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Nissan LEAF recognized by the European Car of the Year

2011-01-30T01:43:00.000-08:00

A group of journalists from 23 European countries called the Nissan LEAF winner in the contest went down in history as the first match, which won the electric car. The award was presented to General Director, Nissan, Carlos Gon during a ceremony held in the Pavilion Gabriel in Paris.

Nissan LEAF - Electric Japanese group Nissan, commercially available since the spring of 2010. World premiere at the international Tokyo Motor Show in 2009. Orders for the model of Japanese and American dealers have started taking 1 April 2010, the assembly is the first production copies produced in Japan, Nissan also intends to expand the production of electric Leaf plants in the U.S. (2012), further - in the UK and Portugal.

At the end of November 2010 Nissan LEAF was declared first among electric winner of European Car of the Year 2011.

Nissan Leaf built on a new platform Nissan V, which divides the electric car with a crossover Juke and subcompact Micra 2011 model year.

Under the hood is the motor power of 80 kW, whose torque is 280 Nm. Electric drive - front. Data on the mass of the car were not disclosed.

In EU countries the average price of Leaf will be on average 35 000 euros, but it will be adjusted downward depending on the state and local incentives in each country provided for environmentally friendly vehicles.

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The first photos of the updated Nissan GT-R

2010-09-02T06:47:00.000-07:00

This week, Nissan introduced the first images of the updated version of the GT-R, which will start selling this fall. Major changes will affect the exterior, but the sources associated with the project argue that the increased engine power.

Visually, the new Nissan GT-R has LED optics, especially noticeable on the front bumper. In the rear came a large cone, which now has a third brake light. In addition the company will be offered a set of disks.

Although there is still no official information on the technical characteristics are not released, will have many new 3.8-liter V-6 rated at more than 500 hp and 600 Nm of torque.

The cost of an updated version starts from 103,000 dollars (81,480 euros), while the Premium Edition version will sell for 112,000 dollars (88,600 euros).

Judging by the fact that the cost of the new Nissan GT-R more than the current, the information about added power may be plausible.

Nissan Murano Cabriolet

2010-09-01T04:48:00.000-07:00

According to the American Internet publications, the Japanese company Nissan in November this year, serial convertible, built on the basis of Murano. Based on the Nissan Murano crossover built a large convertible soft-top, which will be called CrossCabriolet, write Motorsports.

The main market will be a unique gig, of course, the United States. They sell new items will begin in the second half of next year. It's now known that in the cabin will be four comfortable seats (the good, the size of machine can do it), will not go anywhere and all-wheel drive with increased ground clearance.

"Murano CrossCabriolet represents a breakthrough in the concept of a car" - say in the Nissan.

As reported, the third-largest Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co. plans to increase production capacity in China more than doubled. In September, Nissan will open a joint venture to assemble vehicles with Dongfeng Motor Corp. in Zhengzhou (Henan Province, eastern China).

The new plant is designed to produce 120 thousand cars a year, it is intended to relieve the production to an existing plant in Guangzhou, which collects cars Dualis and X-Trail.

Sales of Nissan vehicles in China rose in July at 12% - up to 79.46 thousand cars.

In March this year, Nissan Motor Co. announced the withdrawal of 540 thousand cars worldwide because of problems with the brake pedal and fuel gauges. An appropriate statement was made today by representatives of Japanese companies.

It is reported that the main countries in which the campaign will be revoked vehicles will be the U.S., Canada, the Middle East, as well as Russia.

Among recallable models with defects in the gas pedal specify Nissan Titan, Infiniti QX56, and Nissan Armada 2008-2010 years of manufacture, as well as the Nissan Quest 2008-2009 annual production.

In addition, errors in the fuel sensors entailed reviews models Nissan Titan, Armada, Infiniti QX56, Nissan Frontier, and Pathfinder and Xterra 2005-2008 years of manufacture.

Nissan has announced new prices for the Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra

2009-08-13T09:50:00.000-07:00

Nissan issued a new pricing and bundling Frontier pickup and Xterra and Pathfinder SUVs 2010 model year for the North American market.

Cars differ expanded facilities, advanced security systems and the new Color, writes QX9.
Pickup Frontier 2010 in base XE King Cab (4-cylinder 2.5-liter engine, rear-wheel drive, ICIE) costs of $ 17.5 thousand Price Frontier with the 4.0-liter V6 engine starts from $ 22.3 thousand in Version SE Crew Cab (rear-wheel drive, ICIE).

Nissan Pathfinder Prices start from $ 27.4 thousand in complete FE + (4,0-liter V6, rear-wheel drive, Automatic), a version of LE (5,6-liter V8, a full drive, the ACPP) is $ 42.16 thousand

Nissan Xterra is now worth from $ 22.45 thousand (4.0-liter V6, rear-wheel drive, ICIE). Full speed automatic transmission and raise the price to $ 24.5 thousand

There was a premiere series electric Nissan Leaf

2009-08-03T13:36:00.000-07:00

The company presented a new Nissan Electric Leaf.

Motor power - 80 kW (109 hp), torque - 28.5 kg-m. To fully charge the lithium-ion batteries require 8 hours under a voltage of 200 V. Charge of 80% would take only 30 minutes. Nissan Leaf is able to pass on the same recharge up to 160 km.
The model designed on the base hatchback Nissan Tiida: five doors and five seats. Design of the body have developed with the need to lower aerodynamic drag.

New items will sell in Japan, the United States and Europe in late 2010.

According to the company of Carlos Gonave, by 2020 electric market would be 20% of the total auto market. And in the next 20 years, the world sell 5,5-6 million electric

Tuners from Japan atelier Kids Heart turned touring in Nissan GT-R

2009-07-31T03:55:00.000-07:00

They took the wagon Nissan M35 Stagea and imagine if it were a supercar GT-R.

But what fun is reduced? At boring universal body simply a napyalili face of «Jit-era». True, Stagea not so broad in the shoulders, as a supercar, but imbalance quickly removed with the help of false weight.
But change looks not to the station wagon approached GT-R in terms of traction properties. Nevertheless, in line engines Stagea is a nice way. For example, «turboshesterka» 2,5 VQ25DET output of 272 hp, giving a torque 407 Nm. However, on request tuners can squeeze under the hood and the cylinder bi-turbo «six» RB26DETT from the previous generation GT-R R34.
A relatively new Nissan Stagea wagon is available in Japan for 19 000 dollars, and for the body kit Kids Heart takes a further 10 000 dollars.
Nissan Stagea wagon produced from 2001 to 2007 in a number of modifications, and among them was even off-road touring. The car was built on a platform of V35, which, inter alia, based sedan Infiniti G35.

