Driver snaps delivery truck hose at Weymouth gas station, spilling 100 gallons Jun 29, 2009
Her gray Nissan severed the hose, snapping off its nozzle, and opening a 4-inch hole in the ground, he said. The spill released 117 gallons of gasoline, which pooled under the woman s car before leaking into the street. (Boston Globe)
Toyota, Honda Lead Drop in Production as Car Demand, U.S. Exports Plunge Jun 29, 2009
Toyota Leads Japan Output Drop as Sales, Exports Fall (Update2) - Bloomberg. Updated: New York, Jun 29 04:17 London, Jun 29 09:17 Tokyo, Jun 29 17:17. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Tough losses: Recession hurts even the savviest of ex-athletes Jun 29, 2009
Former New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister's Nissan car dealership went bankrupt in March. Nissan Finance sent several car carriers in April to remove the cars and trucks from Deuce McAllister Nissan in Jackson, Miss. (USA Today -- Sports)
Work reductions cutting into paychecks Jun 28, 2009
Nissan has had its employees working 32-hour weeks for several months. In recent months, the states of California and Maryland and companies like DuPont and Gannett, The Clarion-Ledger's parent company, have had their employees taking unpaid days. (The Clarion-Ledger)
GM UPDATE: Spring Hill union leaders hopeful for the future, county mayor lashes out at corporation’s decision Jun 28, 2009
bilo wrote on Jun 27, 2009 9:08 AM:" Grayhair,Yes, it was a political decision, but not in the way you think. Bob Corker sealed the fate of the Spring Hill plant last fall when he claimed his 15 minutes of fame by humilitating, degrading and harassing the CEO's of the Big Three. He has fought the domestic automakers every step of the way, this is payback. Frankly, I don't blame GM one bit. If I had been treated like those executives were by Corker, I would do the same thing. Now he's being... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
GM’s plant decision brings Tennessee uncertainty Jun 28, 2009
Germany s Volkswagen AG is building a 1 billion assembly plant in Chattanooga, and Japan s Nissan Motor Co. this week secured a 1 ... woodfish wrote on Jun 27, 2009 9:29 AM:" By the way, I have one more thing to say on this subject..if Maury County local residents would have supported Saturn/GM because the company and its workers were supporting THEM, maybe GM would not have needed the loans. People who live right here in Columbia/Spring Hill and benefited from the money GM brought to this... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
'Clunker' bill prompts silly pangs of guilt Jun 28, 2009
I own a 2001 Nissan Maxima SE and a 1992 Chevy S-10 truck, both in excellent condition. My Maxima gets 19 mpg in the city, so it doesn't qualify for government dough. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Afternoon shooting injures Athens man Jun 27, 2009
The gunman took off in a white Nissan Altima with Georgia vanity tag "MRS GQ," police said. The car was registered to a woman who lives on Burney Street in East Athens, and officers surrounded the house thinking the suspect might be inside, police said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
GM to Build New Subcompact in Michigan Jun 27, 2009
Germany's Volkswagen AG is building a $1 billion assembly plant in Chattanooga, and Japan's Nissan Motor Co. this week secured a $1. 6 billion federal loan to build electric cars and battery packs to power them at its Tennessee assembly complex. (Fox News)
Ford, Nissan, Tesla's electric plans get $8 billion jolt Jun 26, 2009
1 billion to Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc. in a government-industry partnership to build green cars ... Nissan will receive loans of $1 ... Nissan said it would use its $1. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
'Cash for clunkers' Jun 26, 2009
"It's a lot of money, and it's exciting," said Bill Wallace, owner of Stuart-based Wallace Automotive Group, which sells brands including Nissan, Cadillac, Volvo, Mazda and, until his Fort Pierce dealership was forced to close earlier this month, Chrysler. A similar program in Germany has given auto sales a big boost, he said. (The Palm Beach Post)
California's Global Warming Suit Melts Away Jun 26, 2009
The Wednesday order put an end to the lawsuit, which was the first of its kind when filed in 2006 against Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Nissan and Toyota. The suit claimed that the companies created a public nuisance under federal common law by contributing to global warming through the emissions from their automobiles. (Law.com)
Classified Ventures' Cars.com to Advertise All Nissan Used Autos Jun 25, 2009
com to Advertise All Nissan Used Autos ... com to Advertise All Nissan Used Autos ... CHICAGO In a partnership with Nissan North America Inc., Cars. (MediaWeek.com)
Nissan’s hybrid sedan a near-luxury fuel sipper Jun 25, 2009
