One-two finish for Nissan Note and Serena in Japan’s January sales

by News Feeder, 26-12-2024, 05:54 AM

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Two newly launched Nissan models, the Note and Serena, placed first and second in Japan’s January passenger car sales rankings (excluding minivehicles), achieving sales of 14,113 and 11,179 units respectively.The Note also topped Japan’s sales rankings (including minivehicles) in November 2016. Note e-POWER MEDALIST Serena Highway StarLaunched on November 2, 2016, the updated Note has received widespread recognition for e-POWER, its innovative full-electric motor drive system.The all-new Serena, which went on sale on August 24, 2016, is the first vehicle available with Nissan’s ProPILOT single-lane autonomous driving technology for highways. Additionally, the new model boasts a spacious interior and improved feature set.Commenting on the result, Nissan Senior Vice President Asako Hoshino said: “The Note and Serena represent two important steps in implementing Intelligent Mobility, our blueprint for transforming how cars are driven, powered and integrated into wider society. January’s sales results prove that our commitment to vehicle intelligence and electrification has resonated broadly with customers, and that the landscape of the Japanese car market is changing. Nissan will continue to deliver exciting and innovative products to as many customers as possible.”In total, three Nissan models placed among Japan’s top 10 (including minivehicles) in January: the Note, Serena and Dayz.# # #

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TMC Announces April-December 2016 Financial Results

by News Feeder, 26-12-2024, 05:54 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced its financial results for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2016.

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Newbie RX7 owner from Nottinghamshire

by Jdesousa, 25-12-2024, 05:53 PM

Hi All.
Just a quick hello and introduction. I picked my RX7 up on Wednesday and absolutely love it. Ben who is a member on here referred me to this site. Thanks Ben, Top man. I've always wanted a RX7 due to it's uniqueness and can't believe I now actually own one. Obviously I've done some research on the rotary but still have so many questions. The bodywork on the car is in pretty good nick. Engine bay needs a good clean and then a few little niggles sorting. Engine has done about 200 miles since rebuild with a streetport. Other performance mods are induction, larger intercooler and exhaust.
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Eighth place a reward after tough day for Nissan at Mount Panorama

