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PARIS: Nissan has announced an all-new compact electric vehicle coming to European markets. Planned to be made in the Renault ElectriCity centre in France, the new car will succeed the iconic Nissan Micra as the entry-level vehicle in the ...

Edaran Tan Chong Motor comes to aid of non-governmental organisations

KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), the official distributor of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia, has shored up its support and relief efforts towards helping vulnerable communities affected by the recent devastating floods. The monies, partly contributed by ETCM’s ...

Nissan aims to connect with next generation with Tokyo concept

TOKYO: A major focus for Nissan at this year’s Tokyo motor show will be communicating with a generation of consumers that has always lived in a world dominated by the worldwide web and, more importantly one that is approaching ...

Nissan reveals Le Mans Challenger

YOKOHAMA: Nissan has revealed a glimpse of its Le Mans challenger – the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO – during the commercial break for Super Bowl XLIX. The Nissan GT-R LM NISMO will take on the best in the world ...

Nissan's new take on car paint that glows in the dark

YOKOHAMA: Nissan has become the first manufacturer to apply glow-in-the-dark car paint to showcase how its all-electric LEAF is helping more and more people convert to solar energy at home. The manufacturer worked with inventor, Hamish Scott, creator of ...

Nissan Maxima heads for world debut in NY

FRANKLIN (Tennessee): Nissan today announced that the 2016 Maxima, the brand’s flagship product and signature “4-Door Sports Car,” will make its world debut at the New York International Auto Show in April. Today’s Maxima announcement kicks off an expected ...

Nissan 370Z Nismo Roadster concept and LMP1 racecar unveiled

CHICAGO: It’s about time Nissan Motorsport (NISMO) came out with their version of the Nissan 370Z Nismo Roadster Concept and its new GT-R LM Nismo racecar, both of which were unveiled at this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The concept is ...

Toyota, Nissan and Honda to work together on hydrogen stations

TOKYO: Toyota, Nissan and Honda have agreed to work together to help accelerate the development of hydrogen station infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Specific measures to be undertaken by the three manufacturers will be determined at a later ...

Nissan legend 'Mr K' dies at 105

YOKOHAMA: Nissan legend Yutaka Katayama, the man known as “Mr K,” has died. He was 105. Katayama ran Nissan’s US operations from in the 1970s and is widely known as the father of the Datsun Z, the affordable sports ...

Nissan debuts 7 seat e-NV200 in Geneva

GENEVA: Nissan’s presence at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show highlights the brand’s leadership in two key areas of the market – electric vehicles and crossovers. Having already established itself as a sector pioneer with the LEAF, Nissan is extending ...

Champions League thrills for Nissan car buyers

KUALA LUMPUR: Buyers of Nissan cars in March stand a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to watch the UEFA Champions League semi-finals match in Europe. This is part of the Nissan UEFA Champions League campaign by Edaran ...

Nissan glows on glowing Dutch highway

AMSTERDAM: Nissan has blazed a trail by driving its unique glow-in-the-dark zero-emission LEAF along the world’s first glow-in-the-dark motorway in Oss, the Netherlands. The innovative Smart Highway project was conceived by designer Daan Roosegaarde. His idea: Help guide drivers ...

Lower prices for Nissan cars post-GST

KUALA LUMPUR: KUALA LUMPUR: In line with the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the Malaysian Government, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) will reduce the prices of its Nissan vehicles effective from today. “The prices ...

Nissan’s Around View Monitor goes deep sea diving

TOKYO: From helping drivers navigate parking spots to heightening safety levels through better visibility, Nissan’s Around View Monitor (AVM) technology will now help remote operated vehicle (ROVs) operators avoid obstacles on the seafloor. The Japanese carmaker is providing its ...

Nissan says to expand US regional recall for Takata air bags

TOKYO: Nissan said today it would expand an investigative recall in certain US regions to replace air bags made by Takata Corp, adding about 45,000 Sentras from the 2004-2006 model years that weren’t included previously. Japan’s second-largest automaker has ...

Avis order creates Europe's largest fleet of Nissan EVs

COPENHAGEN: Nissan and Avis Denmark have signed a deal to create the largest fleet of Nissan electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, with a new order of 401 Nissan e-NV200 vans and 60 units of the electric LEAF. In 2014, ...

Nissan Qashqai inspires - an office workstation

LONDON: Ever suffered a drop in productivity at work? Fallen asleep at your desk? Or missed out on the morning coffee run? Well that could all be a thing of the past following the creation of an innovative office ...

No need to change Renault alliance after French government hikes stake, says Nissan CEO

YOKOHAMA: Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said today there was no need to change the automaker’s capital alliance with Renault, after France raised its stake and voting rights in Renault last month. The French government, which owns almost 20 percent ...

