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 Nissan to showcase 16 exciting models at
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Nissan features four models:
Skyline Aero Package Concept edition featuring aggressive new exterior
and interior looks with new aero parts and seat materials Customized to
offer enhanced driving pleasure with dynamic front and rear spoilers,
re-designed sporty front grill and chromed alloy wheels.
X-TRAIL "X-TREMER Package" Stretched (concept model): Built on the tough
utility of the X-TRAIL SUV, it exaggerates the ruggedness of the base model
with under covers on the front and rear, custom extra-large fog lamps and
18-inch chrome alloy wheels.
Fairlady Z Type F (further details to be announced on January 10th).
NISMO features five models:
Tiida S-Tune PROTO: this concept car delivers enhanced speed, ride an
handling for an exhilarating drive. Details will be announced later
this month.
Other models will include XANAXI NISMO Z (SUPER GT 2007 GT500 Class),
ENDLESS ADVAN Z (series winner of the Japan's SUPER TAIKYU 2007 endurance
series) and Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS.
NISSAN GT-R race car (SUPER GT 2008 GT500 Class) to be scheduled for SUPER
GT debut in March in Suzuka Circuit.
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| NISSAN GT-R
shakedown in Suzuka
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TOKYO (Oct. 30, 2007) - NISSAN GT-R race car for the GT500
class of Japan's SUPER GT series underwent a shakedown at the renowned Suzuka
Circuit from October 29 - 30 supervised by NISMO (Nissan Motorsports
International Co., Ltd.).
The vehicle is scheduled to debut in the series
next year. The 2-day test, conducted under sunny skies, went smoothly with
NISMO's regular drivers, Satoshi Motoyama, Michael Krumm and Tsugio Matsuda,
behind the wheel. The test was designed to obtain important data for the race
car's further development.
Yoshitaka Iijima, NISMO team director for SUPER GT, said: "The test went well
without any problems. We obtained positive feedback on the car's potential
from the drivers. We are aware of the NISSAN GT-R popularity and racing
heritage. We will make our best effort to win the championship next year."
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| New Skyline Coupe
is out in Japan |
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TOKYO (Oct. 2, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today
introduced the all-new Skyline coupe in Japan, (after showing this coupe
on the 50th anniversary event in late April ...with the promised release
date of this fall...editor) The grand touring (GT) coupe designed to set
new benchmarks for dynamic styling and outstanding driving performance.
It is available now at Nissan dealers nationwide.
(Skyline 370GT Coupe)
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| Godzilla Is Coming
soon - 2008 Nissan GT-R |
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It's the most exciting car Japan has ever produced. Sorry Supra, too bad
NSX, but there's nothing quite like the Skyline GT-R. A technological
tour de force, the GT-R has always been the dream of the
fast car enthusiast generations.
Born from a long line of Skyline GT-Rs dating back to 1969,
this latest version - "R36" to the hard-core - promises to pack more
turbocharged power, more all-wheel-drive technology and more sheer
speed than any Japanese car ever come to live.
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Twelve months of QASHQAI |
Half of all Qashqai's have been specified with the 1.5dCi diesel
engine, with the 1.6-litre petrol engine as the next favoured choice
with 22 per cent, closely followed by the 2.0-litre diesel at 20 per
cent. And the mix of Qashqais equipped with the ALL MODE 4x4 system
is 25 per cent.
Two-thirds of Qashqai's ordered are in Acenta grade, the middle
specification level, while the most popular options are the panoramic
glass roof and 17" wheels. Metallic black has proved to be the most
popular colour, with 31 per cent of orders, followed by silver (26%)
and faded denim (16%).
Nissan's early customer research in Europe has highlighted some
interesting trends. Simply speaking, Qashqai is bought by younger
people than the C-segment average, and by more women. The typical
buyer fall into the 36-45 year bracket.
Initial customer feedback shows that buyers like the Qashqai for
bringing something new to the market; for its strong, distinctive
design which sits between a traditional hatchback style and a more
robust, elevated SUV shape.
Qashqai buyers have consistently cited the premium quality interior
and overall design as key factors in changing brands to Nissan.
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| Ricksaw vr Nissan
Teana Luxus Sedan ... |
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New Delhi (April 19, 2007) - Nissan Motor India Private
Limited today announced the launch of its luxury sedan, the Teana, in India.
