is aimed toward filling the need for inexpensive, quality transportation in the Chinese market.

Dongfeng said that the Venucia project is part of its plan to sell one million vehicles annually. Last year, it sold 519,000 units.

[Source: Just-Auto ]

Nissan-Dongfeng creating new brand for China? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Concept Cars, Paris Motor Show, Nissan, Design/Style, Electric

As the Paris Motor Show draws closer, automakers are sending out the usual raft of teaser shots. The pictures never reveal much but they definitely get people talking. The image you see above? It's a glimpse at the zero-emissions, electric concept vehicle called the Nissan Townpod EV.

Nissan has this to say about the Townpod:

It is designed to offer zero-emissions mobility to a future generation of home-based, innovative entrepreneurs who are creative and tech-savvy. It is more than just a car and it's more than just a van - it heralds a new-era of flexible, stylish vehicles that will bring electric-vehicle mobility to the masses.

So, is it an electric city-car for the techie on the go? Will the Townpod EV be a mobile blogging lair for those both green and lazy? Honestly, we have no clue. It's not easy to figure out what something looks like from an image that resembles the eye of an Autobot . For now, we'll just have to let our imaginations run wild.

We do love staring at concept vehicles until our contact lenses dry out, and the Nissan Townpod EV is sure to be no exception. Stay tuned for updates from the Paris Motor Show, and hit the jump to read Nissan's official press release.

[Source: Nissan]

Continue reading Nissan teases Paris-bound Townpod EV concept

Nissan teases Paris-bound Townpod EV concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hatchback, Nissan, Electric

As subtle as a box of hammers to the face, global warming's most iconic animal has taken a starring role in the latest advertisement for the Nissan Leaf . Called, simply, "Polar Bear," the one-minute spot follows a polar bear on a trek from watching glaciers calve into the sea down south through a city and into a residential neighborhood to find a man about to start his commute. Then, well, you'll see. Check it out after the jump .

For comparison, we've also pasted Nissan 's ad from June about the "New Car," which highlights the changes the Leaf will bring to the industry, below. This ad shows off the ways the Leaf is different from other cars, including the tidbit that it will be made of at least 30 percent post-consumer material. While "New Car" is all about smartphones and batteries and other tech, the polar bear ad is all emotion. Still, the new spot does miss a chance to show the driver unplugging the Leaf before getting in, which would help get a little bit of that "new car" messaging across. Watch both here .



[Source: Nissan]

Continue reading Video: Nissan and this polar bear want to love you, if you drive a Leaf

Video: Nissan and this polar bear want to love you, if you drive a Leaf originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A Chinese unit of Japan's number three automaker Nissan Motor has announced it will launch a new brand for China to tap the huge demand in the world's largest car market. economictimes.indiatimes.com | 9/9/10 8:15 AM

FILE - In this July 13, 2010 file photo, Nissan Motor Co. Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga poses for photographers with the automaker's new vehicle called March in Yokohama near Tokyo, Japan. A... story.venezuelastar.com | 9/9/10 7:12 AM

Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Co., the joint venture between Dongfeng Motor Corp., China's third-largest automaker, and Japan's Nissan Motors, unveiled a new model on Wednesday, the "Venucia", making it the third joint venture auto manufacturer in China to develop an original auto model. The joint venture, founded in 2003, unveiled the new model during a press conference to celebrate its two-millionth vehicle coming off the production line after seven years of operations. The first Ven ... english.people.com.cn | 9/8/10 10:50 PM

Nissan Motor Co and its Chinese partner Dongfeng Motor Group unveiled on Wednesday a new brand for their local passenger car venture, saying the first model would be introduced in 2012. economictimes.indiatimes.com | 9/8/10 6:04 AM

Nissan Motor is open to a green car alliance with Chinese automakers, a senior executive said on Saturday, as it moves to tap the fledgling industry in the world's largest auto market. economictimes.indiatimes.com | 9/4/10 2:03 PM

Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd (NMIPL) on Wednesday said it has registered total sales of 1,249 units in August 2010, with its newly-launched compact car Micra clocking 1,182 units. economictimes.indiatimes.com | 9/1/10 9:33 AM

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. of Japan offered media people a chance to test-drive its "Leaf" electric vehicle (EV), slated for release in December 2010. In addition to demonstrating its handling performance, Nissan also revealed the range of actions taken to resolve the various problems of the EV. techon.nikkeibp.co.jp | 8/31/10 2:47 PM

Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- The Renault SA-Nissan Motor Co. alliance plans to increase production in South Korea to cut its reliance on Japan as a manufacturing base as the yen strengthens, Chief Executive... story.venezuelastar.com | 8/31/10 7:18 AM

Nissan Motor Co., Japan’s third- largest automaker, plans to begin production at a new plant in China next month to keep pace with rising demand. www.businessweek.com | 8/31/10 2:37 AM

Filed under: Hyundai, Nissan

Nissan has long been the number three Asian automaker in the U.S., lagging behind both Honda and Toyota on the sales charts. But the Japanese automaker has been on a bit of a roll of late, with 10 straight months of sales gains and an aggressive product onslaught planned for the next 24 months. Nissan would love to unseat Honda to finally sneak up to the number two slot in the States, but a funny thing's happening: Hyundai is doing its best to push Nissan down to number four.

Nissan and Hyundai are currently in a dead heat in U.S. auto sales. Through July, Nissan has sold 522,669 cars and trucks, while Hyundai, when combined with Kia sales, has moved 515,316 vehicles. Hyundai has a treasure-trove of new product on dealer lots lead by the outstanding Sonata sedan. New products like the Kia Sportage and the Elantra are poised to battle hard for increased market share in their perspective segments. Nissan is countering with a new Juke in October, followed by the Leaf EV and the Quest minivan, and wrapping up with another six significantly upgraded vehicles by 2012.

So who do we think will win the battle for number two? Hyundai appears to have most of the momentum at the moment, but Nissan has a larger customer base - at the moment. In fact, we'd be surprised if either automaker surpasses Honda in the next couple years.

[Source: USA Today ]

Nissan, Hyundai reportedly duking it out for No. 2 Asian automaker in U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissan's luxury brand plans for 100 dealerships over the next three years Beijing - Infiniti, the luxury car brand owned by Nissan Motor Co Ltd, is considering an ambitious expansion plan in China, the world's top vehicle market. Andy Palmer, senior vice-president of Nissan, said in an interview last Friday that a "very aggressive" plan for Infiniti is now under discussion. "We will tell you the plan maybe in the early part of next year," Palmer said. "We plan to make Infiniti a ... english.people.com.cn | 8/30/10 2:50 AM

Nissan is rolling out a new national ad campaign in the US that will focus the attention on Nissan as a brand instead of on individual models.

www.topix.net | 8/27/10 10:57 PM

Filed under: SUV, Nissan, Off-Road

Nissan's Xterra , a throwback to when all SUVs were red in tooth and claw, may be swinging on the gallows sooner rather than later. According to Ward's Auto , the gloriously upright off-roader faces an uncertain future amidst slumping sales and ever-tightening federal fuel economy regulations.

Ward's data indicates that the Xterra has sold just 12,186 units through July, and even that modest figure is well ahead of last year's glacial pace brought about by the stagnant economy. By comparison, Nissan shipped 88,578 new Xterras off to owners in 2000.

The Xterra hasn't received more than modest changes since its redesign back in 2005, and although Nissan's vice president of advanced product and product planning and stategy, Larry Dominique, says the automaker will try to build the SUV '"as long as we possibly can," there isn't a redesign in sight.

Despite the Xterra's likely demise, Ward's says that the Xterra's mid-size kin, the Frontier pickup and Pathfinder, don't appear to be going anywhere, though Dominique seemingly hints that the latter could continue on in a new form, saying "Pathfinder will live on... how it will live on, wait to see. There's no reason to get rid of a three-row crossover or SUV." Could Nissan be pondering a shift to a car-based Pathfinder, like the 2011 Ford Explorer and the forthcoming Dodge Durango ? We should know within the year.