Nissan s hybrid sedan a near-luxury fuel sipper ... Nissan photo - Without an Infiniti competitor to Lexus hybrids, Nissan is banking on the near-luxury options of the Altima hybrid ... The optional equipment is mostly luxury-based stuff, which leads me to believe the Altima Hybrid is Nissan s conservative man s answer to rival Lexus swelling ranks of hybrid models. (Helena Independent Record)
* US awards US$8bn to automakers for green vehicles Jun 25, 2009
6 billion to Japanese automaker Nissan to invest in improving the fuel economy of their US-built vehicles, officials said on Tuesday ... Nissan will use the loans to modify its Tennessee plant to produce zero-emissions electric vehicles as well as the lithium-ion battery packs to power them ... With this loan, Nissan expects to cut the costs of its batteries in half and ramp up production of 150,000 American-made competitively priced electric vehicles annually, Chu said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Nissan's new electric car to create 1,300 jobs in Smyrna Jun 25, 2009
Nissan accepted a $1 ... The Energy Department announced Tuesday $8 billion in loans to Ford, Nissan and Tesla to spur development of more fuel efficient vehicles. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Japan auto production tumbles again in May Jun 25, 2009
Nissan Motor Co. said the pace of decline in global production became moderate in May ... "In March and April, our global production plunged 44.9 percent and 38.2 percent respectively. In that sense, the latest figure is an improvement. But overall global demand is still weak and market conditions remain severe," said Nissan spokesman Mitsuru Yonekawa ... Nissan's production in Spain nose-dived 68. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Hybrids get green light as Prius leads sales Jun 25, 2009
Other car makers, such as Nissan Motor, have been more bullish about electric vehicles, while working on hybrids. Takimoto pointed to the plug-in hybrid as a practical option. (Business Report, South Africa)
U.S. lends $8B to Ford, Nissan, Tesla for energy-efficient cars Jun 25, 2009
By Sharon Silke Carty, USA TODAY DETROIT Ford Motor, Nissan and Tesla were awarded a combined $8 billion in loans Tuesday under an Energy Department program aimed at preserving jobs and improving vehicle fuel efficiency ... 6 billion in loans Nissan received will help it expand its Smyrna, Tenn ... plant so it can make lithium-ion batteries and install them in an all-new electric car starting in 2012, said Dominique Thormann, senior vice president of administration and finance for Nissan. (USA Today -- Autos)
Are Batteries in Electric Cars Safe? Jun 25, 2009
Nissan Motor () will release its first model in 2010 and ... To help automakers fund their green car programs, the U.S. Energy Dept. on June 23 to Nissan, Ford Motor (), and electric-car startup. (BusinessWeek)
Review: 2009 Hyundai Genesis Jun 25, 2009
The Genesis Coupe competes with everything from General Motors' new 2010 Chevy Camaro Coupe to the and Nissan () 370Z.. If you're thinking it's crazy that a could challenge such varied and excellent rivals, think again. (BusinessWeek)
Amazon Taps Its Inner Apple Jun 25, 2009
The All-New Nissan Z. Northcentral University. (FastCompany)
Stocks End Flat as Rally Fatigue Jun 24, 2009
The auto maker will be joined by Nissan (NSANY) and Tesla in becoming the first to receive the government financing. Boston Scientific (BSX) said a new trial met its primary goal by showing that CRT defibrillators significantly reduced death or heart failure interventions compared to cheaper devices. (Fox News)
Electric Car Boost Jun 24, 2009
Other recipients, according to the White House, are Japanese automaker Nissan Motor, whose North American unit will receive 1 ... Nissan aims to retool its Smyrna, Tenn. (New York Post -- Business)
Asia Challenges the U.S. for Green Tech Supremacy Jun 24, 2009
Interestingly, the money is available not only to America's Ford but also Japan's Nissan for one of its American factories. East Asia's bid for economic leadership in the low-carbon age may push the Americans and certainly the Europeans to intensify their engagement with green technologies. (Time.com)
* World Business Quick Take Jun 24, 2009
Nissan Motor Co said yesterday its electric vehicles would be affordable, setting sights on the potentially lucrative market with a plan to mass produce zero-emission cars globally from 2012 ... Nissan would sell electric cars first in Japan and the US after April next year and then mass produce them globally in 2012. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nissan to mass produce electric cars in 2012 Jun 24, 2009
The U.S. is going to be a very important market, Nissan CEO Ghosn says. Koji Sasahara / APCarlos Ghosn, president and CEO ofNissan, tells reportersits electric vehicles will be affordable and Nissan plans to mass produce zero-emission cars globally in 2012 ... YOKOHAMA, Japan - Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday its electric vehicles will be affordable, setting sights on the potentially lucrative market with a plan to mass produce zero-emission cars globally from 2012. (MSNBC -- Business)
