March, 2012
March 30,2012
One Year On from 3/11: Interview with Nissan Prince Miyagi President Masaki Kobayashi
The Media Center interviewed Masaki Kobayashi, president of Nissan Prince Miyagi, three months after the 3/11 earthquake and tsunami devastated much of the Tohoku region. This week Kobayashi gave another interview, discussing progress made a year after the twin disasters.
March 30,2012
Japan's Mobile Libraries Bring Books to Iwate Residents
Since January, the Shanti Volunteer Association has used a converted Nissan Atlas as a bookmobile for Iwate residents in areas hit by the March 2011 tsunami.
March 27,2012
Miyagi Governor Murai leads Tohoku recovery efforts, with eyes on a sustainable future.
Miyagi Governor Yoshihiro Murai keeps focus on Tohoku recovery efforts one year after the twin disasters of March 2011, looking to build a sustainable future for northeast Japan.
March 26,2012
CEO Ghosn Returns to Nissan's Iwaki factory
A little more than a year after the tragic events of March 11 in Japan, CEO Carlos Ghosn returns to Nissan's Iwaki factory to commemorate the Fukushima plant's recovery.
March 23,2012
DeltaWing Tests at Sebring Reveal An Innovative Car with Conventional Details
Nissan’s DeltaWing experimental racecar made its track debut last week at the 12 Hours of Sebring and has been turning out test laps at the Sebring Racetrack since.
March 21,2012
Nissan Ups Investment in Indonesia, ASEAN’s Largest Market
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced a ramp up of investment in Indonesia, adding $400 million to increase production capacity to 250,000 by 2014.
March 14,2012
Nissan Envisions Cars Communicating With Cars To Eliminate Crashes
On the heels of the 2012 Nissan Versa Sedan being awarded a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Nissan’s Bob Yakushi spoke with the Media Center about the future of product safety.
March 08,2012
At Europe’s top auto show, Nissan shows it is primed for growth amidst strong competition.
March 06,2012
JATCO puts its CVT transmission business into overdrive
JATCO makes almost half of all global CVTs, while the top transmission supplier plans production boost.
March 06,2012
A Sneak Peek at the Preparations for the 82nd Geneva Motor Show
70 brands from 260 exhibitors will draw media and the public when doors officially open to the Geneva Show on March 6.
March 05,2012
Nissan Undertakes Yearly Emergency Drill Ahead of March 11 Anniversary
With its global headquarters in Yokohama as command central, Nissan conducted its annual emergency response drills Monday with crisis simulation exercises.
March 05,2012
Amsterdam’s TAXI-E takes zero emission push to the streets
Amsterdam’s newest taxi company, TAXI-E, has the polluting industry turning over new LEAFs with its sustainable business.
March 02,2012
Nissan LEAF Blazes New Trail for Bluegrass Underground
The Nissan LEAF breaks new ground in Tennesse, bringing music to one of the largest underground caves in the U.S. while keeping the unique natural environment intact.
March 01,2012
EVP Katagiri discusses Nissan's January sales performance
Takao Katagiri, executive vice president for global sales, provides all the details on Nissan’s January sales results.