Teana is the second model to be launched in India following the launch of
the X-TRAIL SUV in 2004 and marks the next step in Nissan's expansion
into this fast growing market. In March of this year, Nissan announced
its intention to set up a manufacturing facility in Chennai together
with Alliance partner Renault and local manufacturer, Mahindra.
Source : Nissan
Since number of medium tin box re-releases fallowed each other without
special characters in Europe recently, Nissan India intent to catch the
buying power of Indian "higher caste" by releasing of Teana Luxury Sedan.
Marketing professionals focus even more on the ever growing demand of
local "aristocracy" in the developing countries. India is no exemption,
where the big money earners want to travel under the safe-haven of
air-conditioned four wheeled tin boxes, rather than open "one manpowered"
rickshaw coupes. At the same time when millions of locals still have nothing
else to dream about ..olny the next life, where the biggest dream
would not only be satisfied from the bicycle shops...:-(
By the way ...the marketing professionals and strategist must have strong view
about the future, where Nissan Luxury Sedans would overflow the small "how
to call" local tin boxes, ...pushing aside the rickshaws, bicycles, holly-cows
and wobblers from the crowded streets of Bombay ... Not to mention the roads
and associated infrastructures, that was built to handle the local "fast
moving" machineries.... Good luck to India and good luck to Nissan...(editor)
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| Nissan Z takes 3rd place finish |
In sunny and hot conditions with the mercury at over 30 degrees Celsius,
more than 35,000 spectators gathered at Suzuka Circuit for the eponymous event.
At 1:00pm, the pole-sitting YellowHat YMS Moba HO! TOMICA Z (#3), with drivers
Sebastian Philippe and Masataka Yanagida, led the formation of cars as they
crossed the line signaling the start of the race. Starting driver Philippe
maintained his position at the front until lap 7, but with soft tires on the
car, was forced to give way to one of his pursuers.
Once back out on track, the machine ran between 4th and 6th position. Later
in the afternoon the car dropped to 10th due to a sudden rain shower, eventually
recovering to 6th.
Meanwhile Motoyama was the starter from 13th place in the #23 Z. The car
made light contact with the #35 SC430 on the opening lap and was pushed back
to the rear of the GT500 class.
With their tires not matching track conditions, the car suffered as it
worked hard to recover its loss. On lap 16 the machine came in to the pits,
switching over to Richard Lyons. Lyons then lifted the pace, reaching 10th
position by lap 27.
The early pit stop worked well here, and on lap 36 - when all his rivals
had finished their first pit stops, the car was running in the top position.
The other lead cars were scheduled for 4 pit visits while the Z cars needed
5 stops. Motoyama took over for the middle section of the race, keeping things
steady and making sure he wasn't left far behind.
Later on, when a sudden
rain shower hit the field and the other teams were too occupied to change
tires, the #23 Z was lucky enough to pit. The team handled the situation
brilliantly, and the car reached 3rd place on lap 138 when the rain was
in full force.
Lyons took care of the driving in the last stint, maintaining the position
to the flag.
Source: Nissan
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"Hydrovan" .... |
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The floating appearance of this astounding concept within the intimately
lighted background might suggest at the first look that we should expect
the debut of Nissan's first "HYDROVAN". (Editor)
Called NV200 and due to be given its worldwide debut at the Tokyo
Motor Show in October, (where we also expect the ne GT-R too) the concept
turns conventional light commercial design inside out ... literally.
Its most striking feature is a storage pod which extends from the
van's load area when the vehicle is parked. As the pod is deployed,
the now empty load bay is transformed into a mobile office.
The NV200 was jointly developed by Nissan Design Center in Japan
and NDE, located in Paddington, London. By having no pre-conceived
ideas about what form NV200 should take, the team has developed a
radical, futuristic, but entirely practical new concept.
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| Podium finish for Kondo and Calsonic Impul Z, bad
luck for factory Z teams |
The car that suffered the heaviest burden was the XANAVI NISMO Z (#23),
with drivers Satoshi Motoyama and Richard Lyons. Carrying 60kg of success
ballast, the car started the race 8th. Lyons had to return to the pits
early on with unexpectedly damaged tires.
