January, 2012
January 30,2012
New Eco-Carrier Rides Waves of Sustainability
Sustainable mobility takes to the open water, as Nissan launches its first energy-efficient, coastal car carrier, the Nichioh Maru.
January 27,2012
EVP Katagiri looks back at Nissan’s record global sales in 2011
What were the key sales points of December and the record 2011 year? Executive Vice President for Global Sales Takao Katagiri has all the details.
January 26,2012
Nissan Mexicana chief talks new plant, 30% market share goal
Nissan Mexicana President Jose Munoz discusses achievements in 2011 and plans for 2012, including construction of a new manufacturing plant in Aguascalientes that will complement two existing Mexican factories from late 2013.
January 23,2012
Nissan Americas Vice Chairman Bill Krueger spoke with the Global Media Center, discussing the outlook for plants in Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. and 2012 growth plans.
January 20,2012
The Nissan LEAF proves slick in wintry test drives in northern Japan
Japan journalists brave Hokkaido snow and freezing temperatures to test drive the Nissan LEAF.
January 18,2012
Brian Carolin, Nissan North America’s senior vice president for sales and marketing, spoke with the Global Media Center, discussing plans to raise customer satisfaction, new products and the year ahead.
January 16,2012
From Inspiration to Innovation
Dongfeng Nissan marks eight years of stellar growth in mainland China with a month-long ‘Innovation Tour’, a roadshow of the best of today and tomorrow.
January 13,2012
Nismo Marches On at the Tokyo Auto Salon
Nissan debuts March Nismo Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon, revealing a modified version of its popular compact.
January 12,2012
Media Center interview: EVP Andy Palmer At the North American International Auto Show
Executive Vice President Andy Palmer spoke with the Global Media Center at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, discussing the importance of storytelling, electric vehicles and the new Pathfinder Concept.
January 11,2012
Shiro Nakamura, Nissan’s chief creative officer, spoke with the Global Media Center at the Delhi Auto Expo, discussing the challenge of combining practicality with innovative designs.
January 11,2012
Nissan highlights extended Heisman Trust ties with a tailgate party during the Detroit auto show
Nissan has extended its partnership with the Heisman Trust to 2016, hosting a tailgate party during the North American International Auto Show featuring Heisman Trophy winner and Hall of Fame pro player Barry Sanders.
January 10,2012
Infiniti Teases Advanced Sports Car Concept
Francois Bancon, deputy division general manager for product strategy and product planning, discusses the challenges of designing a sports car featuring an alternative propulsion system.
January 10,2012
Nissan unveils Pathfinder Concept and all-electric e-NV200 Concept
Nissan unveiled its Pathfinder Concept and the e-NV200 Concept at the North American International Auto Show Monday, the first in a wave of new models planned over the next two years.
January 10,2012
Nissan's CEO says the carmaker is on the offensive, with another record year for the industry seen in 2012.
January 09,2012
Pathfinder drives Detroit debuts
The Pathfinder Concept is leading Nissan's new product charge at the Detroit auto show, and Nissan North America Vice President Al Castignetti calls the new car a game-changer.
January 09,2012
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn visits Nissan’s manufacturing facility in Canton, Mississippi, and speaks to the Global Media Center about the importance of the plant for Nissan’s business expansion in the United States.
January 06,2012
Nissan Makes Delhi Auto Expo Debut
Nissan made a first-ever appearance at the Delhi Auto Expo this week amid rapid sales growth in the world's second most populous nation.
January 05,2012
Dongfeng Nissan sets 1 million sales plan in motion
The Global Media Center spoke with Ren Yong, vice president of Dongfeng Nissan, on plans to achieve 1 million sales target this year, and the launch of the new Venucia brand in China.