[Source: Ward's Auto ]

Nissan Xterra not long for this world? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Budget, Crossover, Nissan, First Drive

Unlikely Baby Crossover Confounds and Delights



Remember the Nissan NX of the mid-'90s? The tiny, econobox-based sportster was as cute as a bug and spent its brief lifespan mixing it up with other long-gone, sporty front-wheel drive affordables like the Mazda MX-3, Honda Civic CRX, Toyota Paseo and even the Hyundai Scoupe. While there were a lot of inexpensive, racy looking coupes back then, most automakers just don't see any money in that segment anymore. Instead, when they look to spin something off of their entry-level B-class chassis, most veer toward the white-hot crossover segment.

Consider the latest example, Nissan's 2011 Juke. Come to think of it, this in-your-face city slicker has some startling similarities to the NX. For one, at 162.8 inches long, it's deceptively small - just 0.4 inches longer than the '90s coupe. Further, both the Juke and the NX1600 rely on 1.6-liter four-cylinder power. And like the Sentra-based NX, the more emotional Juke is based on the same humble underpinnings that give structure to Nissan's workaday offerings, in this case, the Versa and Cube . And while the Juke may not be cute as a bug, there's something downright insectian about its Predator-like mug.

Despite not being a traditional sporty car, Nissan has been talking up its controversially styled mini-ute with many of the same descriptors, so we hopped a plane to Vancouver to see if the Juke could bob and weave its way into our hearts. Follow the jump to find out how it fared.



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Continue reading First Drive: 2011 Nissan Juke

First Drive: 2011 Nissan Juke originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Technology, Videos, Nissan

We do love our car commercials. Oftentimes, marketing departments and ad agencies simply have a way of distilling everything we love about cars, trucks, SUVs and yes, even CUVs into easily-digestible snippets of video. Nissan has just rolled out a new collection of four ads under the Innovation for All banner, each focusing on the company's commitment to new ideas, designs and products.

If you look closely, you may even spy the next-generation Nissan Quest lurking among the quick cuts in the first ad. Judging from what we've seen, it looks like the company's minivan will be awfully similar to the Japanese-market Elgrand that Nissan debuted not so long ago.

In addition to the tech-centric commercial, Nissan is touting the fact that its vehicles have had brake override systems since 2004, ribbing rival Toyota and underscoring the company's commitment to safety at the same time. As you may recall, legislators have called for brake-override protection to be mandatory on all new cars in the wake of the Toyota unintended acceleration fiasco. Hit the jump to take a look at the spots for yourself.

[Source: Nissan]

Continue reading Video: Nissan unveils four new Innovation For All spots

Video: Nissan unveils four new Innovation For All spots originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissan is expecting a yen rally to have a serious negative impact on its full year results, said company's COO economictimes.indiatimes.com | 8/25/10 8:14 AM

Nissan has responded to rumors that high demand for its Leaf EV in Japan could cause the company to limit delivery in the United States to just around 3,000 units by the end of March, 2011. That rumor sprang from comments made by a Mossy Nissan general manager, and luckily for electric vehicle lovers in the States, seem to be wholly untrue. Mark Perry, Nissan's director of product planning says that the statement from Mossy Nissan was "purely speculative," and that product allocation is decided based on customer orders. Furthermore, he says the company is still targeting around 25,000 units for the US by the end of 2011. So now we can all sleep better: the nightmare has seemingly ended.

Nissan rep confirms delivery of 25,000 Leaf EVs to US by the end of 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissan's Murano will enter the 2011 model year with a light interior and exterior face lift and a new mid-range trim level.

www.topix.net | 8/24/10 3:47 AM

Filed under: Budget, Crossover, Nissan, Design/Style

Nissan has officially confirmed that the new fascia we saw on the European version of the 2011 Murano will find its way to the land of the free. The look carries a reworked bumper, along with similarly sculpted headlights and a new grille. If you were hoping to see the diesel model crop up on dealer lots in your neck of the woods, we've got bad news - it ain't happening. The oil-burning Murano is still only available to our cousins across the pond, leaving us with the capable 3.5-liter VQ V6 with 250 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque as our only powerplant option.

