newbie from hull

by shabro, 13-02-2025, 06:48 PM

Just saying hello, I'm just getting back into jap cars with an is200 and hopefully an rx8 this week

Nissan LEAF to showcase unique energy transfer capability tailored for South Africa

by News Feeder, 13-02-2025, 03:30 PM

Nissan and uYilo to unveil bi-directional charger technologyUnique Nissan LEAF technology enables energy usage for multiple usesEnergy systems suitable for domestic and commercial applicationsROSSLYN, South Africa – Nissan, in partnership with the uYilo e-Mobility program in South Africa, is to demonstrate its revolutionary technology that allows power stored in electric vehicles to be used in a range of home and commercial applications.The world's best-selling electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF – the only commercial electric vehicle used for bi-directional energy transfer capability – is being used in a uYilo field test program to demonstrate and develop Nissan's award-winning charger technology in South Africa.Once implemented, it will allow LEAF owners to use the vehicle's battery capacity in a variety of ways in addition to driving.Comprising Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) systems, the technology allows use of the Nissan LEAF's battery not only for mobility, but for multiple energy storage uses and applications."The technology is part of Nissan's global Intelligent Mobility vision, demonstrating how we can integrate zero emissions driving with efficient renewable energy systems for domestic and commercial use," said Nissan South Africa's managing director, Mike Whitfield. The technology was first rolled out in Japan in 2012 when Nissan launched the "LEAF to home" power supply system. The system transfers the energy stored in the LEAF's battery to a dedicated V2H station, providing power for household needs.The technology has been further developed to deliver V2G, allowing energy in the battery to be traded with municipal and energy utilities to increase capacity, while also providing the opportunity to stabilize the grid during peak electricity usage.Heading the technology localization program is Hiten Parmar, director of the uYilo e-Mobility Program hosted by Port Elizabeth's Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University engineering innovation hub, eNtsa."While the electric vehicle supply equipment for this technology is being introduced gradually globally, we have the opportunity to leverage insight in South Africa where we aim to enable and facilitate development of these value-add products at a lower cost locally," said Parmar. "Localizing the bi-directional battery technology will have enormous benefits for South African LEAF owners, our auto and energy industries, and the economy as a whole."uYilo – bringing together government entities and industries, alongside car manufacturing stakeholders – is tasked with fast-tracking the development and commercialization of key technologies that will support the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Since the establishment of uYilo as the national e-Mobility program in 2013 by the Technology Innovation Agency, the Nissan LEAF has been used in various field tests.A 2015 study, for example, found that running an all-electric LEAF for a year costs R18, 000 less than a petrol car, based on the average South African annual mileage of 30,000 kilometers."The agreement with Nissan SA and uYilo extends beyond the LEAF being used for field testing and creating awareness," said Parmar. "It also provides the opportunity for local value-add product and services trials, while also facilitating their development."uYilo has initiated the technology localization study after receiving support from Nissan in Japan to explore local development of the bi-directional technology. This follows acquisition of the necessary specifications by Nissan's quick-charge partner CHAdeMO.While the timing for full implementation of the hardware for local product development is yet to be confirmed, uYilo is aiming to unveil an initial demonstration and testing within the next six months.uYilo is also engaging with Nissan and other global developers and product distributors of a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system that could eventually be integrated into South Africa's greater ecosystem.About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. You can also follow @NissanMotor on Twitter. # # #ContactNthabiseng MOTSEPE Head: Corporate Communication Africa Regional Office Nissan South AfricaPhone: +27-125296127 Mobile: +27-836548763 Email: [email protected] http://www.nissan.co.za Ernest Oppenheimer Street Rosslyn 0200 Pretoria, Republic of South Africa

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Toyota and NTT Agree to Collaborate on ICT Platform R&D for Connected Cars

by News Feeder, 13-02-2025, 03:12 AM

Toyota Motor Corporation (Head Office: Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, Japan; President and Representative Director: Akio Toyoda; "Toyota") and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan; President and CEO: Hiroo Unoura; "NTT") have agreed to collaborate on developing, verifying, and standardizing technology in the connected car field, combining the automotive vehicle-related technologies of Toyota with the information and communication technologies(ICT) of NTT Group companies.

