Showing posts with label Nissan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nissan. Show all posts

2/8/13

Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation (AFCC) has been built


Nabern-New Companies in this agreement, Daimler and Ford also formed a new company, Automotive Fuel Cell Corporation (AFCC) to make the vehicle together. Nissan does not come with a reason to avoid the contract between Ford consumption along with Daimler.

However, the three companies have agreed together to distribution costs and greater production volumes when production begins.


"We will move faster if the production run in the near future," said Weber. This collaboration chose Detroit as a production base with the endorsement Tokyo, Vancouver and Stuttgart.

Every brand has the right to market the brand identity of each. "The model will first use the system front wheels," said Weber.

The deal is not yet final three brands. That is, the joint venture is still open for other brands. The agreement also cancel Daimler plans to develop fuel cell technology project itself which was originally targeted to begin next year (2014). German manufacturer has conducted a series of experiments on 200 units of fuel cell technology.

 Daimler, Ford and Nissan have agreed to unite step, develop fuel cell technology cars (fuel-cell) at affordable prices from 2017. This agreement marks the beginning of an era of zero-emission cars simultaneously.

All three agreed to create an alliance brands including setting up suppliers, holders of the decision and commitment to the development of hydrogen technologies globally. Including setting up the infrastructure, namely hydrogen filling station for realizing plan.

"Unbelievable! We never close as it creates breakthrough fuel cells," commented Thomas Weber, Research and Development Chief, Daimler AG is quoted Autonews, today (01/28/2013). The three brands of targets to produce 100,000 units of hydrogen-fueled cars.

In order to be in the same position, each brand gets a share of the same investment in the development of systems for storage without detailing the plan.

The deal is similar to persaingain group. Previously, Toyota and BMW have agreed to develop fuel cell technology as a fuel.


2/5/13

Detect new sports car




TOKYO- Let's detect.The new sports car is placed under the 370Z, with designs drawn from the Nissan 370Z. Nissan 370Z facelift has officially launched a year ago, and comes with a revision on the front face. Like the bumper and the two vertical LED daytime running lights.

Machines using the unit with a capacity of 3.7 liter V6. The machine is capable of producing power reached 324 HP (241 kW). With this engine the car is able to record acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 5.5 seconds.

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan, announced plans to introduce a new sports variant. Later, Nissan's new sports will be placed under the variant facelift 370Z.

Nissan confirms, small sports car will not be presented for fight or compete with the Toyota 86, Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ. Nissan sport will be directed to the younger riders.

Nissan tried to follow in the footsteps ever done Juke crossover model. This new model has been given the green light for production. Thus confirmed by Andy Palmer, Nissan's vice president, as written by Car and Driver.


1/31/13

using ethanol or E85 to make Nissan GT-R more powerful



RIO DE JANEIRO -However, the use of ethanol or E85, car power jumped to 580-600 horsepower. Capital cost to change all this achieved USD10.250 and includes the cost of installation.

 A user of the Nissan GT-R in Brazil are not satisfied with the energy released GT-R standard. With cold hands Jotech Motorsports, Nissan GT-R has a greater engine power.

Nissan GT-R with a twin-turbo V6 engine 3.8 liter, ideally have the power reaches 530 horsepower. However, these consumers want a sports car has a power of 600 horsepower.

There is still more potential to be extracted, in the hands of aftermarket tuner, Japanese supercar known as Godzilla is getting crazy. Jotech Motorsports, re setting the GT-R by using the number of ethanol fuel in Brazil.

By adding new injectors, spark plugs, fuel pump, intake manifold, air filter and HKS exhaust and ECU tweaking, Jotech managed to increase engine power between 550 and 570 horsepower (measured at the wheels) on the use of 93 RON fuel.



1/26/13

Modified, concept, and race car of Nissan come to 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon

Yokohama,  -  Modified, concept, and race car of Nissan come to 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon. And it look this event will attract more visitors.



 Concept car, shown Juke and Note Personalization Concept, comes with a bandage-style graphics and funny!.

Nissan set up a series of models that will be on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 11 to 13, 2013. In accordance with the theme of the exhibition, all models (10 units) is a car with a mixture of characters, namely racing, modification and concepts.

For a race car, there Motul Autech GT-R has ever won three of eight races in the GT500 class of the Super GT Series 2012. Also there is the GT-R Nismo GT3 being assembled according to FIA regulations all racing around the world including the Super GT, Super Taikyu and the British GT Championship. Not to forget DelltaWing, prepared for the 24-hour endurance race of Le Mans.

