Nissan debuts Kicks, Navara, Vmotion 2.0 in China

by News Feeder, 31-03-2025, 01:12 PM

SHANGHAI (April 19, 2017) – Nissan will show a series of new models with innovative technologies and design today at Auto Shanghai 2017, bringing Chinese customers a range of different vehicles to meet their diverse needs.The Nissan Kicks crossover, the Nissan Navara pickup and the Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept car will all make their China debut at the 17th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. The newly introduced Nissan X-Trail SUV will also be on display.The models add to the line-up of vehicles bringing Nissan Intelligent Mobility to customers in China. Nissan Intelligent Mobility is Nissan’s direction for developing and offering autonomous drive, electric vehicle and connected car technologies while making driving more enjoyable. Visitors to Auto Shanghai 2017 can experience the benefits of these innovations at the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Experience Corner.“Nissan is proud to participate in the world-class Shanghai Motor Show and showcase our Vmotion 2.0 design concept and three new models,” said Daniele Schillaci, Nissan’s executive vice president for global marketing and sales, zero-emission vehicles and the battery business, and chairman of the Management Committee for Japan, Asia and Oceania.“We are confident that the new Nissan X-Trail, the Nissan Navara and the Nissan Kicks will meet the diverse needs of our customers in China and help make driving safer and more exciting for them.” Nissan KicksThe debut of the Kicks, a new benchmark for entry-level SUVs, further strengthens Nissan’s SUV line-up in China. The Kicks revolutionizes the compact crossover segment with its fresh, youthful design and spacious, comfortable interior. It features characteristics important to the “Dare to Dream” generation born in China after 1990, including their focus on modernism and a passion for well-designed products.First introduced in Brazil less than a year ago, the Kicks has been recognized as an innovative crossover, winning several awards in Latin America. The Nissan Kicks New Nissan X-TrailThe X-Trail is one of Nissan’s best-selling SUVs in China. The new X-Trail’s refreshed exterior reflects a high sense of style. The interior features a new D-shaped steering wheel and optimized space, including a flexible 5-seat/7-seat configuration. This popular SUV delivers an outstanding, sporty drive.The new X-trail debuted in China on April 6 and is scheduled to be sold in about 150 markets. The New Nissan X-Trail Nissan NavaraThe Navara, Nissan’s first SUV-grade pickup to premiere in China, meets consumers’ demand for smart, tough, high-performance pickups. It features Nissan’s signature “V-motion” grille and futuristic headlights. The cabin’s spacious interior makes for a comfortable ride.The Navara’s 7-speed automatic transmission, the first of its kind in China, delivers top performance and power. The model will be manufactured for the Chinese market at Nissan’s Chinese joint venture company, Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. The Nissan Navara Nissan Vmotion 2.0 conceptThe Vmotion 2.0 concept car demonstrates the future direction of Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology and sedan design. A high sense of style, emotional design, space, supreme comfort and technology combine to create a seamless mobility experience.The Vmotion 2.0’s ProPILOT technology is envisioned to ultimately let the car drive in autonomous mode on highways, in heavy traffic, and on city streets. The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept car 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 about 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.About Nissan in China Nissan entered the Chinese market in 1973, and the brand has been developing rapidly in China since the 1990s. As the wholly owned subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. based in Beijing, Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. manages Nissan’s investment in China together with the parent company. Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. is a joint-venture between Nissan and Dongfeng Motor Corporation. Under it, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company, Dongfeng Infiniti Motor Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Venucia Motor Company mainly produce passenger vehicles, while Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. specializes in light commercial vehicles.In calendar year 2016, Nissan sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in China, including imported, passenger and light commercial vehicles.About Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (Dongfeng Nissan) Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (Dongfeng Nissan) is a business unit of DFL, Nissan's joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. Dongfeng Nissan is engaged in research and development, manufacturing and distribution of passenger vehicles in China.About Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. (ZNA) Founded in 1993, Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. is one of the largest manufacturers of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) in China. Through the Nissan and Dongfeng brands, ZNA markets five series and eight models.# # #

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Toyota to Begin Demonstration Tests of the 'Mirai' Fuel Cell Vehicle in China

by News Feeder, 30-03-2025, 08:15 PM

Toyota Motor Corporation will send two "Mirai" fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) to China in October 2017 to conduct demonstration tests in the country. Coinciding with the start of these tests, Toyota will also establish a hydrogen station at TMEC, its Chinese research and development base.