Nissan has produced a prototype electric-Mobil

2009-07-31T03:52:00.001-07:00

Company Nissan somewhat slightly their plans for the establishment of a new electric sedan class, able to overcome 160 km. on a single charge and uses the special online services to help the driver.

On Monday, the company demonstrated a prototype of electric-based medium Sedan Tiida. The manufacturer said that this model will be officially presented on August 2 and will go on sale in 2010 on the territory of Japan and the United States.

A new electric sedan to be connected to special service centers for the Nissan driver the necessary information and support. EV-IT system will display on the map distance, and if it can calculate the remaining battery power to achieve its destination. If necessary, a driver assistance system will indicate the nearest gas station.

The driver can also remotely know the level of battery charge and include a pre-conditioner in the cabin with the help of computer connected to the Internet or phone. Charging the battery can be scheduled for some time, to avoid peak load electricity.

The car uses the electric motor manufacturing Nissan and 24 kWh battery pack, located under the car. Applied in the brake energy recovery system allows the machine to charge the battery during braking and stopping. Nissan has been estimated maximum range of travel in this way will be about 160 km, however this figure may vary depending on external conditions and driving style.

Despite the lag in the development of hybrids, Nissan is one of the companies, all actively working on fully electric cars. Already tested model EV-02, based on the chassis of Nissan Cube, as well as cooperation with the Better Place, a company which is building a network of petrol stations for electric vehicles.

The cost of the new models Nissan has not yet been announced, but officials told us that their car will compete with the petrol models.

The new Nissan Fuga will be Improved "smart pedal"

2009-07-28T10:01:00.000-07:00

Japanese automotive company Nissan announced that the Fuga sedan equipped with a new generation of the two systems - the intellectual and the active gas pedal system stabilization.

Intellectual pedal interacts with the navigator and helps the driver keep the distance between him and ahead of the coming of automobiles. If the radar installed in the car, sees that the distance is reduced, or if the navigation system determines that the soon to be a steep turn, the gas pedal automatically starts to rise. Thus the driver gives a signal that it was time pritormazhivat.

Once the driver removes foot pedal with the intellectual, the computer connects the braking system and gradually slows the car to allow it to pass exit or save the safe distance from the car.

An active stabilization system helps the driver control the car, synchronizing the brakes, steering and engine. With it, driving is becoming more fluent in the winding mountain roads or highways - takes place the control value of torque or braking force is transmitted to each of the 4 wheels.

Back in December of 2007 Nissan Fuga equipped with technology Distance Control Assist, which helps drivers to keep your distance. DCA determines the speed of walking up to the front car, using the built-in front bumper radar

Nissan took a year and a half to connect the smart pedal "system navigation.

Nissan is preparing a crossover future

2009-07-28T09:55:00.000-07:00

Japanese company Nissan, which is only familiar with the market of environmentally friendly models, in August will introduce three electric vehicles.

The fact that the Japanese company intends to produce three electric models, it was known back in early summer, but today we managed to get more or less reliable information on novelties.

It says the Japanese edition of Best Car Magazine, among the debutants will be environmentally sound crossover, which uses electricity to drive. Length "parketnika" is 4.15 m, width - 1.5 m, height - 1.75 m.

Another innovation of the electric Nissan will become a compact car that will compete with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. At the same battery model will be able to overcome the 160 to 200 km.

The third novelty of the group to declassify the Japanese have not yet succeeded, but the rumors, it was a small Sedan for megacities.

Nissan develops wireless charging electric vehicles

2009-07-22T08:09:00.000-07:00

Nissan Motor Company is developing technology for wireless battery charging electric WorldCarFans writes, referring to unnamed sources. According to the new technology is based on existing desktop charging stations, wireless phones and smartphones. It is anticipated that the official Nissan will show a new technology with a new electric at the beginning of August in Yokohama.

We know that electric car Nissan will pyatidvernym hatchback with electric power and lithium battery, allowing the car to pass on the full charge of 160 km at speeds up to 145 km / h. Test Nissan electric car is created on the base model Cube (pictured).

Nissan is developing a dual fuel injection system

2009-07-15T12:36:00.000-07:00

Company Nissan announced the development of new dual-fuel injection, which, according to representatives from automakers, would improve the fuel efficiency of gasoline engines of the small volume of about four per cent. As stated in the official press release, this technology would be called Dual Injector System and will appear in cars Nissan next year.

A feature of the new system is the fuel injection through the two nozzles in each cylinder, the fuel is sprayed more evenly, which reduces the amount of unburnt fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition, the engine with Dual Injector system will be equipped with continuous variable valve timing on the production and use in the catalyst are less than half of rare metals.

The new Nissan system is similar to direct injection, which, according to representatives of Japanese companies, inefficient use of engines for small volume, since it requires installation of the fuel pump, high pressure, which complicates the design of the engine and udorozhaet. In Nissane "clarify that the units with the Dual Injector System cheaper analogues with conventional direct injection of about 60 per cent.

Nissan shows electric car worldwide in early August

2009-06-25T10:25:00.000-07:00

Nissan shows electric car worldwide in early August

The event should coincide with the date of opening the new headquarters of Nissan Motor in Yokohama. Production of electric starts in a few months.

After several years of development, built dozens of prototypes and concepts, a lot of economic difficulties and a number of joint ventures, project to create a massive electric Nissan, it seems, goes on the home stretch. The company is ready to demonstrate the electric public, but there is, apparently, in several stages.
Writes the oldest British journal Autocar, Nissan Motor plans to hold the first public display of electric during the opening ceremony of the new headquarters for the company in Yokohama. There is 2 August. Official information about the characteristics of the model says little, but Nissan confidently expects to take a leading position in the growing segment, proposing a model that has better than those of competitors, the characteristics at a competitive price (it, incidentally, has not reported a word). The company only said that the range of Mass Electric will be almost twice the figure competitors, such as among Japanese companies may be primarily considered as Mitsubishi and Subaru, have already announced their models prior to mass production. Here, Nissan also intends to be ahead with a plan every year to produce at least 50 000 electric vehicles, which exceeds the most optimistic plans of competitors.
The official debut of the model will be held in October at the International Motor Show in Tokyo. Mass production and sales start early next year, ie somewhat later than those of competitors. Nevertheless, Nissan hopes to leading positions.

