City, Reliant create electric car program Nov 18, 2009
Within a week after signing a with to install and operate public charging stations in Houston to support the commercial introduction of the Nissan Leaf, Nissan s zero-emission all-electric vehicle, the Houston-based power provider has created a program with the City of Houston to install similar vehicle-charging stations for city and public vehicles. As part of the Power of the Plug-In program, the city will convert 10 of its Toyota Prius cars to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, while Reliant... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
'Electrification Coalition' lobbies for shift Nov 18, 2009
Nissan is looking to jolt the electric car competition with the Leaf. CNBC's Phil LeBeau discuss the car with Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn ... Top executives with more than a dozen companies, including Nissan Motor Co., Fedex Corp., electric utility PG&E Corp. and battery developers A123 Systems Inc. and Johnson Controls-Saft, announced the formation of the Electrification Coalition to lay the groundwork for millions of electric cars to reach U.S. highways. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Hyundai plans mini Santro Nov 18, 2009
CHENNAI: While compact cars are in news the world over, what with the Tata Nano driving every carmaker right from Ford to Nissan to work on a small car, Hyundai Motor too is working on another new compact car smaller than its popular Santro. The India-specific car is being developed in Korea, Hyundai Motor Indias (HMIL) new MD W Park told mediapersons in Chennai on Tuesday. (India Times)
E-Transportation Jump-Start: Coalition Seeks to Pave the Way for Electric Vehicles Nov 18, 2009
The Electrification Coalition, made up of carmaker Nissan Co., utilities and tech companies, introduced itself and its mission on Monday ... Although the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and their related infrastructure has always suffered from , Nissan and FedEx, along with several utilities and technology companies have formed a coalition to break the stalemate ... Legislation to control carbon emissions, public concern over the environment, and high gas prices are driving the demand... (Scientific American)
Group asks US government to invest more in electric cars Nov 17, 2009
The time is right for electric cars - in fact the time is critical, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said ... Nissan is releasing the Leaf, an all-electric car, in limited numbers next year and plans to put the vehicle into mass production globally in 2012. (Boston Globe)
Group urges gov't to invest in electric cars Nov 17, 2009
Top executives with more than a dozen companies, including Nissan Motor Co., Fedex Corp., electric utility PG&E Corp. and battery developers A123 Systems Inc. and Johnson Controls-Saft, announced the formation of the Electrification Coalition to lay the groundwork for millions of electric cars to reach U.S. highways ... Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn said the auto industry was working quickly to develop zero-emissions cars in response to concerns about oil security, tighter emissions... (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Nissan's electric Leaf comes to the USA to start 22-city tour Nov 17, 2009
Nissan's electric Leaf comes to the USA to start tour to 22 cities - Drive On: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com ... Nissan's electric Leaf comes to the USA to start tour to 22 cities ... Nissan chose Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium to show off its new electric car, the, that the says is likely to be priced from $25,000 to $33,000 when it goes on sale late next year. (USA Today -- Money)
Police Blotter 11.17.09 Nov 17, 2009
An Odessa woman reported someone shot her 2002 Nissan Xterra between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Saturday in the 2400 block of Beechwood. Interrupting a 911 call. (Odessa American, TX)
GM To Begin Repaying $6.7B in U.S. Loans Nov 17, 2009
until then ill stick with NISSAN. ... personally i would never have rewarded failure, i would have given $$ to the NISSANS, the TOYOTAs to bring their manufacturing plants into the US.. (CBS News)
First Drive: 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour Nov 17, 2009
The Crosstour's closest rival is the popular new Toyota () , though other competitors include the new Subaru Outback, Nissan () , Ford's () , , and Mazda's CX-7. All are designed to combine the driving characteristics of a family sedan with the practicality of an SUV while avoiding the stodgy appearance of a station wagon, which is the kiss of death in marketing terms. (BusinessWeek)
