About Nissan

RyanThomas asked:


The Nissan Motors Co., Ltd. announced its plans to launch its first clean diesel engine in the United States to be introduced in the Maxima sedan in 2010. The sedan will be powered by an all-new Alliance engine which was co-developed with Renault - the automaker’s affiliate. The diesel engine will be engineered to comply with the clear stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II Bin five emissions requirements.

The automaker plans to sell its first clean-diesel cars in the US in three years to meet the demand for more environmentally friendly vehicles, Carlos Ghosn said last Wednesday. Further details about the car will be announced by the Japanese automaker soon.

Ghosn, the president and CEO of Nissan as well as French carmaker Renault, said that Nissan is also racing to expand its diesel lineup in Europe and China. Ghosn said Nissan’s Maxima nameplate would be its first car to be fueled by a clean diesel engine in the United States and that Nissan intends to supply it to car dealers by the year 2010.

“It’s a kind of bet you are making that fuel standards will tighten and fuel costs will climb,” Ghosn said in explaining the company’s bid to bolster its green credentials in the US. He said that the engine’s technology will be jointly developed by Nissan and Renault, which each own stakes in one another, and that the clean diesel engines will initially be built in Europe.

However, if sales take off, Ghosn added that the engine building could be moved to the United States. He declined to give price specifications of the upcoming diesel Maxima. The seasoned executive, credited with turning around Nissan in recent years, said it is clear that “consumers want environmentally-friendly cars.” Ghosn, talking to an audience at the Council on Foreign Relations, said that US manufacturers had so far ignored the potential market for cars priced under 10,000 dollars.

“We are looking at it seriously,” Ghosn said of the potential niche, adding that he would not be surprised to see an Indian or Chinese firm enter the US market with models priced under 10,000 dollars. Ghosn said that fears about climate change and technological advances were reforming the global car industry, and that Nissan and Renault were driving to build strong partnerships with Indian and Chinese manufacturers.

“Alliances work, but they are very difficult to manage,” he cautioned, saying that international auto mergers can be very tricky to pull off. Ghosn said he favors building partnership ventures with foreign carmakers instead, rather than attempting to take them over.

“Nissan is fully engaged in reducing emissions and improving fuel economy and efficiency. Launching a clean diesel engine in the U.S. will offer customers the benefits of fuel economy, CO2 reduction and a satisfying, fun-to-drive performance that is a hallmark of the Nissan brand,” Ghosn said. “You can expect to see more diesel engines in our product lineup in Europe, Japan, North America and China by fiscal year 2010.”

This initiative is part of the automaker’s plan to lessen CO2 emissions as outlined in the Nissan Green Program 2010 - its mid-term environmental strategy. Nissan will also be investing in a variety of technologies including hybrid cars, fuel cell cars, biofuel-based cars, electric vehicles, enhancement in all Nissan transmission systems, gasoline engines and clean diesels. The Japanese automaker is committed to bringing the right technology to the right market at the right time with the right value to the purchaser.



Shane

John Ashtonson asked:


Things to Consider When Buying a New Car from a Connecticut Dealer Nissan

Nissan has always been leader in Auto industry when it comes to the manufacturing of robust vehicles. When you are going to a Connecticut dealer Nissan to purchase your new car, there are many things (like look, speed, power, economic viability) you need to think about. Whether it is small car, big car, tempo or truck, when you are at the Connecticut dealer Nissan, there are several questions you need to ask the dealer before you purchase your next vehicle. Moreover, there will be plenty of varied models for you for different needs.

Gas Mileage

We live in a world where the price of gas is constantly climbing. The estimated cost of gas this summer is making many of us think about what types of things we can do without having to drive. There is absolutely no way you can even think about purchasing a new car without looking at its gas mileage.

The good news is that your Connecticut dealer Nissan will make comparing each types of estimated gas mileage easy. In the window of each new car, there should be a piece of paper that lists the type of vehicle you are looking at, the vehicles VIN number, a list of the car’s special features and the what the Nissan manufactures estimate the cars miles per gallon will be. In fact, there should be two estimated miles per gallon numbers, one for highway miles, and one for city driving.

What Will You Be Using the Car For

One of the things you have to think about when you are looking for a car to purchase from a Connecticut dealer Nissan is what you will be using the car for. Is this just a car that you will use to drive back and forth to work by yourself? IF so then you can get away with a small compact Nissan with two doors, high gas mileage, and few amenities. Will you be using the car to drive your office car pool? In that case, you will still want to look for a smaller car with high gas mileage, but you will also want it to be large enough for several people to ride in.

If you are planning on using the new car to run errands, get groceries, and shuttle your kids and their friends from one sporting event to another, you will want to look for a car at your Connecticut dealer Nissan that is large enough to handle several rambunctious children and is having enough storage space in the trunk for their school bags and sporting gear.

