[MHI] Members of Shiki Theatre Company's "Kokoro no Gekijo" Paid a Visit to the Shina

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Nissan challenges fastest man on Earth, Usain Bolt, to take on his toughest competito

by News Feeder, 26-05-2024, 05:50 PM

Bolt is the Japanese brand's Global Director of ExcitementNissan GT-R featured in short film to be launched in Brazil over the coming monthsRIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Six-time Olympic gold medalist and Nissan Global Director of Excitement Usain Bolt has risen to numerous challenges on the track. Now, in Nissan's digital campaign, "Bolt vs. Flame," he faces an unprecedented challenger – fire.Released today across Nissan digital channels, a two-minute, documentary-style film shows Bolt being challenged in a fictional "Fire Research Laboratory" to contend against the speed of a flame. Bolt shares in the video what it feels like to be the fastest person on Earth and how he prepares to compete on the world's biggest stage, saying, "I set goals for myself. My goal is to be the greatest." The video, filmed in Bolt's home country of Jamaica, also shows the sprinter driving his custom Nissan GT-R painted in "Bolt Gold.""Usain Bolt's daring attitude to always go further is inspiring. We wanted people to experience the inner strength of the most famous sprinter in history when posed with a challenge to reach even further. This is also an opportunity for fans to see Usain with his custom Nissan GT-R, which soon will be available in Brazil. To see the world's fastest man driving the world's fastest mass-produced car is exhilarating," said Ronaldo Znidarsis, VP Marketing & Sales, Nissan Brazil.The Bolt vs. Flame film project is supported by a global social media tease campaign, featuring a series of 9.58 second videos and movie posters created from 19,000 actual matchsticks being lit on fire for dramatic effect. Additional footage and behind-the-scenes videos featuring Bolt will be released over the next month. The campaign is being supported through a robust paid social effort across Brazil.The 2017 Nissan GT-R will be launched in Brazil in 2016, making this year the most exciting yet for the Japanese brand in South America's largest country.Visit the Nissan Brazil YouTube and Facebook pages to watch Bolt vs. Flame.About Nissan Brasil Nissan is among the leading car manufacturers globally and is present in Brazil as a local automaker since 2000. Today, it has more than 160 dealerships throughout the country. Its first local model was made at the Renault-Nissan Alliance's plant in São José dos Pinhais (Paraná State) in 2002. In April 2014, a wholly owned Industrial Complex started to operate in Resende (Rio de Janeiro State), thanks to investments totaling R$ 2.6 billion channeled into a capacity output of 200 thousand vehicles and 200 thousand engines a year. The industrial site currently manufactures the Nissan March and the Nissan Versa, in addition to two dual-fuel engines: 1-liter 12-valve and 1.6-liter and 16-valve powertrains.Nissan do Brasil is an official partner of the world's largest sporting event in Rio. The Nissan Team subsidizes 31 Brazilian athletes with Olympic and Paralympic potential, thus contributing to prepare new local talents and help Brazil to achieve good results. Hortência Marcari, Brazilian basketball icon and Olympic medalist, and Clodoaldo Silva, one of the biggest Paralympic medalists of all time, are the mentors of the Nissan Team.About the Nissan Institute The Nissan Institute was created in June 2013 to manage Nissan Brazil's social responsibility activities. It is the first institution of this kind founded by Nissan worldwide. The Nissan Institute's core pillars are to promote mobility, sustainability and contribute to community improvement through education. It has the mission of valuing and transforming lives through the promotion of free education, vocational training, health care, social assistance and a better environment.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 2014, the company sold more than 5.3 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 11.3 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 & Oceana; 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. # # # ContactShiro Nagai Nissan Corporate Communications, Japan +55 (21) 2134-9192 [email protected]rio Louro Nissan Corporate Communications, Brazil +55 (21) 2134-9192 [email protected]a Silverman International Media +1 212-704-4463 [email protected]ecca Timms International Media +1 212-738-6068 [email protected]