Create modification, Juke Nismo was launched last month, the Leaf Nismo gets extra kit to be more aerodynamic body. Others, Fairlady Z Nismo built specifically to take race one brand, Z-Challenge, NV350 Caravan Rider Tranporter and Note Rider.


1/21/13

Powerful Nissan LEAF electric car battery gets warranty


Washington - As we know, the LEAF is a pure electric cars whose batteries can be recharged by plugging the car into an electrical outlet in the home.

Nissan LEAF electric car battery some time ago had preached often down prematurely. To make consumers comfortable, Nissan extended the warranty policy of  making car batteries.

Reported by USA Today, Monday (12/31/2012) Nissan extended warranty hoped it could dispel doubts on the strength of the car battery.

Interestingly, it also applies an extended warranty for cars LEAF already sold over the years.

In the contract it stated warranty, Nissan will repair or replace the powerful lithium ion battery in the LEAF if down battery to 30 percent after 5 years or 60,000 miles.

Nissan believes that the extended warranty will eliminate the stigma that battery electric cars easily damaged and need to replace a lot of money.




1/13/13

Renaults duster's transformed into Nissan Duster



NEW DELHI -Renaults duster transformed into Nissan Duster in this . This rumor is true.

 Public Affairs also hopes Hindustan Nissan Duster has a more economical price than the version of Renault. Besides Nissan is more popular in India which is predicted to be more successful.

The success of Renault Duster in India made ​​the dashing SUV Nissan wants to sell it. Duster at the end of 2013 will be Nissan emblem.

Nissan Duster is believed to have the same design with a version of Renault emblem. "This is part of the strategic alliance of Nissan-Renault as Ni9ssan Micra (Marc) with Renult Pulse and Nissan Sunny and Renault Scala," said Colin Dodge, Executive Vice President of Nissan. There will be some new touches on the grille, bumper and hood.

The plan will be introduced in October 2013 with a production code NH79. In the front bonnet expected to be available 1.5-liter diesel vesi and 1.5-liter petrol as well.

Datsun will share with Nissan Almera sedans and Lada Kalina



Datsun will share with Nissan Almera sedans and Lada Kalina and Datsun European leaders, Vincent COBEE said there are two models to be released in the first year, followed by a third model that will appear in 2015. Unfortunately, he did not specify what kind of car that will be embraced by the Datsun cars.

But if we look at the base is made vehicle is not going the way of the Lada Kalina offering sedan and hatchback models.

The plan will be sold from 2014 Datsun in the emerging markets.


Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn had said that the target selling price starting from later Datsun figure of U.S. $ 3,000 in order to compete with Chinese cars. One of the leaders of Nissan Europe has finally revealed his secret in an interview with Automotive News.

In Russia, the Datsun will be made with the Nissan Almera sedans and brands AvtoVAZ Lada at the assembly plant located in Togliatti, about 800 kms south-east of Moscow.

Datsun models to come will utilize a modular platform that share components with Lada, such as fuel system and brake system with the steering mechanism. Nevertheless, the display will not be similar Datsun with Lada for upper body and interior will be completely different.

This is what gives the reasons why he could be sold at a relatively very 'skewed'.



1/10/13

Nissan Livina facelift gets a significant change in the exterior

Beijing,  - Waiting Nissan Livina facelift model is very long, as it practically since it first appeared only in the form of amendments 2006-2007 vent and bumper as well as the addition of trinkets.

If the observed image of Nissan Livina facelift , there is a significant change in the exterior. Headlamps are now increasingly pointed and large, as well as adjusting grille design with grooves down the increasingly assertive. So also in the back, with lighting design is much different, and more like a KIA SUV.

Repairs of Nissan Livina facelift also carried out on an automatic transmission which now uses the Xtronic CVT technology that is claimed to provide greater fuel efficiency. The new engine will be invested, and there are two choices, or 1.800cc 1.600cc. Dongfeng-Nissan has also set up a crossover version of the code C-Gear.

Some time ago, photos circulated on the internet depicting the figure of Nissan Livina facelift on some Chinese websites. Now, the news is getting stronger, and has been confirmed to be slid in March, 2013 by Dongfeng-Nissan in a special ceremony although there will set new price.