Even so, Nissan has chucked an additional trim line into the mix. Buyers can now choose between a total of eight variants on the Murano theme, including the new SV FWD and SV AWD trims. The Japanese automaker has thrown in 20-inch wheels, a dual-panel moonroof and a bevy of exterior color choices as optional goodies, too. Look for the 2011 Nissan Murano to land on dealer lots by October. Follow the jump for the full press blast.



[Source: Nissan]

Continue reading 2011 Nissan Murano unveiled with mild refresh, new SV trim

2011 Nissan Murano unveiled with mild refresh, new SV trim originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Auto Parts Limited, the official distributor of Nissan vehicles in Ghana, on Thursday introduced a new model of one of its cars. allafrica.com | 8/23/10 1:37 PM

Nissan has released pricing for its 2011 Maxima and Sentra sedans, complete with specification changes that are more along the lines of 'running changes' than they are actual product freshenings. No matter, the Maxima will start at $30,810 in 3.5S CVT guise, while the sportier SV rings up at $33,530. On the more frugal side, the Sentra 2.0 6MT rings in at $15,520, spooling all the way up to $20,080 for the line-topping SE-R Spec V 2.5 model.

On the upgrade front, the 290-horsepower Maxima receives smoked headlights, darkened chrome grill and "shiny gray interior stitching" on sport models, along with a new exhaust pipe finisher. Metallic Slate and Brilliant Silver also join the Max's paint palate. For 2011, the Sentra doesn't really get any new features, but a six-speed manual is now available with the base 2.0-liter four-cylinder, giving the range a new entry-level model.

The 2011 model-year Nissans are available in dealers now, and you can check out the full press release after the jump.


[Source: Nissan]

Continue reading Nissan Maxima, Sentra receive 2011 prices, minor changes

Nissan Maxima, Sentra receive 2011 prices, minor changes originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Auto Parts Limited, the official distributor of Nissan vehicles in Ghana, on Thursday introduced a new model of one of its cars. allafrica.com | 8/20/10 12:41 PM

The Nissan Rogue provides a good ride with decent cargo space. I like the shape of the Nissan Rogue and similar crossover-type vehicles.

www.topix.net | 8/19/10 5:21 PM

Filed under: Budget, SUV, Hatchback, Nissan

Nissan has just released pricing for the 2011 Juke - the company's new baby CUV. Buyers looking to scramble into the driver's seat can look forward to a base MSRP of $18,960 (*plus destination) for the Juke S when equipped with a CVT and front-wheel drive. Prices for the range-topping Juke SL with a CVT and all-wheel drive hit a ceiling of $24,550 before any options are added.

All models will come from the factory with a new direct-injection turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Nissan says that when bolted to the company's efficient CVT, the Juke should return 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. Meanwhile, six-speed manual-equipped models start at $20,260.

Buyers wanting to take advantage of the Juke's torque-vectoring all-wheel drive can hop into the Juke S AWD. That model, which is available only with a CVT, starts at $20,460, landing it squarely in Subaru Forester and Mini Countryman territory. With a low price, plenty of onboard tech and quirky, youth-oriented styling, we're expecting to see plenty of these on the road in short order when it goes on sale this October. Hit the jump for the full press release.



