All GT Academy line-up revealed for January’s Dubai 24 Hour

by News Feeder, 11-10-2024, 02:46 PM

DUBAI, UAE – Nissan will field an all-GT Academy alumni driver line-up in next year's Hankook Dubai 24 Hours with recent race camp victor Mexican Johnny Guindi making his international race debut.Guindi will be joined by fellow GT Academy winners Jann Mardenborough (UK), Romain Sarazin (France) and fellow Mexican winner, Ricardo Sanchez in a four-driver line-up in the United Arab Emirates endurance classic.The quartet will drive a Nissan 370 GT4 in the first major international endurance event of 2017, the entry run by Nissan GT Academy Team RJN.Mardenborough has spent 2016 racing in Japan where he was a race winner in the GT300 class in Super GT and finished second in the Japanese Formula 3 Championship. The 2011 GT Academy winner also competed for the first time last weekend in the prestigious Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix.Sanchez won the GT Academy International competition in 2014 and actually made his international debut at the Dubai 24 Hour in 2015. Both he and 2015 GT Academy European winner Romain Sarazin did battle for Nissan last year in the Blancpain GT Championship across Europe.Very happy to announce I will be back on the @NISMO 370Z GT4 for the @24HSERIES Dubai in January! With a full @GTAcademy line up pic.twitter.com/4A2nvQJz3o— Ricardo Sanchez GP (@RSanchezGP) November 21, 2016Guindi has been put through an intensive driver development program since being announced as the 2016 GT Academy International winner last month."I did a couple of 'All Comers' races in the Nissan 370Z Group N car at Brands Hatch, Snetterton and Silverstone," said Guindi. "After seven of those races I graduated into the much faster Nissan 370Z GT4 car for the Britcar 'Into the Night' 50 minute night race at Brands Hatch. I also did my first two overseas races in a Radical SR3 at Dubai Autodrome for the Radical Middle East Cup series. It has been great preparation. Apart from the race program, I'll keep working very hard to prepare myself physically during the short winter break before the race in Dubai. We're certainly keen to try to win. We have the car to do so, and we definitely have the drivers to do so."The race will be held on January 13-14, 2017.2016 GT Academy Winner, Johnny Guindi Hamui (Team MX) shares his thoughts - seconds after winning NISMO CalendarDecember 3-4 Australian Supercars, Homebush Street Circuit, Sydney, NSW,AustraliaDecember 11 NISMO Festival, Fuji International Speedway, Japan # # #

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KKR announces tender offer for the acquisition of Calsonic Kansei - Nissan agrees to

