Nissan Gripz Concept: A radical sports crossover

    

Nissan Gripz Concept

• A new breed of sporty compact crossover for a new, younger generation
• Inspired by classic desert rally cars and racing bicycles
• Packed with EV technology, based on Series hybrid system "Pure Drive" e-Power
• Introducing "emotional geometry" design language from Nissan
• Built in "dashcam" cameras take Nissan's safety technology to a new level

FRANKFURT – Crossover pioneer Nissan has revealed a new concept car that points to an innovative new future for the brand. Conceived by designers in Europe and Japan, the Nissan Gripz Concept blends the ability and practicality of a compact crossover with the excitement and performance of a sports car.

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Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance break ground for new joint-venture plant in Mexico

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico - Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance today broke ground for their joint-venture manufacturing complex, COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes), in Aguascalientes in central Mexico, which will build next-generation premium compact vehicles for the brands Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti.

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INFINITI SET TO REVEAL Q30 CONCEPT AT IAA FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

Infiniti Q30 Concept - Teaser image

• Q30 Concept signals Infiniti's next step in its portfolio expansion into new premium segments

Hong Kong : August 8, 2013 – Infiniti will stage the world premiere of its Q30 Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

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NISSAN JUKE CLEANS UP WITH FLEXIBLE NEW DIESEL

2013 Nissan JUKE n-TEC

• New 1.5-litre dCi engine is greener, quieter and has more torque
• CO₂ emissions drop to 109g/km while official economy rises to 67.3mpg
• On sale now with no price increase 

Lower emissions, greater fuel economy, reduced noise and more torque – these are just some of the benefits of the latest 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine now in the Nissan Juke.

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ALL-NEW NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid offers 26 mpg combined fuel economy and 526-mile driving range - with no compromise of performance or interior roominess. Most fuel-efficient pathfinder ever features new affordable hybrid system, available in intelligent four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive and choice of trim levels.

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NISSAN REVOLUTIONISES SMALL CAR TECHNOLOGY WITH NEW NISSAN NOTE

2013 NISSAN NOTE

• All-new Nissan Note will be the first model to launch Nissan's pioneering Safety Shield technology
• Around View Monitor system combines with Nissan Safety Shield to enhance driver's field of vision
• Nissan Note will be the the first car in its segment to offer high-end technologies, made affordable through innovative engineering

Nissan is set to revolutionise the small car segment and once again prove its credentials as a technological trailblazer with its newest innovation - the Nissan Safety Shield.

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NISSAN 370Z NISMO UNVEILED

2013 NISSAN 370Z NISMO

• Second member of the European Nismo road car range revealed
• Ultimate Z features striking red Nismo cues and aerodynamic design
• 344PS and 371Nm of torque from 3.7-litre V6 engine
• 0-62mph time of only 5.2 seconds

The second member of Europe's new Nissan Nismo range has been revealed - the 370Z Nismo.

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NEW JUKE NISMO OFFERS UNIQUE STYLE, ATTAINABLE PERFORMANCE BORN FROM MOTORSPORTS

2013 Nissan JUKE NISMO

CHICAGO - NISMO, its vision and name derived from NISsan MOtorsports, is embarking on an aggressive journey to expand its presence beyond the racetrack in key markets around the world. Already a legendary brand among professional and grassroots racers, as well as performance enthusiasts everywhere, NISMO now is applying its near-50 years of engineering experience and expertise to an expanding range of affordable production vehicles such as the new 2013 JUKE NISMO model.

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NISSAN DEBUTS EFFICIENT NEW SMYRNA PAINT PLANT

Infiniti JX @ vehicle assembly lines in Smyrna, Tenn. 

 With the recent additions of the Infiniti JX and Nissan LEAF and the future addition of the Nissan Rogue to its vehicle assembly lines in Smyrna, Tenn., the company has announced the opening of its most advanced paint plant in the world, as a black 2013 Infiniti JX rolled off the line.

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NISSAN JUKE NISMO - MANUFACTURED IN THE UK

Nissan Juke Nismo - manufactured in Sunderland Plant

Production of the new Nissan Juke Nismo at the company's state-of-the-art factory in Sunderland, UK, is now well underway.

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THE STRATEGIC COOPERATION BETWEEN DAIMLER AND THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE FORMS AGREEMENT WITH FORD

The strategic cooperation between Daimler and The Renault-Nissan Alliance forms agreement With Ford

• Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement for the joint development of common fuel cell system to speed up availability of zero-emission technology and significantly reduce investment costs
  Collaboration expected to lead the launch of world’s first affordable, mass market fuel cell electric vehicles as early as 2017
• Unique collaboration across three continents and three companies will help define global specifications and component standards
• Sends clear signal to suppliers, policymakers and the industry to encourage the further development of hydrogen infrastructure worldwide

STUTTGART, Germany : January 28, 2013 - Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have signed a unique three-way agreement to accelerate the  commercialisation of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology.

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NISSAN RESONANCE CONCEPT : EVOLVING THE CROSSOVER

Nissan Resonance concept

• Signals the future direction of Nissan crossovers with smart, edgy design
• Elevates the crossover experience with engaging aerodynamic exterior
• Features a spacious and sophisticated interior, advanced hybrid powertrain
• Global concept was created by Nissan Design America, San Diego, California

With its boldly futuristic aerodynamic styling and fuel-efficient hybrid-electric powertrain, the Nissan Resonance concept proposes an all-new dynamic and edgy design that once again leads the trend for the crossover category. The global concept makes its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.

