Nissan Reveals Electric NV200 Commercial Van

Earlier this year, Nissan launched the NV200, a new van that the automaker would use to dive into the lucrative light commercial vehicle segment. Further solidifying its commitment to the commercial vehicle segment, and to developing advanced vehicle technology for consumers, Nissan will soon launch an all-electric NV200.

Powered by the same electric powertrain as the upcoming Nissan Leaf electric vehicle, the NV200 appears to also share similar styling cues with the Leaf suggests Washington DC Nissan dealers, including sweeping headlamps, raked windshield, and even similar colors. Like the Leaf, the NV200 is also void of a grille.

Although Nissan has released the first sketches of this new electric multi-purpose vehicle, to the dismay of fleet vehicle customers at Chattanooga Used Cars few details have been made available. According to Used Nissan Providence RI, Nissan did suggest that the vehicle would be ideally suited for a wide range of applications including use as an ambulance, taxi, or delivery van.

No specific launch date for the all-electric NV200 was given, the Nissan Leaf will become available in 2010, and the standard NV200 is already on the market.

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2010 Nissan Altima Receives Modest Updates

The latest Nissan Altima may not seem too different to many consumers, but for 2010 Nissan has made a series of minor, but attractive updates.

Perhaps the most notable changes to the 2010 Nissan Altima says Alexandria Nissan is the updated grille, bumper, and hood. As the Altima is still far from a full redesign, the updated fascia is helpful in keeping the Altima’s good looks fresh. For 2010 there are also all-new wheel designs.

The 2010 the Altima lineup remains the same and includes the sedan, coupe, and hybrid. According to Rossville GA Nissan, the Altima coupe begins at $23,160, the sedan begins at $20,260, and the Altima hybrid begins at $27,500.

The 2010 Nissan Altima’s exterior isn’t the only area that gets updating. Inside, there are new fabrics and even updated audio and technology, points out one Providence used car dealer. There’s a new 4.3-inch display plus a rearview monitor. The Altima also features Nissan’s hard-drive equipped navigation system which offers 9.3 gigabytes of storage for music, restaurant guides, and more. Safety is also improved thanks to the addition of vehicle dynamic control as standard equipment on all models.

Engine choices carry over from the 2009 model, including the 2.5-liter 175 horsepower four cylinder and the 270 horsepower 3.5-liter V6. The 2010 Nissan Altima goes on sale next week.

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2010 Nissan Sentra Offers More, Priced Less

Competition in the compact car market is intense. This is particularly true since the launch of several stylish and fun-to-drive compacts in the market, namely the all-new Mazda3. Naturally, the interest in the Mazda3 has sparked a reaction from Nissan which competes against the 3 with the Sentra. In hopes of maintaining a slight edge, Nissan is introducing a price cut that will make the Sentra far more affordable than that of the Mazda3.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra will feature a price cut that could range from a couple hundred to thousands of dollars. Framingham Sentra dealers say it will also be more attractive for buyers for the 2010 model year as it will become available with all-new amenities such as leather seating and a satellite navigation system. These additions are modest admits Nissan Service Providence, but will go a long way in making the Sentra more competitive against similarly priced vehicles from Honda, Mazda, and even Volkswagen.

Also for the 2010 model year, the Nissan Sentra will get a simple exterior update. Headlight and taillights have been updated along with a new grille. Buyers at a Nissan dealer concentrating on Chattanooga used cars will also see all-new wheels available.

The Nissan Sentra price drop also applies to the top of the line SE-R Sec V. This Sentra model is specifically gears towards driving enthusiasts, and those that want to have relatively cheap speed. With price tag that’s less than $1,000 off the 2009 price, this performance-tuned Sentra is certainly competitively priced next to the likes of the Jetta and Civic Si.

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Nissan Opens Shop at Nurburgring

Since the inception of the Nissan 370Z sports car, Nissan has been able to revitalize its sports car image. Not only did the company reintroduce one of the world’s most popular sports cars to the masses, but the automaker went even further by following up with the revamped GT-R, which until recently had only been sold in Japan.

As an even greater indication that Nissan intends to remain an aggressive player in the sports car segment according to Seattle WA Nissan is the fact that Nissan has just unveiled its own shop within the famed Nurburgring race circuit in Germany. Inside, any Nissan enthusiasts can find NISMO motorsports merchandise and much more. The 5,381 square foot space has officially been named the Nissan Sportscars Shop.

The new shop not only features merchandise, but it also features a range of vehicles on display. This includes the all-new limited edition Nurburgring Edition 370Z as well as a GT-R SpecV. In addition to a wide range of merchandise, one used car dealer in Tacoma says that visitors can also purchase NISMO products that have been imported directly from Japan.