Buyers will

2009-06-24T05:51:00.000-07:00

Nissan 370Z - not car racing, a dynamic, comfortable and most importantly, economical sports, designed for ordinary roads

The place of the European test-drive Nissan 370Z was announced avtopoligon CERAM near Paris. Journalists rather rub one's hands: will have the opportunity to experience the novelty of its elements - in the racing ring. But on arrival in France we waited disappointment: to CERAM we доехали, but only managed to take his parking space and a press center, and all the test routes were laid around the site, on public roads. Official version: Nissan 370Z - not car racing, and to assess its potential, rather ordinary roads. But there was and informal - the economic crisis. After all the tests the machine on the track just means the other costs of gasoline, plus a daily (or even more), replace the tires (and they have 370Z 19-inch, the dimension of 275/35).

A car failed. «The pleasure, as a Porsche for the price of Audi TT», - a verdict rendered is one of the French automobile magazine the previous generation, Nissan 350Z. Perhaps, I am ready to subscribe to these words and for the new version. Despite the fact that under the bonnet of the new «zedki» is the engine volume 3.7 liters, not 3.5 liters, the car became lighter by 32 kg. In particular, due to the fact that the doors, bonnet and boot lid are made of aluminum, the new front suspension has become easier for 25% and back - 8%. Wheelbase Nissan 370Z dropped by 100 mm, and front and rear track, on the contrary, increased by 15 mm and 55 mm respectively, making the vehicle more manoeuvrable.

Nissan 370Z completed seven automatic gearbox or a six mechanics. The machine has the world's first system to synchronize the engine and gearbox Synchro Rev Control (SRC). However, rental cars and on to the mechanics, and machine-gun, I was at a loss: why «zedke» generally require a mechanical box with a beautiful ACPP (technically, both versions are identical - only difference in the gearbox and, consequently, weight: the car with the mechanics at 12 kg lighter)? Because the Nissan 370Z with a machine with the same dynamic as with the mechanics, the more comfortable, and - most importantly - cost. Having heard about this from nissanovskogo engineer, I decided to experiment - traveled the same route in the same style in cars with mechanics and machine. And was struck by the difference in the results: in the car with the mechanics of on-board computer showed an average speed of 38.4 km / h and the flow rate of 17.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and with the machine - 37,0 km / h and 12.3 liters. Given that the car with mechanics, I was driving one, but with Automatic - with a passenger!

eather progress from Nissan 370Z is quite acceptable for sports (which has been tested on tracks zaplatannyh French villages), noise insulation and acoustic comfort - at a level with the exception of wheel arches, in which stones and sand sound very loud.

Records at this time, I did not set out, not even approaching the claimed maximum speed Nissan 370Z - 250 km / h, afraid of fines. Although the French maps, loaded with easy-to-read and easy to use navigation system Nissan, have been identified stationary radars. The French authorities do not do this secrecy, as well as radars are installed on most stretches of road accident as a warning: it does not need to accelerate. Replenishing the budget at the expense of fines with reckless drivers, the French radar system a few years ago «otbila» the cost of its creation, and now works in the plus for the state. Together with the navigation system complete with car bluetooth - communication with the phone, as always at the Nissan, installed easily, the sound quality is good.

Department of Navigation and on-board computer - with the same keyboard, which puts on the Infiniti; button engine start, podrulevye switching speeds - the same as that for cars luxury brand group Nissan. And the whole cabin looks richer than in other cars Nissan. Particularly impressive version looks orange trim salon skin and Alcantara - and nissanovskie designers picked a deep orange hue, which fits well with the black and steel elements. The steering wheel is not painted with the emblem of Nissan, a company Z. And from nissanovskogo «past» - the steering wheel, which is regulated along with the dashboard and, unfortunately, the only angle.

The only passenger not less comfortable than the driver - a big supply of seat adjustments, armrests convenient forms located at the same height. Vision with a good location and the driver and passenger.

Auto-groups in the United States will receive a credit for the creation of efficient cars

2009-06-24T05:40:00.000-07:00

Three workers at the U.S. automotive market the company will receive government loan of $ 8 billion to create a car that economize on fuel, said in Detroit, Minister of Energy Steven Chu.

American avtogigantu Ford on the development and introduction of mass production of efficient cars will be allocated 5.9 billion dollars. Japanese Nissan gets credit 1.6 billion dollars. Another 465 million dollars will be allocated to the American company Tesla Motors, which manufactures electric vehicles.

"These investments will have for our country to new jobs, decrease dependence on oil imports and fewer harmful emissions into the atmosphere", - said Steven Chu. According to him, the negotiations for similar loans and the Government is with Chrysler. It is currently in the process of bankruptcy.

As expected, the issued up to 2011 credit Ford converted several of its plants in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri. These plants will be 13 new and updated models of cars of the group. According to Ford, the main emphasis in creating efficient machines will be placed on equipping them with electric motors.

Nissan plans to use goskredit for improvement of their enterprises in Smirnov (Tennessee), which also will be electric.

California company Tesla Motors receives funds for the establishment of electric machines and electric thrust. Currently, the company produces a unique electric "Tesla", which does not yield to the car with the usual internal combustion engines. On one charge the car can travel up to 400 kilometers. In doing so, the maximum speed the car reaches 210 km per hour. Acceleration to 100 km per hour, took a "Tesla" only four seconds

Sale Nissan Fairlady Z Version Nismo

2009-06-24T05:32:00.000-07:00

In Japan, began selling a new sports car Nissan Fairlady Z Version Nismo. Sporkar equipped exclusive bumpers, protection thresholds and rear spoiler. Changes in on-board computer and the engine compartment lid. A new exhaust system has to increase engine power by 14 kW, as compared with the baseline version. The car got power steering, seats, leather and cloth cover, steering wheel and the lever handle to move, cover the skin, exclusive door trim and new aluminum wheels and Potenza RE050A suspension tuning. About how much is in Japan, Nissan Fairlady Z Version Nismo - not reported.

TEST-DRIVE: Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 2009

2008-08-17T02:50:00.000-07:00

Nissan Maxima is fighting for re-opening of its elite essence. And this new view is quite a place to be.

With the introduction in 2002, a new series of cars Nissan Altima, the former at the moment at the peak of popularity Nissan Maxima so to speak, came into decay.

Although both models of these cars were based on the same D-platform and offered the same V6 engine series VQ, Maxima went on sale recession and Nissan now sells these types of vehicles - Altima and Maxima in a ratio of 5 to 1.

All the same dedicated fans Nissan Maxima, "maksimisty", remained faithful to this machine, once declared dors sports car (4DSC) - all in the last year was bought more than 52000 copies Maxima. 2009 Nissan Maxima - this is their reward for years of long wait and voluntary wearing of the status of those lost years.

With the new V6 engine at 290 horsepower, with a new look to the future with dedication and continuity in 4 hdvernyh sports car (4DSC), Nissan Maxima 2009 again looks and functions as not only high-class sedan in nissanovskoy line of cars, but also as a serious player peredneprivodnyh sedans among any modern producer.

