All Entries Tagged With: "Nissan"
Nissan Cuts Output (Again)
It seems that every day we are spending more time discussing news that automakers are cutting production output and are laying off workers. It is Nissan’s turn at the plate again, as today was the harbringer of doom for more production cuts. Nissan announced a reduction of 78,000 vehicles from January 2009, marking a move [...]
Nissan’s GT-R Adjustments
With car companies tweaking line-ups and creating new out of the old, it’s no small wonder that Nissan is unveiling a new, updated GT-R with a higher price tag and a few extra features to satisfy customers. The updated GT-R boasts more power and an elevated chassis along with the elevated price tag, improving handling [...]
Why The Big Three Cannot Fail
On the surface, from a serious business standpoint, it may seem as though a failure for the Detroit Three would mean good news for companies like Honda, Toyota, and Nissan. But in all reality, the Asian automakers wouldn’t benefit from a collapse of the Big Three and wouldn’t benefit from the cash flow. Even though [...]
Contrasting Nissan with The Big Three
While The Big Three automakers (Ford, GM, and Chrysler) are facing off against these economic times, companies like Nissan, Honda, and Toyota seem to stack up fairly well. The reason for this lies perhaps in the streamlined line-up of Nissan and other companies, as many are starting to believe that The Big Three have tossed [...]
Nissan Hoping to Sell Auto Loan Bonds
Nissan’s attempt to sell a whopping $500 million in auto loan bonds is the first sale of bonds since U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson moved off of his focus of the auto industry rescue package. Nissan is taking matters into their own hands, it seems, and will hope to raise $500 million with the sale [...]
Get Through Winter
Guess what’s right around the corner? Along with the holidays comes the bitter, bitter cold and along with the bitter, bitter cold comes brutal driving conditions, especially if you live in areas with colder climates. And whether you drive an old-fashioned beater or a brand spanking new 2009 Maxima, you’ll need to make sure that [...]
Nissan Teams With Agency for New Oil-Flow Tests
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have joined together to achieve a first for both industries and break some new ground in the field of research and development. The idea is a fascinating one: researchers and engineers at the two companies have developed a neutron imaging system that has provided the [...]
Nissan Reverses Chicago Decision
A couple of days ago, we reported that Nissan was planning to not present any products at a pair of auto shows. In the time between today’s posting and the most recent one, Nissan has reversed its decision regarding the Chicago show and will be there after all. The car company still has no plans [...]
Nissan Withdraws from Auto Shows
Nissan is pulling out of Chicago and Detroit auto shows due to a lack of new products to promote and a change in the economy. “Based on the fact that we have no major new products to show at the 2009 Detroit and Chicago auto shows, as well as the current economic conditions which will [...]
Tips to Maintain the Value of your Nissan
You drive a Nissan Maxima because, presumably, you care about value. You recognize a quality product when you see it, and you recognize when you can get that quality product at an affordable price. One of the most important aspects of owning a car is maintaining its value. This not only makes your driving experience [...]