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2017 Nissan Pathfinder makes world debut during sponsorship announcement at Dallas’ K

by News Feeder, 26-05-2024, 03:06 PM

2017 Nissan Pathfinder Press KitJosé Muñoz, executive vice president, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and chairman, Nissan North America, Inc., presides over joint park sponsorship and new Pathfinder revealNew 2017 Pathfinder ups adventure-ready credentials with aggressive new exterior styling, increased power and towing capability and advanced driver assistance featuresMajor Pathfinder redesign includes new 284-horsepower direct injection 3.5-liter V6, Motion-Activated tailgate, Forward Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control and Around View® Monitor with Moving Object DetectionNissan becomes Presenting Sponsor, Official Vehicle and Wi-Fi provider for popular downtown Dallas parkDALLAS – Nissan today took over Dallas' popular Klyde Warren Park to announce a major sponsorship agreement with the city – along with the debut of the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder, which goes on sale at Nissan dealerships nationwide this fall. The reveal of the new Pathfinder took place inside a pop-up "#FindYourNewPath" urban maze. In attendance during the event were Dallas city and Parks and Recreation officials."The new Nissan Pathfinder takes the iconic nameplate to an even higher level of performance, technology and style," said José Muñoz, executive vice president, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and chairman, Nissan North America, Inc. "The Pathfinder is the perfect vehicle for connecting urban and off-road adventures, just as the Klyde Warren Park is a connection between Downtown and Uptown Dallas."Nissan's Klyde Warren Park sponsorship includes being named a Premier Sponsor, a Presenting Sponsor of key signature events held at the park, sponsor of the park's free Wi-Fi service and the park's official vehicle brand.Dallas is home to Nissan's financial services group, Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC), which employs 1,100 people. Texas also includes 73 Nissan dealerships and their more than 7,000 employees. Texas is the number two state in the U.S. in sales, accounting for more than 10 percent of total new vehicle sales. In addition, Nissan's Texas presence includes 31 outside suppliers supporting the company's North American manufacturing operations and production of nearly one million vehicles in the U.S. in 2015."Nissan has had a 35-year presence in Texas with a longstanding commitment to supporting activities at the local community level, whether school activities or Habitat for Humanity housing builds," said Muñoz. "We hope that our support of Klyde Warren Park will help enable additional activities and educational opportunities, attracting even more Dallas residents and visitors to this wonderful location."About the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder Pathfinder, one of Nissan's best known and most popular nameplates in its nearly 60-year history in the United States, is reborn for the 2017 model year with more adventure capability, a freshened exterior look and enhanced offering of safety and technology features.The changes for the new model year begin with its new 3.5-liter V6, which utilizes more than 56 percent new or new-to-Pathfinder engine parts and components – including combustion chamber design, pistons, intake manifold, e-VTC and new Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) system. Horsepower for the new V6 engine increases to 284 hp (from the previous 260 hp) and torque is now rated at 259 lb-ft (up from 240 lb-ft). Maximum towing capacity has increased by 1,000 pounds to a best-in-class* 6,000 pounds (when properly equipped).The Pathfinder's refreshed exterior provides a stronger sense of adventure character and presence by adding Nissan signature design elements, such as the new "V-Motion" grille and boomerang-shaped headlights with LED daytime running lights. Other exterior enhancements include new front bumper, fog lights, outside rearview mirrors with integrated turn signals and new 18-inch and 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs. In the rear, changes include new taillight and bumper designs.Another significant addition for 2017 is the available Motion-Activated liftgate with liftgate position memory, which is standard on SL and Platinum grades. A simple wave of the foot under the center of the tailgate activates the power opening function.Pathfinder's stylish, adventure-ready interior includes comfortable seating for seven, enhanced user friendliness and updated connectivity features. For 2017, Pathfinder adopts new-generation information technology. The standard Advanced Drive-AssistÔ Display (ADAD), located in the center of the instrument display between the tachometer and speedometer, features additional infotainment and driver assistance displays (versus the 2016 Pathfinder design).The standard 8.0-inch touch-screen monitor, mounted in the middle of the instrument panel, provides intuitive interaction and control of a variety of driver-selectable vehicle systems and settings – including the available NissanConnectSM Navigation, which includes Voice Recognition for navigation, including one-shot voice destination entry, and SiriusXM® Traffic® with three years of service included**. Also available are NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM®** which features automatic collision notification, emergency call, stolen vehicle locator, customizable alerts, remote engine start/stop through companion app***, dealer service scheduling and maintenance alerts.Available advanced Driver Assistance technology includes new Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC). For 2017, Moving Object Detection has been added to the available Around View® Monitor (AVM). Also offered are Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).For photography, full information and specifications of the 2017 Pathfinder and the complete lineup of Nissan vehicles, please visit http://www.NissanNews.com/2017Pathfinder.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. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014. Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.About Klyde Warren Park Klyde Warren Park serves as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors. The 5.2-acre deck park, designed by The Office of James Burnett, is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Pearl and St. Paul streets in downtown Dallas. Klyde Warren Park is a highly active space, providing daily free programming for the public ranging from yoga to lecture series to outdoor concerts and films. The park is privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation. # # # ContactsDan Passe Nissan North America 615-725-5264 [email protected]*Ward's Segmentation. MY17 Pathfinder vs. in-market 2017 & 2016 Large Cross/Utility Vehicle class competitors. Towing capability varies by configuration. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner's Manual for proper use. **SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately (after applicable introductory period). ***State laws may apply; review local laws before using.