NISSAN ALTIMA
Who, until now, could accuse buyers that they sought to easier, but at the same time more powerful and, not least, less expensive Altima? Since 2002, at the V6 engine Altime "razdulsya" up to 270 hp, while Nissan Maxima at the same engine had unimportant, but noticeably lower 255 horsepower.

Looking from the side, the Maxima look like very beginning avantyurno and boldly (though rather silly and actively) with a huge grille, panoramic glass roof with a miniature window (the creators of the innovative idea of the car) and four bucket seats. It seemed that Nissan Maxine really began to "fade".

But with the advent of Nissan Maxima 2009, there were new reasons to make this car again appeared in order nissanovskih model sedans. To start will be interesting is the new remade V6 3.5 litre engine with 290 hp now surpasses "napyschenny" engine Altima second only in sports 306 hp 350Z. And software car called Nissan Xtronic now allows to use the new automatic transmission (crane-regulated transmission), which is much better than the old.

Meanwhile, the new interior Maxima in a new style (which, incidentally, live looks much better than in photographs) is fully established, to differentiate it from any machine in the world billboards and buses approaching the high sedans.

Different parts of interior and fashion a competitive package of entertainment and information capabilities allow car in a way to compete with its more expensive brethren Infinity.

The only thing that distinguishes interior design from Nissan Maxima Infiniti - is one of the main chips last - oval clock on the dashboard.

WHAT IS WITH SLUCHILOS MAXIMA?
By 2009, every new car this series will be equipped with similar engines V6 3.5 litre DOHC with 290 hp and will be managed by the same system peredneprivodnoy Xtronic with crane-controlled transmission.

The base model is known as Maxima 3.5 S and better equipped (and, according to Nissan managers, better selling) model - 3.5 SV, which may be further "bacon" difficult Sports package or elite Premium package and opportunities "to heap up". Also available are two Tehnologicheskih package, which can be compared in models SV. There is also assembled enthusiasts SR-package, but it is unlikely to be formally installed on cars produced at least in the near future.

The official price of a new Nissan Maxima has not been divulged, but we expect that Maxima S in the base instrument that would cost something like $ 31 000, and in bundling SV - $ 33 000. Our assessment of $ 2 600 for Premium and $ 1 900 for Tehnologichnogo packages are based on current offers from Nissan and Infinity. If we take into account these packages (a) in the base instrument Nissan SV (plus $ 200 for ventilated driver's seat), the final price will reach $ 37 700. This price is acceptable, but you should continue reading to find out what actually have to pay money…

LESS ALTIMY, MORE 4DSC
In order to reduce weight and add a sports car dynamics of motion, the wheelbase 2009 Maxima was, as it does not recognize the sad, reduced by 5.08 cm and front wheels were exhibited widely at 3.5 cm, and rear - by 3 cm There are some steps to ensure To increase the rigidity of the body, while the engine and transmission will be "planted" below to improve the center clips force. Aluminium made part of Infinity were mixed with revised geometry and regulation parameters steering has been remade.

And by the way, before 2009 Nissan Maxima went into production, he has been tested with different test-drive in Nyurburgringe.

All these changes in the undercarriage of the car resulted in a car that appeared an excellent balance between quality and convenient travel fast driving. We found, however, that during our predproizvodstvennogo test-drive vehicle were seen by some inexplicable skachuschim pressure in car tires and therefore driving caps with the tyres get a few tense.

However, there is very little peredneprivodnyh cars that can ride a multigrade tyres, and also keep an excellent management while driving through a slalom at speeds over 66 miles, per hour, whirls on testing skidding to 0.83 g of lateral acceleration and while a good way to travel quietly and deliver an isolated drive impression, as can the Nissan Maxima. Where riding Altimy will be rather rough and "trembling", Maxima 2009 pass smoothly, not delivering any inconvenience to its driver.

MORE ENGINE
In pulling the band from Nissan Maxima has all the chances to get ahead Altimu, but the final results we will get after comparing modern models of machines with those of the types of cars that have been advanced to 2007.

Both cars were fitted with a crane-controlled transmission. At this time, Maxim gained 60 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds, which is greater than the rate at Altimy in 2007 (60 m / h for 6.6 seconds). A quarter mile distance also showed the advantage of more horsepower from Nissan Maxima - auto reached this distance of 14.7 seconds at a speed of 97 miles per hour, compared with 15 seconds to 95 m / h at Altimy.

For the full stop at a speed of 60 miles per hour this 3631 pound car with the support of ABS braking and electronic security need all 128 feet to multigrade tyres. This, of course, better than Altimy, but this is far from the world record. Excellent brake pedal is located, has a good and sensitive response. The system of full braking car in front of this very linear and intuitive.

SO, WHERE IS OVALNYE WATCHES?
The interior of the car entirely at the mercy of the central multimedia system based on full hard drives, which interacts with such important details of the package of Technology, as the navigation system with voice identification, as well as XM NavTraffic, 7 - inch color monitor touch with the camera, plus to this on the disk is 9.3 gigabytes of free space to store music.

Also interior of the car has excellent leather seats premium-class, powerful telescopic steering wheel with insets of eucalyptus tree. And this is only a few that can offer elite Premium package.

Even with the reduction wheel base, accessories "in the rear" on the car still remained very numerous and convenient. For example, there are interesting opportunities, as protivodozhdevoy visor for the rear glass and audio management system \ HVAC, hidden in the armrest.

The long list of standard equipment Nissan Maxima only surpassed even longer describe a variety of additional functional packages. All the same as any case, buying Maxima is a very good choice, especially if we compare it with the Acura TL or for example with the Lexus ES 350.

WHY IT'S NOT INFINITI?
As a result, the overall effect of the 2009 Nissan Maxima is consistent with sedans from Infiniti. It is costly, most equipped with the necessary equipment and secured, very comfortable, sporting and completely surpasses its predecessor economical Nissan Altima.

But where is the oval clock? Answer: All modern cars Infinity zadneprivodnye; Nissan peredneprivodny same. Here are the same and substantive and, indeed, the only significant difference between these cars.

While we can not fully appreciate this nissanovskoe offspring, but we can confidently state that triumphant return dors sports car took place. And that, at this point is clearly the best model Nissan Maxima. And driving it much better than, for example, a Toyota Avalon or Honda Accord. And individuality from the machine twice as many than the Toyota Camry or Hyundai Azera.

2009 Nissan Maxima eventually rose to a level that the city truly wear the crown flagship ship flotilla in Nissan. And he does so with pride and pleasure. This car is so good that we can not be surprised if our scenario of Infinity I35 would be an objective for vysokolobyh developers and designers of cars such extra-class.