Ford, Nissan, Tesla to receive U.S. loans Jun 24, 2009
U.S. to lend $8 billion to Ford, Nissan, Tesla ... 1 billion to Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc. in a government-industry partnership to build green cars ... Nissan will receive loans of $1. (MSNBC -- Business)
New Hummer owner eyes Nashville Jun 24, 2009
Nashville falls into that category because of Nissan s North American headquarters in Franklin, Richards says. GM also has an assembly plant in Smyrna, and a host of auto suppliers have operations in the region. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Despite financial woes, Detroit's vehicle quality improved Jun 24, 2009
The mid-sized car award went to the Nissan Altima. In trucks, SUVs and crossovers, the domestics fared better, taking awards or tying in four of eight categories. (USA Today -- Money)
Ford development fund loan Jun 24, 2009
The department has received requests from 75 applicants, including Nissan Motor Co., Tesla Motors Inc. and several battery manufacturers. Ford has sought a total of 11 billion from the loan program and has previously said it would invest 14 billion in advanced technologies over the next seven years. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
US to loan $5.9 bln to Ford, $1.6 bln to Nissan Jun 24, 2009
6 bln to Nissan - Yahoo ... The Nissan Cube on display at the New York International Auto Show in April, 2009 ... 6 billion dollars to Japanese automaker Nissan to invest in improving the fuel economy of their US-built vehicles, officials said Tuesday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Have you been to the drive-in theater lately? I went there to watch “Terminator” on the screen facing eastward and I could barely make out what was going on. When I brought this up with one of the employees, they told me that ever since the car dealerships opened up on the west side of Imperial Avenue, a lot more light has been shining on the screen. Is there something that can be done about this? It could be hurting business over there and I don’t want to see the drive-in go under. — Hating Light Pollution, Imperial County'>Too bright at drive-in? Jun 24, 2009
Imperial Valley Press Online - Probe - Bright lights ruining movies at the drive-in. Have you been to the drive-in theater lately. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
US to loan $US5.9b to Ford, $US1.6b to Nissan for fuel saving Jun 24, 2009
6b to Nissan for fuel saving ... 6b to Nissan for fuel saving ... 03 billion) to Japanese carmaker Nissan to invest in improving the fuel economy of their US-built vehicles, officials say. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Jun 24, 2009
" In some ways, Toyota is following tracks left online by Lexus, its luxury sibling brand, and by its rival Nissan . Last year, Lexus paid MSN to build and act as host for a site called Luxury for Living, featuring Lexus promotional material but many other offerings, too, including information on topics like luxury hotels and high-technology houses. This month, MSN and Lexus announced that eight million consumers had visited the site by December 2003. The companies agreed to keep the site... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Ford and Nissan to Tap Factory Retool Loans: Report Jun 23, 2009
(Reuters) - The U.S. government plans to disclose that Ford Motor Co , Tesla Motors Inc and Nissan Motor Co will be among the beneficiaries of a $25 billion loan program created by Congress to help auto makers retool factories for advanced-technology vehicles, the Wall Street Journal said ... A spokeswoman for Chu and spokesmen for Ford, Tesla and Nissan declined to comment in the report ... Nissan said on Tuesday it expects its electric vehicle output in the United States to have an initial... (ABC News -- Wire)
Ford, Nissan, Tesla to get govt loans Jun 23, 2009
Energy Secretary Steven Chu was scheduled to announce the loan funding for Ford, Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc. on Tuesday in Dearborn, Mich ... Nissan has applied for an undisclosed amount of assistance, while Tesla has sought 450 million ... Nissan is developing an all-electric car with 100 miles of pure battery range for release in late 2010. (Sioux City Journal)
Ford, Nissan, Tesla to get govt loans from US$25b fund Jun 23, 2009
Energy Secretary Steven Chu was scheduled to announce the loan funding for Ford, Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc. on Tuesday in Dearborn, Michigan, the officials said ... Nissan has applied for an undisclosed amount of assistance, while Tesla has sought $450 million ... Nissan is developing an all-electric car with 100 miles (160 kilometers) of pure battery range for release in late 2010. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Top Gunn says GM will rebound Jun 23, 2009
