Trappes, France, November 8 (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 41,064 vehicles (1) in October 2006, an increase of 41.4% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 447,769 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 5.6% compared to the same period last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 3,389 units in October, registering a 20.1% increase compared to last year. Year to ...
Avila, Spain (ots/PRNewswire) - - The Visit Marks the Recent Start of Production of the new Light Duty Trucks, Cabstar and Atleon. President of the Spanish Government, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, was welcomed today by Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. at the Avila-based Nissan ...
Hanover (ots/PRNewswire) - - Unit Expected to Meet Sales, Operating Profit Margin Targets in Fiscal Year 2006 Nissan Motor Co. announced today at the 61st International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany that it expects its light commercial vehicle unit to meet its business commitments under the company's global "NISSAN Value-Up plan" in fiscal year 2006, one year ahead of schedule. Under the ...
Hanover (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan announced today that it will appoint dealers from the Volvo owned dealer network in selected markets. The Nissan franchise for those dealers will include sales and after sales activities. The first phase of dealers will be appointed in Germany. Nissan does not intend to appoint Volvo dealers in markets like Spain, Italy and France, where it already enjoys a consolidated dealer ...
Moscow (ots/PRNewswire) - - FX and M Debuted, Future Product Range Disclosed, New European Infiniti Headquarters to be Located in Switzerland Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, celebrated its official launch in Russia today at the Moscow International Motor Show. The initial line-up of Infiniti vehicles, which go on sale this fall, includes the sporty ...
Tokyo, Japan (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that consolidated net income after tax totalled 110.2 billion yen (US$962 million, euro 783 million) in the first quarter of fiscal year 2006, ending March 31, 2007, up 4.2% compared with the same period a year ago. The rise in net income for 2006 reflects the exceptional charges taken in the same period in 2005 relating to accounting standards ...
St. Petersburg, Russia (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today finalized its plans to build a new manufacturing plant in St. Petersburg, Russia by signing an agreement with the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation (MEDT). The agreement (decree 166) was signed by Herman Gref, Minister of Economic Development and Trade of ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 48,364 vehicles (1) in May 2006, an increase of 1.5% over the same month last year. Year to date Nissan sold 218,294 vehicles in Europe, a decrease of 4.9% compared to the same period last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 4,204 units in May, registering a 4.8% decrease compared to last year. Year to date Nissan sold 20,077 units in France, down 1.2% compared to the same ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Next Generation Models, Premium Ownership Experience Drive New Luxury Entrant Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today announced that its Infiniti luxury brand will launch across the European market during 2008. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference for the 2005 fiscal year results. Launched in the US and Canada in 1989, Infiniti is ...
Moscow (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced plans to invest US$200 million (5.5 billion Rubles) in a new assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference for the 2005 fiscal year results. Production will begin in 2009. The plan is subject to the approval ...
London (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan is inviting 9 design students to Nissan Design Europe (NDE), its European design headquarters in London, on 23rd March as part of its global sponsorship activities. The students, from Pforzheim University in Germany, were challenged to create vehicle design concepts which meet customer expectations in 2015. As part of this four-month project, the students from the 5th semester were ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Renault Trucks S.A.S., a company of the Volvo Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to start Nissan's original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply of light duty trucks (LDT) to Renault Trucks. The LDT vehicles supplied will be based on the platform that will be used for the next generation Nissan ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - - Brian Carolin, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing - Nissan Europe The Nissan 180 plan appears to be a success, are you pleased with Nissan Europe's contribution to the strategy? Brian Carolin: Certainly for me the 2005 highlight was the European contribution to Nissan 180. We more than delivered on our commitment, exceeding our base figure by 7,000 units. The fact that we ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 32,552 vehicles (1) in December 2005, a decrease of 28.5% over the same month last year. In calendar year 2005, Nissan Europe sold 540,945 units, 0.1% down from last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 3,661 units in December, registering a 34.9% decrease compared to last year. In calendar year 2005, Nissan sold 48,388 units in France, down by 2.9% compared to last year. ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Paul Willcox has been appointed by Nissan Europe, as its new Vice President for Marketing, replacing Volker Brien. In this role, Willcox will oversee Nissan's marketing and advertising activities in over 30 countries across Europe and will report directly to Brian Carolin, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Willcox, 42, joins the company from Nissan Motor GB Ltd ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 34,290 vehicles (1) in November 2005, a decrease of 19.5% over the same month last year. In the eleven month period from January to November 2005, Nissan Europe sold 508,393 units, 2% up from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 2,785 units in November, registering a 34.8% decrease compared to last year. In the eleven month period from January to November 2005, Nissan ...
