Archive for Category: "Nissan"
Nissan Breaks Ground on New Engine Plant
The partnership between Nissan and Daimler hit a milestone recently as ground broke on their first ever, joint facility. The assembly plant, located in Decherd, Tennessee, will produced engines for both Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz vehicles – owned by Daimler. When the all-new four cylinder, gasoline powerplant finds its first working way under the hood of the upcoming C-Class [...]
Nissan to Sell The Juke-R
When Nissan got the hair-brained idea to stuff the drivetrain from their GT-R supercar into the subcompact Juke crossover, the automotive industry raised an eyebrow. The attempt seemed rather farfetched but despite the doubt, the automaker’s engineers did the unthinkable and made it work. Originally meant to be a simple act of showing off, the twin turbocharged, [...]
Nissan Teams With Penske For New San Fran Dealerships
New dealerships usually don’t make headlines but recently, Nissan North America opened the gates to some worthy facilities. Owned and operated by one of the World’s largest and most iconic names in the automotive industry, the two all-new complexes are located in the heart of San Francisco. With an importance placed on “environmentally smart” products, [...]
The Nissan LEAF Proves Popular in Norway
Six months ago, Nissan began selling its zero emissions LEAF to the fine people of Norway. The automaker expected solid sales but instead, they were greeted with something remarkable. In just a short period of time, the first ever mass production electric vehicle has found 1,000 new owners in one country and in one month, the [...]
Nissan Recalls For Misrepresentation
If you own a 2012 Nissan Titan pickup with the Sports Appearance Package, you might want to think twice before you load it down with gear. Stamped on the driver’s side door panel is the placard that gives off correct tire inflation and gross vehicle weight capacity information, but there is a chance it isn’t [...]
Adopt an EV Charger With Nissan
Recently added to California’s Green list are 15 all-new electric vehicle chargers. These Level 1 and 2 systems are scattered across the state and were made possible by a partnership with Nissan North America and the Adopt a Charger foundation. Free to use by the public, the chargers have the ability refresh the lithium-ion battery of a LEAF [...]
The AutoTalk Interview: Brian Carolin – Nissan
AutoTalk.com was given a chance to speak with Brian Carolin, the senior vice president of sales and marketing for Nissan North America during the 2012 NYIAS. The conversation with Brian was very enlightening and included many fun nuggets of information including the possibilty of new SE-R Sentra. We were also able to provide Brian and his team with [...]
The AutoTalk Interview: Andy Palmer – Infiniti
AutoTalk.com was given a chance to speak with Nissan/Infiniti EVP Brain Palmer during the 2012 NYIAS. Here is a transcription of our meeting. Andy is a quick witted and genial Brit with a sharp mind and pleasant disposition. Andy Palmer is Executive Vice President and Executive Committee member at Nissan Motor Company Limited, with specific responsibilities for [...]
Nissan Prices The NV Passenger Van
Nissan’s first true effort in the U.S. full-size commercial segment has been working hard for a few years now. Available in numerous configurations, the NV line of workhorses now have one more for businesses, fleets and consumers to choose from. Ready to haul a truly valuable kind of cargo is the 2012 NV Passenger van [...]
Nissan To Bring Back Datsun Name
Not since the early 1980s has the name Datsun been stamped to the fender of a new car but that could soon change. In an attempt to increase sales in smaller world markets, Nissan Motor Company is looking to revive their old moniker to produce a whole new brand. With a plan to hit the [...]