by News Feeder, 25-12-2024, 05:53 PM

No.24 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 finishes eighth overall and fourth in class despite setback at Bathurst 12 HourFrustrating day for No.23 Nissan at Mount PanoramaBATHURST, Australia –It was a day of high emotion and high drama for the Nissan Motorsport team during the 2017 Bathurst 12 Hour at Mount Panorama today.After a weekend of turbulence for the No.24 Nissan Genuine Oils GT-R NISMO GT3, drivers Jann Mardenborough, Todd Kelly and Florian Strauss were amongst the front runners for more than half of the race, leading the event at different times.The performance came after the car was heavily damaged in an accident in Friday practice and the team worked through the night to repair the car in time for Saturday qualifying.The team's great work came unstuck when the car became stuck in fourth gear with five hours remaining. It took the crew three laps to rectify the problem, eventually returning to the circuit in 10th place.The No.24 car demonstrated stunning speed towards the end of the race with former Nissan GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough at the wheel. The Welshman set the No.24's fastest lap of the race on his penultimate lap – a time of 2:03.309, the third fastest lap of the race.He also set the fastest first sector of any car in the field on the final lap.The No.23 GT-R had a frustrating day when a broken floor and transmission issue halted the car's progress in the opening hour. Alex Buncombe started the race and quickly charged into the top 10 before the initial problems struck.Katsumasa Chiyo was at the wheel in his first stint when the car went back into the garage for repairs. Australian Supercars driver Michael Caruso wasn't able to get any race laps until the car's return to the track with just under five hours remaining.Despite an extended stay in the pits, the No.23 completed 174 laps and be classified 32nd overall and eighth in class. BATHURST DRIVER QUOTESTODD KELLY "It was pretty tough for me at the start of the race with not many practice laps and about three quarters of those laps were in traffic so you couldn't really get a feel for the car."It is actually good the first bit of the stint – you settle in – and within five or six laps you probably learn more than 20 laps in practice."I got through those first few laps in the stint without sticking it in and I got more and more confident with it."To be honest I drove the whole race at about 8/10ths and didn't really push the car. It had enough speed available to go a bit quicker than Jann showed at the end of the race."It's not very often you get presented with a car like that which can win a race. It is frustrating. I was pretty comfortable in the lead with a lot of good guys behind me and was quite happy to stay there without too much pressure behind me."It showed at the end at the end of the race; we had the pace. We should have easily been on the podium and I hate to think where we would have finished if we didn't have that drama."JANN MARDENBOROUGH "I wanted to put a bit of a mark in the sand at the end; I did enjoy passing the Ferrari that was leading the race at the end."It goes to show that if we didn't have that actuator issue with the gearbox we would have been on the podium for sure."A small part in the gearbox got a bit dirty and clogged up and we couldn't change gear. That cost us three laps, and we ended up two laps down because I passed the Ferrari at the end."It is a bit annoying, but this track is awesome. It is so good and I was having so much fun in the last few laps when I was going flat out."I was going quicker again on my last lap but the last corner somebody had gone off and it was all dirty and I didn't want to go skating across the dirt and get into the wall."My voice is completely gone. It was a proper workout in the car in the heat but I really enjoyed it. Thank you to NISMO and Nissan Australia for the chance to have a go at this awesome track."FLORIAN STRAUSS "The mountain has been very kind to us the past two years. This year has been more difficult, but half way through the race our car was leading and we were hoping for a good finish."But that's how it goes sometimes in motorsport: The cars are not bulletproof and unfortunately we had a little technical issue we had to fix that cost us three laps."The guys did an amazing job to find the problem and find a solution very quickly."But if you are out of the lead lap here your race is really over. It is hard to get a lap back here, but it is almost impossible to get three back."Unfortunately we finished eighth this time and fourth in class. For our weekend it wasn't a bad result but if you have finished first and second in the past two years it is not much to celebrate."But Jann and Michael showed at the end the cars are still strong so with a bit more luck we'll fight back next year."KATSUMASA CHIYO "Today wasn't our day. Both cars had mechanical issues. We had a big problem with an aero vibration and the gearbox."After I started my stint we had to stop and spend a long time in the garage. I couldn't show a good race for the fans in Australia."It was a shame. That's racing, but I hope we can come back stronger again next year."Thanks to the whole team for working so hard all weekend. It was a very tough event for them. They never gave up and I am very proud to work with them and I hope we can do it again."ALEX BUNCOMBE "It was not the end result that we were after, but we proved the cars were really fast and our race pace was up there with the leaders."To have the issue that we did so early in the race we couldn't show our pace for the rest of the race."I feel really gutted for the guys. They have done a great job with the car. The set-up has been awesome all week."Both cars have had a fair bit of damage and it would have been awesome to get a result for all their hard work."It has been a great weekend and I hope to come back next year fighting."MICHAEL CARUSO "It was great to be out there at the end and have the opportunity to get some more laps and experience on board the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3."It is a beast of a car, and the pace at the end showed that had it been another day and we had a bit more luck go our way, we could have been there."The biggest takeaway for me from the weekend is the experience – my fist 12 hour and my first big international event like this."It was my first time driving with the NISMO factory team. Everyone in this team has done a brilliant job and I am very proud of their determination to work hard, press on and get us out there."It is good that were classified as a finisher and that shows how the hard work ends." Team Boss Neville Proud of Nissan Crew's Fighting SpiritNissan's assault on the 2017 Bathurst 12 Hour brought together an international crew featuring Australia's Nissan Motorsport Supercars squad, the Bob Neville-run RJN Motorsport from Europe as well as key team members from NISMO in Japan.Despite never having worked together as team previously, the international combination worked seamlessly despite facing some huge set backs."Considering a lot of these had never even met before, let alone worked with each other, the way everybody worked together was quite remarkable," said Neville.The Nissan Blancpain GT Series boss was impressed with the speed and determination of the Bathurst 12 Hour assault, but rued the misfortunes, which eliminated their chances of success."The No.24 car crashed in practice and it was a massive battle to get it back together, but we made it happen," said Neville. "For the whole 12 hours I was really waiting for something to happen that was the result of the accident. But that wasn't the case and it was going beautifully – just a small gearbox issue totally unrelated to the Friday crash that cost us three laps. Looking back at the weekend, I'm obviously very disappointed for the No.23 guys. We had a couple of problems that we just couldn't get to the bottom of which was very frustrating. When we did get to the bottom of it the car was fine which almost makes it worse. I'm pleased to hear it was classified as a race finisher but it had the potential – as we saw with No.24 – to do really well. Car 24 really could have been on the podium. There was one small issue with the gearshift, which let us down. It is fair to say we were battling for the lead in this race." Really proud of the grit & determination showed by our team Great to partner @KATSUMASA_CHIYO & @al_buncombe Hope I can come back next year pic.twitter.com/dr4uEUHwUR— Michael Caruso (@michaelcarus0) February 5, 2017 And I wanna say thank you for all fans who supported us this weekend. Everytime please to see many fantastic GT-R fans here ”Bathurst”. pic.twitter.com/YyKR9FnNG0— ???? (@KATSUMASA_CHIYO) February 5, 2017 Tough day for #23 today with mechanical issues. Thank you to @NISMO @Nissan_Aus #RJN @michaelcarus0 @KATSUMASA_CHIYO #nextyear #Bathurst12H pic.twitter.com/cPPWHUKXbm— Alex Buncombe (@al_buncombe) February 5, 2017 NISMO CalendarMarch 16-18 12 Hours of Sebring, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sebring, Florida, USA # # # ContactJane Johnstone Marketing Communications Director Global Motorsport Communications Nissan/NISMO Phone: +44 7979 710646 Email: [email protected] Ryan Marketing and PR Manager Phone: +1 678 644 0404 Email: [email protected]