Now, after deciding all major issues and dilemmas, the only question that remains - whether it is bought dedicated fans Maxima imagine Altman 3.5 SE or waiting, finally, such a miracle, Maxima 3.5 SV 2009? In the second version of their long waiting uniquely crowned with triumph. What once again proves that Nissan did not cast their fans and not forgotten.

Gas pedal in cars Nissan is moving back to save fuel

2008-08-17T02:36:00.000-07:00

For drivers who like to pursue at the gas pedal, but do not want to overpay for gasoline, the company presented a new Nissan accelerator, which automatically moves back to help the driver to travel long distances.

"Environmental pedal" is a system from Nissan, is the latest innovation among car manufacturers, in the struggle to attract customers technologies designed to save fuel.

Gas pedal automatically moves back to the leg when the system fixes the excessive pressure on the accelerator, while telling the driver that he or she uses more fuel than necessary, say in the company of Nissan.

The sensor is placed environmental driving on the dashboard and shows the level of fuel consumption in real time. Also, he pointed optimal level of fuel consumption of fuel for driving, changing color when the driver exceeds his.

The company Nissan said that their study found that using this system drivers can improve fuel efficiency spending by 10%, in addition the system can be disabled. Japanese car manufacturer, ranks third in the country, plans to begin installation of such pedals in their cars next year.

Gas pedal, invented by Nissan, allowed them one step ahead of Toyota company and its panel "Ecological Movement", which was presented in 2006, she tells the driver if he leads the car fuel in style.

Nissan is preparing a new hybrid car by 2010

2008-08-15T11:22:00.000-07:00

Nissan Motor showed a new hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) at the event Advanced Technology Briefing.

A test model is built on Skyline. In the luggage compartment, she is supportive battery. Related Skyline body was used only for the prototype, the very same business model will look different. Tentatively in the Nissan car showrooms will appear by 2010. Nissan already has collected about 40 "test" of machinery and actively exploit them on the territory of Japan and the United States.

The heart of the product was 6 cylinder 3.5 - liter engine without VQ35 boost. Transmission represented 7 - step automatic gearbox. The model can go and only on the electric traction motor without direct use. The possibility of additional battery charging through DVS even when the machine is on the ground.

Batteries for a new car assembled by Automotive Energy Supply Corp (AESC). Cruising at only one battery is not called. It can vary greatly depending on the frequency acceleration and braking.

Nissan has developed supercomputers fuel cell cars for the future

2008-08-13T04:04:00.001-07:00

The company Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. developed a new fuel cell block, featuring a considerably higher output while reducing production costs.

According to the press service of the Japanese automakers, increased unit capacity twice been achieved through better conductivity electrolyte layer inside membrane-electronic unit, where the main chemical reaction, as well as through a more densely packed structure of cells.
Increasing the number of cells in the structure, in turn, has been achieved by replacing carbon separator to the new separator of thin metal. A special coating separator helps improve conductivity and prevents the chemical corrosion, which leads to greater efficiency and reliability throughout the life of the fuel cell block.

The combined changes made in block fuel cells, led to an increase twice the power unit that will reduce by one third the size of the block and significantly reduce cost without deteriorating performance. Compared with the previous generation of a new unit productivity grew at 1.4 times - from 90 kw to 130 kw, which will result in larger movement of vehicles. The volume declined to block 75% - up to 68 litres, compared with 90 litres, that would make the possibility of more flexible layout.

The development of fuel cell block next generation - an integral part of the establishment of friendly to the environment technologies, sold under the programme of 2010 Nissan Green Program. The programme aims at developing new technologies, products and services that will lead to real emission reduction CO2, as well as reduce other kinds of harmful emissions and improving the recycling of materials. Testing vehicles with new blocks of fuel cells will start this year.

Nissan Murano will be convertible

2008-08-13T03:39:00.000-07:00

After a generational change, popular Nissan Murano crossover preparing to become convertible - the second after the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car of its kind in the automotive world.

Unlike the ill-based off and Extreme Wrangler, dors convertible from Nissan will obviously urban vehicle. The source inside the company announced that the car is planned to equip folding soft-top - despite the growing popularity of the body-type convertible coupe with a folding rigid roof. All this is being done to save weight - parketniki and so do not differ ease of construction, but in open-top car still needed to deploy elements of the rigidity of power - including a massive beam between the first and second row of seats.

Hold the weight at a relatively low level would maintain the current series Murano fuel economies - 11.4 liters per 100 km of track in a combined mode achieved with assistance 3.5-liter V6 power of 265 hp and вариатора CVT - of course, provided that these components remain on the Convertible.

Nissan Qashqai+2 : Seven seats for large families

2008-04-09T06:40:00.000-07:00

Nissan Qashqai for the year of its existence, became a real bestseller. Those who wish to get this compact crossover is still so much that the most unfortunate have to wait for a new car to 10 months. But this little Japanese company - now it has decided to extend its attention and large family. Otherwise, how else to explain the emergence of market semimestnogo Qashqai?

Name of new items - Qashqai +2 - speaks for itself: five in the car coming, and the remaining two tesnyatsya it. However, Nissan does not hide itself: third row is for children or adults is very low (rising to 160 centimeters). So if you need a car to transport a large company, and Qashqai is very happy, you have to choose friends for growth ...

And, of course, prepare to sacrifice quantity carry food: despite the fact that the Nissan 'e extended to 135 millimetres axle base, two extra chairs "stole" part of the luggage. In addition, designers have increased foot space in the first and second row. When the third series of complicated, "the volume of cargo compartment" is 500 litres. "O" cargo capacity crossover with seven passengers on board "modest" Japanese tongues.

"Mnogodetny semeynik" equipped enhanced suspension, and its steering slightly reconfigure. Among the engines intended for semimestnogo crossover - familiar petrol engine volume 1.6 (115 horsepower), and two liters (140 horsepower). Residents of Europe even more fortunate. They will be able to choose among and diesel aggregates - 1.5 - and 2 - a capacity of 106 liters and 150 horsepower, respectively.

O The new prices will be known later. But now you can take turns in the showroom: is not known how many large families priglyanetsya this seven crossover, but certainly no small.

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Intimate car from Nissan

2008-04-09T06:34:00.000-07:00

Shown in October last year in Tokyo Nissan Intima luxury sedan will arrive in Beijing as early as Preproduction prototype. Moreover, the nationality of the new sedan will be no Japanese, and Chinese. Because this vehicle will be collected at Celestial, in the power of the AC-Donfeng Nissan.

In fact Nissan Intima - this is not any sedan, but most present NNA compartment. Gradient roof, four seats - a direct competitor Volkswagen Passat CC.