The car then struggled further
when Motoyama took over. Running a two-stop strategy, Lyons took the car
again for the final stint, but was never able to bring it up the order
and they finished the race in 14th.
Meanwhile, the MOTUL AUTECH Z (#22) with Michael Krumm and Tsugio Matsuda
started from 10th. With Krumm driving as fast as he could, picking off
rivals as he went, the car ran as high as 3rd.
After Matsuda took over
however, the #22 Z developed a problem with the tires not matching track
conditions. A tire blew on lap 44 and Matsuda quickly returned to the pits.
This caused the car to lose a number of positions and it finished in
10th place.
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| Nissan
challenges SUPER GT Championship with new V8 engined Z |
Nissan's factory Fairlady Zs (350Z) will now be powered by a stronger 4.5 L V8 engine
aiming at victory in this years SUPER GT championship in Japan.
Complimented by changes
to the chassis and other key components, the competitiveness of the machines that won
championships twice in the past three years has now been significantly improved.
The main focus of the factory-backed team this year will be their entry in the GT 500
Class of the SUPER GT Series, the premium racing championship in Japan. Further, support
of national and international privateer teams will be provided as Nissan maintains its
longstanding commitment to grassroots racing activities.
Entry in SUPER GT with the Z33 type Fairlady Z. Continuing from last year, Mr. Kunihiko
Kakimoto will lead as General Manager of all the Nissan teams, while Mr. Yoshitaka
Iijima continues as Team Manager of NISMO.
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NISMO will technically support and develop cars for teams entering SUPER GT with
the Fairlady Z. A total of five Fairlady Zs from HASEMI MOTOR SPORT, TEAM IMPUL
and KONDO RACING as well as NISMO will enter the GT 500 class.
Technical support will be provided to privateer teams in CT300 class. This year, three
Fairlady Zs from two teams plan to make an entry to the series.
Source: Nissan - NISMO
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| Nissan VQ Engine Receives
Wards 10 Best Engines Award |
The new, fourth generation VQ series, 24-valve 3.5-liter DOHC V6 powerplant, which is built
at Nissan manufacturing facilities in Iwaki, Japan, and Decherd, Tenn, is offered in a
variety of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in the United States. These vehicles include the
Nissan Altima, Maxima, Murano, Quest, and 350Z, in addition to the Infiniti G35 Sedan and
Coupe, FX35 and M35. Ward's award was based on the new 3.5-liter VQHR engine in the all-new
2007 Infiniti G35 with a six-speed manual transmission.
As equipped in the Infiniti G35 sedan, the fourth-generation VQ-series V6 has been
significantly rethought, with approximately 80% of major parts (except bolts, O-rings and
clips) redesigned.
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The block features ladder frame construction for greater rigidity and
crank journal and pin diameters have been increased. The block height has been increased
by 8.4 millimeters to reduce piston side force and the engine center is now 15 millimeters
lower, which also contributes to the G's improved dynamic performance.
The G sedan's engine now has 306 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque (a significant power
improvement from the previous generation VQ), an exciting engine sound and improvements
in emissions and fuel economy.
Voting for the best engines was a team of ten editors and writers for Ward's AutoWorld
magazine and Ward's Engine & Vehicle Technology Update newsletter.
The Award was presented on January 9, 2007 at the Renaissance Center Marriott during
the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Source: Nissan
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| Carlos
Ghosn Honorary KBE |
Renault/Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn is to be rewarded for his services to the
motor industry, and particularly the industry in Britain, by being appointed an Honorary
Knight Commander of the British Empire.
The honour, which enables Ghosn to carry the initials KBE after his name but not the title
Sir, is more in recognition of his work with Renault's sister brand Nissan, which has
construction plants in the UK. Nissan's European design centre is located in London and its
technical centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. The company's factory in Sunderland is the
biggest producer of cars in the UK and will celebrate its 21st anniversary next year.
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A statement issued in late October by the British Embassy in Tokyo confirmed that the honour
was being bestowed in recognition of Ghosn's "distinguished contribution to relations between
the UK and Japan". It will be presented in early 2007 during a ceremony at the British
Embassy. Ghosn, however, insisted that the KBE was in recognition of those working under
him. "This honour is dedicated to the hard work and achievements of our 5500 employees
and 220 dealers that support the Nissan business in the UK," he said, "The ties between
Nissan and the UK are deep and stretch back over 50 years. I am deeply honoured by this
recognition from the United Kingdom." -said by Carlos Ghosn
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to Formula one?????.... |
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New speculation suggests that the Nissan brand might unite with the world of formula one
racing in the near future.
