Finalists set for Nissan GT Academy race camp 2016 at Silverstone

by News Feeder, 26-08-2024, 01:53 AM

SILVERSTONE, UK – For 2016, Nissan's GT Academy competition includes Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, North Africa (Algeria, Egypt and Morocco), Thailand and the Philippines. Together these regions form Nissan GT Academy 2016. The National Finals for each region recently took 20 hopefuls through their paces to find the best of the best. Men and women ages 18- to 40-plus-years-old had their physical capabilities tested, their mental strength stretched and their real world driving skills assessed.The result: A diverse range of 36 finalists – six from each region – are now heading to Silverstone Circuit in the UK for International Race Camp beginning October 18. In the end, one winner will be crowned Nissan GT Academy Champion 2016.Among them, and for the very first time in Nissan GT Academy's history, a female finalist is in the mix. Elysse Menorca from The Philippines has proved #SheDares with Nissan and heads to the UK with her sights firmly set on the motor racing prize of a drive at the prestigious Dubai 24 hour race.We also welcome our oldest competitor to date, 46-year-old Kanokphan Wathanakitanan from Thailand, who has proved age does not have to be a barrier to entry in a competition that is accessible to all.https://www.facebook.com/GTAcademy/posts...197Getting to International Race Camp was not easy. Live events were held over the summer in each country at venues including Nissan dealerships, shopping malls, exhibitions and hotels. During the competition, over 135,000 entrants to Nissan GT Academy were offered something truly unique for the first time this year; all were able to enter by competing on a unique demo version of Sony's flagship GT Sport game that's not yet available to anyone else in the world. No home console needed, no vast costs involved – anyone could register, turn up and play. This unparalleled access to PlayStation's latest and greatest game was prize enough for our competitors. With their best times set, the 20 entrants from each country attended their own National Final. Previous winners of GT Academy have gone on to win in the real world at the highest level. Most recently, Jann Mardenborough came in second in this year's Japanese Formula 3 championship. Previous winners currently race in Canada, the U.S., Europe, Japan and Australia. Seldom does a competition result in such opportunity for those lucky enough to make the grade.Nissan GT Academy remains one of the most innovative concepts in motorsport. In keeping with Nissan brand statement "innovation and excitement for everyone," it levels the playing field for hopefuls trying to break into motorsport and offers them a truly accessible and unique thrill right from the earliest stages of the competition.The first mentor revealed for GT Academy Race Camp 2016, mentoring Australia, is @KATSUMASA_CHIYO!#RacingDriverWanted pic.twitter.com/W2kR5aTcyR— GT Academy (@GTAcademy) September 30, 2016Our second mentor for 2016 GT Academy Race Camp, passing on his winning expertise to his native Mexico, @RSanchezGP!#RacingDriverWanted pic.twitter.com/qvtfUXLBlc— GT Academy (@GTAcademy) October 4, 2016Our 3rd mentor, looking after the North Africa finalists at Race Camp (Morocco, Algeria, Egypt ??????) - @Tamerbasher!#RacingDriverWanted pic.twitter.com/41XatQKZ70— GT Academy (@GTAcademy) October 5, 2016 More:Facebook.com/GTAcademyTwitter.com/GTAcademyYouTube.com/GTAcademy # # #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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Renault-Nissan Alliance named official COP22 passenger car partner with zero-emission