The emergence of the first MPV model that could shake up the Toyota Kijang  was reasonable done in China. Because, first appeared in 2006 ago, also in the Bamboo Curtain country. Marketing is also special in several countries, including China, Indonesia, and Brazil.

1/7/13

Baby Jeep relies on most technologically advanced production


Milan -Investments of up to 1 billion euros were issued and Fiat owns Chrysler Jeep shelter where the brand says that plant capacity of 1600 cars per day it now has become one of the most technologically advanced car plants in the world.

If during the car manufacturer Jeep has always been known as a manufacturer of all-terrain car the size of a small car is not there, is now supervising the Jeep and Fiat ready to play in the small car segment. Opponents for Nissan Juke also prepared by them.

Reported by Auto Express, car dubbed the 'Baby Jeep' is said to be born, and has been confirmed by Jeep even though they did not give details about the car.

Jeep says that they want to get into the sector where the Jeep had never competed before. Given its small size, the car in the B-segment will become a rival to the Nissan Juke and Ford ecosport.

Unclear as to what extent this car and the engine was carrying what would be later.

But definitely, this car will be built at the Fiat plant in Italy starting in 2014. At the factory in Melfi, Italy is 'Baby Jeep' will be born with Fiat 500x which is now being prepared as well.

Chairman John Elkann and the factory Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed at this time preparations are already underway for the arrival of two new models.




12/22/12

the features of GT-R sports sedan 2014


LOS ANGELES - Nissan GT-R sport sedan 2014 still uses a six-speed dual clutch transmission. The suspension system is updated to improve handling car at high speed. Per the jugai revised suspension and dampers installed at the level of the four corners. Roll-bar is also fitted like a racing car.


Braking system remains unchanged. Nissan will announce details of additional details of  GT-R 2014 later on when approaching launch.

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan, officially released the details of the GT-R sports sedan 2014. The plan, the 2014 GT-R will go on sale first in the United States.

Nissan GT-R 2014 will be more powerful after getting supplies twin turbocharged V6 engine with a capacity 3.800cc reach.

Massive machine is capable of producing a total output reaches 545 horsepower. While the GT-R that there are currently only 530 horsepower power.

Where the extra power? Nissan explained that the installation of the new intake and the optimization of the exhaust system, making the machine capable of spraying power up.

"This is intended to increase the performance of the Nissan GT-R 2014 remains one of the leading sports car in the international market," said vice president and general manager of Nissan Division, Al Castignetti.


12/20/12

Nissan Leaf's managed to win the world record


LONDON - Since its global launch, Nissan LEAF received a positive response by winning Japan Car of the Year 2011-2012, the European Car of the Year 2011, World Car of the Year 2011 Green Car Vision Award and 2010.

A fleet of electric cars managed to break the world record. Yes, the action was successfully achieved 225 Nissan Leaf at the Silverstone circuit, England over the weekend. As a result, this convoy recorded in the Guinness World Record.

Convoys use electric cars as it is the longest in the world. This success broke the previous record held by Chrysler while in the United States by number of participants in a convoy of 218 cars.

In order to realize the record owners of the Nissan Leaf all over the world make the long journey to the land of Britain. In the event celebrated British presenter Dallas Campbell and actors such as Robert Llewellyn participate.

During the circuit, to-225 Nissan Leaf are invited around the race track with a length of 5901 km.

For your information, the Nissan Leaf recorded acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in under 10 seconds, before achieving  top speed in figure 145 km / h. Leaf does not use fuel, energy derived from electricity stored in the battery, with a cruising range as far as 160 km, a single battery charge.


11/18/12

Nissan sales will be targeted for 10 percent market share in the U.S and 25 percent market share In Mexico


Mexico City,  - Ghosn said would pursue a 10 percent market share in the U.S. where a new position is currently 7.9 percent, down from 8.1 percent the previous year. In Mexico, Nissan dominate sales with a 25 percent market share.


Nissan Motor Company tried to maintain its dominance as the largest automobile manufacturer in Mexico by adding more of the new factory, not only for the domestic market, but also exported to North America. "We need more capacity for North America and yes, there is most likely in the future we announced the construction of a new factory in Mexico or the U.S.," said Nissan Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn told autonews (11/15/2012), without specifying the exact time.

Nissan is currently building a third plant in Mexico valued at U.S. $ 2 billion  in the state of Aguascalientes, July 2012. During the first ten months of this year, Nissan has reportedly ramped up to 16 per cent to 583,000 units, according to the Mexican Automobile Industry Association. Nissan Sentra and Versa manufactures in Mexico.