* Japanese Q3 GDP grows 4.8 percent at annual pace Nov 17, 2009
Rivals Honda Motor Co and Nissan Motor Co released healthier earnings reports as well. Still, the central bank predicted last month that it would be a sluggish next few years for Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Indias engineering outsourcing market may touch $55 bn Nov 17, 2009
While car maker Volkswagen plans to establish an engineering centre, Japanese automaker Nissan is currently in discussions with both TCS and Wipro for a potential contract, the person added. Also Read. (India Times)
Edmunds.com seeks easy-to-compare mileage ratings Nov 16, 2009
Nissan used different proposed government formulas for its figures. Whatever the government decides, Anwyl says, Edmunds figures, which it will calculate based on average fuel and electricity prices and assuming people drive 1,000 miles a month, will be useful for car buyers. (USA Today -- Autos)
The Harley chronicles Nov 15, 2009
Like a Nissan 1400 bakkie, the caves have become part of a landscape we don't think about anymore and we wanted to see if they were still worth visiting. The answer was a big yes, although there's still a de-cidedly 1970s feel to the whole place. (iAfrica.com)
Who's Winning the Asia Auto Derby Nov 14, 2009
Renault and Nissan Motor () are building a plant near Chennai with an annual capacity of 400,000 vehicles and plans to export to Europe by next May ... "If you have a factory in China, you just fill it and sell the cars in China," says Colin Dodge, Nissan's chief for Africa, Middle-East, India, and Europe. (BusinessWeek)
Nissan's Zero Worship Nov 14, 2009
Above, you can see the business end of a the 100-mile-per-charge, all-electric car that Nissan will begin selling next year (the charging ports are located right between the headlights) ... Carlos Ghosn, Nissans (and Renaults) CEO was on hand to introduce the Leaf as part of Nissans Zero Emissions tour, which will take the car from West Coast to East Coast over the next few months ... I asked Scott Becker, Nissans Senior VP for Administration and Finance, if Leaf had become... (Slate)
Electric cars need govt support: Nissan Nov 14, 2009
Electric cars could help China and other countries reduce their dependency on oil but the government must provide incentive to make the shift, Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Thursday ... Japan's Nissan Motor and its partner Renault SA of France plan to release their Leaf electric car, which runs on a reusable lithium-ion battery, in the United States and Japan next year and globally in 2012, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hyundai worries Japan auto cos Nov 13, 2009
"I think there's a sense of crisis in the whole (Japanese) industry," Toshiyuki Shiga, chief operating officer at Nissan Motor, said of Korean automakers' growing clout ... To ease the pain of a rising yen, Toyota, Honda and Nissan slashed exports out of Japan by 43-64 per cent in the first financial half-year to September 30, shifting as much production as they could to overseas factories at minimal cost. (India Times)
Nissan wants to make world's cheapest car Nov 13, 2009
Well, Nissan partner Renault thinks it can make an even cheaper rival. An "ultra low cost" car is under development by Renault and its Indian partner, Bajaj Auto, that could take the roads by 2012, says Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn, as reported by the Financial Times ... An "ultra low cost" car is under development by Renault and its Indian partner, Bajaj Auto, that could take the roads by 2012, says Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn. (AZCentral -- News)
Twittering Nissans New Electric Car Nov 13, 2009
Twittering Nissans New Electric Car. Twittering Nissans New Electric Car ... Nissan is rolling out its forthcoming all-electric car, the Leaf, for media on Friday in Los Angeles. (Slate)
A practical, everyday car Nov 13, 2009
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Park car, then plug in The chargers are coming. Electric-vehicle chargers, that is. A decade after charging stations at malls, hospitals and other public places fell into disuse as ... Nov 12, 2009
Meanwhile, San Diego Gas ric Co. is behind a pilot program to bring electric cars made by Nissan to the region, along with a charging infrastructure ... The first 1,000 people in San Diego to buy a Nissan Leaf, as the electric car is known, are to get a free home charging station, said Joel Pointon, who works on electric cars for SDG ... Nissan is showing off the Leaf in Los Angeles tomorrow and in San Diego next week. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nissan's Shiga Says A Stronger Yen `Huge Risk' to Japan Auto Production Nov 12, 2009