by News Feeder, 26-08-2024, 01:53 AM

Alliance to provide a fleet of 50 electric vehicles to the Conference of Parties COP22 in MarrakechFleet dedicated to COP22 to include Renault ZOE, Nissan LEAF and e-NV200More than 20 accelerated and standard charging stations to be set up in MarrakechCASABLANCA, Morocco – The Renault-Nissan Alliance, world leader in zero-emission mobility,* will provide a fleet of 50 all-electric vehicles as the official passenger-car provider for the United Nation's COP22 Climate Conference in Marrakech, Morocco. The fully electric fleet will shuttle delegates.More than 25,000 participants from 195 countries are expected to attend the annual climate summit Nov. 7 to 18. It marks the second time the United Nations will use a zero-emission shuttle fleet in support of public transport at one of its major conferences.The COP22 fleet will feature the Renault ZOE subcompact car, the Nissan LEAF compact car and the seven-seat Nissan e-NV200 van. The vehicles will be available to shuttle delegates 24 hours, seven days a week to key venues at the conference, as a complement to public transportation.The Alliance will also provide a network of more than 20 accelerated and standard charging stations at strategic locations. The accelerated charging stations will be able to charge the EVs from 0 to 80 percent in about one hour.The Renault-Nissan Alliance is the global leader in zero-emission vehicles. With six models, it has already sold more than 360,000 electric vehicles worldwide. Nissan LEAF, launched in 2010, remains the industry's best-selling EV. Renault ZOE is the best-performing EV in Europe. The Alliance has sold about half of the electric vehicles on the road globally today including the Renault Twizy two-seat, urban commuter vehicle, and the Nissan e-NV200 van, which has been on sale in Europe and Japan since 2014.In addition, the Renault-Nissan's Tangier, Morocco, plant is designed to move towards "zero CO2" emissions through the use of renewable resources, for thermal energy produced on site, as well as its purchased electricity. The plant began operations in 2012, and its approach remains unique in the automobile industryIn Morocco, Renault Group is the only major automaker to market a fully electric range of vehicles. Thanks to COP22 and the desire of the Kingdom to develop low-carbon energy, several companies have decided to bet on the 100 percent electric car by buying fleets."The Renault-Nissan Alliance is proud to contribute to COP22 by providing a fleet of 50 100 percent electric vehicles," said Marc Nassif, managing director of Renault Morocco Group and Alliance COP22 leader. "This technology, coupled with an increasingly decarbonized electric mix, is the solution for individual mobility to address the issue of global warming and enhance air quality in our cities."Isao Sekiguchi, managing director of the North Africa Region and Egypt for Nissan Group, agreed."Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today," said Sekiguchi. "The Renault-Nissan Alliance was not only quick to recognize the import contribution the automotive industry could make to the collective effort to tackle emissions, but was also quick to act."The Alliance was also an official partner of COP21. The fleet of 200 electric vehicles from the Alliance represented the world's largest EV fleet ever provided for an international conference. This fleet shuttled more than 8,000 delegates, media and negotiators during the two-week United Nations annual climate change conference in Paris last year. In doing so, it traveled at least 175,000 kilometers without emitting any CO2 tailpipe emissions and without using any petroleum, which saved nearly 182 barrels of oil and avoided 18 tons of CO2 being emitted.The Alliance will also participate in Solutions COP22, an international exhibition on climate-change solutions, to be held in the Green Zone in Marrakech. The exhibition, which will take place Nov. 7- 18, will feature CO2 solutions from cities, businesses and other organizations around the world. In addition, the Alliance will have electric vehicles available for public test drives.For more information about COP22, click here.* No CO2 emissions and no regulated atmospheric pollutants while driving according to homologation cycle (NEDC). About the Renault-Nissan Alliance The Renault-Nissan Alliance is a strategic partnership between Paris-based Renault and Yokohama, Japan-based Nissan, which together sell one in 10 cars worldwide. The companies, which have been strategic partners since 1999, sold 8.5 million cars in nearly 200 countries in 2015. The Alliance also operates strategic collaborations with other automakers, including Germany's Daimler, China's Dongfeng, and Japan's Mitsubishi Motors. The Alliance has a majority stake in the joint venture that owns Russia's top automaker, AVTOVAZ.blog.alliance-renault-nissan.com http://www.media.renault.com http://www.nissan-newsroom.com # # #ContactDoha Rou Press Manager Te : +212 661 740 534 [email protected]

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Nissan once again recognized as one of the world's top brands