Aggressiveness Nissan more visible because of her record highs in production and exports this year. Sean McAlinden, an economist from the Automotive Research in Michigan said the brand is based in Yokohama (Japan) had been spent investing 7.8 billion U.S. dollars (USD 75 trillion) in the last two years. Ghosn added that no decision has been taken related to the location and time of continued investment.

Brazil

Nissan also disburse funds $ 1.3 billion to build a plant near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a production capacity of 200,000 units per year, with a target operational from 2014.

Explosion in the U.S. market after the global financial crisis continues to gradually improve, although not normal as it was before the era of 2008. "Looking at demographic and economic aspects in the U.S., demand for new cars continues to improve at this time. Capacity Nissan in North America can not meet all requests and needs a new plant," beber Takeshi Miyao, an analyst Carnorama Japan in Tokyo.


8/18/12

Nissan will invite designers Juke and Qashqai to provide input


Yokohama,  -Nissan will invite designers Juke and Qashqai to provide input to the consideration of both global and has been accepted into the design of future products. "Over the next few years, we will have a more consistent and still show the style of sport, as it's own identity," added Nakamura.


Nissan March will change the appearance of having realized that the design got a lot of criticism in Europe. "We'll make adjustments," said Shiro Nakamura, Nissan design boss, told Autocar yesterday (23/7).

Nissan is basically trying to establish the identity of each model and it's not easy to do. However, Nissan promised to fulfill in accordance with the wishes of consumers. Added by Nakamura, pleasure, substance, agility, and features will be outlined in subsequent designs. Quality will also be combined with the relief cabin at this a priority. "It was a challenge for us," he said.

8/15/12

Infiniti JX35 on the emergency brake application


LOS ANGELES - Spokesman Nissan has Announced That it was Investigating the matter. Nissan ready to withdraw the variance, to do repairs.

The National Institute for Highway Safety (NHTSA) United States, opened on checking the variant of  Infiniti JX35, after the discovery of the problem on the emergency brake application.

Announced as NHTSA, the main problem in the Infiniti JX35 is due to the sensor can be either read on the situation on the highway. This can the make an active emergency brake and the vehicle can be stopped abruptly.

NHTSA Itself is being Examined in detail this issue, and have not found the root cause of the emergency brake can be active. If problems are found, then most Likely Infinito JX35 8.000 units will be Withdrawn.

Nissan Infiniti well as parent and NHTSA, has received complaints from consumers Several. But, until now there has been no reports of accidents Caused by brake problems, and no fatalities.


8/11/12

the future of Nissan sports car in China


Detroit - Cheapening the price of this car is expected to be achieved because of the platform and the engine is still using the same platform and engine with the Nissan Juke so that the cost for research and development can be minimized.

gained popularity two twins, Toyota and Subaru 86 BRZ in the automotive world seems to tempt other manufacturers to compete. Nissan also reportedly interested in making a cheap sports car class 86 Toyota and Subaru BRZ.

Uniquely, the future of Nissan sports car takes the same platform with the Nissan Juke.

Actually, Nissan plans that can sniff in Shanghai last year after they showed Compact Sports Car Concept.

Reportedly, quoted by Motortrend, internal car called the Nissan with the Mini-Z has been given the green light to be produced.

If that were true, it is likely to be thick feel of the car lifestyle combined with Nissan's motorsport is made other than to compete with Toyota and Subaru, seems also to generate interest in the Asian market.

On the concept version, Nissan create   what the machine is at the heart of this car. But chances are, with a capacity of 1.6 liter turbo engine that powered 190 hp will be used. The machine is also a Juke Nissan's engine.

When in production later, China will become the main target of selling this car. Europe will get even smaller portions, and even supplies for America because it still considered undecided.

Point in the viewfinder that China is not surprising. Because in addition to still be the world's largest car market, the Mini-Z was born as well as the talks between China and Japan. In the agreement, Japan will develop and researching this car, while China will design and became the cradle.

And for the price, the new car will be born as soon as later this 2013 will likely be sold under the figure of U.S. $ 22,000. Very cheap for the size of a sport cars.




8/9/12

First electric cars taken by Police Department


Lisbon -Portugal is one of the pioneers in electric cars in Europe. Portugal was the first country to build a charging network in some cities the size. And is the first country to sell Nissan LEAF in 2011.