Nissan is hoping to make the Nissan Sportscars Shop an important component of marketing and sales initiatives. Tacoma auto loans specialists believes that the shop is also a sign that Nissan will continue to reinvest in its sports car and motorsports heritage. In the late 1990s, Nissan had discontinued the Z car and pulled back on motorsports initiatives. Thanks to the popularity of the 370Z and the GT-R, performance products will likely continue to be a prominent fixture at Nissan for quite some time.

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Nissan Receives $1.6 Billion to Produce Electric Cars in U.S.

Nissan has already made news this week for outlining their ambitious plan for producing and selling electric vehicles to U.S. consumers by 2012. To aid Nissan in manufacturing these clean vehicles in the U.S., Nissan will also be receiving a $1.6 billion loan from the U.S. government.

The production of these new electric cars will take place in Nissan’s Smyrna, Tennessee assembly facility say Worcester Sentra retailers. Powering the cars will be lithium-ion batteries which will also be produced at the same plant but in all-new facilities.

One Worcester Nissan dealer suggest that one of the biggest obstacles to the adoption of electric vehicles is the lack of a suitable infrastructure. Luckily, Nissan has already established relationships with numerous state and local governments, as well as utility companies, which will help establish charging stations.

Although Nissan’s initial plans suggested their electric vehicles would be produced in Japan and then imported to the U.S., Used Cars Philadelphia believe the Japanese automaker realized that there would be greater output capabilities for producing them here in the U.S. Nissan expects to produce about 150,000 electric cars per year at its Smyrna-based plant.

The Department of Energy established a $25 billion loan program to aid manufacturers that produce electric cars within the U.S. Luckily, according to New Haven CT used car dealers, Nissan possessed adequate facilities to qualify for government funding, helping to expedite the develop of these ultra clean, efficient vehicles for American consumers.

With fuel efficiency and America’s dependence on foreign oil remaining huge concerns, these zero-emissions vehicles will likely satisfy huge demand, and they remain highly anticipated at Manchester CT Nissan Service and elsewhere. Best of all, Nissan says these vehicles will seat five, have a range of 100 miles on a single charge, and still be affordable.

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Updates to the 2010 Nissan GT-R

Nissan has recently released details for the 2010 Nissan GT-R supercar, which received plenty of upgrades compared with the previous model year. The additions to the 2010 Boston Nissan GT-R include five more horsepower, and retuned suspicion, new wheels, and front-, roof-, and side-mounted supplemental airbags which are now all standard.

Powering the Nissan GT-R is a 3.8-liter twin turbo-charged VQ V6 engine, which now produces a total of 485 horsepower for 2010. The engine is mated to a six-speed dual clutch transmission which gets updated programming thanks to a new Transmission Control Module (TCM). This component according to Middletown Auto Service will optimize clutch engagement for additional drivability and acceleration in conjunction with the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.

In addition to the engine and transmission, the brakes and suspension also get attention for 2010. The new Nissan GT receives updated brake lines and calipers and also gets branded more noticeable Brembo/Nissan logos says Nissan Car Loans. New Bilstein shocks feature a new design with improved spring and damper rates, plus the wheels themselves receive some additional finishes.

With additional improvements over the 2009 model, the 2010 Nissan GT-R keeps getting better, and Nissan enthusiasts at Bridgeport CT Nissan are already excited for the updated model. Pricing begins at $81,790, and the Premium model begins at $84,040. If you want iPod compatibility or GT-R branded floormats, expect to shell out a few hundred more. The existing package is an improvement over an already stunning performer. If you’re considering a Porsche, Maserati, or any high-performance vehicle, the Nissan GT-R remains a supercar that shouldn’t be overlooked.

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The latest Nissan GT-R certainly deserves the nickname it has earned in Japan - 'Godzilla.'

Nissan Embracing Renault to Cut Costs

Nissan has come a long way since its financial and sales troubles in the late 1990s. Part of the company’s resurgence was attributed to the addition of Carlos Ghosn as Nissan’s CEO. Unfortunately, times are again tough for Nissan, as they are with every automaker. Just recently Nissan announced its first loss since Ghosn took over in 1999. As a result, Nissan plans to save money by becoming even closer to Renault.

A closer relationship between Nissan and Renault could provide plenty of cost-effective options predicts Warwick Nissan dealers. The move could result in the sharing of additional engines and platforms, in addition to the halting of other new platforms that are currently under development at Nissan. According to Reuters, engine sharing alone between Nissan and Renault could produce additional earnings of up to $675 million, which Nissan dealers Alexandria says that not only could this make Nissan more financially sound, but it could also result in more reliable and unique models.

In other financial news, Nissan has been associated as a possible buyer for the Saturn brand. In addition, it is not yet known how these cost cutting initiatives will impact other infinitives underway at Nissan, including its electric vehicle development, which Framingham Nissan dealers hope will remain a high priority.

Nissan already has one new product in development that has been a joint venture with Renault. The car will be a low-cost subcompact that will be similar to that of the Nano from Tata Motors. Nissan will also be expanding its efforts in the Russian market. Aside from Renault, Used Car Dealers New Haven reminds us that Nissan has formed an alliance with Chrysler, however those efforts may become complicated due to bankruptcy restructuring.

