2015-2016 Subaru Forester, WRX recalled for stalling risk

by News Feeder, 23-02-2024, 12:55 PM

Subaru has issued a recall for more than 18,000 Forester and WRX vehicles from the 2015 and 2016 model years. A bulletin from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that some of those vehicles may suffer from an engine problem that could cause them to stall in traffic. The stalling is linked to a faulty turbocharger component...

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Nissan renews its commitment to Iwaki and Fukushima

by News Feeder, 23-02-2024, 04:10 AM

YOKOHAMA (April 5, 2016) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today held a ceremony at its Iwaki Plant in Fukushima Prefecture to mark five years since the Great East Japan Earthquake that devastated the area. Nissan also further underlined its ongoing commitment to the region by donating e-NV200 electric vehicles to the prefecture and Iwaki City.At the ceremony, Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: "Five years ago, this plant was heavily damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and we were forced to stop operations. I visited just two weeks after and saw cracked floors and collapsed engine and casting production lines. It was clear that we faced a huge challenge in bringing this plant back on line. But thanks to the fighting spirit of our workers—and the strong support we received from Fukushima Prefecture and Iwaki City—we were back to full operations two months after the earthquake."Since then, our Iwaki plant has continued to grow. In December, we reached a significant milestone when Iwaki produced its seven millionth engine. In February, we started production of the VR30, a brand new engine, which will power core Infiniti models. This step forward would not have been possible without the ongoing support of local leaders and community members."Later at the plant, Ghosn presented one e-NV200 each to Fukushima Prefecture Governor Masao Uchibori and Iwaki City Mayor Toshio Shimizu. The vehicles will serve the prefecture's Aquamarine Fukushima aquarium and the city's Iwaki Lalamew shopping center.Following the earthquake, a tsunami hit the Onahama area where the aquarium and shopping center are located. Although both facilities have been since been restored, visitor numbers are 30 percent lower than before the disaster.Nissan's donation of the zero-emission vehicles will help the facilities' operations flourish again. Besides using the vehicle for transportation, Aquamarine Fukushima will take advantage of the e-NV200's electricity-supply function to power a mobile aquarium. Iwaki Lalamew's e-NV200 will transport goods and supply electricity to events. Marking the donation, Ghosn said: "In an emergency, the e-NV200 can work as a power source by discharging electricity from its battery. It shows how owning an EV can strengthen a community's ability to recover in times of disaster. Hopefully, you won't have to use this capability. Under the strong leadership of Uchibori-san and Shimizu-san, I hope this region will promote the many other benefits of electric vehicles."Nissan remains committed to restoration efforts across Tohoku. We are proud and grateful to be part of the Iwaki and Fukushima communities, and we look forward to building a bright future together."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 & 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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Toyota GAZOO Racing's Young Drivers to Take on Eighth Round of WRC in Finland

by News Feeder, 23-02-2024, 02:14 AM

Takamoto Katsuta and Hiroki Arai, two young rally drivers receiving ongoing training under the Toyota GAZOO Racing Challenge Program, will participate in the RC2 class at Neste Rally Finland (the eighth round of the FIA World Rally Championship) to be held July 29-31.

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Nissan and NISMO confirm restructure for 2016 motorsport program