The company has had a successful run with Nissan, too. In fact, Gunn Automotive is in the process of drawing up plans for a new 55,000-square-foot Nissan dealership to replace a smaller, existing facility on the North Side. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Nissan Plans to Make Electric Vehicles at Tennessee Plant, CEO Ghosn Says Jun 23, 2009
Nissan Plans to Make Electric Cars at Tennessee Plant (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Nissan Plans to Make Electric Cars at Tennessee Plant (Update1) ... June 23 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co., Japans third- largest automaker, plans to build electric cars at its plant in Tennessee to meet demand for fuel-efficient vehicles spurred by government incentives and tightening pollution rules. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Ford, Nissan, Tesla expected to get US loans Jun 23, 2009
Nissan has applied for an undisclosed amount of assistance, while Tesla has sought $450 million. The Energy Department declined to comment on the plans. (Boston Globe)
Martin really retired? Jun 23, 2009
Honda and Nissan would be the most logical choices to enter the sports. But neither will show up in the near term. (Brewton Standard, AL)
'The Stig' revealed Jun 23, 2009
Last Updated: 12:49pm 22 Jun 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Acrodea, Nishimatsuya, Nissan, Nitori, Pioneer, Sapporo: Japan Stocks Jun 22, 2009
Japan Stocks: Fuji Electric, Nishimatsuya, Nissan, NEC, Sapporo - Bloomberg ... Japan Stocks: Fuji Electric, Nishimatsuya, Nissan, NEC, Sapporo. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Issuance of Tan Chong receivables completed Jun 22, 2009
Similar to the first offering in 2005 (Notes Series 2005-A), the current transaction will be backed by 97% of the HP receivables generated from the sale of Nissan vehicles. Tan Chong Motor holds the exclusive assembly and distributorship of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
A day for the classics Jun 22, 2009
A lot of the newer cars look so much alike that it can be hard to tell a Toyota from a Nissan from a Honda from a Ford, Black said. But a lot of these older cars have a very distinctive look. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mitsubishi Motors Aims to Cut i MiEV Electric Price to Less Than $21,000 Jun 22, 2009
Mitsubishi Motors is unveiling its electric cars ahead of plans by larger rivals and Nissan Motor Co. to introduce similar vehicles by 2012 ... Nissan, Japans third-largest automaker, has said it plans to introduce electric cars in Japan and the U.S. in 2010 and mass-produce them globally in 2012. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Super GT: Yasuda-Quintarelli grab first win of the season Jun 22, 2009
SEPANG: Super GT rookie Hironobu Yasuda successfully partnered Ronnie Quintarelli in a Nissan GT-R to deliver a stunning win for Hasemi Tomica Ebro in the GT500 class in the fourth round here yesterday ... It was the third straight pole start for the Motul Autech duo of Satoshi Motoyama-Benoit Treluyer but misfortune struck the Nissan-factory team when their second gear malfunctioned on the warm-up lap. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Japanese Stocks Gain, Led by Breweries, Carmakers; Inpex Declines on Crude Jun 22, 2009
Nissan, Japans No. 3 automaker, added 5 ... a U.S.-based spokesman for Nissan, said the automaker has applied for a loan under the U.S. government program to support fuel-efficient cars, declining to comment further on the Nikkei report. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Motul duo head the pack Jun 21, 2009
The Japanese-French combination, on a Nissan GT-R machine, were fifth in the GT500 class after clocking 1:59 ... But it was the Superlap qualifying session where the grid positions for the 54-lap race were decided and Motoyama got it right for the Nissan factory outfit ... With air-conditioning put in place in the Nissan car, Motoyama said it would help him and Treluyer maintain their focus on the tasks ahead. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Why You Might Get $4,500 for a New Car Jun 21, 2009
For owners of low-mileage models such as the 1994 Ford Bronco, 1998 Nissan Pathfinder or the 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, the plan could give them a reason to visit their local car dealer during an economic downturn. "I've been sitting on the fence for about a year," said Jim Seegraves, 44, of East Lansing, Mich. (ABC News -- Business)
Acrodea, Foster, JAL, Nishimatsuya, Nitori, Pioneer: Japan Equity Preview Jun 21, 2009
Acrodea, Nissan, JAL, Nitori, Pioneer: Japan Equity Preview - Bloomberg ... Acrodea, Nissan, JAL, Nitori, Pioneer: Japan Equity Preview ... Nissan shares rose 1. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Chevy Volt Won't Make Money, But Still Key To Any GM Revival Jun 21, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