[Source: Nissan]

Continue reading 2011 Nissan Juke starts at $18,960*

2011 Nissan Juke starts at $18,960* originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Under terms of the MOU, Nissan and Kagoshima will jointly embark on a project to create a so-called CO2-free island off the coast of Japan's southern tip.

www.topix.net | 8/10/10 10:00 AM

His latest target? The lithium-ion battery pack in the Nissan Leaf , about which Musk had some critical things to say in a conference call with investors this week.

www.topix.net | 8/9/10 1:32 AM

Nissan has been slowly trickling out dark teaser images of the 2011 Nissan Quest minivan, but we now have a better idea of its appearance thanks to these pictures of the Nissan Elgrand.

www.topix.net | 8/5/10 5:00 AM

Filed under: Budget, Minivan/Van, Japan, Nissan

Nissan is set to release the next-generation Quest minivan in the States later this year, but we may have gotten an early peek at the people mover thanks to Japanese unveil. Nissan pulled the sheets off of its JDM-only Elgrand - the corporate cousin to the Quest - and the van looks suspiciously similar to the teaser shots of the U.S. version we've seen so far. If the information on the Elgrand is any indication, buyers can look forward to getting their minivan with either a 3.5-liter V6 or a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, with all-wheel drive available on select models and both seven and eight passenger configurations.

That's not to say the two vehicles will be identical. For one thing, it appears that the American version of the van will wear slightly tweaked front and rear fascias compared to what we can see on the Elgrand. Likewise, we expect significant changes to the interior for the American market when the 2011 Quest debuts at the LA Auto Show in November.



[Source: NISMO Stuff , Nissan]

2011 Nissan Quest unveiled in Japan as Elgrand originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissan's North American division unveiled a redesigned 2011 model of its Rogue crossover SUV at an auto show in Tennessee.

www.topix.net | 8/3/10 1:59 AM

Filed under: Budget, SUV, Hatchback, Nissan, Design/Style

We managed to make our way to the 23rd annual Z Car Convention at the Nissan North America headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee this weekend. Aside from a slew of Zed-related goodness of unmatched acclaim, the 2011 Nissan Rogue was also rolled out as part of the celebration. Overall, the little crossover sticks close to last year's recipe, though some subtle visual updates help the ute better stand out from the rest of the mall parking lot crowd.

The tweaked front fascia now has a more angular look aimed at giving the nose of the Rogue some definition. Likewise, the grille has been massaged to incorporate a larger Nissan badge, and the optional fog lights now reside in sculpted inserts. A chrome strip spans the 2011 Rogue's flanks, and a similar piece of brightwork now glams up the rear liftgate. Lastly, buyers who opt for the 2011 Nissan Rogue Krom or Rogue SL will get new 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, too. Otherwise, it's much of the same from Nissan's compact people hauler. Hit the jump for the official press release.




Photos by Zach Bowman / Copyright (C)2010 AOL

[Source: Nissan]

Continue reading 2011 Nissan Rogue shows up at 2010 Z Car Convention

2011 Nissan Rogue shows up at 2010 Z Car Convention originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissan announced its new models will feature breathable Vitamin C moisturizer pumped through the A/C. Plus! Speedometers will give birthday reminders. It's part of Nissan's effort to enhance its cars' "emotional aspect." You know, for chicks. More »
jezebel.com | 7/30/10 8:42 PM

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Europe, Japan, Nissan

Just when we thought the softer-riding Nissan GT-R SpecM had disappeared for good, the car shows up at the Nurburgring for a little abuse. The crew from Auto Motor und Sport managed to lay their hands on a lengthy video of a few barely-cloaked examples of the car scooting around Green Hell, and everyone's best guess is that the vehicles are a peek at what we can expect out of the Nissan 2011 supercar lineup. As you likely recall, the SpecM is designed to be a more comfortable interpretation of the company's no-holds barred bruiser. The suspension is tuned more for the street than busting around your favorite road course, and the interior is supposedly swaddled in more high-grade materials.

Judging from what we see in the video, we're guessing that the new SpecM will wear aero additions borrowed from the mighty Spec-V, along with wheels swiped from the same car. Hit the jump to see the flick for yourself.