by News Feeder, 26-08-2024, 01:53 AM

Nissan rises to 43rd place in the Interbrand study, up from 49th in 2015Nissan's brand value increases to $11.06 billionNissan is this year's 4th fastest growing brandReport cites Nissan's efforts to raise brand visibility by telling the story of the company's Intelligent Mobility vision for building a zero-emission, zero-fatality future for drivingYOKOHAMA, Japan – For the fifth straight year, Nissan has been recognized as one of the world's most valuable brands according to the prestigious Best Global Brands Study by Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy. This year, Nissan was ranked as the 43rd most valuable brand in the world – an increase over last year's ranking of 49th. Nissan now has a brand value of over $11 billion. This year's ranking puts Nissan as the 4th fastest growing brand in the world. "Brand Power has been a consistent focus across the company for the last five years and it is very encouraging that all our efforts continue to be recognized by this influential brand ranking," said Roel de Vries, corporate vice president and the global head of marketing and brand strategy for Nissan. "The fact that we remain the fastest growing automotive brand is also further proof that the story around our products and our vision for the future of driving is continuing to resonate."This recognition reflects Nissan's continuing efforts to drive solid business results by increasing brand visibility. Nissan has become more proactive in building excitement for the brand in part by telling the story of the company's Intelligent Mobility blueprint for making driving safer, more exciting, and more sustainable. During the past year, Nissan has also raised brand awareness through several high-profile sponsorships, from the 2016 Rio Olympics to the UEFA Champions League. The report cited several reasons for this year's jump in brand rankings, including:Nissan's long-term vision for increasing brand awareness through strategic use of digital platforms and technologies;Forging new partnerships such as the recent global agreement with Microsoft, focused on vehicle connectivity and connected services;Launching innovative new products from the Serena with ProPilot technology to the GT-R NISMO;Maintaining a strong commitment to customer satisfaction; andNissan's success in creating modern new expressions of the brand, as seen through the recent opening of Nissan Crossing in the Ginza district of Tokyo.The Best Global Brands study is Interbrand's annual report on the world's most valuable brands. Interbrand's method looks at the ongoing investment and management of the brand as a business asset, taking into account financial performance, the role of brand in the purchase decision process and the strength of the brand.For more information about Interbrand's 2016 Best Global Brand Study, please visit BestGlobalBrands.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 12.19 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/# # #

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Hello from N.Ireland.

by rmg1rmg, 25-08-2024, 03:40 PM

Just bought my first Lexus about 6 weeks ago, it's my first ever Japanese car and have admired them for a long time. Anyway she had being lying up 6 years so I transported her home, got a new brake caliper fitted and some new tyres and she passed MOT. No real plans at the moment but the wheels need refurbed.

Yusen Logistics Earns Quest for Quality Award from Logistics Management Magazine

by News Feeder, 24-08-2024, 07:05 AM

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Mazda Starts Production of the Mazda MX-5 RF

by News Feeder, 24-08-2024, 02:29 AM

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TMC and Menicon Launch New Liquid Livestock Manure Composting Product

by News Feeder, 24-08-2024, 01:54 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and contact lens manufacturer Menicon Co., Ltd. (Menicon) have jointly developed a new liquid livestock manure composting product that will join the resQ45 series of TMC-Menicon jointly developed manure composting systems, which debuted in 2006. The product, called the New-Tokubetsu-Kyuko Liquid (new special express liquid enzyme), will be sold by a TMC subsidiary, Toyota Roof Garden Co., Ltd., starting today. It will be distributed through Toyota Tsusho Corporation's (Toyota Tsucho) livestock feed sales channels.

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Toyota and Daihatsu Plan Internal Company for Emerging-market Compact Vehicles

by News Feeder, 23-08-2024, 02:17 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and its fully owned subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu) plan to establish an internal company that will be responsible for compact vehicles for emerging markets, from product planning to production preparation. This is the result of both companies having agreed on each company's role in strengthening their compact vehicle operations in emerging markets to help them attain their joint goal of achieving sustainable growth. Toyota and Daihatsu will work toward establishing the internal company in January 2017.

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Japshow Finale 2016

by Lexuspat, 22-08-2024, 05:03 PM

so heres the start of the pictures that I took at japshow finale

loads more still to come so please be patient

2017 Honda Civic Sedan + Coupe Pricing and EPA Data

by News Feeder, 22-08-2024, 11:41 AM

Model Transmission MSRP* EPA City/Hwy/Combined MPG SEDAN Civic LX Sedan 2.0 L 6-Speed Manual $18,740 28 / 40 / 32 CVT1 $19,540 31 / 40 / 34 Civic LX Sedan w/Honda Sensing 2.0 L CVT $20,540 31 / 40 / 34 Civic EX Sedan 2.0 L CVT $21,140 31 / 40 / 34 Civic EX Sedan w/Honda Sensing 2.0 L CVT $22,140 31 / 40 / 34 Civic EX-T Sedan 1.5 L Turbo 6-Speed Manual $21,500 31 / 42 / 35 CVT $22,300 32 / 42 / 36 Civic EX-T Sedan 1.5 L Turbo w/Honda Sensing CVT $23,300 32 / 42 / 36 Civic EX-L Sedan 1.5 L Turbo ...

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