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The tweet smell of success: Nissan is first European carmaker to sell a car on Twitte

by News Feeder, 26-05-2024, 05:30 AM

Nissan dealer Antamotor uses Twitter to sell X-Trail crossoverFrom shortlist to delivery details, all customer communication carried out via social networkNissan dealer exemplifies the brand's five-point Customer Promise and commitment to innovationBARCELONA, Spain – Nissan has become the first automotive brand in Europe to sell a vehicle exclusively through the use of social networking site Twitter.From first contact with the client to the final decision to purchase – just six days later – all communication between flagship Galician dealer Antamotor and customer Raul Escolano took place digitally via the social media platform.Known to the dealership as user @escolano, he first courted car companies using the hashtag #compraruncocheportwitter (in English, 'buy a car on Twitter').Escolano threw down the gauntlet to automotive brands across Spain, challenging them to support him in buying a vehicle, solely through the use of social networks.Nissan, via leading franchisee Antamotor in A Coruña, impressed Mr. Escolano with its innovative approach, using popular new platform Periscope to film the X-Trail, with the dealer presenting all of the vehicle's key features in a personalised walk-through which was uploaded to a live stream. Nissan then went head-to-head with rival models in a poll on Twitter, posed by Mr. Escolano, in which followers were asked to rate the cars on the shortlist. The survey, which received 2.6 million impressions (source: Brandwatch), ranked X-Trail ahead of its rivals with 43% of the vote, effectively helping Nissan to seal the deal. In the spirit of the truly innovative purchase, keys to the X-Trail were delivered direct to Mr. Escolano's home by courier, to complete the online transaction.The vehicle itself was collected from the brand's Spanish Headquarters, in the first face-to-face interaction between Nissan and the customer since the sale began two months ago.Embracing technology to improve service – the Nissan Customer PromiseToday's customers typically visit a dealership only once before an automotive purchase, down from five visits a decade ago, so it's clear that the online experience has never been more critical for automakers. In select markets, Nissan has also deployed innovative technologies like 'e-vision,' a video diagnostic tool for time-sensitive customers looking for greater transparency and clarity around their vehicle service.In October 2015, Nissan announced a new European customer experience initiative which is in fact one of the industry's broadest-reaching customer service transformation programmes.The five point Service Customer Promise includes 24/7 customer service contactability, lifetime Nissan assistance, service price match, a free transparent vehicle health-check, and free courtesy car with any service operation. It is the first time that an automaker has made a region-wide promise to its customers, signalling Nissan's commitment to leading the industry towards greater transparency when it comes to aftersales support, pricing and servicing.For more information about Nissan products, services and the brand's commitment to sustainable mobility, visit http://www.nissan.eu/experience-nissan.htmlABOUT NISSAN IN EUROPENissan 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. # # #ContactChristopher Caloghiris Corporate Communications Nissan Europe Telephone: + 41 21 822 50 67 E-mail: [email protected]

