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16 December 2008	Nissan casting plant employment - Media advisory:
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan motor co. (Australia) pty ltd today announced it has been forced to make redundant approximately 50 positions at its Dandenong south aluminum casting plant effective late January 2009.

11 November 2008	Race for Nissan GT-R order book
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan’s jaw-dropping GT-R - the anyone, anywhere, anytime supercar - has sold up a storm in its first few weeks’ pre-sale in Australia. Since order taking began on October 9, more than 100 GT-R have been pre-sold as customers rush to secure their part of Australia’s performance car legacy.

11 November 2008	Nissan Aus. Corporate Communications Appointment
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Colette Black has joined Nissan Australia in the newly created role of Communications Officer. She was previously PR Coordinator at Pioneer Electronics Australia for the Mobile Entertainment Group. Reporting to Jeff Fisher, Colette is responsible for press fleet bookings, general media enquiries, event management and logistics.

30 October 2008	Nissan releases First Official Photo's of new 370Z
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	All-New 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Readies For Debut. Nissan offers the first look at the upcoming 2009 370Z Coupe, which makes its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 19th.

22 October 2008	The Nissan GT-R, A (TV) star is born!
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	The Japanese legend is shaking the supercar establishment around the world. Australia is next! Already on sale in the US, GT-R fans there have been watching the latest National Geographic TV channel's "Inside the Supercar" series which has detailed the development story behind the breathtaking Nissan R35. Due on air in Australia over the summer, the National Geographic feature has made it onto the enthusiast blogs.

6 October 2008	Electrifying performance from Mixim concept
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan brings the audacious electric Mixim concept car to Sydney for the 2008 Australian International Motor Show that opens on 9 October. On show for the first time outside Europe, Mixim is powered by advanced, compact Lithium-Ion batteries driving two of Nissan's 'Super Motor' electric motor/generator packs - one each for the front and rear axles - the Mixim is effectively an all-wheel drive city car that delivers spirited performance with no tailpipe emissions.

6 October 2008	Nissan previews the next generation Murano SUV
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia will preview its luxurious, new Murano all-wheel-drive mid-size SUV at the 2008 Australian International Motor Show which opens October 9. The new Murano unambiguously states its claim in the prestige SUV segment and backs this up with an improved quality feel. More luxurious features and equipment are on offer and high quality leather trim is now standard.

1 October 2008	Return of a legend: The all conquering Nissan GT-R
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Australia's longest automotive wait is almost over. The legendary Nissan that conquered Bathurst and the Nurburgring and the car so many Nissan fans have been anticipating, returns next April and will be available at a select group of 11 accredited "Nissan high performance centre" dealers.

29 September 2008	Nissan Australia to launch new financial services
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty Ltd today announced it will launch a new financial services arm, nissan financial services, in mid- october to support its ambitious growth plans. A wholly owned subsidiary of Nissan Australia, Nissan Financial Services (NFS) is being structured to provide strategic support to the Nissan dealer network and provide competitive financial products and service to nissan customers.

8 September 2008	Nissan develops world’s first SiC inverter
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan has announced the development of the world’s first inverter using SiC (Silicon Carbide) diodes for vehicle use. The company has launched tests using an X-TRAIL FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) equipped with this technology.

2 September 2008	Nissan donates Micra to the Butterfly Foundation
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	As part of its integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Nissan Australia has donated use of a Micra sedan to The Butterfly Foundation for its school and community-based body image and self esteem programs for young people.

26 August 2008	Nissan partners with leading universities
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	As part of its corporate social responsibility program, nissan australia has partnered with three leading Australian universities to provide financial support to the next generation of industrial designers.

28 July 2007	Nissan crowns Navara range with new King Cab
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	A new four-door variant of the award-winning Nissan Navara has arrived with even more load-bed room, class-leading torque and towing ability. A trio of King Cab models is now available powered by a muscular 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering 126kW power and a superior 403Nm torque in 4x4 models.

28 July 2008	Nissan adds diesel torque to X-TRAIL appeal
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia is set to expand its reach in the Compact SUV market, by aiming new torqued-up diesel variants of the extremely popular X-TRAIL at active lifestyle families of all ages.

8 July 2008	Nissan sports adventure: Man and machine come out
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan has a long-standing reputation for tough and reliable four-wheel-drives and high-performance sports cars. Now Nissan Australia is taking that reputation one step further with adventure and action sport enthusiasts through the launch of Nissan Sports Adventure. Nissan Sports Adventure (NSA) is the perfect lifestyle fit for Nissan’s range of 4x4s and sports cars and will be the perfect fit for a series of major action sport sponsorships this winter.