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Newly crowned Miss SA will drive away in a new Nissan Juke

by News Feeder, 10-02-2025, 08:07 PM

ROSSLYN, South Africa – For the second year running, Nissan will once again sponsor the 2017 Miss South Africa pageant by handing over a brand new Nissan Juke to this year's winner.The new Miss South Africa will receive the keys to her prize shortly after she is crowned on March 26. The prize will be hers to keep beyond the duration of her reign."We are thrilled to again be involved in such a worthwhile initiative," says Kabelo Rabotho, marketing director at Nissan South Africa. "The Miss SA pageant is a wonderful platform from which to create a positive impact in the lives of young South African women and we are honored to play a part in this legacy."Current Miss South Africa, Ntandoyenkosi Kunene, was presented with her Nissan Juke at the start of her reign last year."The Nissan Juke is one of the best gifts I've received as Miss South Africa," said Kunene. "It's very easy to drive and makes parking a lot easier, both because of the park assist and the fact that it offers a bird's eye view of all sides of the car. It's an absolute dream on the road."The #MissSA2017 winner drives away with a brand new @nissanza Juke. ? pic.twitter.com/qHBeeDlPFT— Miss South Africa (@Official_MissSA) 24 de marzo de 2017We’re feeling all the feels today! We can’t think of a more fitting #TBT than Ntando’s official interview as Miss South Africa 2016. pic.twitter.com/GjetqtjxAy— Miss South Africa (@Official_MissSA) 23 de marzo de 2017Video hosted on Twitter may not play in Internet Explorer (IE). If the video above does not play and you are using IE, try a different browser.About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. You can also follow @NissanMotor on Twitter. # # #

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Civic Type R Makes U.S. Debut at 2017 AutoCon in Los Angeles

by News Feeder, 10-02-2025, 08:07 PM

After its global reveal in Geneva earlier this month, the first production Civic Type R coming to America will make its U.S. debut at the 2017 AutoCon automotive performance and tuning convention in Los Angeles on March 26 with an on-stage presentation scheduled for 4:00 PM PDT. With 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque1 on tap from its 2.0-liter DOHC, direct-injected and turbocharged i-VTEC® in-line 4-cylinder engine, the 2017 Civic Type R is the fastest, most powerful Honda ever sold in ...

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Eiichi Koito from Mitsubishi Motors is the new President Director for Nissan Indonesi

by News Feeder, 10-02-2025, 07:43 AM

JAKARTA, MARCH 24, 2017 – Nissan today announced the appointment of Eiichi Koito as the new President Director for Pt. Nissan Motor Indonesia, effective April 01, 2017. He will be based in Jakarta. Antonio Zara, current President Director, will move in to a new position as Senior Vice President – Transformation Projects, Nissan Asia & Oceania.In his new role, Mr. Koito will be responsible for developing business strategies to maximize Nissan’s overall performance, managing product introduction and significantly increasing the presence and accessibility of the Nissan and Datsun brands in pursuit of its ambition to be a major player in the country’s automotive sector. He will also have oversight of the manufacturing of the plant in Indonesia.“Eiichi Koito has a consistent record of high performance and extensive experience in automotive industry and in Mitsubishi. His experience in handling Indonesia market in his previous roles will be extremely beneficial for us. I am happy to have a strong leader like him join us to accelerate Nissan’s progress in a dynamic market like Indonesia,” said Yutaka Sanada, Regional Senior Vice President & Head, Nissan Asia & Oceania.Mr. Koito joined Mitsubishi Corporation in 1994 and worked in several management roles including product planning, sales and marketing. He was seconded to Mitsubishi Motors in 2014 where he is currently General Manager – Global After Sales Division Global After Sales Planning Department at Mitsubishi Motors Head Quarters.# # #

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Nissan launches into Paris start-up scene with Innovation Lab initiative

