Archive for October, 2008
Nissan’s 4-Door Sports Car
With the release of the 2009 Nissan Maxima, Nissan is banking on the car’s billing at a possible 4-Door Sports Car. Maxima had some stickers placed on the rear windows of older models of the Maxima that read “4DSC,” standing for 4-Door Sports Car of course. Those past models of the Nissan Maxima maybe weren’t [...]
Nissan Launches 0% Financing on Five Models
Nissan is gearing up to try to boost its disappointing U.S. sales by offering a special 0% financing plan on five models. The plan is also designed to tell American consumers that credit is still available. Nissan has been marketing this notion heavily as of late, informing consumers that credit is available with its dealers [...]
Nissan’s 2009 370Z Coupe
Nissan is banking some serious publicity and hope on its brand spankin’ new 2009 370Z Coupe. In fact, promotions got under way with Nissan “debuting” the vehicle in the Need for Speed video game franchise. The car has been put up on the video game screen before it has been put up in the showrooms, [...]
Nissan’s Global Vehicle Output Up 9.6%
Nissan’s global vehicle output has risen 9.6% in the April to September period, representing an increase from the same period of last year. Overseas production rose 2% to 1,117,187 units, while domestic output increased 25.8% to 649,798 units. Nissan’s boosting of domestic output is notable, as it demonstrates where the bulk of the production is [...]
The History of Nissan
For those who have been reading about Nissan cars at this blog, you may be interested in a little bit of Nissan history. Japan’s Nissan Motors formerly marketed vehicles under the Datsun name and has grown into one of the largest car companies in the world. Founded in 1934, the company’s main offices are located [...]
Wider Girth Gives Maxima Improved Handling
The Nissan Maxima for 2009 has yet another thing going for it that many other cars might not be proud of. Indeed, the wider girth of the Maxima allows for better handling than its predecessors and many of its competitors. Sure, an increase in width isn’t going to be a reason to celebrate for us [...]
The Nissan-Chrysler Partnership
A few years back, Nissan and partner Renault thought about putting some money behind the idea of a partnership between them and General Motors. The investors hated the idea, of course, and nothing ever came out of it but talk. Now, a few years later, Nissan and Renault are taking a look at another potential [...]
Nissan Gives Back To Its Fans
Nissan has increasingly been doing things, as a company, to let its customers and enthusiasts know that it appreciates them. A great example of this effort by Nissan to reach out is the Shift Into Gear Experience, held at the Nissan headquarters in Mississauga. The Shift Into Gear Experience is a program that Nissan held [...]
Visit The Rodin Museum In Your Nissan
Auguste Rodin was one of the Greatest sculptors of the 19-century. You might not know it, but Philadelphia houses the largest collection of Rodin’s sculptures outside of France. There are few more interesting and enriching experie…
Visit The Rodin Museum In Your Nissan
Auguste Rodin was one of the Greatest sculptors of the 19-century. You might not know it, but Philadelphia houses the largest collection of Rodin's sculptures outside of France. There are few more interesting and enriching experiences you can have than to drive your Nissan over to Philadelphia and take a walk through the Rodin Museum, [...]