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Motul Team RJN set for Monza Blancpain race

by News Feeder, 30-03-2025, 07:49 AM

MILAN, Italy – Motul Team RJN's race at the 2017 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup begins this weekend with the team's pair of Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 entries leaving the UK today for the Autodromo Nazionale Monza near Milan in Italy.The team will run two cars in the Endurance Cup in 2017 with Nissan factory drivers Katsumasa Chiyo, Alex Buncombe and Lucas Ordóñez leading the charge on board the No. 23 Nissan.The team's second car will be driven by Brits Struan Moore and Matt Parry alongside Australian GT Academy winner Matt Simmons.After a strong performance at the recent pre-season test at Circuit Paul Ricard, the team enters this weekend's opening round in a positive mood with its sights set to reclaiming the championship Nissan earned in the Endurance Cup in 2015. "We need to start off Monza well, and I think it is important to kick off the season on a strong note," said Buncombe. "If we can have a podium there, that would be great. We qualified second fastest at Monza last year, so we're heading back to a track where the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 has traditionally been quite strong. Having the NISMO TV live stream and the on board camera in our car is great for the fans. I do go back and watch the on board stuff after the race to watch our starts and restarts and look at where we could have made some more positions. You get an idea as to whether you got on the throttle in the right place and I find you can learn quite a lot."The team's two cars will hit the track for practice and pre-qualifying on Saturday, April 22, with qualifying and the race scheduled for Sunday, April 23.Both qualifying and the race will be streamed live on NISMO.TV on YouTube. Click image to enlarge NISMO CalendarApril 22-23 Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup, Monza, Italy Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia.April 29-30 Pirelli World Challenge, VIR, Danville, VirginiaMay 3-4 Super GT, Fuji International Speedway, JapanMay 6-7 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, COTA, Austin, Texas, USA FIA WEC, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Virgin Australia Supercars Championship, Barbagallo Raceway, Western Australia, Australia # # #ContactPaul Ryan Marketing and PR Manager Phone: +1 678 644 0404 Email: [email protected]

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INFINITI QX50 Concept makes Asia debut at Auto Shanghai

by News Feeder, 29-03-2025, 07:25 PM

SHANGHAI – The INFINITI QX50 concept, the brand's vision for a next-generation premium crossover, makes its Asia debut this week at Auto Shanghai."INFINITI is pleased to debut an SUV concept in the world's fastest growing segment, here in the world's largest market," said Roland Krueger, president of INFINITI Motor Company. "Chinese customers will appreciate the attributes of the QX50 Concept, including its striking design, versatility and advanced technology. The QX50 production vehicles will feature advanced autonomous drive capability and will be the first vehicle in the world to be powered by an engine that can adjust variable compression ratio on the fly, using our groundbreaking VC-Turbo engine."Demonstrating how the design of the 2016 QX Sport Inspiration (its conceptual forebear) could be adapted for a future production model, the QX50 Concept confidently articulates INFINITI's "Powerful Elegance" design language. A cabin-forward silhouette combines with muscular lines and flowing surfaces to telegraph its purpose as a dynamic and practical crossover.The organic forms of the driver-centric, passenger-minded cabin were designed in harmony with the exterior shape. Blending progressive design with modern craftsmanship, the QX50 Concept's interior reflects INFINITI's desire to challenge conventional approaches to premium interior design. INFINITI's latest concept is the next step toward the company's future autonomous drive support technologies. Central to the strategy for the development of all future INFINITI autonomous drive support systems, they ensure the driver retains ultimate control over their vehicle – in keeping with INFINITI's focus on driver engagement.Furthermore, the QX50 Concept illustrates a potential application for INFINITI's advanced Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine, offering drivers a powertrain that adapts to offer both power and efficiency.Embed this cinemagraph on your website About INFINITI INFINITI Motor Company Ltd. is headquartered in Hong Kong with representations in 50 markets around the world. 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 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 http://www.INFINITI.com. You can also follow INFINITI on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. # # #ContactKyle Bazemore Director, INFINITI U.S. Product Communications Office: 615-725-3210 [email protected] INFINITI Global Communications, contact:Trevor C. Hale General Manager, Global Communications INFINITI MOTOR COMPANY LTD. T: +852 3948 0145 M: +852 9664 1271 [email protected]es Chung Director, Global Communications INFINITI MOTOR COMPANY LTD. T: +852 3948 0062 M: +852 9664 1288 [email protected]

