Nissan Van News

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, today announced the legal formation of the three JV companies for the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business in India for vehicle manufacturing, powertrain manufacturing and technology development.

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) business will continue to be a breakthrough driver of growth during the Nissan GT 2012 mid term business plan, announced on May 13 by Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn.

Nissan naturally considers its Primastar to be one of the most attractive mid-sized panel van ranges on the market, and now that viewpoint has received a strong, independent endorsement, picking up the Best Medium Van accolade in the 2008 Van Fleet World Honours.

Nissan is announcing plans to enter the Russian light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in 2008. Nissan Motor Rus, will launch the NP300 pickup and the Cabstar light duty truck in September, this year. The range will be extended to six products by the end of 2011.

Following on from the announcement that Nissan’s NP300 Pickup will make its UK debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham today, prices have now been confirmed. Basic prices will start at £11,395 for the 2WD Single Cab, rising to £14,795 for the 4WD Double Cab, which will go on sale in the summer.

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) has announced it is entering the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business through a significant investment in North America.

Nissan is launching a comprehensive range of ‘off the peg’ commercial vehicle conversions offering the convenience of instant availability backed up by the reassurance of Nissan’s reputation for quality.

Ashok Leyland and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, today signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) for the formation of three joint venture companies supporting the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business.

Nissan has announced plans to grow its light commercial vehicle (LCV) business in Europe by 2010 by introducing new products and expanding into new markets.

Nissan has revealed a highly innovative small van concept at Nissan Design Europe (NDE).

Nissan Primastar has won the award for Best Medium Van in the 2007 Van Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 17 th May.

Just weeks after going on sale, and following its UK debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show, the new Nissan Cabstar has been voted “ultra light Truck” at the Professional Van and Light Truck Awards 2007.

Mark Lovett, the recently appointed sales and marketing manager for Commercial Vehicles, outlined Nissan’s strategy for driving the LCV business forward at the CV Show, NEC.

The CV Show 2007 plays host to the full constellation of Nissan’s light commercial stars including the premiere of the new Primastar Crew Van.