Nissan Cars

Nissan and Sky search for Britain’s Coolest Dad

Nissan has announced a partnership with Sky Motoring to create a bespoke microsite showcasing the Qashqai+2’s search for Britain’s Coolest Dad.

Nissan supports EV & infrastructure deployment project

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure ever undertaken.

Nissan unveils new electric car – the LEAF

Nissan has unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements.

Dongfeng to expand Huadu Plant

Dongfeng, Nissan’s local partner in China, has announced the expansion of the Huadu passenger vehicle plant in Guangzhou City, China, with acquisition of the land for building an additional production line.

Nissan net loss at 16.5 billion yen in FY09 first quarter

Nissan announced a net loss after tax of 16.5 billion yen (US $170 million, euro 120 million) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2009, ending March 31, 2010, compared to net income of 52.8 billion yen (US $540 million, euro 400 million) from the same period a year ago.

Nissan Sunderland Plant wins new engine contract

Nissan’s Sunderland Plant, in partnership with Regional Development Agency One North East, has won a contract to assemble a new petrol engine from next year, securing future engine production on Wearside.

Nissan readies its electric vehicle platform

Nissan has previewed its electric vehicle EV platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

Z cars are go with Nissan Race Academy offer

Taking its inspiration from the GT-R supercar, but costing from £26,900, Nissan's recently launched 370Z offers an unrivalled blend of power, poise and practicality but with an accessible price tag.

Nissan to open its new Global Headquarters Gallery

Nissan has announced that the “Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery” will open its doors on August 8th. The Gallery will be the central feature of the new Global Headquarters located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, welcoming visitors and customers to share in the Nissan experience.

Further jobs boost for Sunderland Plant

Nissan’s Sunderland Plant is recruiting an additional 100 manufacturing staff to meet continued strong demand arising from pan-European scrappage schemes.

Nissan dealership awarded top accolade

Nissan dealer, J Edgar & Son of Frizington, Cumbria has been awarded the coveted title of Best UK Dealership for Customer Service in the 2009 Nissan Global Nissan Sales and Service Way (NSSW) Awards.

AESC begins trial production of lithium-ion batteries

Nissan, NEC Corporation, and its subsidiary NEC TOKIN Corporation, announced that its joint-venture company – Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) – has begun trial production of advanced lithium-ion batteries for a wide range of automotive applications at its Zama Operations Center.