Nissan Cars
First win for the newly revised Primastar
The revised Nissan Primastar has picked up the “Small Panel Van of the Year 2006” at the What Van? Awards, beating off stiff competition from the Volkswagen Transporter. Not bad for a vehicle that’s only just gone on sale.
Primastar on the books at Oxford
Oxford students will now be getting their books delivered by Nissan thanks to the company’s donation of a Primastar dCi SE High Roof to the network of University libraries, one of which is housed at the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies.
Make a Note of your own
The simple line-up of the award winning Nissan NOTE has now been extended with a range of packs and accessories. There is something to suit everyone’s budget with tailored sun blinds starting from as low as £70.
Three new LCV products to fuel aggressive growth
Following the recent announcement of the first half financial results for the fiscal year 2006, Nissan today reaffirmed that its light commercial vehicles (LCV) business unit plans to achieve its Nissan Value Up commitments – of reaching 434,000 vehicle sales with 8% consolidated operating profit – one year ahead of forecast in this fiscal year 2006 ending 31 March, 2007.
Nissan rated among top 50 companies worldwide
Nissan has been rated among the top 50 companies in the world in corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, according to a leading survey from Global Reporters.
Barbie car is most expensive Micra on the road
Chorley Nissan has launched a search for a Barbie girl to drive away in what could prove to be the most expensive Micra on the road – a special edition pink Micra C+C with personalised numberplate ‘BAR81E’.
Nissan 350Z is top performer
The Nissan 350Z has added another award to its bulging trophy cabinet by picking up the gong for Japanese Performance Car of the Year for 2007, announced in the December issue.
Nissan QASHQAI design story
When a car company thinks lean, it’s usually about manufacturing – how to make more for less. But when car designers think lean, they’re thinking of something entirely different – a muscled surface, an athletic form, some tensioned panelwork. Which is how Nissan Design Europe’s Design Director Stephane Schwarz happened on a striking sculptural flourish for the company’s new QASHQAI crossover.
Nissan and Marc Ecko unveil the ultimate in urban style with customised vehicles and automotive-inspired clothing
Nissan and Marc Ecko have revealed what happens when two of the most design-forward companies in the automotive and fashion industries unite. At a VIP event held at New York’s Splashlight Studios, Nissan and Marc Ecko showcased the results of their recently announced partnership – the Nissan Pathfinder and the Nissan Armada customised by Marc Ecko, and the Nissan-inspired line of apparel and accessories from the ecko unltd. and Marc Ecko Cut & Sew collections.
A star is reborn
Nissan’s latest Primastar range gets a fresh look, even more convenience features, and most significantly a range of engines that not only enhance driveability, but are Euro 4 compliant too. The 2007 Model Year enhancements maintain the Primastar’s position as one of the most attractive mid-sized panel van and minibus ranges on the market.
Nissan to showcase electric vehicle capability at EVS22
Nissan will showcase its full range of electric vehicle capabilities, led by the X-TRAIL FCV 2005, at this year’s 22nd International Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exposition or better known as EVS22. The EVS22 is the world’s largest international symposium dedicated to electric vehicles and technology, and is scheduled from October 23 through 28 at the Pacifico Yokohama.
Hands free Micra
Nissan is offering Micra customers free Bluetooth mobile phone integration on Sport and special edition Activ models until December. And don’t forget, customers can drive away in a Micra Sport from just £9495 and pay nothing until March 2007.
Nissan QASHQAI on the virtual streets
The website for the new Nissan QASHQAI has now been launched with interactive features. Let your imagination flow by not just designing your own QASHQAI but also the scene around it. From security cameras to mail boxes and dumpsters to pigeons, you can make the cityscape unique so it’s not just the QASHQAI that can call the street its own but you as well.
Nissan to grow business in Indonesia
Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) has confirmed its growth strategy in the Indonesian automotive market, fuelled by new product and local investment. The announcement was made as Nissan President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, visited Indonesia.
Nissan Micra with dual personality
Nissan has given its city loving Micra a dual personality, both active and luxurious, with a new range that tops the existing line-up. Available in both hatchback and C+C coupe/convertible bodystyles, the literally named Active Luxury takes classy clubwear as its inspiration teaming elegant pearl and racy copper colour themes. Sports seats wrapped in Alcantara® and soft nappa leather plus a luxury equipment tally might sound expensive. But Active Luxury prices start as low as £10,995.