A brand of the car so a fleet of taxis? That's unusual, but to be a police car was a bit unusual, because of course the car should have a spec that can 'catch' criminals.

Nissan LEAF color, is now growing again. After having appendage color 'green' because it is environmentally friendly, LEAF now has a blue and white because of a police car Portugal.

And history has recorded LEAF as the first electric car into a police car.

According to Nissan, there are 8 car LEAF will be operated by the Policia de Segurança Publica (PSP). PSP will be on duty in urban areas.

"We are proud to be the world's first police use electric cars as part of a fleet of 5,000 units of the police car," said Superintendent Paul PSP National Director Gomes Valente Hybrid Cars reported on Thursday (7/12/2012).


7/27/12

Get world record with Nissan Leaf


Goodwood, England - Silly action with a car not a new experience and Terry Grant. Earlier in the same festival last year, Grant driving record with only two wheels ala Knight Rider car. At that time he was using the Nissan Juke.

The theory that the car could go back to normal as quickly as proven. Nissan electric car LEAF managed to break the record for fastest backward as far as 1 mile or 1.6 km with an average speed of 88 km per hour.

Nissan driven LEAF Grant Stunt Driver Terry managed to break the record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​UK last week.

"Thanks to the central point of balance LEAF low and the car battery is placed under the car, the car is very stable when driven, the only complaint that I experienced was a little sore neck due to constantly look back," said Grant joked.




6/6/12

10 most valuable automotive brands're released for 2012

 
Disaster in Japan last year also negatively affect the ranking of brand value Honda, Nissan and Lexus, but all three managed to maintain itself as a top 10.


BMW's managed to overtake Toyota as the most valuable automotive brand in the world. According to the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands released by research firm Millward Brown, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Audi brand managed to improve their rankings.

According to Millward Brown's global brand director Peter Walshe, BMW has been able to effectively convey the message of what differentiates its brand from other car brands in these markets are highly competitive.

BMW also be the most valuable automobile brand in 2010, before the position was filled by Toyota from 2006 to 2009 as well as last year.

"Toyota has maintained its position as one of the best brands in the world, but he lost that position after the devastating earthquake, tsunami and the nuclear effect on the entire Japanese automaker last year," said Walshe.

 List of the most valuable automobile brand in the world:


10. Lexus

9. Hyundai
8. Audi
 
7. Ford
6. Volkswagen

5. Nissan
 
4. Honda
3. Mercedes-Benz

2. Toyota

1. BMW

"Toyota is certainly seen as good value, very reliable and trustworthy, especially for middle-class buyers," said Walshe. He added that the problems associated with financial Toyota due to natural disasters which are beyond the control, not the brand.










5/25/12

latest model of the Infiniti G37 will be presented in conjunction with the new C-Class with the same platform and features

TOKYO -  As reported inautonews, Thursday (5/17/2012), the latest model of the Infiniti G37 will work closely With the ever Mercedes-Benz. Apparently, the G37 will be presented in conjunction with the new C-Class with the same platform and features.
 
Infiniti G Coupe has been produced since 2007, and was first presented to the public on the New York International Auto Show 2008. These cars carry 3.7 liter V6 engine with 330 horsepower capable of reaching.
 
G35 Sedan G37 sedan was replaced by a model in 2009. The model debuted at the Geneva Motor Show to be introduced on the European market. Exterior, interior and some features similar to G35 2008.



luxury car division of Nissan, Infiniti, plans to launch the latest generation of variants of the G37 in mid-2013.

Indeed there has been no official confirmation from the camp about the Infiniti G37 is the latest project to build. However, Nissan officials said that the company was developing a New Infiniti G37 which will be presented in mid-2013.
 

Nissan Rogue was forced to move production from Kyushu





Yokohama, -  the new Rogue is expected to appear in a style similar to Hi-Cross concept, shown at Geneva this year, which in its interior featuring three rows of seats.

Continue strengthening of the yen against the U.S. dollar makes Japanese Nissan Rogue was forced to move production from Kyushu, Japan to Smyrna, Tennessee. Other considerations, because North America was targeted for the Rogue's biggest market, although the five-door crossover was also sold to other countries.
Indeed, there is no information about the new generation of Rogue. However, there is a leaked version of the latest generation of gasoline engines and hybrids will be featured in the exhibition Los Angeles Auto Show, November. For later use the latest model of the underlying modular chassis Nissan Altima 2013.