Nissan Says Strong Yen Risk to Japans Auto Output (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Nissan Says Strong Yen Risk to Japans Auto Output (Update1) ... Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co.s automobile production in Japan will face a huge risk if the yen rises further, Chief Operating Officer said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Bajaj may supply parts for mini JV car Nov 12, 2009
NEW DELHI: A joint venture between Nissan-Renault and Bajaj Auto, which plans to launch a low-cost car to compete with the Tata Nano, will have 70-80% of its parts in common with those used in the Pune-based companys scooters, motorcycles and three-wheelers ... In May 2008, Bajaj, Nissan and Renault had announced plans to manufacture 4,00,000 ultra low cost (ULC) cars per year at a new plant, which would have cost Rs 1,500 crore ... Bajaj Auto has a 50% stake in the JV while Nissan and... (India Times)
Electric cars need government support: Nissan-Renault CEO Nov 12, 2009
SHANGHAI: Electric cars could help China and other countries reduce their dependency on oil but the government must provide incentive to make the shift, Nissan and Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Thursday ... "For many countries that are net importers of crude oil, such as China, that is a strategic consideration." Ghosn, who is also president of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, said all major makers were investing in hybrid, clean diesel, electric cars and not one felt "they... (India Times)
Renault to challenge Tata's Nano Nov 11, 2009
French carmaker Renault, with its partner Nissan, has said that its planned cheap car for India will cost less to produce than Tata's Nano ... The design and manufacture will be done by the Indian firm Bajaj, while Renault and Nissan look after the marketing ... Its partner Nissan works with Ashok Leyland to make light trucks. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Rev up your phone Nov 11, 2009
What do Nissan and cellphones have in common ... Nissan has partnered with mobile services company NTT DoCoMo to supply cellphones coated with "Scratch Shield" paint ... The self-healing paint is used on certain Nissan vehicles around the globe and was commercially introduced in December, 2005. (iAfrica.com)
India: Renault-Nissan to launch low-cost car Nov 11, 2009
Renault, Nissan and their Indian partner Bajaj Auto would launch a low-cost microcar in India by 2012, Carlos Ghosn, the chief executive of the Renault-Nissan alliance, said yesterday. "Yesterday (Monday), we signed an agreement that the low-cost car will be out in 2012. It will be an innovative product, the manufacturing cost will be lower than any other available in the Indian market." Ghosn gave no details about the pricing but said its design, engineering, manufacturing and part sourcing... (Business Report, South Africa)
Triumph's great escape Nov 11, 2009
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Man Reports Shooting In Hartford Nov 10, 2009
They also alerted patrol officers to be on the lookout for a stolen Nissan Maxima. Police did not get any reports of shots fired on Brookfield Street around the time the man said the shooting took place. (FOX61, CT)
Bajaj-Renault to launch ultra low cost car in 2012 Nov 10, 2009
NEW DELHI: Carlos Ghosn, chief executive of French car maker Renault and Japan's Nissan Motor Co, said on Tuesday an agreement had been signed with India's Bajaj Auto for a low-cost car which would come to India in 2012. Nissan Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn met Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj Monday evening to settle issues relating to branding and the basic concept of the car that were delaying the project ... The design, manufacturing and sourcing for the car would be done by Bajaj, and Renault-Nissan... (India Times)
Car theft victim socked with fees Nov 10, 2009
That's because the next day his 1995 Nissan Maxima was missing. "I got a call from the police dispatcher about 7 that night. He said the car was found and I could either pick it up in the next 20 minutes or they could tow it," Espinoza said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
BMW October sales up 2 pct; Audi up 0.4 pct Nov 9, 2009
It was the latest in a string of healthier reports and forecasts from rivals like Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co., adding to growing evidence that carmakers are starting to rebound after being battered by the deepest industry downturn in years. Valley dealers face tough sales despite Big 3's gains. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Breakdown of cash-for-clunker swaps; see charts Nov 9, 2009