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2016 Honda Pilot Pricing and EPA Data

by News Feeder, 25-05-2024, 01:26 PM

Model Transmission MSRP* EPA** City/Hwy/Combined MPG Pilot LX (2WD) 6-Speed Automatic $30,345 19/27/22 Pilot LX (AWD) 6-Speed Automatic $32,145 18/26/21 Pilot EX (2WD) 6-Speed Automatic $32,780 19/27/22 Pilot EX (AWD) 6-Speed Automatic $34,580 18/26/21 Pilot EX (2WD) w/ Honda Sensing 6-Speed Automatic $33,780 19/27/22 Pilot EX (AWD) w/ Honda Sensing 6-Speed Automatic $35,580 18/26/21 Pilot EX-L (2WD) 6-Speed Automatic $36,255 19/27/22 Pilot EX-L (AWD) 6-Speed Automatic $38,055 18/26/21 Pilot EX...

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Infiniti breaks new sales record in the first half of 2016

by News Feeder, 25-05-2024, 11:56 AM

Best June for Infiniti globally and key regions7 percent growth in global sales year to dateNew sales record for Q2 (April-June)HONG KONG – Infiniti finished the first half of 2016 with a new sales record. The company sold more than 110,200 vehicles, an increase of 7 percent over the same period last year. In the month of June, more than 19,300 vehicles were sold, up 15 percent versus June 2015, and in the second quarter of the year (April-June), Infiniti set a new record with almost 53,000 vehicles sold representing an increase of 4 percent.This marks the best ever June for Infiniti sales globally and in several key markets including Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Western Europe, China and Australia.Year to date, Infiniti had record sales for the Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Latin America) along with Canada and Mexico individually, Western Europe, Middle East, Asia & Oceania ("A&O"), Korea and Australia.Western Europe sold close to 1,600 vehicles in June, which is an increase of more than 150 percent over June 2015. Year to date, more than 9,500 vehicles were sold, up 177 percent from the same period last year.In the Americas, sold almost 12,300 vehicles in June – 11 percent more than in June 2015. Year to date, approximately 72,100 vehicles were sold, an increase of 2 percent from the same period last year.In Asia and Oceania (Australia, Korea, Taiwan and other markets), Infiniti sold 540 vehicles in June, which is an increase of 14 percent over the same month last year. For the first half of 2016, Infiniti sold almost 3,300 vehicles, which is an increase of 25 percent over the same period the previous year.In June, Infiniti set a new record for China with 3,700 vehicles sold, 12 percent up from June 2015. Year to date, Infiniti sold more than 18,600 vehicles in China, a slight drop of 2 percent from the same period last year due to product availability in April and May."Infiniti continues to deliver strong results," said Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company. "I'd like to thank our customers around the world who made Infiniti their trusted choice. With new products such as the QX30 and the Q60 coming on stream, we are very confident about our prospects in the second half."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, its Total Ownership Experience® and its industry leading technologies can be found at InfinitiUSA.com. For the latest news on Infiniti, visit InfinitiNews.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. # # # Contact For INFINITI Global Communications, contact: Karin Zhang Director, Corporate and Internal Communications INFINITI Global Communications INFINITI Motor Company Ltd., Hong Kong Phone: +852 3948 0195 Mobile: +852 9542 1701 [email protected] For Infiniti U.S. Communications, contact: Nick Twork Director Corporate Communications Infiniti Americas (615) 725-4038 [email protected] Kyle Bazemore Senior Manager Infiniti USA Communications (615) 725-3210 [email protected] Alexandra Amelang Senior Specialist Infiniti USA Communications (615) 725-1455 [email protected]