by News Feeder, 22-02-2024, 09:42 PM

Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) welcomes Takao Katagiri to NISMO, where he takes up the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company also congratulates Michael Carcamo on his new position as the Program Director.Takao Katagiri will concurrently serve as the President and CEO of Autech Japan, Inc., and the Head of NISMO Business Office of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., roles he has taken over from Shoichi Miyatani, who retired at the end of last month. Katagiri, who was formerly Executive Vice President, Chairman of Management Committee Japan, Asia, and Oceania region of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., brings over thirty three years of Nissan experience to the role.Michael Carcamo, who was most recently Program Director for Nissan's LM P1 program, now takes up the position of Global Motorsport Director of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. as well as Program Director at NISMO. Carcamo has been with Nissan for 13 years. Before joining the global motorsport team, he held the position of Director of Vehicle Program Management and assistant Chief Vehicle Engineer in Mexico.As the 2016 season gears up across the globe, here is what Mike had to say about the year ahead:Mike Carcamo Q&AQ: The 2017 GT-R was unveiled in New York recently, how important is GT3 racing with the GT-R as a flagship brand builder?MC: "The GT-R launch has certainly been great for the brand and as defending Blancpain Pro Endurance Champions the link between GT-R and the GT3 should be very clear. There is no better place than GT3 to demonstrate our most advanced, refined and progressive sports car."This year, we're expanding the campaign to field two cars in both the Blancpain Endurance and Sprint Series and we're continuing the American programs in Pirelli World Challenge. We already scored an amazing second place at Bathurst this year and the GT300 car has been very fast in testing in Super GT."There is additional great news looming on the customer front as well."All the premium automotive brands compete in GT3 because it's the most visible link between racing and road cars – a great place to showcase your capabilities."Q: At the WEC and ELMS pre-season test recently, Nissan powered 57% of the entire field. How important is prototype racing to the brand, particularly with the fact that we don't have an LMP1 program anymore?MC: "Having 57% of all the cars on the grid with Nissan powertrains is pretty impressive and overall we have a very strong history with our engine programs."I think we should be very proud of the victories we've achieved in the various classes. And the teams have obviously chosen Nissan to give them the best chance to win. Our relationship and commitment with the FIA and the ACO for endurance and prototype racing hasn't waivered. We simply need to find the best opportunities to showcase our technology and the brand in that space."Through our partnership with Renault this year, and the Algarve Pro team we'll be sending Chris Hoy on the road to Le Mans and last year's Renault Sport Trophy Elite champion Andrea Pizzitola who will join the team from Le Mans onwards. I think there should be no doubt about our commitment in continuing prototype and endurance racing."Q: The brand was very successful in Japan last year winning both Championships in Super GT. How important is it to showcase that result both globally and locally in Japan?MC: "The fact that our headquarters and most of the engineering staff are based in Yokohama, it's a great source of pride to win on your home field."Winning four of the last five championships in GT500 is an incredible achievement and those efforts in GT500 and GT300 are actually shared globally for all our racing programs."There's a big benefit to having a global approach in racing and achieving success in one market and one area should translate into success in other areas as well."Q: We're the only manufacturer in the world with factory-backed programs in Japan, Europe, US and Australia. How important is that global outlook to the brand?MC: "The ability to run successful programs around the world is derived from some of the same philosophy of the entire brand. We're a global organization with the best resources and capabilities that aim to meet the customer needs. Our global vehicle development programs allow us to capture the best of the best ideas for all our projects."It's massively important for us to be able to demonstrate that capability around the world. You have to remember, each of the championships is different. They all have their own unique challenges, they're run on different types of circuits with different formats and therefore we're constantly adapting to secure the competitiveness in those particular series."It really is an asset to be able to compete at any given time any where around the world."Q: In the Blancpain Endurance Championship last year we had Japanese driver Katsumasa Chiyo as part of the championship-winning driver line-up. How important was that win for the brand? MC: "Chiyo and all of his teammates did an amazing job last year. This year he moves back to Japan to compete in GT500 for the first time which again will test his skills and really enable him to grow."That experience abroad and that success internationally will also help his confidence back in Japan, so we're really excited about that."Mitsunori Takaboshi has got some big shoes to fill but I'm sure that with the NISMO team and the support programs we have, our goals will make him just as successful as he can be. "We're really excited about the driver exchange programs of having drivers come from one country to another. This year Jann Mardenborough makes a big leap over to Japan as well in the GT300 as well as Japanese F3. So this opportunity allows not only the teams but the drivers to grow enormously and again sharing data and best practices is what a global company should be all about."Q: How much work goes into making sure these drivers are comfortable in their new environment when they are living in a new country?MC: "It's part of the foundation of our program, it's not just the racing, but it's about the people and the drivers and the support to get them to achieve their goals."Jann will still have a driver coach and support from GT Academy in order to continue his development process as a driver and to culturally adapt. All of those needs will be just as supported as he was back home."It's the same for our drivers from Mexico, France or Australia will be supported when they come to base themselves in the UK for their racing activities. That's a part of the strength that we have – having a good organizational base by which we can support people to achieve their best results."Q: Why is motorsports so important for Nissan and NISMO?MC: "Motorsports can probably be best defined as the ultimate expression of building and maintaining teamwork. In motorsports you can push beyond the ordinary into the unknown. "Does that always work out? Sometimes no. But if you cannot learn from mistakes then you can't innovate either."Another aspect is the people themselves. Every person in motorsports grows. It doesn't really matter which function you're talking about. We talk about engineers in motorsports but really, every job within the organization is pushed to its limit and that really is what makes a great team."Motorsports enhances that in a way that nothing else can. You live a very different experience when you have to compete on a week-in week-out basis. Nissan and NISMO has a long and rich history in racing. We've had a lot of success with different types of motor racing which helps our company grow. I think motorsports is part of our DNA and something we continue because it's what we do, it's how we best express ourselves."Q: From a fan perspective the brand has been very open facing to the public in the past, how important is that philosophy?MC: "It's very important. We know how successful it has been. The fans really appreciated the openness and the access to the teams. We plan to continue that. We'll find new ways to engage with them and allow them to see behind the scenes as to what makes a motorsports team successful. The fans are what makes our sport possible so we need to continue to find ways to excite them and engage them in what we do."Q: How pleased are you with the development of the Nissan Micra Cup in Canada?MC: "The Micra Cup was a massive success in its inaugural year with even more growth 2016. This year the series spreads from Quebec through Ontario, and includes some high-profile historic venues like Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and Circuit Trois-Rivières. You normally wouldn't look at a car like the Micra as a racing car, but the level of competition last year was exceptional and generated a lot of enthusiasm with drivers and fans. The great thing the championship provides is for drivers to be able to compete in a car which remain almost stock. This makes an incredibly cost-effective option for the competitors – the perfect platform for somebody to kick off their racing career. I'm certain we're going to see some stars of the future start to emerge from this championship." # # #