Trappes, France, November 10 (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 29,044 vehicles (i) in October 2005, a decrease of 34.4% over the same month last year. In the ten month period from January to October 2005, Nissan Europe sold 474,103 units, 4% up from last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 2,821 units in October, registering a 34.9% decrease compared to last year. In the ten month period from January to October 2005, ...
Tokyo, Japan (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2006, as well as second-quarter performance. In the six months through September, net income after tax totalled 230.7 billion yen (US $2.11 billion, euro 1.69 billion), ...
Kiev, Ukraine (ots/PRNewswire) - - Ukraine Launch, Set for Late 2007, Continues Luxury Brand's Global Expansion Nissan Motor Ukraine announced plans to launch its luxury Infiniti brand in the Ukrainian market, starting at the end of 2007. Ukraine is the second country selected for Infiniti expansion in Eastern Europe, following the entry into Russia in 2006. Nissan Motor Ukraine, which was established in ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 72,419 vehicles (1) in September 2005, an increase of 45.6% over the same month last year. This sets an all time sales record for Nissan in Europe. In the nine month period from January to September 2005, Nissan Europe sold 445,059 units, 8.1% up from last year. HIGHLIGHTS BY COUNTRY - Nissan in France sold 5,857 units in September, ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 35,849 vehicles(1) in August 2005, an increase of 13% over the same month last year. This is the fifth consecutive month of exceeding prior year sales. In the eight month period from January to August 2005, Nissan Europe sold 372,640 units, 3% up from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 2,687 units in August, registering a 6.4% increase compared to last year. In the ...
Lisbon, Portugal (ots/PRNewswire) - Today, Nissan is commemorating its 10 millionth vehicle sold in Europe. To celebrate this milestone, Nissan is offering a Micra, a stylish, practical and fun-to-drive compact city car, to a humanitarian association. Nissan sold this 10 millionth vehicle in Portugal, where the company recently established a new National Sales Company. Nissan Portugal selected Fundação do Gil, a ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan has been collaborating in an exploratory project to develop bone-scanning technology which will maximise the protection offered to occupants in the event of a car crash. Nissan's Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) is one of several automotive organisations involved in the bone-scanning project, called BOSCOS (Bone Scanning for Occupant Safety). The aim of the project is to ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 49,381 vehicles(1) in July 2005, an increase of 10.2% over the same month last year. In the seven month period from January to July 2005, Nissan Europe sold 336,791 units, 2% up from last year. - Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 4,490 units in July, registering a 22% increase compared to last year. In the seven month period from January to July 2005, Nissan sold 30,577 units ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 57,778 vehicles (1) in June 2005, an increase of 10.1% over the same month last year. In the six month period from January to June 2005, Nissan Europe sold 287,410 units, 0.8% up from last year. Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 5,776 units in June, registering a 9% increase compared to last year. In the six month period from January to June 2005, Nissan sold 26,087 units in ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - The UK's biggest car plant, Nissan in Sunderland, is more than 5% more productive than the most efficient car plant in North America according to a major international study. The 2005 Harbour Report measures the productivity of car plants on a labour hours/vehicle basis. It showed that in 2004 the average combined time it took Sunderland to build its three models (Micra, Almera ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Eric Laurencier has been appointed by Nissan Europe as its new Vice President for Communications. This appointment becomes effective on July 1st, 2005. Laurencier replaces Frederique Le Grevès who was assigned to head Nissan's communications department in North America. In his new role, Laurencier will be responsible for ...
Sunderland, England (ots/PRNewswire) - - 4 Millionth Vehicle Produced at NMUK Nissan (ISIN: FR0000033771) today introduced the new line-up of Micra models to the European press at its plant in Sunderland where the Micra is produced. Colin Dodge, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, unveiled the three new models: the new Micra, the sporty Micra 160SR ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Global Impressive quality scores for Nissan in the US Nissan has scored well in two quality surveys conducted recently in the US. In the latest JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS), Nissan and Infiniti collectively moved to 5th position out of 14 corporate automotive manufacturers (from 11th position in 2004). Nissan North America (NNA) was also named as best full-line corporation in this year's Strategic Vision Total Quality ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 47,672 vehicles (1) in May 2005, an increase of 0.7% over the same month last year. In the five month period from January to May 2005, Nissan Europe sold 229,632 units, 1.3% down from last year. Highlights By Country - Nissan in France sold 4,417 units in May, registering an 11.9% increase compared to last year. In the five month period from January to May 2005, Nissan sold 20,311 units ...