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Renault-Nissan Alliance delivers annual synergy target one full year ahead of schedul

by News Feeder, 25-05-2024, 11:56 AM

Renault and Nissan generated €4.3 billion in synergies in 2015, one year earlier than anticipated Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing were the top contributors to synergies Common Module Family and cross-production continue to reduce costs, while the development of technologies including autonomous drive and vehicle connectivity is expected to generate major savings moving forwardThanks to the convergence, the Alliance expects to generate at least €5.5 billion in synergies in 2018PARIS/YOKOHAMA - Renault-Nissan Alliance generated €4.3 billion in synergies in 2015, one year ahead of schedule and an increase of 13 percent from 2014. Purchasing, engineering and manufacturing were the main contributors.Renault and Nissan generate "synergies" by working together to reduce costs, avoid spending and increase revenue. Only new synergies — not cumulative — are taken into account each year. Synergies help Renault and Nissan meet their financial goals and deliver higher-value vehicles to customers.Renault and Nissan, which together sell one in 10 cars globally, converged four key functions in 2014: Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering & Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Human Resources. While Renault and Nissan remain separate companies, each function is led by a common Alliance Executive Vice President."Convergence in four of our key business functions has resulted in creating value by reducing costs, avoiding expenses and increasing revenues. Thanks to the convergence, the Alliance expects to generate at least €5.5 billion in synergies in 2018," said Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.Common Module Family Common Module Family (CMF) is the Alliance's unique system of modular vehicle architecture and an increasing source of synergies.The Alliance is already reaping the benefits from CMF, reflected in the launch by Nissan of the Rogue in North America, the award winning Qashqai in Europe and the X-Trail in Japan and China. Renault also successfully launched the new Espace, the Kadjar, the new Megane and Talisman, all based on CFM-C/D.In 2015, Renault began selling the Kwid in India, followed by the launch of the Redi-Go by Datsun in mid-2016. Both are built in the Alliance's plant in Chennai, India, on the CMF-A architecture, which covers the smallest and most affordable category of cars."With the launch of Common Module Family-A, the Renault-Nissan Alliance demonstrates its ability to enter a very competitive market such as India, where only few OEMs succeeded to answer the local customers' requirement for modern and affordable cars," said Arnaud Deboeuf, Alliance Senior Vice President of Renault-Nissan BV and the Alliance CEO's Office.By 2020, the Alliance expects 70 percent of its vehicles to be built on CMF architectures.Cross-productionThe cross-production of vehicles will continue to be a major driver of manufacturing synergies. Cross-production leverages the Alliance Production Way, a manufacturing and shop-floor management system common to Renault and Nissan. The Alliance Production Way takes manufacturing benchmarks from both Renault and Nissan.In early 2016, Renault announced that it will produce the next-generation of Nissan's NV300 van at its plant in Sandouville, France. The Nissan NV300 will be manufactured on the same line as the new Renault Trafic.By the end of 2016, the Renault plant located in Flins, near Paris, will start the production of the new Nissan Micra.The AVTOVAZ plant in Togliatti, Russia, is the Alliance's biggest production base in the world, with capacity of nearly 1 million vehicles a year. The plant produces vehicles under four brands: Lada, Renault, Nissan and Datsun. The Alliance owns a majority stake in the joint venture that controls AVTOVAZ, Russia's largest automaker.Collaborative work on Electric Vehicles, Autonomous Drive and connectivityThe Renault-Nissan Alliance also announced that it will launch 10 models with Autonomous Drive technologies by 2020. This is in line with the Alliance's commitment to technological innovation and its focus on the twin goals of zero emissions and zero fatalities.Renault-Nissan is already the global leader in electric vehicles. The Alliance has sold more than 340,000 zero-emission vehicles since 2010.Renault and Nissan engineers are working together on the development of Autonomous Drive, connectivity and other next-generation technologies for mass-market, mainstream vehicles. By partnering on advanced research and development, Renault and Nissan are able to work more efficiently, with less cost.The Alliance has an annual research and development budget of about €4.5 billion. It has research centers in Atsugi, Japan; Guyancourt, France; Farmington Hills, Mich.; Sunnyvale, Calif.; and in India, Brazil, Romania, Turkey and China, among other locations.In January, the Alliance announced the introduction of a common Connected Vehicles and Mobility Services team that will ensure the swift implementation of connectivity applications that customers will experience across all Alliance brands. The team will also be introducing new mobility services on behalf of the Alliance.The Renault-Nissan Alliance has set as a priority to make synergies happen today while both companies work together for the future.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 # # #CONTACTS Aline Henry Renault-Nissan Alliance +33 (0)6 03 09 54 97 [email protected]hitake Inoshita Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. +81-(0)50-3804-7199 [email protected]