But in the technical sophistication Intima qualms zone not only for the Passat CC, but also more expensive Jaguar XF. True, it was not clear whether the serial perekochuyut all of the machines "tar", koimi shocked visitors Tokyo showroom concept-car? Rotational chairs at 80 degrees? The glass roof and cameras instead of rear-view mirrors?

And the engine is not all clear. What will be under the hood of the car serial? Trehlitrovaya environmentally friendly diesel "six"? Alternatively, a more traditional motor gasoline volume 3, 5 liters. Indeed Intima probably will be sold not only in the Chinese market.

And in Celestial, by the way, is not particularly diesel engines Govorukhin. As in the United States. And in Europe, in contrast, does not perceive big sedans. If it is not only the products of German premium Daimler - Audi - BMW. So, the gamma engines will be at least two motors.

However, China still adore luxury sedans almost from the time of the Great Kormchego. And the word "premium" Chinese are generally perceived as some ancient magical spells. Therefore, Nissan Intima certainly will "hurrah" and diesel. And here one can only rejoice for the visionary and rastoropnyh Japanese.

Although the premium brand № 1 in China for many years, is Audi, his version of Sotheby coupe ingolshtadttsy yet to be prepared. But Nissan managed to do so and has every chance count on the good sales, which can reach tens of thousands of cars per year. After all, we should not forget that the Chinese market - the second largest in the world, second only to the American.

Therefore, there is little doubt that many Chinese friends will understand Nissan Intima more than sympathetic. Besides, the car really came out very interesting. That is if there are another on the ground and glass roof, rotational seats and video cameras…

New generation Nissan Murano

2007-11-26T12:19:00.000-08:00

Some technical arguments of new generation Nissan Murano displayed at last autoexhibition in Los-Anzhelese became known.

Nissan Murano for the first time has occurbed in the market in 2003 and at once has conquered glory of one of the most successful sample pieces in class-room SUV/CUV. In a new sample piece ramp Maxima/Altima W the 6-cylinder propeller, size 3, 5 l is used. And a stepless buncher in the capacity of shafting.

Engineers Nissan, having conserved the chief idea of appearance Murano, have added to it sports bars, having made appearance of a crossover of more up-to-date. Nevertheless, it nevertheless the refreshed version, instead of the car developed from null.

New Murano has appeared W the refreshed forefront: the cuneiform moulding box of a radiator enclosure and on the bonnet. Aggressive head lamps and drawn out противотуманки draw stored and period appearance of the new car. The interior which one resembles magnificent interiors ниссановской Infiniti has not less varied.

Automobile future - hydrogen

2007-11-26T06:50:00.000-08:00

All of us know, that oil stocks are not infinite. And the mankind in the near future needs to think up other kind of fuel. To tell already all is thought up more precisely, it is necessary to deduce only on the conveyor hydrogen cars. Yes, hydrogen also will be a benzine and gas substitute. It is not a little important Yet, that cars on hydrogen will be pollution-free and it will very favorably affect on our environment. The most perspective direction of application of hydrogen on cars is use of combustion cells (chemical electrical supplies to which chemical reaction turns in electric). As it was spoken earlier, advantages of use of cars on hydrogen that such cars do not pollute environment is, and also on our planet inexhaustible stocks of hydrogen.
But as well as everywhere there are also lacks. Namely:
-Energy received on combustion cells costs today nearby 200$ (on an internal combustion engine 30$);
The-hydrogen car approximately approximately on 30 % is heavier than the analogue on an internal combustion engine;
The-maximum speed of the car 120-160км/ч
The combustion cell-resource makes 120 000 km (3000 hours)
By that немение, after 2010 under forecasts of the American corporations, in the world will be annually issued about a half-million of cars on combustion cells.

Nissan Caravan Super GX

2007-11-25T10:37:00.001-08:00

On November, 21st company Nissan of a kickoff of sale of special expulsion of minivan Caravan - Caravan Super GX.

The new car is developed for sample piece GX. It is equipped by a special seat which one very easily to dust, and assemblage of other novations. Among them - aluminium godets, possibility of independent resetting of the second seat right-left and resettings of arm rests, rear door automatic closing, rear heating, three-point lifelines W AELR, air bags SRS, writes Japancar.

If the minivan standard type was accessible only in silver colour sample pieces of special expulsion have more diverse alternatives of colour.

Front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions of a new minivan stand according to 2 million 926 thousand 350 yens and 3 million 253 thousand 950 yens.

Nissan: history in names

2007-11-25T09:29:00.000-08:00

Kickoff history of Japanese automobile company Nissan inseparably linked with a name of its creator Masuhiro Hasimoto. Education in the USA was directly mirrored in its ambitions to create in the homeland a new generation of "crews". Having refunded to Japan, it discovers a financial backing of the project for Kendziro Dan, Rokuro Aoyamo and Metairo Tacheti and grounds company "Vajshin-sha". In a mark of gratitude Хасимото the car - "firstborn" D.А.Т - on the first characters of their surnames names, and aforementioned misters become councillors of directors of the company. As to date of emergence of their first car some is watched разнобой: that is called 1911, 1912, and even at all 1919. Business, much more likely, that DAT is difficult to name severe reaching of the company of Mr. Hasimoto though it in small circulations was issued up to 1919. However technical characteristics of this car were the extremely modest, therefore if not the desire of small company Idsuzhio Judohia Co to be decanted W manufacturing Hasimoto, matters for the Japanese innovator would go worse than ever.

And here in 1924 there is their first joint car - Lila JC. This two-plus-two W a shut basket itself Hisamoto named "the son DATE", but in effect (in the English alternative) was gained DATSON. The oversight was that "son" on Japanese means "bankruptcy", and after detection of this error Hasimoto is compelled to leave the company. Its manufacturing pick up Rokuro Aoyamo and Aukava which one there and then change a single letter in the ill-starred title, and company NISSAN-DATSUN history starts with this MOM.

At that time young and perspective engineer William Gorhem meets with Ayamo, and they derivate DAT Judosha Seizo Co. However more fatal role 4 the company its colleague Iosodzuke Ajukava has played not headed out from matters Аояма, and. In 1934 the company under the guidance of Aukava began to be called Nissan, and car Austin-Seven became its first successful debut. The post-war history Nissan Motor Company, AGN having not the best times, inseparably linked a grass-snake with other name - Sidthete Muroyama, under whose manual forms four-and four model Nissan Patrol.