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ALL-NEW 2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE OFFERS ENERGETIC STYLING, BEST-LEVEL FUEL EFFICIENCY AND SMART TECHNOLOGY

2014 Nissan Versa Note

• 40 miles per gallon highway fuel economy (CVT-equipped models)
• Smart packaging and class-leading* cargo space, with adjustable rear load floor
• Available NissanConnect℠ with Navigation System, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, RearView Monitor and class-exclusive Around View® Monitor
• Starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)** of $13,990 USD

The Nissan Versa lineup, which has been the longtime sales and share leader in the competitive United States entry-level segment, gets a dramatic new look with the launch of the all-new 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The second-generation hatchback goes on sale at Nissan's U.S. dealers in Summer 2013 and gives notice that in an era of changing consumer needs and expectations, Versa intends to remain far ahead of the rest of the entry-level pack.

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NISSAN TO UNVEIL ALL-NEW 2014 VERSA NOTE IN DETROIT

2014 Nissan Versa Note - Teaser image

FRANKLIN, Tenn. : January 12, 2013 – On January 15th at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, Nissan will unveil the all-new 2014 Versa Note. This 4-door hatchback, with segment-exclusive technology, outstanding fuel economy, smart packaging and class-leading cargo space, is the fourth of five new models launched by Nissan over 15 months.

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NISSAN LAUNCHES QASHQAI 360

2013 Nissan Qashqai 360

• New 360 edition joins the Qashqai range, replacing n-tec+
• Set to be best-seller in the line-up
• Features 360° Around View Monitor and part-leather seats among other items 
• Priced the same as outgoing n-tec+ but with more equipment 
• Available in five-seater Qashqai and seven-seater Qashqai+2

Nissan has launched a new addition to the Qashqai range – the 360. Set to be the best-selling example yet of Nissan’s sector-defining crossover, the 360 sits between the Acenta and Tekna trims, replacing the n-tec+ but offering more equipment for the same £19,945 starting price.

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Nissan backs ground-breaking deltawing project for Le Mans

Nissan Deltawing

Nissan DeltaWing experimental racecar to be powered by Nissan 1.6-litre DIG-T engine technology in this generation's most revolutionary and exciting motorsport project

• Nissan leads efficiency charge as founding partner of project
• Innovative new racing car to run at Le Mans with Nissan technology
• Nissan DeltaWing will act as test bed for new road car technologies
• Drive for efficiency will see car use half the fuel of its conventional counterparts, bringing Nissan "PureDrive" principles to the track
• Initial backers include racing legends Dan Gurney and Don Panoz, concept designer Ben Bowlby and Michelin
• Special invitation from ACO to occupy ‘Garage 56'
• Car to wear number ‘0' and run outside race classification

Nissan is aiming to change the face of endurance racing forever by becoming a founding partner in the most radical motorsport project of its time - Nissan DeltaWing.

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His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurates new Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Tangier, Morocco

Tangier Plant, Morocco - Photo : Yannick BROSSARD

The new Renault-Nissan plant in Tangier represents an investment of €1 billion. 

The new plant’s annual production capacity of 400,000 vehicles will play a part in ensuring the continued success of the Entry range across the world.

The Tangier factory is the world's first zero carbon and zero effluent automotive plant.

It is the southern Mediterranean basin's biggest automotive plant, with an estimated total staff of more than 6,000 by 2015.

TANGIER, Morocco : February 09, 2012 - Renault's presence in Morocco dates back more than 80 years. Today, its geographical location is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea at the heart of the Tangier Med Port area which benefits not only from an extensive network of competitive suppliers, but also from a pool of highly qualified staff with trained to modern automotive production techniques.

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2013 Nissan 370Z previewed at Chicago Auto Show – New front fascia and new wheels lead enhancements

2013  Nissan 370Z

CHICAGO : February 7, 2012 - If it’s February in Chicago, it’s time for one thing – sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z^®, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, Roadster and NISMO Z configurations.

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Nissan INVITATION concept to be revealed at Geneva Motor Show

Nissan INVITATION Concept

• INVITATION concept to be revealed at Geneva Motor Show
• An inspiration for Nissan’s forthcoming new model in the compact hatchback segment to join Micra and Juke
• Technology includes advanced safety features as well as strong fuel economy and low emissions

Nissan has revealed the first details of a head-turning hatchback concept which previews the company’s next mainstream B-segment contender, to be sold alongside the Micra city car and innovative Juke crossover.

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Nissan to build new, $2.0 billion manufacturing complex in Aguascalientes, Mexico, grow capacity in The Americas

Nissan Plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico

• Phase I to enable 175,000 units of small car production capacity in the Americas
• 3,000 direct and up to 9,000 indirect positions will be created in the community

MEXICO CITY : January 25, 2012 - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to invest up to $2.0 billion USD for an all-new manufacturing complex in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to support the company’s Americas growth strategy. The facility, which will complement Nissan’s two existing Mexican factories, is scheduled to begin operations in late 2013. During the initial phase of its development, the new complex will support production of up to 175,000 units annually of Nissan’s ‘B’ platform products. Further expansion of the site will be considered in phases as product and capacity needs are formalized.

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