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GT-R NISMO - World Record (Coming Soon!!)

by News Feeder, 22-02-2024, 05:49 PM

Coming at you in full force! No pause button here, just a #GTR #NISMO on a mission! The anticipation got us glued to our screens… #NissanME #OMGTR # # #

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Toyota Expands Focus on Software- and Data-Driven Mobility with Toyota Connected

by News Feeder, 22-02-2024, 12:36 PM

Toyota today announced that it will launch Toyota Connected, Inc. to significantly expand the company's capabilities in the fields of data management and data services development. The new company will serve as a data science hub for Toyota's global operations and will support a broad range of consumer-, business- and government- facing initiatives.

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Nissan Group reports March 2016 and 2015 fiscal year total Canadian sales

by News Feeder, 19-02-2024, 06:01 PM

March 2016March 2015% ChangeNissan Group Total Sales (units)12,60111,181+12.7Nissan Division sales11,46310,156+12.9Infiniti sales*1,1381,025+11.0 FY2015 (April 1, 2015- March 31, 2016) FY2014 (April 1, 2014- March 31, 2015) % ChangeTotal sales (Units)133,770118,033+13.3Nissan Division total sales122,057107,951+13.1Infiniti total sales11,71310,082+16.2MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – Nissan Group today announced monthly Canadian sales of 12,601 units, an increase of 12.7 per cent over last year and the best March in the company’s history. This sales achievement marks 32 consecutive months of record sales for the Nissan Group in Canada.Nissan brand sales increased 12.9 per cent with 11,463 units sold, setting a new March sales record.For the company’s 2015 fiscal year, Nissan set an all-time record with 133,770 total Canadian sales, an increase of 13.3 per cent over its 2014 fiscal year.Nissan Division 2015 fiscal year highlights:In fiscal year 2015, Nissan Division set an all-time record in Canada 122,057 total sales, an increase of 13.1 per cent over its 2014 fiscal year.Nissan also set fiscal year sales records for Rogue, Micra, LEAF, JUKE, Murano, Pathfinder, Armada, Frontier, and NV200.Nissan Division March highlights:Nissan’s best-selling vehicle in Canada - the Nissan Rogue crossover - set a March record at 2,993 - an increase of 3.1 per cent, marking 28 consecutive months of record sales.The Murano crossover set a new all-time sales record at 1,270 units, an increase of 69.8 per cent.The NV200 compact cargo van also set an all-time sales record at 226 units, an increase of 39.5 per cent.Sales of the Pathfinder sport utility vehicle increased 17.0 per cent to 1,073 units, a March sales record.Sales of the Frontier pickup truck set a March record at 453, up 111.7 per cent.Sales of the Micra subcompact hatchback set a March record at 1,184 up 16.9 per cent.Sales of the fully-electric LEAF increased 32.4 percent to 98 setting a March record.Sales of the Maxima sport sedan increased 451.9 per cent to 287 units.Sales of the 370Z sports car increased 238.1 per cent to 142 units.Infiniti 2015 fiscal year highlights:In fiscal year 2015, Infiniti set an all-time record with 11,713 total sales in Canada, an increase of 16.2 per cent.Infiniti set fiscal year sales records for QX50, QX60, and QX80.Infiniti March highlights:Infiniti reported sales of 1,138, an increase of 11.0 per cent versus a year earlier. This marks the best March for Infiniti in Canada.Infiniti crossovers and sport utility vehicles continued to be in demand with the QX80 full-size luxury SUV setting an all-time sales record of 100 units, an increase of 40.8 per cent.The QX50 luxury compact crossover set a March sales record with 252 units sold, an increase of 20.6 per cent.The QX60 luxury crossover also set a March sales record with 419 units sold, an increase of 30.9 per cent.NISSAN DIVISION SALES MarchMarchMonthlyCYTDCYTDCYTD 20162015% Change20162015% ChangeNissan Division Total11,46310,15612.927,23623,83414.3Micra1,1841,01316.92,5362,4503.5Versa632847-25.41,5242,041-25.3LEAF™987432.422114849.3JUKE423464-8.89979504.9Sentra1,5341,4317.23,5323,2887.4Altima752834-9.82,1991,92714.1Maxima28752451.9602209188.0370Z14242238.120180151.3GT-R181520.0392462.5Total Car5,0704,7736.211,85111,1196.6Frontier453214111.797056771.1Xterra70657.7190215-11.6Rogue2,9932,9023.17,1156,6676.7Pathfinder1,07391717.02,6592,20620.5Murano1,27074869.83,0491,87862.4Armada735240.416110356.3Titan177256-30.96295847.7NCV5866-12.1156158-1.3NV20022616239.545633536.1Total Truck6,3935,38318.815,38512,71521.0 INFINITI DIVISION SALES MarchMarchMonthly CYTDCYTDCYTD20162015% Change20162015% ChangeInfiniti Division Total1,1381,02511.02,7802,38816.4Q50285309-7.87337132.8Q60 940-77.52172-70.8Q702123-8.7754856.3Total Car315372-15.3829833-0.5QX5025220920.658847324.3QX6041932030.995482415.8QX705253-1.914410932.1QX801007140.826514977.9Total Truck82365326.01,9511,55525.5 COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES MarchMarchMonthlyCYTDCYTDCYTD20162015% Change20162015% ChangeTOTAL VEHICLE12,60111,18112.730,01626,22214.5Total Car5,3855,1454.712,68011,9526.1Total Truck7,2166,03619.517,33614,27021.5# # #