In 1955 from the pipeline descends Datsun-110 W the four-cylinder propeller, and in the sixties about commodity of the Japanese automobile company knew in the USA already. In the American market there were sample pieces Skyline, Bluebird and Datsun Cedric. Car Skyline was displayed too "Americanized", sample piece Cedric of defection chased still very longly, and "the Dark blue auk" ("Bluebird" in translation W English) and ESP "the Igneous lady" (Firelady) became true triumph. These years there is also an official governmental car of Japan Nissan President, and on a production plant in Osaka starts to work Kachui - the future president of company Nissan Motor.

In 70-80th years there are technical innovations: a double-barrel carburettor - for Nissan Cherry, turbo compressor the propeller - for Bluebird, a fuel injection W computer steering - for Cedric-2000. In 1986 company Nissan exhausts off-road car Terrano (Pathfinder), and in 1982 - minivan Prairie. 90th years are an emergence of sample pieces of middle class (Primera), and in 1999, in order to avoid a financial collapse, Nissan consolidates W Renault.

In 2002 head of the company Carlos Gosn declares the determination the proximal 3 years to attain a complementary sales volume in number of million cars. After execution planned, in 2005 one more 3-year-old plot of company Nissan under the title "worth Increasing" develops (not to confuse to the price!).

Nissan enthusiasts support carving Petra among the New Wonders of the World

2007-07-12T10:43:00.000-07:00

Nissan Middle East celebrated the voting of Petra, Jordan’s ancient Nabataean city, as one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The new architectural marvel was announced during a star-studded event which was held on July 7th in Lisbon, Portugal. The results were estimated by a poll of 100 million global online voters.

Nissan Middle East has launched an online campaign which ran in parallel with the global campaign of the ‘7 Wonders of the World Foundation’ to support Petra. “We are extremely proud with the results of this campaign. It is a great honor to be part of this achievement which acknowledged Petra as one of the New 7 Seven Wonders of the World. We plan to continue our support for projects which aim at restoring and restructuring the heritage in the Middle East”, commented Saleh Jafar, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications at Nissan Middle East.

Petra ranked second in highest votes. The seven 'wonders' chosen were Petra, the Great Wall of China, Brazil's statue of Christ the Redeemer, Peru's Machu Picchu, Mexico's Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, the Colosseum in Rome and India's Taj Mahal. Nissan Middle East has actively supported the efforts to vote for Petra through print ads and online banners. The Nissan website channeled more than 2,500 votes over a period of one week.

Voters through the Nissan campaign were not only from the region but from various world destinations. A participant from Canada commented: “It’s great corporate initiative; we wish to see more of such initiative by big companies supporting our cultural backgrounds and historical landmarks”. Nissan Middle East will reward the participants by choosing a winner to receive a trip for two to enjoy the beauty of this treasure carved in stones.

“Petra is a great monument in the Middle East and acts as an attractive tourist destination. For Nissan Middle East this was an opportunity to encourage people to distinguish this beauty and support a Middle Eastern destination. This also reinforces Nissan’s commitment to beauty and engineering, that the company has offered its customers throughout the years”, added Jafar.

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Nissan Idles Plant on Pemex Blast; Honda Cuts Output (Update1)

2007-07-12T10:42:00.000-07:00

July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan Motor Co. idled its plant in central Mexico and Honda Motor Co. pared output after an explosion at a state-owned pipeline interrupted natural gas supplies.

Nissan plans to resume work tomorrow after a two-day shutdown at the Aguascalientes factory, which produces about 1,300 vehicles daily, spokesman Diego Arrazola in Mexico City said in an interview today. The plant assembles Sentra and Versa small cars for the U.S., Mexico and Canada, as well as Platinas for the Mexican market, he said.

Honda's El Salto plant, which produces 120 Accord sedans daily, is operating at 60 percent capacity today because its natural gas supply has been irregular since yesterday's blast on a Petroleos Mexicanos pipeline, spokesman Eduardo Aragon said.

A Mexican guerrilla group claimed responsibility for yesterday's bombing as well as blasts on a different pipeline last week. The rebels are demanding the return of missing members whom the government says aren't in federal custody.

Honda idled the El Salto plant for two days last week after the initial explosions, Aragon said. Honda loses as much as 4 million pesos ($369,720) for each day of missed production, he said.

Shares of Tokyo-based Nissan fell 1.9 percent to 1,305 yen in trading in Tokyo. Shares of Honda, also based in Tokyo, dropped 1.3 percent to 4,470 yen.

bloomberg.com

Nissan Quality In UK

2007-07-12T10:40:00.000-07:00

Nissan has opened its new Field Quality Centre at Cranfield in Bedfordshire.

Built at a cost of €4.5 million, the FQC will centralise quality responsibilities previously handled at various locations throughout Europe.

The idea is that when customers experience concern about quality issues, the FQC will lead teams involving development and manufacturing personnel, as well as suppliers, to examine parts collected from dealerships, identify the causes of the problem and develop countermeasures.

The Cranfield facility, based at Nissan Technical Centre Europe, will work in conjunction with Nissan's other FQCs, of which there are two in the US and one more (which opened just last week) in Japan.

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Fire Hazard Prompts Nissan to Recall 140,000 Altimas

2007-07-12T10:38:00.000-07:00

NASHVILLE, Tenn July 11, 2007; Will York writing for the AP reported that Nissan North America Inc. is recalling about 140,000 of its popular Altima sedans to replace air filters that could ignite if they come in contact with hot objects, company officials said.

The voluntary recall affects 2007 Altimas with four-cylinder, 2.5-liter engines produced between September 2006 and May 2007 at Nissan's Smyrna plant and between October 2006 and May 2007 at its Canton, Miss., plant.

The Altima is Nissan's best-selling car, with more than 114,000 sold from January through May, and the fourth best-selling mid-sized car in the United States.

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Al Masaood Automobiles Conducts Nissan 2007 International Service Technical Evaluation

2007-07-12T10:36:00.000-07:00

NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Abu Dhabi, UAE, United Arab Emirates, 07/12/2007 - Al Masaood Automobiles, exclusive distributors for Nissan and Infiniti in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, have recently conducted the Nissan International Service Technician competition.

Al Masaood Automobiles, exclusive dealers for Nissan and Infiniti range of vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain have recently conducted the Nissan International Service Technical Competition (NISTEC) at their Service Centre located on Airport Road, Abu Dhabi.

The Nissan International Service Technical Competition (NISTEC) is an annual automotive technical skills competition and was created to recognize the level of excellence of Nissan technicians. It is a wonderful opportunity for Nissan service technicians to demonstrate their expertise in diagnosing and repairing Nissan vehicles and Al Masaood Automobiles has been conducting the same since a little over a decade now.

Speaking at the occasion Mr. David Radcliffe, General Manager, Al Masaood Automobiles commented “ We are committed towards continually evaluating and upgrading the technical skills and expertise of our Service Technicians. Our aim is to provide a superior customer experience and we are confident that by continually upgrading the technical skills of our technicians, we will be able to take our customer service to a new level.”