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Nissan squad move forward in Nurburgring Blancpain battle

by News Feeder, 25-05-2024, 11:56 AM

July3rd Nurburgring, Germany The battle for the Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup continued at the Nurburgring last weekend with the NIssan GT Academy Team RJN squad making strong progress after qualifying struggles. In stark contrast to the recent Nurburgring 24 Hour on the fast and daunting Nordschleife, the Blancpain Sprint round was staged on the Nurburgring's short circuit - the 3.6km version of the Formula 1 venue which bypasses the famous Dunlop Hairpin and Schumacher esses part of the circuit.The GT-R battled to stretch its legs in qualifying, finishing 30th overall for the No.23 of Alex Buncombe and Mitsunori Takaboshi and 35th for the No.22 of Sean Walkinshaw and Ricardo Sanchez.While qualifying was a tough battle, both cars moved forward in the two x one-hour races."The short circuit at the Nurburgring is not strong track for the GT-R and we had to struggle over the weekend," Mitsunori Takaboshi said."The GT-R drove well and I was P13 in the first qualifying session, but we had to settle for P30 on the grid overall. We were confident we could move forward if we kept out of trouble and everything went to plan and we climbed up to 16th in the qualifying race on Saturday."A quick shower of rain just before the start of the main race kept the teams busy but chose to start on slicks. I moved up to 13th in the opening lap and tried to keep moving forward, but it was difficult on short Nurburgring layout."The GT-R is getting better as the series goes ahead and we're still pushing hard to get results. We know improving our qualifying pace will result in better race results so that is where our focus is at the moment."The No.22 Nissan impressed in the Saturday qualifying race, moving up 10 positions to finish 25th. Sunday's race however was impacted by a puncture which forced Ricardo Sanchez to take the escape road at the chicane just before his stop. Sean Walkinshaw subsequently had to serve a drive-through penalty for the accidental "short-cut" pushing the team back to 29th at the chequered flag.###

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Honda Debuts New Hispanic Marketing Campaign for the All-New 2017 Ridgeline Pickup Tr

by News Feeder, 25-05-2024, 09:56 AM

Multi-channel campaign launches with Honda sponsorship of the Univision Deportes' broadcast of "Campeón de Campeones" - a Liga MX Mexican fútbol competition TV Spot (https://youtu.be/hiIa1d5qs48) highlights Ridgeline as a 'Mid-Sized Truck with a Big-Sized Heart,' while showcasing the pickup's wide-ranging capabilities and industry-exclusive features Honda is launching a new integrated Hispanic marketing campaign for the redesigned 2017 Ridgeline pickup truck, which went on sale in...

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