[Feature] Press Conference of Toyota's Connected Strategy

by News Feeder, 21-09-2024, 08:56 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation held a press conference about Toyota's Connected Strategy in Tokyo on Nov. 1. Click the video below to view the press conference.

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

by News Feeder, 21-09-2024, 03:57 AM

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Nissan introduces new electric-motor drivetrain: e-POWER

by News Feeder, 20-09-2024, 10:54 PM

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today introduced its new drive system called e-POWER to customers. It marks the first time that e-POWER technology is available for consumers, marking a significant milestone in the electrification strategy under Nissan Intelligent Mobility.e-POWER borrows from the EV technology perfected in the Nissan LEAF, the best-selling pure electric car in history, with more than 250,000 units sold. Unlike the LEAF, e-POWER adds a small gasoline engine to charge the high-output battery when necessary, eliminating the need for an external charger while offering the same high-output. Fully integrated e-POWER powertrain Fully integrated powertrain and battery equipped on the NOTE e-POWER e-POWER logo The Technology of e-POWERThe e-POWER system features full electric-motor drive, meaning that the wheels are completely driven by the electric motor. The power from a high-output battery is delivered to the e-POWER’s compact powertrain comprised of a gasoline engine, power generator, inverter, and a motor. In conventional hybrid systems, a low-output electric motor is mated to a gasoline engine to drive the wheels when the battery is low (or when traveling at high speeds). However, in the e-POWER system, the gasoline engine is not connected to the wheels; it simply charges the battery. And unlike a full EV, the power source originates from the engine and not just the battery.This system structure generally requires a bigger motor and battery because the motor is the only direct source to drive wheels. This has made it hard for the automotive industry to mount the system in compact cars. However, Nissan has cracked the code and learned how to minimize and reduce weight, develop more responsive motor control methods and optimize energy management. As a result, e-POWER uses a smaller battery than the LEAF, but delivers the same driving experience as a full EV. (Image) differences between powertrains The Benefits of e-POWERe-POWER delivers massive torque almost instantly, which enhances drive response and results in smooth acceleration. Also, the system operates very quietly, much like a full EV. Because e-POWER relies on the engine much less frequently, its fuel efficiency is comparable to that of leading conventional hybrids, especially during around-the-town commutes. The e-POWER system allows you to enjoy all the benefits of an EV without having to worry about charging the battery.Development History Nissan is actively pursuing a zero-emission, zero-fatality world for driving through its EV program and autonomous drive technology. To make this vision a reality, Nissan is developing “Nissan Intelligent Mobility,” which anchors critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society, all while staying focused on creating more enjoyable driving experiences. e-POWER is another step towards achieving our zero-emission vision through a new and more efficient electric powertrain.In 2006, Nissan experienced a breakthrough in its energy management technology. Nissan’s engineers were able to reduce the battery capacity to match its competitors’ hybrid vehicles while still delivering desirable EV qualities, such as quietness and efficient energy use. In addition, application of Nissan’s technologies, such as the integration of a power-generating engine, electric motor drive for compact car use, strengthening of the powertrain’s rigidity and improvements in NVH levels, became the foundation of e-POWER and its implementation in the compact-car segment.Nissan is committed to developing electric-powered powertrains that use various fuels to cater to the different requirements of the world’s markets. e-POWER is but one example of that quest and will strengthen Nissan’s lineup of electric-powered powertrains. Nissan is also conducting research and development of the SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) fuel-cell vehicle, and will continue to introduce innovative new products into various areas and promote the worldwide use of EVs. NOTE e-POWER Note: The e-POWER system is classified as a series hybrid. The Note e-POWER represents the first mass-production compact segment car ever to be equipped with a series hybrid system. 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. # # #