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Infiniti reports Canadian sales for March 2016 and 2015 fiscal year

by News Feeder, 19-02-2024, 06:01 PM

20162015% ChangeMarch 2016 Sales1,1381,025+11.0 MISSISSAUGA, ONT. – Infiniti today reported March sales of 1,138 vehicles in Canada, an increase of 11.0 per cent versus the prior year, making this its best March ever. This marks the close of Infiniti’s fiscal year 2015, with sales of 11,713 units, an increase of 16.2 per cent and an all-time record.Infiniti 2015 fiscal year highlights:In fiscal year 2015, Infiniti set an all-time record with 11,713 total sales in Canada, an increase of 16.2 per cent.Infiniti set fiscal year sales records for QX50, QX60, and QX80.Infiniti March 2016 highlights:The QX80 full-size performance luxury SUV set an all-time monthly sales record with 100 units sold, an increase of 40.8 per cent over last March, and the ninth consecutive month of record sales. The 7-passenger QX60 luxury crossover continues to be the top seller in the Infiniti line-up with sales of 419 units, a March sales record and an increase of 30.9 per cent.The redesigned QX50 luxury compact crossover also set a March sales record with sales of 252 units, an increase of 20.6 per cent.INFINITI DIVISION SALES MarchMarchMonthly CYTDCYTDCYTD20162015% Change20162015% ChangeInfiniti Division Total1,1381,02511.02,7802,38816.4Q50285309-7.87337132.8Q60940-77.52172-70.8Q702123-8.7754856.3Total Car315372-15.3829833-0.5QX5025220920.658847324.3QX6041932030.995482415.8QX705253-1.914410932.1QX801007140.826514977.9Total Truck82365326.01,9511,55525.5 # # #

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Infiniti reports U.S. sales for March 2016

by News Feeder, 19-02-2024, 01:54 PM

20162015% ChangeMarch 2016 Sales13,77512,52510.0Total 2016 Sales32,66033,842-3.5 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Infiniti today reported sales of 13,775 vehicles in the U.S. during March, an increase of 10.0 percent versus prior year.The new QX50 luxury crossover had its best March ever with an increase of 596.8 percent to 1,512 units. The QX60 7-passenger luxury crossover also saw its most successful March ever with sales of 3,905, an increase of 20.4 percent. In all, Infiniti crossovers and sport utility vehicles were up 37.2 percent over prior year.Sales of the Q50 sports sedan were up 43.3 percent for the month to 5,590, its best March and second best month ever. MarMarMonthlyCYTDCYTDCYTD20162015% chg20162015% chgInfiniti Total13,77512,52510.032,66033,842-3.5Infiniti Q40221,722-98.7484,394-98.9Infiniti Q505,5903,90143.311,86810,51612.9Infiniti Q60105368-71.54091,180-65.3Infiniti Q705771,083-46.71,5632,417-35.3Infiniti QX501,512217596.83,902582570.4Infiniti QX603,9053,24320.49,0078,8052.3Infiniti QX7066157515.01,8091,7016.3Infiniti QX801,4031,416-0.94,0544,274-4.5Total Car6,2947,074-11.013,88818,507-25.0Total Truck7,4815,45137.218,77215,33522.4 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 iconic 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 and its industry leading technologies can be found at http://www.infiniti.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and see all our latest videos on YouTube. # # #Contact: Alexandra Amelang Infiniti Communications 615-725-1455 [email protected]