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All-New Nissan Maxima Delivers Promise of 4-Door Coupe

The all-new Nissan Maxima seems to balance the ever-blurred line between sedan and coupe. Promising the sportiness of a two-door coupe, the Nissan Maxima sedan provides performance with well-appointed accommodations.

Powering the new Nissan Maxima is the award-winning VQ V6 engine. Smooth power is assured, thanks to the new six-speed X-Tronic continuously variable transmission. With high-intensity discharge headlights, LED taillight, and stunning 17-inch alloy wheels, Nissan parts Birmingham claims the new Nissan Maxima inches up market with many standard features that improve styling, safety, and comfort.

The interior of the new Nissan Maxima features leather seating, dual zone climate control, premium audio and available navigation. Safety was also important, as the new Maxima features curtain airbags, active front headrests, and dynamic stability control to name a few, which is why more families are considering the Maxima among Nissan St Louis dealers. Available amenities also include an 11 speaker Bose audio system, DVD player, and sunroof. Bluetooth connectivity and steering wheel mounted controls also aids the driver in hands free operations of numerous systems.

The engine powering the Nissan Maxima is as smooth as it is responsive. Outstanding interior quality coupled with the smooth powertrain deliver a more upscale driving dynamics akin to cars in a much higher price bracket. Nissan Tacoma promise that the smooth ride and spirited performance will no doubt surprise many car buyers considering the new Maxima.

As the smaller Altima grew in size and features, the latest Nissan Maxima had to move further up market to distance itself from its mid-size stablemate. The latest generation Maxima seems to achieve that goal, providing surprising luxury is a sporty and comfortable package.

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College Students Utilized to Advertise the Nissan Cube

When developing a marketing strategy for the all-new Cube, Nissan realized it needed to appeal to college students and 18-24 year-old consumers. This demographic is crucial, but also elusive as they don’t march to the same beat as other consumers. Therefore, marketing had to be ‘out of the box’ in order to attract such buyers to showrooms. To develop their marketing strategy, Nissan decided to get help from an unlikely, but appropriate source - college students.

Working with marketing classes at 10 universities across the country, Nissan is challenging students to devise advertising campaigns for the Nissan Cube that will run this spring across the campuses and surrounding communities involved in the program. The goal the campaigns, to the delight of Manchester CT Nissan dealers, will be to generate interest in the new compact Cube and be targeted to appeal exclusively to 18 to 24 year old consumers.

Nissan has recognized the Cube as being an incredibly unique product. Competing against segment mainstays like the Honda Element and edgy offerings such as the Scion xB, the Nissan Cube has to succeed with a young demographic according to Philadelphia Nissan dealers, but will also appeal to a wider audience looking for something youthful, fun, and distinctive.

The Nissan Cube is scheduled to go on sale on May 5^th for around $14,000. Before it hits showrooms, one Nissan Dealer Connecticut suggests that interested buyers that want to learn a little more about the Cube can visit the vehicle’s official website and even order a brochure. Nissan says that 25,000 people have already requested material about the Cube, which hints at the appeal the vehicle will have when it finally hits showrooms.

Already the Nissan Cube is being featured in the NBC TV series “Heroes,” which appeals to the target college-aged demographic. Meanwhile, Nissan is eagerly waiting to see the marketing campaigns devised by college students. While the automaker is not going to get involved in the creative process, it does hope that the campaigns will somehow include local Nissan dealers, which a Boston used cars dealer hopes will help attract 18-24 year old buyers. Regardless, Nissan expects to learn something new about their target demographic and about how best to communicate with them.

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Nissan 370Z Video Review from Edmunds

Count on Edmunds.com to be among the first to deliver a full review of the all-new Nissan 370Z sports car. Since its unveiling at the LA Auto Show, the 370Z has gained substantial attention as it appeared to improve upon the Z's already stellar performance and handsome styling.

Nissan has done a great job with its first full redesign of the Z since its reincarnation in 2003. Overall length is fairly close to the 350Z, but it now offers a wider track, which performance enthusiasts at Boston Nissan dealers have noted has improved handling. Styling of the Nissan 370Z is also fairly similar to its predecessor, except for aggressive styling enhancements along the front fascia and rear.

Many drivers of the Nissan 370Z have already noticed the reduced weight of the new model. Thanks to utilizing new materials and trimming weight in certain areas of the car, customers among Worcester Nissan dealers noticed immediately that the latest Z car handles much better as a result.

Aside from the new Nissan Z's outstanding performance, Edmunds also loved the new car's refinement. Although handling feels more refined, the interior also felt far more upscale, thanks to Infiniti-like appointments. Nissan Tacoma dealers continually see surprised reactions when shoppers see classy chromes accents and softer plastics that truly add to the value the Z delivers, especially with a base price of about $30,000.

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