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Organizational and Personnel Changes

by News Feeder, 20-09-2024, 07:08 AM

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Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 teams charging to success all over the world

by News Feeder, 19-09-2024, 06:52 PM

The Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 has proven to be a race winning machine in major championships including Super GT, Blancpain GT and Pirelli World Challenge. But the car's impressive list of strong performances has continued to grow in other major series around the world, too.In the Japan, the ThreeBond Nissan Technical College GT-R team scored championship success in the Super Taikyu Series ST-X class with a round to go by taking its fourth victory from five rounds recently at Okayama.The trio of Uchida Yudai, Tomonobu Fujii and Tairaho Kazuki now has an unbeatable points tally with an additional round remaining in November at Autopolis.In Germany in the VLN Series, Zakspeed scored its best result of the season with fifth place at the final round with Sebastian Asch joining former GT Academy winners Florian Strauss and Marc Gassner aboard the No.24 machine.The GT-R squad battled variable weather conditions and more than 140 other entries to score the result.Other GT-Rs racing around the world this season include Spirit Z Racing's Chinese GT Championship entry with driver Sun Zheng. The team recently scored fourth place at Shanghai in the series finale.Female racer Francesco Linossi has contested the Italian GT Championship with Drive Technology Italia SrL this season. NISMO Athlete Sean Walkinshaw joined her as co-driver for two rounds this year.Along with the Nissan GT Academy Team Kelly entry in the Australian GT Championship at Hampton Downs last weekend, New Zealand racers Clark Proctor and Andrew Porter were in action on home soil in their GT-R, scoring an 11th place finish.Check out the amazing opening lap by Spirit Z Racing's Sun Zheng in Shanghai aboard the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 NISMO CalendarNovember 5-6 FIA WEC, Shanghai, China Australian Supercars, Pukekohe, New ZealandNovember 12-13 Super GT, Twin-Ring Motegi, Japan Australian GT Championship, Highlands Park, Queenstown, New ZealandNovember 19-20 FIA WEC, Bahrain # # # 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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GT Academy winner Johnny Guindi begins his journey as a racer

by News Feeder, 19-09-2024, 03:55 PM

UK – GT Academy winner Johnny Guindi has kicked off his on-track career, doing battle at two separate tracks last weekend in the UK.The Mexican gamer was named the winner of the 2016 Nissan PlayStation GT Academy International competition last Wednesday, earning a chance to drive for Nissan in January's Dubai 24 Hours along with former GT Academy winner, Jann Mardenborough.He has already proven himself as a winner. He graduated to last weekend's race camp after entering the competition in Mexico, earning a spot in the national finals, then becoming one of six Mexican gamers who joined other competitors from Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and North Africa for the ultimate showdown.After a week of intense challenges – both on track and tests of fitness, determination and endurance – he was named as the 2016 winner.Nissan GT Academy Team RJN immediately put Guindi to work, racing at both Brands Hatch and Snetterton last weekend aboard a Nissan 370Z.The two club events are the first step in the driver development program, which will have him on the grid for his first international race in Dubai in January.1 for our Spanish speaking fans. Mexican @GTAcademy ace @johnnygh94reports reports in for the home fans after his 1st race at @Brands_Hatch pic.twitter.com/I5McDqF7Y2— Nissan NISMO (@NISMO) October 30, 2016 Related: Mexico’s Johnny Guindi Hamui crowned 2016 GT Academy International ChampionNissan PlayStation® GT Academy 2016 International Race Camp2016 GT Academy Winner, Johnny Guindi Hamui (Team MX) shares his thoughts seconds after winning NISMO CalendarNovember 5-6 FIA WEC, Shanghai, China Australian Supercars, Pukekohe, New ZealandNovember 12-13 Super GT, Twin-Ring Motegi, Japan Australian GT Championship, Highlands Park, Queenstown, New ZealandNovember 19-20 FIA WEC, Bahrain# # #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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Nissan unveils UEFA Champions League stars Gareth Bale and Sergio Agüero as new globa