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Nissan Group reports March 2016 U.S. sales

by News Feeder, 19-02-2024, 01:54 PM

March 2016March 2015% ChangeNissan Group Total sales (units)163,559145,085+12.7Nissan Division sales149,784132,560+13.0Infiniti sales*13,77512,525+10.0NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for March 2016 of 163,559 units, an increase of 13 percent over the prior year and a best month ever record.Nissan highlights:Nissan Division finished March with 149,784 sales, up 13 percent, a best month ever record.Overall sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set a best month ever record, up 9 percent.Sales of the Rogue crossover set a best month ever record with sales 27,713, up 1 percent.Sales of the Murano crossover increased 56 percent to 8,657.Nissan’s total car sales set a best month ever record with 88,278 in sales, up 16 percent.Sales of the Sentra compact sedan increased 23 percent to 26,201, setting a March record.Nissan Versa sales increased to 12 percent to 16,255, setting a March record.Nissan Maxima sales climbed to 6,588, up 139%.*Infiniti sales total included for reference. For more information on Infiniti’s March sales performance, please visit InfinitiNews.com.NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. March 2016 had 27 selling days while March 2015 had 25 selling days. NISSAN DIVISIONMARCHMARCHMonthlyCYTDCYTDCYTD20162015% chg20162015% chg Nissan Division Total149,784132,56013.0367,544333,78610.1Versa16,24414,54311.736,49936,998-1.3Sentra26,20121,27723.162,94451,02623.4Cube3176-98.313454-97.1Altima34,85631,9938.985,33286,875-1.8Maxima6,5882,760138.716,2257,194125.5LEAF1,2461,817-31.42,9314,085-28.2Juke2,4982,838-12.05,8717,022-16.4370Z576759-24.11,3441,767-23.9GT-R66175-62.3162394-58.9Total Car88,27876,33815.6211,321195,8157.9Frontier8,1987,12815.021,39519,10212.0Titan1,2741,04821.63,2712,63824.0Xterra01,422-100.0283,436-99.2Pathfinder8,7138,5941.422,40821,7982.8Armada9811,266-22.52,8483,285-13.3Rogue27,71327,4181.169,03664,4867.1Murano8,6575,54756.121,61813,32562.2Quest1,76390594.85,7502,289151.2NV1,7911,48520.64,5173,73221.0NV2002,4161,40971.55,3523,88038Total Truck61,50656,2229.4156,223137,97113.2 INFINITIMARCHMARCHMonthlyCYTDCYTDCYTD20162015% chg20162015% chg Infiniti Total13,77512,52510.032,66033,842-3.5Infiniti Q40221,722-98.7484,394-98.9Infiniti Q505,5903,90143.311,86810,51612.9Infiniti Q60105368-71.54091,180-65.3Infiniti Q705771,083-46.71,5632,417-35.3Infiniti QX501,512217596.83,902582570.4Infiniti QX603,9053,24320.49,0078,8052.3Infiniti QX7066157515.01,8091,7016.3Infiniti QX801,4031,416-0.94,0544,247-4.5Total Car6,2947,074-11.013,88818,507-25.0Total Truck7,4815,45137.218,77215,33522.4North American produced129,635112,70015.0316,093285,51110.7Car85,13572,38917.6203,931186,1769.5Truck44,50040,31110.4112,16299,33512.9Import20,14919,8601.551,45148,2756.6Car3,1433,949-20.47,3909,639-23.3Truck17,00615,9116.944,06138,63614.0 NISSAN GROUPMARCHMARCHMonthlyCYTDCYTDCYTD20162015% chg20162015% chg TOTAL VEHICLE163,559145,08512.7400,204367,6288.9Total Car94,57283,41213.4225,209214,3225.1Total Truck68,98761,67311.9174,995153,30614.1Selling days2725 7575 # # #Contact:Josh Clifton Nissan Corporate Communications 615-725-1767 [email protected]

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