by News Feeder, 09-02-2025, 07:09 PM

Nissan's first Innovation Lab opened its doors in February at Le Square in Paris, with expansion to other European cities planned for the near futureNissan has teamed up with established start-up accelerators, including 50 Partners and NUMA, to foster innovation internally and create strong partnerships with rising start-up starsThe launch marks another milestone in Nissan's journey to delivering on its promise of Innovation and Excitement for EveryonePARIS – Nissan today announced the launch of its new Innovation Lab in Paris, one of Europe's biggest start-up scenes. Designed to develop new innovation projects in all areas of the business, the company's initiative marks an important milestone in Nissan's journey to unlock innovation.In partnership with start-up accelerators, the Nissan Innovation Lab seeks to attract collaboration with innovative start-ups from all across Europe. Nissan's partnership with 50 Partners will be focused on supporting the company's energy business. 50 Partners is an accelerator, mentored by 50 successful entrepreneurs in order to help young entrepreneurs to grow faster and longer. It is one of the leading accelerators for entrepreneurs based on their excellent results. Collaboration with other accelerators such as NUMA will focus on other business divisions.The lab will offer start-ups the opportunity to partner with Nissan and provide a hub for pitching, prototyping and innovation coaching. To support the Innovation Lab, Nissan will introduce new employees dedicated to the innovation projects developed there.With innovation as one of Nissan's core values, the new Innovation Lab is further proof of Nissan's commitment to driving innovation from both inside and outside of the business. Last month, Nissan announced the winner of its Chairman's Innovation Awards where employees across Europe were given the opportunity to take innovative ideas from the drawing board to reality."At Nissan, we continuously champion creativity and innovation as core elements of our business," said Nissan Europe chairman Paul Willcox. "The launch of our Innovation Lab extends this commitment to the thriving start-up scene of Paris and vibrant entrepreneurial community across Europe. With this new innovation hub, we will have a dedicated space and a unique platform to continue to attract and unearth innovative ideas from across and beyond the business."Following the launch in Paris, further Innovation Labs are set to open in additional European cities.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 and marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 660,000 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 is leading the field with its vision of Intelligent Mobility. 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 About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. You can also follow @NissanMotor on Twitter. # # # ContactInnovation Lab: Ivan Ollivier Corporate Planning, Nissan Europe Telephone: +41 787 50 99 76 [email protected]san: Sara Jenkins Communications, Nissan Europe Telephone: +41 798083397 [email protected]istopher Caloghiris Communications, Nissan Europe Telephone: +41 218225067 [email protected]

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Best-selling 2017 Honda CR-V Earns TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating from IIHS

by News Feeder, 09-02-2025, 07:09 PM

Seven Honda vehicles have earned TSP+ or TSP from IIHS Honda is a top leader in safety ratings TORRANCE, Calif. – The 2017 Honda CR-V, America's best-selling SUV, has earned the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with available Honda Sensing™ and LED headlights. The model earned a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with available Honda Sensing. Honda Sensing is standard on EX...

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Nissan named a women-friendly ‘Nadeshiko’ brand

by News Feeder, 09-02-2025, 06:05 AM

YOKOHAMA, Japan (March 23, 2017) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has been named a “Nadeshiko” brand by the Tokyo Stock Exchange for its efforts to support women in the workplace, which have successfully boosted the number of female managers at the company.Nissan received the recognition today for the fifth consecutive year. As of April 2016, women made up 9.1% of the company’s managers in Japan, up from 1.6% in 2004, when Nissan opened its Diversity Development Office. The ratio is expected to rise to 10% by April 2017. Also in April, the company will gain its newest female officer, Catherine Perez, who will be corporate vice president for strategy, partnerships and business development.The Nadeshiko designation, named after a flower that symbolizes female strength and empowerment in Japan, is part of a joint effort by the stock exchange and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to acknowledge efforts to improve the working environment for women. The stock exchange cited Nissan’s efforts to promote the active participation of female employees as part of the company’s management strategy. These efforts include career development workshops, skill development training and a mentoring program for female employees.As a pioneer of workplace reform in the industry, Nissan also helps employees improve their work-life balance. In 2015, the company kicked off the “Happy 8” program, which encourages employees in Japan to work eight hours a day, aiming to improve productivity, workers’ health and the quality of time spent both at work and at home. Five thousand employees will participate in Nissan’s Work-at-Home program in fiscal 2016 as a result of efforts to encourage all non-manufacturing workers to join. The number is expected to reach 6,000 in fiscal 2017.In February, Nissan joined the “Happy Friday” initiative in Japan, encouraging all workers outside its manufacturing plants to leave by 3 p.m. on the last Friday of every month.Nissan is actively promoting diversity as a corporate strength. Women are the main decision-makers for more than 60% of vehicle purchases, and Nissan believes it is essential to develop products and services that take this into account.Nissan diversity website: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/DIVERSITY/About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan Leaf. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/. You can also follow @NissanMotor on Twitter. # # #

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Honda Ridgeline Field Restoration in Houston Enables Little Leaguers® to Take the Fie

by News Feeder, 09-02-2025, 06:05 AM

Honda awards $55,000 grant to OFA Little League in Houston, TX, for field renovation and repair of major items damaged by consistent flooding over the course of the last several years Versatile Honda Ridgeline pickup truck utilized in renovation efforts Honda has been a partner of Little League® Baseball and Softball for over 20 years Honda and its award-winning and versatile Ridgeline pickup have helped restore the OFA Little League facilities in Houston, Texas, which were damaged by consi...

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