by News Feeder, 11-10-2024, 06:54 AM

TOKYO & YOKOHAMA – November 22, 2016 – Leading global investment firm KKR and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”) today announced that CK Holdings Co., Ltd. (the “Bidder”), an entity owned by investment funds controlled by KKR, intends to make a tender offer for all the existing shares of leading Japanese automotive components manufacturer Calsonic Kansei Corporation (“CK” or the “Company”) (Code number: 7248, First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange).In connection with the tender offer, the Bidder has entered into a tender agreement (the “Tender Agreement”) with Nissan, the lead shareholder in CK, to acquire in the tender offer Nissan’s approximate 41% holding of CK's common shares. The tender offer is planned to be commenced subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions in the Tender Agreement and the Bidder currently expects to commence the tender offer in February 2017 (for details regarding the conditions for the commencement of the tender offer, please refer to the full text of the press release issued by CK today titled “Announcement Concerning Opinion on Tender Offer by CK Holdings Co., Ltd.” and its attachment titled “Announcement Regarding the Tender Offer for the Shares of Calsonic Kansei Corporation (Securities Code 7248)” (collectively, the “CK Press Release”)).CK is a leading supplier of automotive components including vehicle interiors, climate control systems, compressors, exhaust systems and electronic products. Nissan is the primary customer for CK, which also supplies other automotive groups including Renault, Isuzu, Daimler and General Motors.Under the terms of the announced offer under Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, among other terms, the Bidder will commence the tender offer to acquire the outstanding common stock of CK. In light of the proposal from the Bidder, CK plans to issue a special dividend (the “Special Dividend”) conditioned upon the success of the tender offer with a record date of the calendar day prior to the tender offer commencement date. The Bidder plans to pay cash consideration of JPY 1,860 per common share to the existing shareholders of CK. However, in the event that the Special Dividend is declared prior to the tender offer commencement date, then the Bidder will calculate the offer price for the tender offer by deducting the per share value of the Special Dividend from this planned price of JPY 1,860 per common share. Please note that, although the dividend amount per share for the Special Dividend is expected to be approximately JPY 570 (provided that the maximum amount shall be JPY 570) as of today, the final dividend will be determined based on the procedures under the Companies Act (for details, please refer to the CK Press Release).The proposed price represents:1A premium of 109.3% to CK’s 12-month volume weighted average price ("VWAP") to October 27, 2016A premium of 113.6% to CK’s 6-month VWAP to October 27, 2016Since the number of CK’s outstanding issued shares is equal to 267,882,277 (excluding treasury shares), the consideration price values CK at approximately JPY498.3 billion based on the Proposed Price.1 The figures set out above are based on the Calsonic Kansei closing share prices extracted from Bloomberg as at and prior to the last full trading day (October 27, 2016) immediately prior to the day of speculative publication of media reports regarding the tender offer (the ‘unaffected price’).Mr. Yasuhiro Yamauchi, Chief Competitive Officer of Nissan, said: “This agreement was reached because we share common interests and goals. Nissan is hoping to further increase the competitiveness of Calsonic Kansei—one of our most important partners—and KKR recognizes the company’s potential. This is also the best choice for Calsonic Kansei and its shareholders.”Mr. Hiro Hirano, Member of KKR and CEO of KKR Japan, added: “Calsonic Kansei is a best-in-class auto-parts manufacturer that supplies high-quality products to the world’s largest automotive brands. As a partner to Calsonic Kansei’s management team, we aim to assist the company in achieving its growth ambitions and make available our international network and industry expertise to continue Calsonic Kansei’s success globally.”KKR makes its proposed investment from its Asian Fund II. KKR has been investing in Japan through its pan-regional private equity funds since 2010. Japan has been and continues to be a key focus for KKR in the region. To date, KKR has completed three acquisitions in the market: Intelligence Ltd., a leading human resources services company; Panasonic Healthcare, the carve-out health care business of Panasonic Corporation; and Pioneer DJ, the carve-out DJ equipment business of Pioneer Corporation.This press release should be read in conjunction with the full text of the CK Press Release, a copy of which is available on http://www.jpx.co.jp.This press release has been prepared for the purpose of informing the public of the tender offer and has not been prepared for the purpose of soliciting an offer to sell, or making an offer to purchase, any securities. If shareholders wish to make an offer to sell their shares in the tender offer, they should first read the Tender Offer Explanation Statement for the tender offer and offer their shares or stock options for sale at their own discretion. This press release shall neither be, nor constitute a part of, an offer to sell or purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or purchase, any securities, and neither this press release (or a part thereof) nor its distribution shall be interpreted to be the basis of any agreement in relation to the tender offer, and this press release may not be relied on at the time of entering into any such agreement.The tender offer will be conducted in accordance with the procedures and information disclosure standards prescribed by Japanese law, which may differ from the procedures and information disclosure standards in the United States. In particular, Section 13(e) and Section 14(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules prescribed thereunder do not apply to the tender offer, and the tender offer does not conform to those procedures and standards.Unless otherwise specified, all procedures relating to the tender offer are to be conducted entirely in Japanese. If all or any part of a document relating to the tender offer is prepared in the English language and there is any inconsistency between the English-language documentation and the Japanese-language documentation, the Japanese-language documentation will prevail.The financial advisors to the Bidder, the Company and Nissan as well as the tender offer agent (including their respective affiliates) may engage prior to the commencement of, or during, the tender offer period in the purchase or arrangement to purchase shares of the Company for their own account or for their customers’ accounts to the extent permitted under the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, Rule 14e-5(b) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and other applicable laws and regulations. Such purchases may be made at the market price through market transactions, or at a price determined by negotiation outside of the market. In the event information regarding such purchases is disclosed in Japan, such information will also be disclosed on the English homepage of the financial advisor or tender offer agent conducting such purchases or will otherwise be made publicly available.About KKR KKR is a leading global investment firm that manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit and hedge funds. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and driving growth and value creation at the asset level. KKR invests its own capital alongside its partners’ capital and brings opportunities to others through its capital markets business. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds. For additional information about KKR & Co. L.P. (NYSE:KKR), please visit KKR’s website at http://www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.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 Alliance.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/###