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INFINITI maintains global momentum, has best January sales in history

by News Feeder, 23-12-2024, 08:29 PM

Best January ever, with 18,847 vehicles sold, a 20 percent increaseJanuary record sales in almost every regionNew INFINITI QX50 Crossover Concept shown in Detroit last monthHONG KONG – INFINITI started the New Year with strong momentum, achieving the best January sales month in its history. This follows a record-breaking 2016 sales year of more than 230,000 vehicles, and the debut of INFINITI's QX50 concept crossover at the Detroit Motor Show last month.INFINITI sold 18,847 vehicles globally in January, a 20 percent increase from the prior year, posting records in almost every region."INFINITI started the year with strong momentum, with the debut of our beautifully designed QX50 concept at the Detroit Motor Show," said Roland Krueger, president of INFINITI Motor Company. "Thanks to the strength of our expanding product portfolio, the development of our 'Empower the Drive' brand promise and the outstanding work of everyone at INFINITI, it is gratifying to once again see a record number of customers choosing INFINITI vehicles. We appreciate our customers' trust in our brand, our products and our service, and we constantly strive to exceed their expectations."INFINITI achieved sales records in almost all of its regions in January.In the Americas it sold over 12,521 vehicles, an increase of 31 percent versus the prior year. The U.S. had a record January with sales of 11,558 vehicles, an increase of 36 percent. In Western Europe, sales increased by 40 percent versus the prior year, with more than 1,100 sold in January. This is largely driven by excellent reception of INFINITI's all-new Q30 and QX30 compact entries.In China, INFINITI set a January record with 3,590 vehicles sold, based on the strength of the QX30 compact crossover, which went on sale in mid-November.Embed this image on a website using the embed code here. In Asia and Oceania, INFINITI has sold 600 vehicles in January. Taiwan had an all-time record month in January, with 366 vehicles sold, an increase of 108 percent versus the prior year. About INFINITI INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with sales operations in over 50 countries. The INFINITI brand was launched in 1989. Its range of premium automobiles is currently built in manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, United Kingdom and China. INFINITI plans to also expand manufacturing into Mexico by 2017.INFINITI design studios are located in Atsugi-Shi near Yokohama, London, San Diego and Beijing.INFINITI is in the middle of a major product offensive. The brand has been widely acclaimed for its daring design and innovative driver-assistance technologies.From the 2016 season, INFINITI is a technical partner of the Renault Sport Formula One team, contributing its expertise in hybrid performance.More information about INFINITI and its industry leading technologies can be found at infiniti.com. You can also follow INFINITI on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. # # #ContactFor INFINITI Global Communications:Trevor C. Hale Head of Global Communications INFINITI MOTOR COMPANY LTD. T: +852 3948 0145 M: +852 9664 1271 [email protected] infiniti.com

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'yet' philosophy inspires lexus design award 2017 finalists, announced today

by News Feeder, 23-12-2024, 07:01 AM

January 31, 2017 — Lexus International today announced the 12 finalists for the Lexus Design Award 2017. First launched in 2013 to help stimulate the ideas necessary to build a better tomorrow, Lexus is celebrating the 5th anniversary of this international design competition that supports up-and-coming designers and creators worldwide.