By Carlos Osorio, AP. Vehicles turned in during the cash for clunkers program in September are seen at the Riverside Auto Mall in Marquette, Mich. (USA Today -- Autos)
Gas Station Worker Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say Nov 9, 2009
He then left her car and got into a black Nissan with tinted windows and a rear deck spoiler, police said. The victim said the spoiler appeared to be added on, as it was wider than the car. (FOX61, CT)
'Global car sales have bottomed' Nov 8, 2009
Nissan/Renault Ghosn: global car sales have bottomed- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... Nissan/Renault Ghosn: global car sales have bottomed8 Nov 2009, 1053 hrs IST, REUTERS ... NEW DELHI: The global car market has bottomed and is on track for 60 million units sales this year and next, Carlos Ghosn, who heads Japan's Nissan Motor Co and France's Renault SA, said on Sunday. (India Times)
Repairing a hybrid doesn't have to cost a lot (5) Nov 8, 2009
New 100 percent electric vehicles by Chevrolet, Chrysler, Nissan and Mini will have lithium battery packs that cost more than 10,000. A battery pack's limited shelf life means a fully electric or even a gas-electric hybrid might not be the best choice for a retiree planning to drive 3,000 miles a year for 20 years and then pass the vehicle down to a favorite grandchild. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Newmap for Chryslers path? Nov 7, 2009
A decade ago, Carlos Ghosn was recruited to save struggling Nissan. Now Sergio Marchionne is being asked to pull together a miracle for the second time. (MSNBC -- Business)
* Toyota announces surprise return to profitability Nov 6, 2009
Toyota joins Honda and Nissan in upgrading its outlook, adding to hopes that automakers are through the worst of the industry crisis. For the first half to September, Toyota logged a net loss of D56 billion, compared with a year-earlier profit of D493. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
US Auto Sales Grow; GM Increase 1st Since Jan. '08 Nov 6, 2009
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Toyota's Cost-Cutting Restores Profits Nov 6, 2009
Among Toyota's biggest rivals, Nissan () cut its full-year loss forecast on Nov. 4, from $1. 8 billion to , while Honda () almost to $1. (BusinessWeek)
Nissan taking feedback from emerging markets Nov 6, 2009
Japans third-largest automaker IS betting big on its reasonably-priced mass production electric vehicle, Leaf, which will be rolled out by Nissan in Japan and the US in 2010 and by Renault in Europe a year later. To Nissans credit, Leaf already has a real-world look, having gone beyond the concept car stage and is a mediumsized , spacious car with an urban charging range ... Nissan also realised that charging up infrastructure is as crucial to the electric car as fuel bunks to... (India Times)
Toyota's surprise profit boosts forecast Nov 6, 2009
Rivals Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. have also issued healthier reports and outlooks recently. For the July-to-September quarter Toyota, the world's largest car company, posted better-than-expected net income of $242 million after three straight losing quarters, defying some expectations of another loss. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Japan: Nissan slashes loss forecast Nov 5, 2009
Nissan Motor slashed its full-year net loss forecast yesterday after returning to profit in the second quarter, helped by rising sales in China and government subsidies for fuel-efficient cars. Nissan, which is axing 20 000 jobs to cope with the global economic crisis, joins rival Honda in upgrading its outlook. (Business Report, South Africa)
* World Business Quick Take Nov 5, 2009
Nissans profit plummets. Nissan Motor said yesterday its first-half net profit plunged 92 ... Nissan logged a net profit of D9 billion (US$100 million) for the six months to September, against a profit of D126. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Cars and banks lead Europe higher Nov 5, 2009
Nissan reported better-than- expected earnings and raised its 2009 operating profit forecast from Y100bn ($1bn) to Y120bn. EDITORS CHOICE. (FT.com -- Markets)
Green car alert: The once-popular hue rises again Nov 5, 2009
And surprisingly, few examples turned up of other vehicles we thought might excite the hot-rod crowd, including Ford Flex, Nissan GT-R, Smart car and Nissan Cube. One Camaro caught our eye in particular: the green one. (USA Today -- Money)
Clunkers traded for tiny gas boost Nov 5, 2009
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Auto sales show industry beginning to stabilize Nov 5, 2009
Japan's Nissan Motor Co. came next with a 5. 6 percent gain, followed by GM at 4. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Robbers wearing 'Halloween-style scream masks' ram-raid golf shop Nov 5, 2009