* Nissan plans to produce electric vehicles in US Jun 21, 2009
Nissan plans to produce electric vehicles in US ... Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co plans to start producing electric vehicles in the US, a newspaper reported yesterday ... Under the plan, Nissan will build electric-car assembly lines at a plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, the location of Nissan North America Incs headquarters, the newspaper said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Help available for auto warranty problems Jun 21, 2009
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GH50,000 loan: Car dealers invade Parliament Jun 21, 2009
Some of the make of vehicles on display within the precincts of the House are Nissan, Volkswagen (VW), Toyota, Ford, Honda, Skoda, etc. Interestingly, the dealers are not prepared to disclose the price range of their vehicles, as they are competing to get a good deal from the MPs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
State enters bid for GM small car Jun 20, 2009
The Bredesen administration has landed other high-profile automotive deals through its aggressive corporate tax incentives, including a new 1 billion Volkswagen AG plant in Chattanooga and the relocation of Nissan Motor Corp. s North American headquarters from California to suburban Nashville in 2006. GM is expected to announce its decision in the next few weeks. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Nissan, NEC to Spend $1 Billion on Electric Car Plant in U.S., Nikkei Says Jun 20, 2009
Nissan Plans $1 Billion Electric Car Plant in U.S., Nikkei Says - Bloomberg ... Nissan Plans $1 Billion Electric Car Plant in U.S., Nikkei Says ... Nissan has applied for a loan under the U.S. government program to support fuel-efficient cars, said , a spokesman at the automakers U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Consumers could get up to $4,500 toward new car Jun 20, 2009
A so-called "cash for ; Related Quotes Symbol Price Change 0.00 0.00 921.23 +2.86 1,827.47 +19.75 By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer Ken Thomas, Associated Press Writer Fri Jun 19, 2:17 pm ET WASHINGTON Car shoppers could take advantage of government incentives worth up to $4,500 this summer to send their old gas guzzler to the scrap heap in favor of a more fuel-efficient new vehicle. President Barack Obama is expected to sign into law the "cash for clunkers" program, which was approved by... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Nissan to make electric cars in US Jun 20, 2009
Nissan to make electric cars in United States: Report- International Business-News-The Economic Times ... Nissan to make electric cars in United States: Report20 Jun 2009, 1005 hrs IST, AGENCIES ... TOKYO: Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co Ltd plans to start producing electric vehicles in the United States, a newspaper reported on Saturday. (India Times)
Nissan’s hybrid sedan a near-luxury fuel sipper Jun 20, 2009
Nissan s hybrid sedan a near-luxury fuel sipper ... Nissan photo - Without an Infiniti competitor to Lexus hybrids, Nissan is banking on the near-luxury options of the Altima hybrid ... The optional equipment is mostly luxury-based stuff, which leads me to believe the Altima Hybrid is Nissan s conservative man s answer to rival Lexus swelling ranks of hybrid models. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
CEO: 'I'm a closet rock n' roll fan' Jun 20, 2009
It s a 2005 Nissan Murano. If his first year as CEO of Grady Memorial Hospital hasn t been a breeze, Michael Young is coping just fine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Motor Sports: River City Speedway kicks into high gear Jun 20, 2009
Winchester recently bought a 1983 Nissan Sentra from Ric James of Portland ... Winchester notched a heat-race win with his O Reilly Auto Parts/Wheeler s Collision Nissan pickup truck. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Auto dealers' vacant lots leave Silicon Valley cities stalled Jun 19, 2009
Most of the vacated sites are considered prime real estate located either off major freeways, as in Morgan Hill s Courtesy Chevrolet or Fremont s Superior Nissan, or in a strong retail district, such as along Los Gatos main drag or San Jose s Stevens Creek Boulevard. In this economy, however, few developers are lining up to take advantage. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
We take Nissan 370Z for a spin Jun 19, 2009
Full speed in Nissan 370Z ... We skipped the normal launch programme for Nissan's new 370Z, choosing instead to take the first available test unit on a road trip to the Barberton area in Mpumalanga ... 7-litre engine, in which power is up from 230kW to 245kW and there's a broad spread of torque throughout its 7500rpm operating rev range thanks to the application of even further advanced Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) technology from Nissan. (iAfrica.com)