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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's winter warriors set for snow and ice action in Sweden

by News Feeder, 23-12-2024, 07:01 AM

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team and its drivers, Jari-Matti Latvala and Juho Hänninen, are set to take on the high-speed snowy and icy stages of Rally Sweden from February 9 to 12. The team now aims to consolidate its 2017 learning programme and build on its return to FIA World Rally Championship action on Rallye Monte-Carlo last month, where Latvala and his co-driver Miikka Anttilla guided their Toyota Yaris WRC to an unexpected second place. With Toyota's commitment to the WRC for the long term, car development and team progression remain the priority this season as opposed to rapid stage performances.

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Nissan NV Cargo X project van goes where no cargo van has gone before

by News Feeder, 22-12-2024, 06:51 PM

One-of-a-kind 4WD Cummins® diesel-powered Nissan NV2500 HD set for auto show debut at 2017 Chicago Auto ShowBuilt in partnership with off-road builder and "Xtreme Off-Road" television show host Ian Johnson, who will be making an appearance with the vehicle on Saturday, Feb. 11 in the Nissan boothDesigned to demonstrate the NV Cargo's solid foundation, strength and versatile utility – including fully boxed ladder frame, 234 cubic feet of cargo space and standard reinforced outfitter mounting pointsFull information and exclusive rock crawling adventure through the infamous Pyeatt Draw Trail available at NVCargoX.comEmbed this cinemagraph on your website NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nissan NV Cargo X project vehicle, arguably the most extreme version of Nissan Commercial Vehicles’ flagship NV Cargo van ever created, will make its world auto show debut at the upcoming 2017 Chicago Auto Show in the U.S. Built in partnership with legendary off-road builder Ian Johnson, the NV Cargo X stands over seven-and-a-half feet tall on 37-inch tires and is powered by a Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel transplanted from a Nissan TITAN XD full-size pickup.In addition to its appearance at the Chicago Auto Show, which runs at Chicago's McCormick Place from February 11-20, footage of the NV Cargo X build and its shakedown on Pyeatt Draw trail in Arizona's Tonto National Forest can be viewed at NVCargoX.com.To celebrate this vehicle with fans, Johnson will be at the Nissan booth on Saturday, Feb. 11, signing autographs from Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m."The Nissan NV – Cargo and Passenger van configurations – has the durability, quality and reliability that works hard for business applications – backed by America's Best Commercial Van & Truck Warranty1 with 5-Year/100,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper coverage," said Fred Diaz, division vice president and general manager, North America Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles, Nissan North America, Inc. "We thought it would be interesting to take an NV Cargo to the extreme – pushing it to where no cargo van has ever gone before. We weren't disappointed."About the Nissan NV Cargo X The Nissan NV Cargo X project vehicle will make its world auto show debut at the upcoming 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Built in partnership with legendary off-road builder Ian Johnson, the NV Cargo X stands over seven-and-a-half feet tall on 37-inch tires. To celebrate this vehicle with fans at the auto show, which runs at Chicago’s McCormick Place from February 11-20, Johnson will be at the Nissan booth on Saturday, Feb. 11, signing autographs from Noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m."When I looked at the NV Cargo, I saw a hard-working van with a heavy-duty foundation. And I also saw possibilities for a rock crawler that could serve as its own support vehicle," said Johnson, who in addition to his custom off-road transformations also serves as the host of the "Xtreme Off-Road" television series.Starting with a stock NV 2500 HD Cargo, Johnson and his team set out to build a custom vehicle that could handle everything from maintenance to mayhem. "A strong foundation is what makes the NV Cargo X build possible. Most work vans come with a C-channel frame that would flex and squeak under the stress of Pyeatt Draw. But every NV Cargo is built on a rigid, fully boxed ladder frame," explained Johnson.While the NV Cargo's front independent double-wishbone suspension and multi-leaf rear suspension is responsive and rides smooth through even the toughest workdays, the NV Cargo X required something a little more radical – including a custom-modified off-road suspension system with enough suspension travel and wheelwell clearance to fit a set of 37-inch General Grabber X3 tires. While the front suspension is 100 percent custom, the rear retains the NV Cargo's standard leaf spring design.Next, out came the factory 5.6-liter gasoline