Nissan to premier global compact car at 2010 Geneva Auto Show

The world premiere of Nissan's new global compact car - the replacement of March/Micra - will be made at the Geneva International Motor Show. It is the first new model to be developed on Nissan's all new V Platform. Planned to be manufactured in 5 countries, including Thailand, India, China and Mexico, the production of this model will commence in May 2010 in India and will be manufactured at the plant that is coming up at Oragadam in Chennai. The car will also be made available in more than 150 countries.


Particular attention has been made to minimizing weight on the new V Platform, with the added benefits that it can bring in terms of economy and emissions. Sales will begin in Thailand in March 2010 and in India in July 2010, with European sales starting in the autumn.

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Renault-Nissan to inaugurate Oragadam plant on 17th, 2010

Renault Nissan Automotive India plans to inaugurate its Rs. 4,500 crore passenger vehicle joint venture plant at Oragadam on March 18 this year. PTI had earlier reported that that Renault-Nissan Automotive India’s MD Akirai Sakurai met Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister M. K. Stalin in Chennai and urged him to inaugurate the plant. It is widely believed that Nissan's first made-in-India car-Micra or March-will roll off the production line on 17th March, 2010. As a preview to the plant opening ceremony, Carlos Ghosn would be addressing a press conference on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 5:30pm at Hotel Trident, GST Road, Chennai to provide an overview on the business and growth strategy of Renault-Nissan alliance in India.
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Nissan releases all-new small crossover Juke for European market

Nissan revealed for the first time its all-new small Crossover, Juke, which is designed to offer a refreshing alternative for customers who are shopping in the small car segment of the market, but uninspired by the traditional offerings, Juke is a distinctive combination of SUV toughness and sporting style and will inject some much needed masculinity and dynamism into the small car market, as claimed by Nissan Motor Company. The decision to introduce the industry's first small crossover into the small car market reflects Nissan's philosophy of challenging conventions in Europe.

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Nissan kicks off Indian 'Gran Tour De Nissan 370Z' from Mumbai

Nissan Motor India is bringing its iconic sports car to enthusiasts around the country with the launch of its ‘Gran Tour De Nissan 370Z’. The Gran Tour will showcase the stunning Nissan 370Z at company dealerships and key malls in ten cities across the country, giving customers and car buffs an opportunity to look at and experience the car from close quarters. The unique road-show which will be flagged off from Mumbai on Feb 9, 2010 will travel to Pune (Feb 10-14), Cochin (Feb 19-21), Chennai (Feb 26-28), Bangalore (March 5-7), Hyderabad (March 12-14), Delhi (March 20-22), Chandigarh (March 26-28), Ludhiana (March 30-April 4) and Ahmedabad (April 9-11).

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Nissan upcoming Chennai plant to be its global small car hub

Following its cues from other global auto biggies like General Motors, Hyundai, Suzuki, etc, Nissan Motor Company is all set to earmark Indian operations as its low-cost small car hub. Amidst its global restructuring plan, Nissan Motor Company has kept its investment plans for India unchanged and the production of its first compact cars in the country will begin by next year. It is to be mentioned that the Indian arm of the Japanese automaker is establishing a Rs. 4,500-crore car-manufacturing facility (on 640 acres) with Renault at Oragadam near Chennai, where it will be rolling out next-generation A-segment car- to be christened Micra or March. The Micra would be available in both petrol and diesel versions, with nearly two-third of its production earmarked for the overseas markets. The Indian arm of the Tokyo-based company has also firmed up plans to launch 4-5 models over the next four years with its first one being Micra or March, is slated to hit the market before summer 2010, a top company official said told PTI. After the Micra/March, Nissan plans to roll-out a sedan version of Micra by 2011.
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