3 July 2008	Preventing grand theft autos: Nissan leads the way
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia is leading the way in combating vehicle theft by becoming one of the first manufacturers in the country to install high-tech, secure compliance labels across its vehicle range. The new label, developed by Identitek Systems in Melbourne, will be fitted to each of the 60,000+ vehicles Nissan sells in Australia each year.

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10 June 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia has announced it will become the preferred vehicle supplier to the Housing Industry Association (HIA). With a projected fleet of more than 150,000 vehicles, the HIA has the potential to become Nissan's largest fleet customer. HIA represents more than 47,000 members across Australia engaged in the building and construction industry.

4 June 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced that it will source an innovative all new compact car from its Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom (UK), starting in 2010.

19 May 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., NEC Corporation, and its subsidiary NEC TOKIN Corporation, today announced that its joint-venture company - Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) - has begun full operations. AESC's start of operation follows the announcement of the joint-venture in April 2007.

13 May 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced financial results for the fiscal year 2007.

2 May 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan has announced that its GT-R supercar has achieved a lap time at the infamous Nurburgring in Germany of seven minutes and 29 seconds.

1 May 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan will bring its first turbo diesel versions of the X-TRAIL to Australia with sales commencing from late July 2008.

28 April 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan announced global sales of its CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) equipped vehicles topped one million with sales of 1,088,000 in fiscal year 2007, accomplishing the target set under the Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan.

21 April 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan's legendary Patrol turbo-diesel comes out on top of a field of highly fancied competitors to be voted 'Best 4WD of 2008' in Australian 4WD Actions people's choice award.

13 April 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Sunday April 13th, the 2nd round of the SUPER GT season was held at Okayama International Circuit in Okayama prefecture. XANAVI NISMO GT-R(#23 Satoshi Motoyama / Benoit Treluyer), starting from pole position led the race from the start, accomplishing a pole-to-flag victory.

4 April 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	A scale model of Nissan's highly distinctive Pivo electric concept and several others of the company's environmental technologies will be showcased at the "The Science of Survival" exhibition which opens tomorrow, April 5 at the prestigious Science Museum in London.

2 April 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	The Tiida was initially launched in the Japanese market in September 2004, followed by a rollout to the general overseas markets including China in 2005 with subsequent launches in North America and Europe in 2006 and 2007 respectively. The Tiida has garnered high praise due to its spacious and modern interior, impressive driving performance and fuel efficiency.

17 March 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Motor Co.’s Barcelona plant, its biggest manufacturing plant in Spain, has reduced CO2 emissions by 9,400 tonnes or 12% since 2005, exceeding the company’s 2010 target for its plants around the world.

17 March 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	First and second place for Nissan at Super GT opening race at Suzuka

14 March 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan’s Navara was awarded an improved score of three stars in adult occupant protection in a reassessment test conducted by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) following a modification to the vehicle’s airbag control unit software.

13 March 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Motor Company (Australia) Pty Ltd has announced it will appoint Dan Thompson to the role of Managing Director & CEO, replacing Shinya Hannya, effective April 1st

25 February 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Baby boomers are commanding a bigger share of automotive sales worldwide and Nissan is meeting their needs with some lateral thinking.

6 February 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	The all-new Nissan GT-R, the legendary Nissan supercar, makes its Australian debut at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, following its worldwide debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October last year.

31 January 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Renault and Nissan sold a total of 6,160,046 vehicles in 2007 (+4.2 %) giving a global market share of 9.1% and a new annual sales record for the Alliance. Renault and Nissan sold respectively 2,484,472 and 3,675,574 units, Renault's worldwide sales increased by 2.1 %, while Nissan's rose by 5.7 %. The main growth zones for the Alliance were Russia (+49.9 %), Latin and South America (+12.6 %), China (+25.6 %) and the Middle East and Africa (+16.2 %).

31 January 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan's popular Navara D22 workhorse range will go on-sale at the Brisbane International Motor Show with a new inter-cooled turbo diesel engine and revised model line-up. The Navara D22 range is aimed to appeal to customers looking for an efficient yet powerful work vehicle designed to handle a rugged working week on the farm or building site.

31 January 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	A Limited Edition of Nissan's hugely popular Navara 4x4 dual cab ute has arrived. Powered by Nissan's well-loved YD25 diesel engine, the new Navara Outlaw is based on the ST-X model and adds 17 inch alloy wheels, chrome side steps, chrome bonnet protector, alloy nudge bar, fog lights, Bluetooth connectivity, soft tonneau cover and an Outlaw decal.

22 January 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	In a significant move towards reducing CO2 car emissions as well as particles pollution, the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Project Better Place engage in a breakthrough with electric vehicles in Israel. The solution framework comes in response to the Israeli State's challenge to the auto industry and its supply chain to migrate the country's transportation infrastructure to renewable sources of energy.