Weather Conditions

Another thing you should keep in mind when you are at the Connecticut dealer Nissan shopping for your new car is what type of weather conditions. If you are city dweller who seldom leaves town, you probably don’t have too much to worry about. However, if you live in a rural part of Connecticut, you know that there are lots of times that the roads are covered with snow and ice. You will want to look for a car with all wheel drive and will not slide off the road and a car that has enough ground clearance that it is not constantly being stuck in snowdrifts when your driveway has not been plowed.



Any questions you have about your prospective car can be answered by your Connecticut dealer Nissan salesperson.



Tonya

Fairlady Racer asked:


How many seconds does it take for a 1990 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 Non Turbo accelerate from 0 to 60 mph? Please give me a reference of where you found this information at (prefer official sites that states its statistics, please no forums) Thank you.

Lee

Jennifer Dylan asked:


Do you think that Nissan vehicles sport around an exterior that does not just quite get your attention?

Well, not anymore. You see, the Nissan Motor Corporation’s North American division, Nissan North America, Inc. or NNA, has just went into a partnership with Marc Ecko. So now you ask who is Marc Ecko? Let us just say that Marc Ecko is the a creator of design in the industry of lifestyle and fashion. These two are now joining forces so as to give Nissan vehicles a whole new look. And what could be more interesting than the interaction and combination of design from the auto world as well as that of the fashion industry.

Jan Thompson is the vice president of marketing for the NNA and Thompson exclaims, “Both the Nissan Pathfinder and Nissan Armada are known for their power, style and energy which is also characteristic of Marc Ecko’s creative artistry and compelling vision. His design will bring together two great brands that already have an established relationship with street culture, making it a natural and ideal fit.” However, if you are thinking that this kind of merge of design is not your thing, do not worry for there would still be the very same type of Nissan design in several of the company’s vehicles. Plus, auto parts Nissan would come as they are - simple yet quality made.

So what would be the first two vehicles to receive a makeover? According to the company, Ecko would be giving his best to give two of Nissan’s vehicles a whole new look. Modifications would be done by the designer on the Nissan Pathfinder as well as the Nissan Armada. Both of these vehicles are popular sport utility vehicles in the Nissan range. Sure enough, Ecko promises to give these sporty vehicles a hip and new design, just like those products that his company offers the market. He even assesses, “Side by side, these two vehicles share a design heritage, yet each ahs its own distinct character. My goal is to take that character to the next level and to express the vehicles’ individuality through bold, original design and superior execution.”



Bessie

dax asked:


I have Nissan Altima GXE ‘93 and I need to remove the dashboard to fix the dashboard light. How do I remove it? I bought a manual from kragen but the model the book used is not the same model as my car so the book didn’t help me. Information and tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Troy

KatieJones asked:


Video game racing fanatics would certainly mark the Nissan stand as their first stop at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. What could draw them a closer and longer is the new video game console from Sony. The Sony Playstation 3, the third console from the company, is equipped with a Gran Turismo HD Concept. The said game is for the enthusiasts to enjoy. It will invade the motor show to entertain fanatics.

The PlayStation 3 (PS 3) is Sony Computer Entertainment’s third video game console. It rivals with Nintendo’s Wii and Microsoft’s Xbox 360. The PS 3 was released on November 11, 2006 in Japan and on November 17, 2006 in the markets in United States, Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong and Taiwan. This year, the game console will be released in Singapore, Middle East, Europe and Australia. The PS 3 is available in two initial configurations - the 20 GB Basic model and the 60 GB Premium model.

The much-awaited video game console will go on sale in Europe on the 23rd of this month. Hence, Nissan’s stand at the Geneva Motor Show will be one of the few places to offer PS 3 before it hits the market. There are only three consoles on Nissan’s stand thus the automaker is expecting long queues. To preserve public order, Nissan will be increasing security in its stand.

Visitors of the automaker’s stand could not only feast their eyes on stunning Nissan body parts and accessories for they could also be hooked by the PS 3 mania. While visiting the Nissan stand, they could also be among the first to see new vehicles from the fast-rising Japanese automaker.

Nissan has been featured prominently in all of the Gran Turismo games. It has allowed on-screen racers of all ages and potentials to vie in dozens of Nissan models on some of the most difficult circuits in both the real and virtual world. When Gran Turismo 4 was launched two years ago across Europe, one of the featured stars was Nissan’s vivid yellow 35th Anniversary 350Z.

Nissan’s updated 350Z, which will also be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show, features the VQ engine dubbed as the VQ 35 HR. In increases the power of the old version by 313PS at 6800rpm. The torque is now 358Nm at 4800rpm and the maximum engine speed has reached 500rpm higher at 7500rpm. In addition, about 80 percent of the vehicle’s major auto parts are new.

“We are delighted that the new PlayStation 3 with Gran Turismo HD will be on our stand at the Geneva Motor Show. Sony’s passion for virtual racing matches our passion for making cars that are great to drive, as epitomised by the newly updated 350Z,” said Paul Willcox, the Vice President of Strategy and Marketing for Nissan Europe. “It’s going to be even busier than normal at Geneva for Nissan this year thanks to the world premiere of a key new model for us,” he added.



Claudia