[Source: Auto Motor und Sport via Carscoop ]

Continue reading Spy Video: Nissan GT-R SpecM gets wrung out at the 'Ring

Spy Video: Nissan GT-R SpecM gets wrung out at the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're even on the verge of mass-market electric vehicles like the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf .

www.topix.net | 7/29/10 3:14 PM

July 29, 2010 * Nissan Q1 op profit 167.9 bln yen vs consensus 124.7 bln yen * Hyundai Q2 op 863.3 bln won vs 801.3 bln won consensus * Strong U.S., China demand drives April-June * Hyundai s... story.venezuelastar.com | 7/29/10 9:25 AM

Japan's number three automaker Nissan Motor on Thursday announced a quarterly net profit of 106.6 billion yen (1.22 billion dollars), compared to a 16.5 billion yen loss a year earlier. economictimes.indiatimes.com | 7/29/10 7:34 AM

Folks who have been looking forward to getting hold of the eco-friendly Nissan Leaf should be quite happy to hear that Nissan North America's Executive Vice President, Carlos Tavares, has announced that the car will be launching in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and Tennessee by December this year, and will be followed by Texas and Hawaii ...

www.topix.net | 7/29/10 3:10 AM

Nissan's latest Backup Collision Intervention system will make it easier for drivers to back out of a parking lot, especially when there is another vehicle approaching it from the side.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 6:56 PM

In a riposte to those who think a reliance on cars is unhealthy, new Nissan models will feature air conditioners that pump breathable vitamin C and stress-reducing seats, the firm said today. story.kenyastar.com | 7/28/10 6:29 PM

(MENAFN) Nissan Motor Co said that it has agreed to spend $600 million to upgrade its plants in Mexico and start making three new low-cost cars there, positioning Mexico as its supply hub for the Amer... story.venezuelastar.com | 7/28/10 11:34 AM

In a riposte to those who think a reliance on cars is unhealthy, new Nissan models will feature air conditioners that pump breathable vitamin C and stress-reducing seats, the firm said Wednesday. www.physorg.com | 7/28/10 10:32 AM

Nissan said it will sell 500 Leaf electric cars to Enterprise Rent-A-Car starting in January, as the Japanese automaker aims to put more drivers behind the wheel of its battery-powered vehicle.

www.topix.net | 7/28/10 9:42 AM

In a riposte to those who think a reliance on cars is unhealthy, new Nissan models will feature air conditioners that pump breathable vitamin C and stress-reducing seats, the firm said Wednesday. economictimes.indiatimes.com | 7/28/10 9:11 AM

(AP) Nissan is recalling 46,000 of its Cube model over possible problems with fuel spilling during rear end collisions. In documents filed with the story.venezuelastar.com | 7/28/10 4:10 AM

Nissan Motor will boost output in Mexico to about 700,000 vehicles a year and may consider increasing exports from the U.S. as the strong yen makes North American production more competitive www.businessweek.com | 7/28/10 1:21 AM

Nissan Motor Co Ltd announced that it has developed the "Backup Collision Intervention (BCI)" system. When a car equipped with the BCI system is being backed out of a parking lot and another car is approaching it from the side, the system stops the car equipped with the system. techon.nikkeibp.co.jp | 7/28/10 1:06 AM

Filed under: Recalls, Safety, Infiniti, Nissan, Middle East, Luxury, Off-Road

Nissan has issued a recall for more than a thousand Nissan Patrol models in the Middle East, citing electrical problems that could affect the engine's fuel supply leading to engine stalls. According to Monal Zeidan, the general manager of marketing and communications for Nissan Middle East, there are problems with an integrated circuit inside the vehicle's electronic control module (ECM). Zeidan goes on to say that if the ECM fails the fuel injectors could stop working and the engine may stop. Owners of the 1,250 affected vehicles in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being asked to visit their dealerships to have a revised ECM installed.

While the all-new 2011 Infiniti QX56 is heavily based on the Nissan Patrol, our sources at Infiniti say the two models run different ECMs. That's a bit of good news for owners of Infiniti's latest flagship SUV, as it means they won't need to worry about the recall.



[Source: TheNational ]

Nissan Patrol recalled overseas but kissing-cousin Infiniti QX56 not affected originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Don't compete with your contemporaries, crush them." seems to be the operating principle at Switzer Performance which has unofficially debuted its 1000 HP Nissan GT-R R1K package.

www.topix.net | 7/27/10 9:34 PM