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First INFINITI Brand Experience Center Opens In China

by News Feeder, 10-10-2024, 03:01 PM

BEIJING, China – INFINITI opened its first Brand Experience Center today at Sanlitun,Chaoyang District, Beijing. The INFINITI Brand Experience Center is the first of its kind in China, showcasing INFINITI's design aesthetics and innovative technologies all within a premium lifestyle space. The INFINITI Brand Experience Centre serves as a platform for customers to enjoy an interactive experience of INFINITI's unique brand as well as exploring product, technology and service innovations.Dane Fisher, General Manager of Global Business Transformation & Brand, INFINITI Motor Company Limited said: "This is our first INFINITI Brand Experience Center globally and we are very excited that Chinese customers can get to experience it first. As a fully interactive experience, visitors can get up close with our brand understand our "Empower the Drive" brand statement."During the opening of the INFINITI Brand Experience Center, renowned Chinese fashion designer Zhang Chi took cues from INFINITI's model lineup for his latest collection and interpreted INFINITI's design aesthetics in a resolutely modern way. Visitors also had the opportunity to experience the QX30 which was recently launched at Auto Guangzhou 2016, as well as an onsite demonstration of the INFINITI Concept Vision Gran Turismo simulator which reflects the brand's sports DNA.At the Center, the high definition LED screen intuitively showed visitors INFINITI's groundbreaking technologies such as the world's first Direct Adaptive Steering (DAS). Visitors also enjoyed various exhibits in a special gallery space with an outside shopping area where they could purchase INFINITI branded merchandise.It has been an exciting week for INFINITI as the all-new Q60 made its China debut at Auto Guangzhou and the QX30 took the stage at the Air & Style Beijing, an international snowboard contest from November 18 to 19. # # #

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Frustrating Finale for Toyota GAZOO Racing

by News Feeder, 09-10-2024, 09:26 PM

Toyota GAZOO Racing experienced a disappointing end to the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season in the 6 Hours of Bahrain.

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1JZ GTE Injectors + 1G FE also fake denso?

by Morango, 07-10-2024, 04:13 PM

I have been looking at injectors for both my IS200 1jz gte vvti and also another is200 with standard 1g fe engine which i will turbo charge.

I have bought 2 sets of injectors for the 1jz gte vvti, and the last set is from the 1g fe.

First lot were some very cheap denso 850cc for the 1jz which I think are fake because of the price but unsure because i cant find any information on fake denso's. They wont fit the standard fuel rail and need an aftermarket rail to actually fit because the plug is too big. But they are exactly the same size for fitting as the 1g fe injectors. But they wont fit either 1jz or 1g fe head as the o ring is too big around the bottom of the injector. (red at the bottom)

Second set was some proper sard/denso 550cc injectors which I will be putting into my 1JZ at some point soon. They look like they should fit the standard fuel rail. (middle brown)

The top set are the standard 1G FE is200 injectors which i was using to compare them. The plugs are all the same and they are all high impedance. (voilet top)

The plan is to take the original 1jz 370cc injectors and drop them in the 1g fe which will be turbo'd. They should fit as they are almost identical. if not i will fit the 850's which is a little over kill.



Has anyone else messed around with any of these?

Honda Announces 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell Lease Pricing at $369 a Month

by News Feeder, 07-10-2024, 01:01 PM

Five-passenger, zero-emissions fuel cell vehicle to launch in California this year offers competitive lease pricing with attractive 20,000 annual mileage allowance Up to $15,000 of hydrogen fuel for the three-year lease duration 24/7 roadside assistance included Luxury car rental program through Avis included TORRANCE, Calif. – Honda today announced a competitive introductory lease price of $369 a month for 36 months (plus tax) for the Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, which is coming to dealershi...

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Nissan addresses Chinese consumers’ varied mobility needs at Auto Guangzhou 2016

