Nissan Van News

Nissan has announced that the all-new Nissan NV200 Vanette, a next-generation light duty compact van, will go on sale at Nissan dealers across Japan on May 21.

The van version of Nissan’s global NV200 will premiere today at the Barcelona International Motor Show.

Together with the global unveil of the all-new Nissan NV200 at the Geneva Motorshow, the company announced that this model will be produced for Europe in Barcelona, Spain, beginning late this year.

Nissan is preparing a move into the global small van market with the introduction of its all new, spacious yet compact, NV200 small van.

Nissan announced that its all-new NV200 compact van will offer best in class cargo efficiency when it goes on sale in 2009. Nissan’s engineers have made it possible to combine large cargo space (NV200 will offer the possibility to load up to 4.1 cubic metres) with the exterior dimensions of a compact segment van.

Nissan has unveiled the Nissan NV2500 Concept at a media event at its Nissan Technical Center North America’s (NTCNA) Michigan headquarters. The NV2500 Concept provides an original take on Commercial Vehicle (CV) design, as well as providing a preview of Nissan’s entry into the CV market in North America.

Nissan has announced that its Cranfield-based research and development facility, Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE), is to play a key role in the company’s global van programme.

Nissan’s NV200 concept van was one of the undoubted stars of the Hanover Show – and designer Ryoichi Kuraoka found an unlikely inspiration for its innovative demountable pod system. “It’s based on Thunderbird 2, the one with the pod,” he said.

The next-generation of Nissan panel vans will be stand-alone Nissans, not rebadged Renault Trafics and Masters, and the launch of the Nissan NV200 compact van signals the first step in the Japanese brand’s move away from badge-engineered vans.

In a press conference held at the 62nd Hannover Motor Show, Nissan announced plans that will lead to a doubling of LCV business revenues and top level customer satisfaction in the LCV market globally.

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.