The men reversed their 1992 or 1993 silver Nissan Skyline through the front windows of the shop on Parramatta Road at Camperdown about 2. 55am, police said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Top Cash for Clunker Trade-Ins Nov 5, 2009
Nissan Altima Ford Explorer 1,717. Toyota RAV4 Ford Explorer 1,646. (ABC News -- Wire)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Nov 5, 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)
Toyota scales back loss forecast Nov 5, 2009
Nissan on Wednesday cut its net-loss forecast to Y40bn from Y170bn and said it expected to return to profit at the operating level. Honda, which has weathered the slump better than most rivals thanks to its focus on small cars and motorcycles, trebled its net profit forecast last week. (CNN -- International)
* Yulon Motor set to offer Pandas to local motorists Nov 5, 2009
Yulon makes Nissan Motor Co cars in Taiwan and distributes Renault, Cadillac, Buick and Opel brands, while Geely Automobile is under the Geely Holding Group Co (NQ), based in Zhejiang. Shares of Yulon Motor soared 5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nissan Bounces Back, Boosts Outlook Nov 5, 2009
Yet analysts remain skeptical over Nissan's electric car plans ... Nissan () is the latest Japanese automaker to file better-than-expected results ... Nissan is also benefiting from a gamut of , spelled out in February, designed to see the company through the worst of the financial crisis that sent global auto sales into free fall following the "Lehman Shock" a year ago. (BusinessWeek)
Lifting hopes of a recovery, auto sales rise Nov 4, 2009
Ford, and Nissan also posted higher sales. The mood was in contrast to a year ago, when consumers were frightened by the early effects of the financial meltdown, plunging stock markets, and the credit freeze. (Boston Globe)
Nissan interim net profit down 92.9 pc Nov 4, 2009
Nissan Motor interim net profit down 92 ... Nissan Motor interim net profit down 92 ... TOKYO: Japan's Nissan Motor said Wednesday its first-half net profit plunged 92. (India Times)
Mystery Car 6: An electric whizzer long before its time Nov 4, 2009
While the world awaits the Nissan Leaf, General Motors' Chevrolet Volt, Fisker Karma and other electric-car wonders, it's time to revisit a potential electric wonder of the past. Mystery Car 6 was indeed the 1959, as seen on HowStuffWorks. (USA Today -- Money)
Auto sales flat overall, but some have big gains Nov 4, 2009
By Joe Raedle, Getty Images. Nelson Ortiz washes a new Chevrolet Corvette on the sales lot at the Kendall Chevrolet at The Dadeland Mall in Miami. (USA Today -- Money)
Nissan's interim net profit down 92.9% on-year to US$100m Nov 4, 2009
com - Nissan's interim net profit down 92 ... Nissan's interim net profit down 92. (Channelnewsasia.com)
US sales rise at both GM and Ford Nov 4, 2009
Among the other main carmakers, US sales at Toyota rose less than 1% in October, while those at Japanese rival Nissan added 5. 6%, and Honda's fell 0. (BBC News -- Americas)
* Nissan set to boost battery output to supply automaker Nov 4, 2009
Nissan set to boost battery output to supply automaker ... Japans Nissan Motor Co plans to invest D50 billion (US$554 million) to boost battery production for electric vehicles produced by its French partner Renault, a report said yesterday ... Automotive Energy Supply Corp, Nissans joint venture with the NEC group, will upgrade its plant for lithium ion batteries in Kanagawa prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, the Nikkei Shimbun daily reported. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Gas guzzlers top sales Nov 4, 2009
GM, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru and Toyota all reported increased sales in October ... Nissan Altima 14,773 -16. (The Clarion-Ledger)
6 hot electric car start-ups Nov 4, 2009
But they'll all have to take on the major automakers like Ford, General Motors and Nissan, each of which are working on their own electric cars. Now, Tesla is going after the mass market with a plug-in electric sedan dubbed the Model S. The car is slated for production in late 2011 and will cost about $57,000, but anyone who buys an electric car is eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit. (CNN -- Money)
Energy Dept. awards money for electric cars Nov 4, 2009
ETEC and partner Nissan: $99 ... is partnering with Ecotality on its project and will make 4,700 additional Nissan Leafs available in 11 cities by working with dealerships, Read says ... The Nissan Leaf, expected to be released late next year, is an all-electric vehicle capable of getting 100 miles on a single charge, Read says. (USA Today)