Also reporting a link between the Japanese carmaker and former team owner Alain Prost,
French newspaper 'Le Journal du Dimanche' said Nissan could join the grand prix grid
in 2008. Prost, also a former four time world champion, has reportedly already spoken
with Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn about the project, after his own team was
liquidated in 2001.
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Nissan's corporate vice-president Simon Sproule is quoted by the newspaper as admitting
that F1 is 'an option'. "Right now we are involved in regional championships in Japan,
the US and in Africa. We have studied the possibility to invest in a worldwide
competition," he added.
Sproule said Nissan personnel have attended several grands prix to 'observe, learn
and understand the discipline's finer details'.
Rumours earlier this year indicated that Renault were considering simply changing the
name of its formula one team to Nissan.
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| Infiniti Brand
Launched in Russia at the Moscow International Motor Show |
Moscow, (August 30, 2006) - Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, celebrated its official
launch in Russia today at the Moscow International Motor Show. The initial line-up of Infiniti
vehicles, which go on sale this fall, includes the sporty crossover FX and the M luxury
performance sedan, both offered in 3.5l V6 and 4.5l V8 versions and available at dealerships
in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Infiniti also disclosed its future Russian product line-up
including the G35 sport sedan and QX56 full-size SUV and provided a hint at the future with
the Infiniti Coupe Concept. During its press conference, Infiniti also announced its new
European headquarters would be established in Switzerland.
(Source:Nissan)
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| After 41 years
- Lang Cooper on the road again
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The Historic Automobile Races are the largest event held during the renowned classic
car weekend in Monterey California.
More than 40,000 visitors worldwide annually attend the Historic Races, which greatly
supports the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula's (SCRAMP)
contribution to local charities.
Last year, SCRAMP donated $507,500 to 70 Central Coast charitable and service
organizations.
The Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races area tribute of motor racing history,
historic automobiles and the people who made them.
Each year, more than 375 of the finest historic race and sports cars are entered
in 14 race groups that span nearly every era of motorsports history.
John in the Cooper finished second, the first time out with the Lang-Cooper at the Monterey Historics.
Not too bad for the car's first time on the track in 41 years! It took more than two
years of restoration. John Morton did a great job driving the car. BRE
also won an award from Ford Motor Co. as the best Ford powered racer there.
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| Nissan's Global Car With
the Name That Means Nothing in Any Language
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TOKYO (6th July 2006) - A Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it
will bring out a lineup of global cars in the next two years, starting with the Livina Geniss,
which comes out in China later in the year.
Nissan says the Livina Geniss will be a "luxurious yet practical vehicle" seating seven people.
It will be based on the B platform that underpins the Nissan Micra - as well as the Renault Clio
and Logan. It will be powered by a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with variable valve timing.
There will be nine different versions of the Livina Geniss, and Nissan expects total sales of
200,000 units globally by 2009.
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| NISMO FESTIVAL,
Fuji Speedway 2005 |
Tokio (4. December 2005.)
Nissan and NISMO are organizing a full day event called NISMO FESTIVAL for the public on the
Fuji Speedway. Not only for the professionals, but also for the whole family, where all age
group is able to find its interest amongst the wide variety of well prepared programs.
While the youngsters could meet other small collectors and exchanging motor sport stickers, cards
and stamps, their parents could have a look around the real ones that are going to be lined
up in he pits.
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Then perhaps watching together the log queue of rolling autocade and fallow up on the numerous tire
burning Difting and circle battles actions.
The doors to the amusements will be open at 10 am, and will provide actions on the whole day long.
Our envy eyes are following you lucky locals .. :-)
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Team Championship Title for 3 Concecutive Years |
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Super GT series reached its final round in Suzuka Circuit on Sunday November 6. In the midst
of heavy rain, #1 Xanavi NISMO Z driven by Satoshi Motoyama and Richard Lyons started from 9th
and won 2nd place podium finish. As a result, NISMO has clinched the Team Series Champion for
three years in a row. The total spectators for this race were 35,500.
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