Nissan NP300 Frontier was the most awarded pickup in Brazil during 2017

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Nissan NP300 Frontier was the most awarded pickup in Brazil during 2017

Nissan NP300 Frontier was the most awarded pickup in Brazil during 2017

Launched last March in the Brazilian market, the Nissan NP300 Frontier was the most awarded pickup during 2017. The design, safety, technology and comfort innovations introduced in the 12th-generation NP300 Frontier caught the attention of the automotive press who granted the model eight awards and recognized it as best in its segment.

Nissan NP300 Frontier was praised with the following awards:

  • “Best Pickup 2017” – Carpress website
  • “Best Pickup 2017” – Robb Report Brazil Magazine
  • “Best Pickup 2017” – Os Escolhidos Awards
  • “Best Pickup 2017” – Brazilian Association of Automotive Press (Abiauto)
  • “Best Pickup 2017” – L’Auto Preferita
  • “10Best – Best Pickup 2017” – Car and Driver Brazil Magazine
  • “Best Pickup 2018” –Autoesporte Magazine organizer of “Car of The Year Brazil”
  • “Best Pick up 2018” – Car Magazine Brazil

Nissan Frontier
In March 2017, Nissan launched in the Brazilian market the 12th-generation of the Frontier pickup, which is backed by more than 80 years of brand experience in pickup manufacturing and has more than 14 million satisfied customers worldwide.

Through a major investment in engineering and development, the Nissan NP300 Frontier outperformed its predecessors with a stronger and smarter proposal. To exceed the expectations of Latin American customers, the Nissan pickup was tested to the extreme and validated in the most challenging conditions in Latin America. Today the pickup is sold in 33 markets in the region and is one of the best-selling vehicles in the region.

Nissan NP300 Frontier has won several awards from the specialized press since its launch in Brazil in March 2017. The pickup was considered the best in its class by Car Magazine Brazil, the Brazilian edition of Robb Report, the website Carpress, and Auto Esporte magazine. It was also recognized by L’Auto Preferita,”Os Escolhidos ,” the association” Abiauto “and “10 Best”of Car and Driver Brazil, which brings together specialized journalists from all over Brazil.

Nissan NP300 Frontier also won this year the acclaimed European award “International pickup Award 2016,” where judges recognized the superiority of its on and off-road capabilities, engine performance and load capacity.

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Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars

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Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars

Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars

Buyers of the new Nissan LEAF in a region of western Japan will earn points that they can use to help pay their utility bills, as part of a partnership to promote electric cars.

Beginning Feb. 1, customers of Shikoku Electric Power Co. who purchase a new Nissan LEAF will receive “Yonden Points,” which can be applied toward their monthly electricity bill. Customers can earn points a month for a maximum of three years.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Shikoku Electric Power Co. are working together to promote the use of electric vehicles and reduce the environmental impact of automobiles. In September 2017, Nissan unveiled an all-new version of its 100% electric Nissan LEAF, offering powerful acceleration, agile handling and advanced technologies such as Nissan’s ProPILOT autonomous driving technology.

The new, zero-emission Nissan LEAF embodies Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision for changing how vehicles are powered, driven and integrated into society.

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New Nissan LEAF wins first international award

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New Nissan LEAF wins first international award

New Nissan LEAF wins first international award

The new Nissan LEAF has taken top honors at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) annual CES Unveiled ceremony, presented by the Consumer Technology Association.

With the announcement of the Best of Innovation award winners for 2018, before a crowd of tech industry experts in New York, the all-new, zero-emission Nissan LEAF won its first major international award. Nissan is aiming for many more to come.

As confirmation of Nissan’s leading investment in innovation, the Nissan LEAF 100% electric vehicle with ProPILOT (known as ProPILOT Assist in North America) and e-Pedal technologies took the following honors:

  • CES Best of Innovation award winner for Vehicle Intelligence and Self-Driving Technology
  • CES honoree for Tech for a Better World

Each year, the Consumer Technology Association announces its CES Best of Innovation award winners as part of the buildup to the January CES in Las Vegas. Nissan and the association will put on a special display of the new Nissan LEAF at the 2018 show.