by News Feeder, 19-09-2024, 11:29 AM

Real Madrid C.F.'s Gareth Bale and Manchester City F.C.'s Sergio Agüero announced as Nissan's new Engineers of ExcitementNissan film reveals the ambassadors in an intense and skillful head-to-head rallySpeaking with Nissan, Gareth Bale reveals Real Madrid C.F.'s desire to make history and win back-to-back titles, but admits they'll need a bit of luckManchester City F.C.'s Sergio Agüero discusses the club's title target in the UEFA Champions LeagueNissan, the official global automotive sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, has confirmed Real Madrid C.F. winger, Gareth Bale, and Manchester City F.C. striker, Sergio Agüero, as the brand's new global ambassadors and Engineers of Excitement.As Nissan's new global ambassadors, Bale and Agüero will help the Japanese car manufacturer to bring football fans closer to the UEFA Champions League action. They will play a pivotal role over the course of the season in exciting fans, starting with a lead role in an exclusive film created by Nissan.Showcasing their electrifying skills, the film reveals the star players as they go head-to-head in an intense and competitive rally. The Engineers of Excitement challenge each other to return the ball, and we see their precise shooting technique and innovative skills up close as they play the ball back and forth. You can watch the film here: On becoming Nissan's new global ambassador, Gareth Bale said: "I'm thrilled to be working with Nissan on their partnership with the UEFA Champions League. Having won the tournament twice with Real Madrid C.F. the competition is very special to me and I know it takes a tremendous amount of hard work to win. It is one of the most exciting competition in the world, and I'm looking forward to sharing that excitement with the fans."Sergio Agüero added his excitement to be working with Nissan: "I'm very happy to be working with Nissan. The UEFA Champions League is such an exciting tournament which features some of the best teams, players and managers in the game. The week-in-week-out drama on and off the pitch makes it a great competition to be a part of as a player, and to watch as a fan."Speaking to Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, Sergio Agüero revealed Manchester City F.C. has learnt a lot from their UEFA Champions League campaign last season: "Obviously you learn new things every year and above all in you acquire experience, what it really means to play those games in the Last Sixteen, Last Eight and obviously in the Semi-Final. I hope this year we can continue on the same path."The Argentine striker also said that he and his Manchester City F.C. team-mates have big aspirations for this season, and stated they want to make it as far as possible in the competition: "Let's hope we can make it as far as possible. Obviously it's not easy but we have a great team." The star striker certainly didn't rule out reaching the Final this season, commenting on the investments and changes made at Manchester City F.C.: "Our goal is to reach the Final, because the club invested a lot in hiring players, and a new project, with new managers."Nevertheless Agüero admitted it may not be achievable this season:"The UEFA Champions League isn't easy, but we are working. I don't know whether it will be this year or the next one, but we are working on winning our first title." Whilst in-form Real Madrid C.F. winger, Gareth Bale, revealed his team's desire to make history in the UEFA Champions League this season, as they look to become the first team ever to win back-to-back titles: "I think the whole team believes that we can win the UEFA Champions League again. There's no reason why not, we've done it before. We're fully focused on that task this season, and we'll be doing everything we can to win the trophy again and hopefully make history."Although Bale admitted they'll need a little luck to secure their twelfth UEFA Champions League title, and retain their status as European champions: "It's difficult to win the UEFA Champions League anyway, so to win it two times in a row obviously it's even more difficult. There's a lot of amazing teams playing and you need that bit of luck. But we've done it the once now, we have a chance to make history and hopefully we can do that."Obviously Real Madrid C.F. is known for winning Champion's Leagues. It's what the club is about and we all know how important it is, not just to the players but to the fans also. We'll be trying our best for everybody involved to try and defend the title and get our twelfth UEFA Champions League."Jean-Pierre Diernaz, Vice President for Marketing, Nissan Europe commented: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Bale and Agüero to the Nissan family, as our new ambassadors and Engineers of Excitement. As part of the UEFA Champions League partnership, we wanted to work with ambassadors that demonstrate and share our same principles of innovation and excitement. Why them? Because like Nissan they are challenging convention, are true innovators of the game and every time that step on that pitch they deliver excitement to fans."To hear Gareth Bale talk about making history with Real Madrid C.F., click here: To hear Sergio Agüero discuss Manchester City F.C.'s aims in the UEFA Champions League this season, click here: # # #NOTESGARETH BALE BIO:Gareth Bale was born in the Welsh capital of Cardiff but began his career in England at Southampton, making his debut in 2006, aged just 16. Bale also became Wales' youngest senior international the same year.He signed a four-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur FC in May 2007. Bale played a prominent role when Tottenham Hotspur FC qualified for the 2010/11 UEFA Champions League - with two glittering performances against