21 January 2008
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan's adventurous new five-door crossover, DUALIS, is the perfect answer for sporty young urbanites seeking the unique combination of small car agility and compact SUV versatility. DUALIS blends the urban chic and comfort of a hatch with the strength and practicality of an all-wheel drive chassis. It is two cars in one, a true compact crossover.

13 December 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan's VQ37VHR engine has been named to the 10 Best Engines list by Ward's Automotive Group, marking the 14th straight year a VQ series engine has earned that distinction. It is the only engine that has been included every year since the award began in 1995.

7 December 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	The emergence of the pert, pretty face of the new Nissan Micra will have nondescript look-alike rivals across Australia scurrying to the beautician for a makeover.

29 November 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia's X-TRAIL - already among the compact SUV segment leaders - is enjoying a major lift in dealer enquiry since the new, better equipped model arrived in showrooms last month.

20 November 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan will add an 11th colour to the new Micra range when it releases the Green Micra next year but before it can go on-sale, it needs a name. The new Green Micra will be launched in January 2008 with a new city name and Nissan wants you to suggest a name.

16 Novemer 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan’s new compact crossover will fly into Australia in early 2008 on the back of boosted green credentials that will help reduce the company’s carbon footprint and add to production efficiencies. The Dualis is being sourced from Nissan Motor Co’s Sunderland plant in the UK where six wind-powered turbines currently produce five percent of the factory’s total power needs.

9 November 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissans tough-as-nails Patrol DX wagon is now available with a limited edition Walkabout pack designed to make it the perfect getaway vehicle. Boasting a comprehensive list of extra features, the five-seat Patrol Walkabout has all the gear you need to get you on your way to your next touring, fishing or camping trip.

2 November 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Suzuka - NISSAN GT-R race car for the GT500 class of Japan's SUPER GT series underwent a shakedown at the renowned Suzuka Circuit from October 29-30 supervised by NISMO (Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd.). The vehicle is scheduled to debut in the series next year.

26 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) today announced that the NISSAN GT-R will run in the GT500 class of the SUPER GT series in Japan for the 2008 season.

24 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of "an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime". The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world’s first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan.

18 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	A typical small van is little more than an empty box on wheels: functional, certainly, but seldom innovative or smart. But designers from Nissan Design Center (NDC) in Japan and Nissan Design Europe in the UK had other ideas. In creating NV200, the joint team have devised a concept that could revolutionise the small van market.

18 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will introduce the world's first Around View Monitor, which offers the driver a bird's eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings in real-time. In Japan, the Around View Monitor will debut in the new Elgrand, scheduled for introduction at the end of this month. The technology will also be offered to the U.S market on the all new Infiniti EX35 scheduled for launch this December.

18 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	The Nissan Round Box, with its compact convertible design, represents a new take on open-air motoring, providing exhilaration for all passengers - not just the driver - through its uniquely shared experience of fresh air stimulation, a sensation of speed and easy-to-use high-spec features.

18 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan's "Modern Living Concept" for car interiors combines attractive design, hospitality, relaxation and high quality with high levels of functionality and advanced technology. To date, the Modern Living Concept has been successfully featured in Nissan production cars such as the Teana, Tiida and Sylphy. Now, the Intima saloon takes the Modern Living Concept into a new dimension with an interior that invites passengers into a stimulating world of artistic forms, materials and illumination.

10 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	DUALIS - the first true compact crossover Nissan's all-new DUALIS brings together the best features of a crossover with its tough and compact look combined with performance, agility and comfort. Nissan's adventurous, new five-door crossover, the DUALIS will hit Australian roads in December and one thing is certain: it is one of a kind, there's nothing else quite like it on the road.

10 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Cities love Micra & the Micra loves cities Nissan's stylish new five-door Micra is set to shake-up the light car market with its combinations of great looks, performance and impressive value for money. Quite unlike anything else on the road, Nissan's Micra is the model that brings a distinctively different and undeniably elegant look to the city car market.

5 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	TOKYO (Oct. 5, 2007)- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Pivo 2 builds on the popularity of the first Pivo, shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Powered by advanced Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and featuring a unique rotating cabin - meaning no reverse gear required - the first Pivo became a cult hit at shows from Beijing to Geneva.

4 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Tokyo (October 4, 2007) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today opened its new Engineering Center, located within the Nissan Technical Center (NTC) campus in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Construction started in October 2004 and was completed in September.

4 October 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	The all-new Nissan X-TRAIL is set to take the compact SUV market by storm when it goes on-sale at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney from October 11-21st.