The Nissan line up provides customers an opportunity to choose from the Tiida, available in Sedan as well as Hatchback body styles, Nissan Sunny, the favorite entry level sedan, the Altima which is truly the alternative to ordinary cars, the powerful Maxima and the stunning 350Z.

For those customers whose pulse is set racing by 4WD vehicles, Nissan now offers the largest SUV line up in the region comprising of the well accepted and popular X Trail, all new 4.0 L, 7 seater Pathfinder, the legendary Patrol that is referred to as the King of the Desert, the full size Armada and stylish Murano.

The Infiniti Line up comprising of models like the FX 35 Crossover, the QX56, Full size luxury SUV, and the luxurious G35 available in Sedan as well as Coupe body styles and the powerful and luxurious M45 are available for discerning customers in search of vibrancy and progressive luxury.

Al Masaood Automobiles has a total of five showrooms in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain which include the flagship state of the art showroom at Najda, Khalidiya, Beda Zayed and two exclusive showrooms in Al Ain. Sales of new cars are actively supported by After sales operations in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Beda Zayed.

For the convenience of customers all Al Masaood showrooms are open from Saturday through till Thursday from 8 am to 2 pm and from 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm allowing customers an opportunity to drop in as per their convenience.

Representing the complete range of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain for nearly three decades, Al Masaood Automobiles has become synonymous with Nissan.

At Al Masaood Automobiles, customer satisfaction is considered as the most important ingredient for growth and as a result has established itself as one of the leading Nissan distributors in the Gulf.

Today, Al Masaood Automobiles offers a complete line up of the most economical and reliable 4x4, luxury, passenger and commercial vehicles, efficiently catering to a large and diverse number of individual, fleet and Government users.

The spare parts division is professionally managed and carefully monitored from a centralized warehousing facility. The latest state of art electronic cataloguing system ensures prompt and reliable distribution of parts and accessories to an extensive dealer network.

Well-equipped, modern service workshops compliment Al Masaood Automobile's commitment to customer satisfaction. Manned by qualified and highly skilled technicians utilizing the very latest diagnostic and repair equipment, AMA's customer enjoy "right first time" quality after sales service.

Al Masaood Automobiles has a wide and well-spread geographical network with sales, service and parts facilities in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Beda Zayed regions.

newswiretoday.com

Starwatch consumer: Nissan recalls 2007 Altimas because filter can ignite

2007-07-12T10:35:00.000-07:00

Nissan recall

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 140,582 of its 2007 Altima cars because the air filter can catch fire if a hot object is drawn into it.

The recall affects Altima cars with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine, the automaker told the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The filter will be replaced because it can ignite if something hot such as cigarette ash enters through the vehicle’s fresh-air intake valve, Nissan said. An air deflector also will be installed to prevent a buildup of debris at the filter.

Battery packs recalled

About 1 million battery packs used to power drills, saws, radios, flashlights, wrenches and Extractor windshield glass removers, manufactured by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co., are being recalled.

The company said that damage to a vent while the pack is in use could cause the battery to explode.

The recall includes 14.4- and 18-volt 2.4 Ah NiCd Milwaukee Power Plus, Chicago Pneumatic and Extractor battery packs manufactured between July 1999 and February 2004. Call 800-729-3878 or go to www.milwaukeetool.com or www.cpsc.gov.

Bumping fliers may cost airlines more

Bumping a passenger from an overbooked flight could cost airlines more than $1,200 under new rules federal transportation officials are considering.

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday sought public comment on several options for new maximum levels of compensation given to airline passengers forced to take a later flight due to airlines’ overbooking.

For passengers forced onto another flight that takes them to their destination less than two hours after their original arrival time, airlines currently must pay the value of a passenger’s ticket, plus up to $200.

If the airline does not meet the two-hour limit, passengers can be paid up to $400.

Antilock braking

Say “antilock braking system” and it conjures up an image of the family minivan rather than a chopper.

Not so, says Harley-Davidson Inc. The maker of classic American motorcycles said it would for the first time offer customers the chance to make their rides a little bit safer by providing antilock brakes as an option on 10 new 2008 models.

The braking system will be invisible, the company says, so it won’t spoil the look.

In brief:

•Ford Motor and General Motors are extending incentives programs. Ford’s program includes interest-free loans for a three-year-period on all 2007 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models purchased through Aug. 31. GM’s program, including 0 percent financing, will run through July.

•Users of TiVo’s digital video recorders will be able to order movies from Amazon.com from their TVs under a service launched Tuesday.

•Smart USA, the U.S. distributor for DaimlerChrysler AG’s Smart minicars, said it would have between 45 and 60 dealers ready when the two-seat vehicles make their January debut. More than 20,000 people have paid $99 to reserve one of the vehicles

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Nissan partners with local Habitat chapter

2007-07-12T10:33:00.000-07:00

Nissan North America has partnered with Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity to sponsor the building of a home in Smyrna.

"It is wonderful," said Beth Smith, executive director of the local Habitat chapter. "That is a full house sponsorship so that is a home that we are able to build that we already have money for."

It costs about $60,000 to build a Habitat home in Rutherford County.

Smith said 10 percent of the donation will be tithed to a third world country, which will allow for the construction of a second home.

Nissan North America has entered into a one-year, $1 million partnership with Habitat for Humanity to support current projects. Nissan will build a total of 10 homes in Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas and through international Habitat affiliates in Brazil, Mexico and Canada.

“We are proud to support Habitat for Humanity in its efforts to make affordable housing possible for families around the world,” said Dominique Thorman, NNA senior vice-president finance and administration. “This partnership reinforces our global vision to improve the quality of life in the communities in which Nissan operates and provides an opportunity for our employees to make a difference in the very neighborhoods where they work.”

Smith said homes will be constructed where Nissan has ties, including Nashville where its temporary North American headquarters are located and in Cool Springs where the permanent headquarters are being constructed.

Employees of the Nissan's Smyrna manufacturing facility are expected to participate in the building on the Habitat home.

"I am excited about finally being able to partner with Nissan," Smith said. She hopes Nissan employees will enjoy volunteering and will continue to give their time to Habitat.

Construction on the Nissan-sponsored home will begin in September, she said. A building lot has yet to be purchased.

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization that was formed to help eliminated substandard housing. Homes are built through volunteer labor, in-kind donations, discounted materials and through partnerships. Low-income families selected for the program purchase the home with a no-interest loan and assist in the building of their and other Habitat homes.

Rutherford County Habitat Humanity plans to construct seven homes this year.

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