by News Feeder, 07-10-2024, 01:09 AM

Nissan’s halo model, the 2017 Nissan GT-R, officially launches in China to deliver ultimate driving pleasureNissan TeRRA Concept opens path for zero-emission SUVPre-orders begin for Venucia “T90” sports SUV, with pricing from RMB 120,000.Guangzhou, China (November 18, 2016) – A strong line-up of Nissan products and a concept vehicle are presented at the 14th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition to address various consumer segments in China, one of Nissan’s most important markets in its global business.Featured at Auto Guangzhou is the latest version of Nissan’s halo model, the 2017 GT-R super sports car. As well, Nissan is exhibiting the TeRRA Concept, which demonstrates the company’s passion for innovation and imagination. Venucia, the local brand of Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (“DFL-PV”), also begins pre-orders at the show for its latest SUV, the “T90,” which combines impressive design and outstanding technology features at an accessible price point.“After achieving more than 1 million sales in 2015, Dongfeng Nissan, in 2016, is in the way for another outstanding year in China. The best year ever.” said Airton Cousseau, Managing Director of DFL-PV. ”Under the ‘Young Nissan’ strategy, we have been offering innovative and exciting products and an excellent car ownership experience for our Chinese customers who are young—or young-at-heart.”2017 NISSAN GT-R The latest generation Nissan GT-R hits the Chinese market just a few months after its New York debut.Imported as a super sports car, the 2017 Nissan GT-R carries the most significant changes made to the model since it was introduced in 2007. It has been updated with a thoroughly refreshed exterior that communicates a high sense of style. The interior features superbly crafted materials, delivering an unparalleled degree of comfort, elegance and civility that one would rarely find in such a high-performance super sports car.A leather wrapped 8-inch touch panel monitor features large icons on the display screen that allow the user to easily manage the audio system, navigation system, telephone controls and other infotainment. The 2017 Nissan GT-R is priced from RMB 1,628,000.2017 Nissan GT-R Premium Edition Nissan TeRRA Concept The TeRRA SUV concept is the mobility solution to the search for a balance between clean energy and usability. The debut concept is Nissan’s latest vision of zero-emission and sustainable mobility that is uncompromising in passenger comfort.Powered by an innovative four-by-four electric powertrain and electric 3-motor AWD (All Wheel Drive), TeRRA has a light body, is highly aerodynamic and offers a spacious cabin.Nissan TeRRA Concept Venucia T90 At the Venucia stand, DFL-PV announced the start of pre-orders for the anticipated T90, which is ushering a new “sporty SUV” segment among local brands. Unveiled at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, T90 has gained wide attention among Chinese consumers.The unique “Wind Sculpture” design approach to the sporty exterior of T90 is inspired by the aesthetic contrast between wind and stone. Inside, there’s no compromise with a design that delivers on spaciousness. The balanced combination inside and out is expected to meet the social and mobility preferences of young Chinese consumers for vehicles designed with personality and accommodating space for social time with friends.T90 features the reputable XTRONIC CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and MR 20 engine, recognized for fuel efficiency and driving performance. The new SUV integrates many advanced technologies, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Around View Monitor (AVM), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) and Active Trace Control (ATC) – a full-range of features to keep the driver and passengers safe.Further, T90 is connected, with the “IT-COMMANDER” control system, CarLife smartphone integration,12.3-inch high-definition touch screen and 5-inch 3D full-color Displays, among other features. T90 is set for start-of-sale before the end of 2016.Venucia T90 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 12.19 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 a global workforce of 247,500, and has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault under the Renault-Nissan Alliance since March 1999.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. About Nissan in China Nissan came to China 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 mainly produces passenger vehicles, while Zhengzhou Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. specializes in light commercial vehicles.In 2015, Nissan sold 1.25 million vehicles in China, including imported, passenger and light commercial vehicles.About Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV) Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV) is a business unit of DFL, Nissan's joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. DFL-PV is engaged in research and development operations, manufacturing and distribution of passenger vehicles.###

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Toyota Expands its R&D Facilities in China

by News Feeder, 07-10-2024, 01:09 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation announces the expansion of R&D facilities at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd., (TMEC). This is in accordance with the initial investment plan, which had been created at the time of the establishment of the R&D facilities. Specifically, the plan includes improvements to the existing laboratory facility, construction of a new laboratory, creation of a battery evaluation and test facility, as well as improvements to test tracks on the premises. These are scheduled to be completed from late 2018 onwards.

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Mazda CX-4 Wins 2017 China Car Design of the Year

by News Feeder, 07-10-2024, 01:09 AM

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Honda Named Title Sponsor Of 2017 NHL All-Star Game In Los Angeles, Expands Commitmen

by News Feeder, 06-10-2024, 09:33 PM

Honda and the National Hockey League (NHL) announced today that the automaker will serve as the title sponsor of the 2017 NHL® All-Star Game in Los Angeles. The announcement was made today at the Los Angeles Auto Show with a special appearance by NHL icon Wayne Gretzky and the unveiling of a custom-wrapped 2017 Honda NHL® All-Star Ridgeline. Honda will present a new 2017 Ridgeline truck to the most valuable player of the 2017 Honda NHL® All-Star Game on Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Staples...

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