24 September 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan's heavy duty ute - the Patrol Cab Chassis - will be launched in October 2007, with a new look exterior design and Nissan's popular ZD30 3.0-litre intercooled turbo diesel engine. The ZD30 turbo diesel engine, which is also used in the Patrol wagon range, has recently been updated with a common-rail fuel injection system.

5 September 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	A quick surf after work on a Friday afternoon and then take the family up the snow for some cross country skiing and snowboarding on the weekend, or maybe head out with the kids for some mountain biking. Sound like your average weekend? It is for Wayne Hill and his family - and at the centre of their outdoor "recreation crazy" lifestyle is their Nissan X-Trail Ti.

5 September 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	TANGIER – The President and CEO of Renault and Nissan, Carlos Ghosn and His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Prime Minister of Morocco, Driss Jettou have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of a new industrial complex in the Tangier region of North Morocco.

4 September 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	A Nissan electric-powered concept is set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Nissan will be showing an all new concept car, partly inspired by a futuristic crash helmet design, at this year's 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show which opens next week. The Mixim concept car is a compact vehicle for young drivers who often engage the world via their computer and the internet. The driver sits centrally, with two seats either side, while the steering wheel and controls are inspired by the interfaces so familiar to computer gamers.

15 August 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Backed up by strong success in year to date sales for 2007, Nissan Australia is introducing its MY08 Series 6 Patrol Wagon with even more value, the introduction of ABS as standard on the seven-seat ST model and, significantly, no price changes.

2 August 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has developed an innovative "pop-up engine hood" to help reduce head impact injuries in the event of a pedestrian collision. The new safety feature will debut on the new Skyline coupe, set for release in Japan later this year.

23 May 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	RECEIVES RECORD POINTS FOR ADULT OCCUPANT PROTECTION - Nissan's new DUALIS model, compact crossover, has been awarded the maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), with the highest ever recorded score for any vehicle. DUALIS was awarded 36.83 points out of a maximum 37 points by the independent crash test organisation, receiving almost full scores in Euro NCAP's strict front and side impact tests, as well as a full score for seatbelt reminders.

22 May 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., inaugurated the Nissan Advanced Technology Center (NATC), its latest state-of-the-art R&D facility, located in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. NATC will spearhead innovations in environmental and safety technologies, allowing Nissan's vehicle development engineers to work more effectively in one centralized facility.

3 May 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia released the 2007 model year 350Z with a more powerful, next-generation engine, revised exterior styling and new exterior colour palette. The updates to the 350Z reinforce its credentials as a pure sports car with thrilling and involving performance and a more dynamic driving experience.

17 April 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	TOKYO -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today that it is developing an advanced Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) using cell phone technology to help reduce accidents involving pedestrians.

5 April 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan has recorded its best first quarter of sales on the back of strong demand across the commercial vehicle range. With total sales in March exceeding 5800 units – a 46 percent increase on March 2006 - Nissan's biggest sellers were the Navara and Tiida.

3 April 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	An innovative vehicle-to-infrastructure communication system to help reduce traffic accidents and improve pedestrian safety.

13 March 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Being given its public debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, the new XTRAIL goes on sale across Europe in their summer. The new X-TRAIL will make its Australian debut at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show where pricing and specifications will also be announced. Australian versions will be available with an updated version of the existing 2.5-litre petrol engine and will go on sale in late 2007.

6 March 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia's robust February retail sales performance was its best in 18 years. A monthly total of 5,947 units represented an increase of 48 percent over the corresponding month last year and secured a 7.1 percent total market share – Nissan's best in two years. The result catapulted Nissan back to the number five spot in the Australian new vehicle market ladder.

2 March 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan’s new DUALIS was unveiled for the first time in Australia at the Melbourne International Motor Show. Due to go on sale in the last quarter, the Nissan DUALIS is set to be a catalyst for change in the small car market. Unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, the DUALIS will go on sale in Europe as the QASHQAI from next month.

2 March 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia has taken the wraps off the Micra, the company’s first light car competitor in over ten years. To be launched in late 2007, the Micra will form an integral part of Nissan’s line-up by filling a void in one of Australia’s largest segments in the market.

2 March 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan Australia has unveiled a new 350Z with a more powerful, next-generation engine, revised exterior styling and new exterior colour palette. The updates to the 350Z reinforce its credentials as a pure sports car with thrilling and involving performance and a more dynamic driving experience.

2 March 2007
View Entire Article (Adobe Acrobat format)	Nissan’s 2007 model year Patrol wagon made its debut at the Melbourne International Motor Show. The update to the popular 3.0-litre turbo diesel in the Patrol range not only brings the engine into line with Euro 4 emissions control requirements, but allows the fitment of cruise control across the range.

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