holders FC Internazionale Milan in the Group Stages, netting a hat-trick in their 4-3 defeat at the San Siro and setting up two goals in their 3-1 at White Hart Lane.Bale was voted the best player in England by both the PFA and the Football Writers' Association following a brilliant 2012/13 campaign, in which he scored 21 Premier League goals for Tottenham Hotspur FC.Bale left Tottenham Hotspur FC for Real Madrid C.F. in the summer of 2013, costing a reported world-record fee of €100m. He scored on his Real Madrid C.F. debut, in the La Liga against Villarreal C.F., and on his first UEFA Champions League start – a 2-2 draw against Juventus FC.On 16 April, 2014, Bale scored the winning goal for Real Madrid C.F. with five minutes remaining in the 2014 Copa del Rey Final, against rivals FC Barcelona.On 24 May 2014, Bale scored in the 110th minute of extra-time to put Real Madrid C.F. 2–1 up against rivals Atlético Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Champions League Final, helping them secure their tenth European Cup.Bale was a regular starter when Real Madrid C.F. won the 2015/16 UEFA Champions League. He assisted the only Real Madrid C.F. goal in the Final, and went on to score in the penalty shoot-out win against Atlético Madrid.SERGIO AGÜERO BIOSergio Agüero began his professional playing career in July 2003 when, aged just 15 years and 13 days, he made his debut for Independiente.In 2006, Sergio joined Spanish giants Atlético Madrid. He made 234 appearances for the club and found the net 101 times, scoring many important goals during his time there - including goals in 2008 that enabled the club to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in over ten years.The 2009/10 season was even more successful, as Atlético Madrid won the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Super Cup and suffered a narrow defeat in the Copa del Rey final versus Sevilla FC.In 2011 Sergio transferred to English club, Manchester City F.C., for £38million - one of the most expensive signings in the history of the Premier League. Agüero did not disappoint, coming off the bench on his debut against Swansea City A.F.C., scoring twice.In 2012 Agüero's 94th-minute goal against Queens Park Rangers F.C., on the final day of the Premier League season, clinched Manchester City F.C. their first top-flight title in 44 years and immortalised the Argentine in the club's history.He also went on to win a Premier League medal with Manchester City F.C. in the 2013/14 season, and the Premier League Golden Boot award in 2015.In 2016, Agüero reached the UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals with Manchester City F.C., losing 1-0 to Real Madrid C.F and dropping out of the competition.His international career with Argentina has seen him collect an Olympic Gold Medal (20098), a FIFA World Cup Runner-up medal (2014) and a Copa América Runner-Up medal in 2015 and 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Chris Caloghiris, Corporate Communications, Nissan Europe Telephone: +41 218225067 Email: [email protected]UT NISSAN IN SPORT: The UEFA Champions League partnership is another example of Nissan's dedication and growth in global sports, which includes: major international cricket events, such as the ICC Men's and Women's World Cups, the Canadian Football League, the Heisman Trust and Heisman Trophy, and the City Football Group, which includes the Manchester City, Melbourne City and New York City clubs. Nissan's NCAA partnership in the US also marks the widest-reaching sponsorship in the history of collegiate sports - backing 100 colleges and universities, as well as select NCAA Championships - covering 22 sports. In addition, Nissan has a number of sporting ambassadors, including footballers Gareth Bale, Sergio Agüero and Andrés Iniesta.ABOUT NISSAN IN EUROPE: Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 17,000 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 635,000 vehicles including award-winning crossovers, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular electric vehicle. Pursuing a goal of zero emissions and zero fatalities on the road, Nissan recently announced its Intelligent Mobility vision. Designed to guide Nissan's product and technology pipeline, this 360 degree approach to the future of mobility will anchor critical company decisions around how cars are powered, how cars are driven, and how cars integrate into society. Nissan is positioned to become the most desirable Asian brand in Europe. http://www.newsroom.nissan-europe.com

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Toyota to Establish Car-Sharing and Other Mobility Services Platform Announces Collab

by News Feeder, 19-09-2024, 11:29 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation will establish a Mobility Services Platform (MSPF) to collaborate with various service providers, as well as telematics insurance. Based on the proliferation and popularity of mobility services, like car-sharing; the MSPF will have various functions to support mobility services, and leverage the Toyota Smart Center (TSC), the Toyota Big Data Center, and financial services.

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[Feature] Shanghai Showdown for Toyota GAZOO Racing

by News Feeder, 19-09-2024, 07:02 AM

Toyota GAZOO Racing heads to China in a positive mood for the penultimate race of the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the 6 Hours of Shanghai at the Shanghai International Circuit.

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TMC Announces Regular Personnel Changes

by News Feeder, 19-09-2024, 07:02 AM

Tomorrow, Toyota Motor Corporation will make the following personnel changes at the sub-executive managerial level.

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