V8 engine and in its place Johnson fit a Cummins 5.0-liter V8 Turbo Diesel borrowed from Nissan's TITAN XD pickup. The engine is rated at 310 horsepower and, more importantly for rock crawling, a hefty 555 lb-ft of torque. The TITAN XD also donated its heavy-duty Aisin 6-speed automatic transmission and advanced 4-wheel drive system.Once the front sheet metal was reinstalled following the engine transplant, other exterior modifications included installation of a custom off-road LED Lighting System, 10,000-lb. front-mounted winch and a tube bumper with custom skid plate. A special black-and-white custom wrap finished the exterior.Next came the challenge of the cargo end of the NV Cargo X. "With the NV Cargo, the customization potential is practically limitless. Its spacious interior cargo is designed to upfit and outfit for just about any type of job," said Johnson.With 234 cubic feet of available cargo space, the build team decided to go all out – equipping it with all the goodies usually found in an off-road support vehicle. The custom build-out utilized the NV Cargo's standard reinforced mounting points and standard cargo containment system. Ultimately, the cargo bay was filled with an onboard air system, fluid containment and storage, full-size spare, recovery rope, recovery tracks, high-lift jack, portable welder and the always important tool bag.Then it was off to Arizona for a full-out rock test. "We asked the NV Cargo X to do work that's way outside of its normal job description, and it rose to every challenge," concluded Johnson.About Pyeatt DrawTucked between Diamond Rim and Mogollon Rim outside of Payson, Arizona, Pyeatt Draw trail is the rocky dry-wash bottom of a geologically ancient ravine. Despite the beauty of the location, it is rugged terrain that's filled with steep ledges, large boulders and fallen logs.Location: Tonto National ForestCategory: Rock, Mud, ForestElevation: 5,000-6,000 ft.Rating: Moderate to DifficultCategory: Rock, Mud, ForestNissan NV Cargo X SpecificationsWheelbase149.5 inchesLength240.6 inchesWidth99.5 inchesHeight92.0 inchesGround Clearance22.0 inchesEngineCummins 5.0-liter V8 Turbo DieselHorsepower310 horsepower @ 3,200 rpmTorque555 lb-ft of torque @ 1,600 rpmTransmissionHeavy-duty 6-speed Aisin automaticSuspensionCustom front, heavy-duty leaf spring rearTires37-inch General Grabber 3X mud terrain tiresExterior featuresCustom black and white paint, off-road LED lighting system, 10,000-lb. front-mounted winch, tube bumper with custom skid plateInterior featuresMagnetic door stopper, on-board air system, fluid containment and storage, recovery rope, full-size spare, recovery tracks, high-lift jack, portable welder, tool bagThe 2017 Nissan NV Cargo (sans the X designation) is available at 441 Business Certified Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide.For more information on the NV Cargo, NV Passenger and the complete lineup of Nissan Commercial Vehicles, or the complete line of 2017 Nissan sedans, sports cars, truck, crossovers and SUVs, please visit http://www.NissanNews.com.About Nissan North America In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.NissanUSA.com and http://www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. You can also follow @NissanMotor on Twitter. # # # ContactDan Passe Product Communications, Nissan North America 615-725-5264 [email protected]in Raftery Nissan Communications 615-725-5236 [email protected] 1- Claim based on years/mileage (whichever occurs first) covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage. 2016/2017 Nissan NV Cargo, NV Passenger, vs. 2016 Large Van Class; 2016/2017 Nissan NV200® vs. 2016 Small Van Class. Commercial Vans compared only. Nissan's New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage excludes tires, corrosion coverage, and federal and California emission performance and defect coverage. Other terms and conditions apply. See dealer for complete warranty details. NV200® Taxi is covered under a separate limited warranty with a different level of coverage.

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The Power of Dreams: Honda Rolls Out the Red Carpet for America’s Best-Selling SUV; C

by News Feeder, 22-12-2024, 06:51 PM

60-second commercial stars all-new 2017 Honda CR-V and some of today's biggest celebrities: Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Viola Davis, Missy Elliott, Tina Fey, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Jimmy Kimmel, Stan Lee and Robert Redford America's best-selling SUV turns 20; Super Bowl kicks off 2017 CR-V marketing Extensive social media campaign to accompany launch of new TV spot TORRANCE, Calif. – Honda is debuting the brand's Super Bowl LI commercial, with the all-new 2017 Honda CR-V taking a star turn ...

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Notice of Revision of Consolidated Financial Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending Marc

by News Feeder, 22-12-2024, 06:43 AM

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