Nissan's electric seven-seater a car for responsibly mixing business and pleasure

YOKOHAMA: Officially the world’s first production seven-seat electric car, the latest derivation of the Nissan e-NV200 is aimed equally at business users and larger families. Incredibly quiet and very comfortable – thanks to the option of specifying it with ...

Nissan X-Trail, Teana and Liberty recall

PETALING JAYA: Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM), the sole distributor of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia, along with Tan Chong Express Auto Service Centre (TCEAS) announced a service campaign for its customers to replace the airbag inflator module ...

VW's new e-Golf model priced in US to compete with Nissan LEAF

DETROIT: Volkswagen AG’s entry-level electric car, the e-Golf SE, will be priced about US$4,500 lower than VW’s current lowest-priced electric car, the company said on Wednesday. The lower price for the new 2016 model, to be introduced in part ...

Nissan Murano goes on sale in China

SHANGHAI: The all-new Nissan Murano SUV has been announced to go officially on sale in China via the Japanese carmaker’s joint venture agreement with Dongfeng Nissan Passenger vehicle company. The Murano will be priced from RMB238,800 to 379,800 (RM151,347 ...

New Nissan 4S centre opens in Glenmarie

SHAH ALAM: Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), the official franchise holder of Nissan in Malaysia has officially expanded its reach into the Glenmarie, Shah Alam area with the launch of its new flagship Nissan 4S (sales, service, spare parts ...

Nissan buyers can win a TAG Heuer watch

KUALA LUMPUR: The “58 Years and Still Growing Strong” campaign by Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has been extended until end-September 2015. This gives lucky customers chances to win three more units of the exclusive TAG Heuer Carrera “Nismo” ...

Nissan LEAF improves range to 250km

ROLLE (Switzerland): The Nissan LEAF has been updated to give a range of 250km, beating all of its competitors in the segment. This is a 25% increase in the driving range on a single charge. The extended range is ...

Nissan to debut Gripz Concept crossover

PETALING JAYA: Here’s a short heads-up on a lazy, hazy Sunday. Nissan will be displaying its Gripz Concept crossover in a global premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Inspiration for the Nissan Gripz Concept came from the legendary 240Z ...

Travel BIG on AirAsia with Nissan

KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), in collaboration with AirAsia BIG, launched its Millionaire Drive campaign that will see 15 Nissan customers be in the running to win a grand prize of 300,000 BIG points. To participate, customers ...

Nissan boss says it would be hard to hide any effort to falsify emissions data

NEW YORK: Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said it would be difficult for an automaker to conceal internally an effort to falsify vehicle emissions data, such as has happened at Volkswagen AG. The revelation at VW raises new “trust” issues ...

Nissan Qashqai gets China unveil

CHENGDU: Nissan has launched the new Qashqai in China through its joint venture Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV). Priced at RMB139,800 (RM94,000), Nissan is hopeful that the new Qashqai, with a class-leading wheelbase of 2,646mm, will be met ...

Nissan Test Drive Carnival this weekend

PETALING JAYA: Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) will be holding a Nissan Test Drive Carnival at ETCM Cheras (Southgate) this weekend (Oct 17 to 18, 2015) from 10am – 10pm . At the Carnival, visitors will be able to test ...

Nissan announces price hike in 2016

KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) today announced that a price increase on Nissan models in Malaysia is possible if the Ringgit continues to depreciate against major currencies. According to the company, the depreciation of the ...

Nissan in partnership to turn electric vehicles into mobile energy sources

PARIS: Nissan and Enel, Europe’s second largest power company for installed capacity, have signed an agreement on Tuesday which both claim would revolutionise the way consumers and businesses manage their energy usage. The two companies teamed up to develop ...

Renault-Nissan strikes deal to end French power struggle

PARIS: Renault and Nissan struck a deal with France to end an eight-month dispute over the state’s increased influence on their carmaking alliance, sources with knowledge of the matter said following a Renault board meeting today. A pair of ...

Nissan looks to crowd-sourced playlist on Spotify as LEAF turns 5

NASHVILLE: Nissan has launched a Spotify playlist specially curated by LEAF fans around the world in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the delivery of the world’s first all-electric LEAF. “Nissan LEAF owners are among our most enthusiastic customers, ...

Nissan CEO says sees business as usual for Nissan, Renault alliance

YOKOHAMA: Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said today the Japanese automaker would continue to work with its parent company Renault exactly as it has in the past, after the two companies resolved a shareholding issue with the French government. “We ...

Nissan soon to become top camera seller

TOKYO: Despite Nissan being known as a carmaker, it’s also fast becoming one of Europe’s biggest camera companies too. Apparently, the Japanese carmaker sells roughly 3,400 cameras per day, with over 1.4 million cameras fitted to the new Qashqai since ...

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