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Toyota GAZOO Racing Wins at Silverstone

by News Feeder, 29-03-2025, 02:15 AM

Toyota GAZOO Racing scored a dramatic victory in the 6 Hours of Silverstone after a thrilling opening round of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

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Mazda 6 mps from Sheffield

by simon87, 28-03-2025, 10:41 AM

Hi hope I'm ok to be part of the club now I used to have a lexus is200 sport I now own a mazda 6 mps

Ace Cafe 15/04/2017

by Rabster, 27-03-2025, 05:50 PM

Post your pictures here for the meet

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by Jules, 26-03-2025, 03:25 PM

Hi all newbie from Peterborough. R32gtr owner
Going ace cafe tomorrow

2017 Honda CR-V Takes Home AutoGuide.com Utility Vehicle of the Year Award

by News Feeder, 25-03-2025, 11:05 PM

The all-new 2017 Honda CR-V was recognized as the Utility Vehicle of the Year by AutoGuide.com, adding to an already impressive accolade collection. The 2017 CR-V is the fifth-generation model of the best-selling SUV and this year marks its 20th anniversary. AutoGuide's team of automotive experts evaluate contenders within several categories to determine winners of their vehicles of the year awards. # # #

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Nissan boosts ratio of female managers in Japan to 10%

by News Feeder, 25-03-2025, 08:22 AM

YOKOHAMA, Japan (April 13, 2017) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has achieved a target of boosting the ratio of female managers in Japan to at least 10% by 2017, as the company works to make diversity a source of strength and create products and services that meet a range of customer needs.Women made up 10.1% of managers in April this year, up from 1.6% in 2004, when Nissan opened its Diversity Development Office. Nissan is taking steps to create a highly diverse workforce in Japan, including the development of more women to take on leadership positions. This work will continue as the company strives to promote all types of diversity, which is central to its DNA and corporate culture. Nissan is committed to making its diverse workforce a true strength and a competitive advantage, leading to greater innovation and ingenious breakthroughs for our customers. Number of female general managers The ratio of female managers rose from 9.1% last year and compares with a 1.3% average for the transportation machinery manufacturing industry. Nissan now has 279 female managers in Japan, of whom 76 are at the level of general manager or higher. One in eight female employees holds a management-level job. Recruitment of women for management positions is carried out across all Nissan departments. Efforts include career interviews, training, cross-industrial programs and mentoring. Some of the efforts are led by the Renault-Nissan Alliance, which is promoting the active participation of women in both companies.Thanks to these initiatives, women in general manager-level positions are playing active roles in engineering and production, where the percentage of female workers is relatively low. Nissan is also seeking to promote a greater understanding of diverse customer values at its manufacturing divisions.In addition, the company is working to secure future female engineers by giving lectures to female high-school students pursuing science and engineering.Nissan will continue its quest to become a company that can grow sustainably with diversity as a source of strength. For more information, please visit the Diversity Development Office website: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/DIVERSITY/ 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. # # #

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