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Nissan Primastar to the Leamogetswe Safety Home

Nissan South Africa (Nissan SA) marked Child Protection Week with the handover of a Nissan Primastar to the Leamogetswe Safety Home in Saulsville, Pretoria on Thursday 3 June. This followed a plea to the automotive manufacturer to supplement funding of R100, 000 from the Tshwane Department of Social Development towards the cost of a vehicle [...]

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Nissan 370Z Roadster

Nissan’s mighty 370Z sports car now has a soft-top sibling. The dramatic 370Z Roadster, designed from the outset as a convertible, is ready to join the awesome GT-R and thrilling 370Z Coupé to complete Nissan’s sports car offering. Lower, leaner, lighter and faster than its predecessor, the new Roadster celebrates 40 years of the Z. [...]

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Mid-life Update for Nissan Pathfinder

One of South Africa’s toughest SUVs, the Nissan Pathfinder, has received a range of mid-life updates and high-tech additions to its specification list that makes it more competitive than ever in the authentic 4X4 SUV market, while the impressive torque output of the significantly revised 2.5-litre turbo diesel engine will ensure that it never lacks [...]

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311.6 Billion Yen Profit for Nissan

YOKOHAMA (May 12, 2010) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the fiscal year 2009, ending March 31, 2010, and filed the following results with the Tokyo Stock Exchange: * Net revenues of 7.5173 trillion yen (US $80.92 billion, euro 57.3 billion), down 10.9% from the prior year, with the stronger yen [...]

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Neil Craddock Appointed to Nissan Board

Neil Craddock has been promoted to Director of Manufacturing at Nissan South Africa (Nissan SA), effective 01 April 2010. The former Plant General Manager who currently oversees all aspects of manufacturing at the company’s Rosslyn operation, as well as facilities, maintenance and support, will now also be responsible for supply chain management and production control-related [...]

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Voluntary Nissan Recall on Brake Pins and Fuel Gauges

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (March 2, 2010) – Nissan North America (NNA) today announced recalls to inspect and, if necessary, repair brake pedal pins and fuel-gauge components on certain trucks and minivans. No accidents or injuries have been reported with these issues. “At Nissan, we’re committed to the safety and satisfaction of our customers. We regret any [...]

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South Africa NOT Affected by Nissan Recall

ROSSLYN, PRETORIA: Following reports of a recall of selected Nissan vehicles by Nissan North America, Nissan South Africa (Nissan SA) reports that local vehicles are not affected. On Wednesday 3 March Nissan SA Sales, Marketing and Aftersales manager, Johan Kleynhans said; “We would like to assure our customers that the recall pertains to vehicles sold [...]

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Romanian Ambassador Visits Nissan

On Tuesday 23 February Nissan South Africa (Nissan SA) hosted a visit by Romania’s ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency Radu Gabriel Safta. The visit by the high-level entourage included a tour of the car company’s manufacturing plant. “Originating from a country with a large automotive industry, Mr Safta was interested in our vehicle assembly, [...]

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Chabad House X-Trail Winner

One lucky raffle ticket holder has became the proud owner of a Nissan X-Trail  after winning first prize in a Johannesburg charity draw. Nissan South Africa’s Managing Director Mike Whitfield handed over the vehicle at a glittering banquet at the Sandton Convention Centre on Wednesday evening (17 February 2010). The dinner, attended by around 2, [...]

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Nissan’s Dealer of The Year

The McCarthy Group showed their perseverance in 2009 and was announced as Nissan South Africa’s Dealer Group of the Year during a glitzy event last week. McCarthy Nissan Woodmead won the prize for National Dealer of the Year. Apart from giving accolades to their dealers, the company’s Managing Director, Mike Whitfield, gave feedback on Nissan’s [...]

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Nissans R3.7 Billion Net Income

The Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, ending March 31, 2010, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, the consolidated net income after taxes totaled 45 billion yen (US $480 million, euro 340 million). The better-than-expected results were due mainly [...]

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Nissan Wins Energy Conservation Prize

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that its eco-drive support system, Eco-mode function and Navigation-linked speed control, employed in Nissan’s compact vehicles has won the ANRE (Agency for Natural Resources and Energy) Director-General’s award in the 20th annual Energy Conservation Prize. The award is open to the public, and covers a wide range of energy [...]

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