“It is a great honor to have this early and important recognition for the new Nissan LEAF,” said Daniele Schillaci, Nissan’s executive vice president for global marketing and sales, zero-emission vehicles and the battery business, and chairman of the management committee for the Japan/A&O region. “This award recognizes products and technologies that benefit people and the planet, so it is fitting that the new LEAF has been honored. It is more than just a car. It is the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, our vision to move people to a better world.”

The new Nissan LEAF brings a compelling package of everyday-useful innovations and technologies to more people worldwide than any electric vehicle has done before. The car is helping make the world a better place not only through innovation, but also through accessibility to more people. Additional capabilities such as vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid integration (availability depending on market) help owners know they can waste less and give back more.

The new Nissan LEAF is on sale in Japan and will be arriving at Nissan dealers in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe over the next two months.

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Nissan sponsors Women’s Forum Mexico 2017

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Nissan sponsors Women’s Forum Mexico 2017

Nissan sponsors Women’s Forum Mexico 2017

As it kicks off the Women’s Forum Mexico 2017 – the leading platform featuring women’s voices on major social and economic issues – Nissan reaffirms its ongoing commitment to gender equality and talent, sponsoring this Forum for the second consecutive year. The event takes place from November 8 to 9 in Mexico City.

Globally, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has supported the Women’s Forum since 2006, providing an update on gender progress, diversity and equality every year. Nissan Mexico is proud to be part of the locally based edition and contribute with actions and solutions that encourage participation and greater opportunities for women in the country.

One of the main priorities of Nissan Mexico is to promote gender diversity and create an environment of respect, tolerance and inclusion within the company – all of them key elements for innovation and productivity.

In 2016, Nissan Mexico made history when Mayra González was appointed president and managing director of Nissan Mexico, making her the first woman to manage a regional Nissan company worldwide and the youngest person to hold such a position in the company’s history.

In the year she has been leading Nissan Mexico, Mayra González has encouraged a culture of inclusion as it is one of Nissan’s strategic values worldwide, while strengthening her commitment to attract the best talent. Currently, three women are part of Nissan Mexico’s executive operating committee in key areas including Human Resources, Compensations and Business Transformation, among others.

“Purchasing decisions in Mexico, not only within the automotive industry, are made by women,” said González. “Accordingly, for Nissan, a diverse group of talented people is the way we operate. One of my main goals is to attract, develop and retain the best talent to further drive the brand’s preference in Mexico, with more than eight consecutive years of sales leadership in the country”.

González also reaffirmed the importance of coaching and mentoring programs, conferences, certifications and debates held in Nissan Mexico to strengthen our corporate culture as well as the employees’ personal and professional development, regardless of their gender, racial origin or sexual orientation. Additionally, Mayra leads Nissan Mexico’s Diversity Committee which ensures inclusion and non-discrimination.

About this year’s Women’s Forum in Mexico, Mayra confirmed that the main topic will be how sponsorship is applied in the automotive industry as well as other industries and other countries to continue strengthening diversity and talent development.

Diversity Within Nissan: Key Figures

The percentage of women working at Nissan Mexico has shown a significant increase in recent years, particularly in leadership positions; some teams integrate more than 35% of female members.

The company will continue working with the goal of establishing a benchmark within the industry in terms of gender equality to surpass 20% of female participation in leadership positions for 2018.

Nissan sponsors Women’s Forum Mexico 2017

Nissan Motor Corporation reported 10.1% of managerial positions in Japan are held by women in 2017. According to the 2016 statistics from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, this figure compares favorably with the average of 4.2% for all Japanese manufacturers with 1,000 or more employees.

Women comprise 8.1% of higher-level managers in Japan in 2017, more than quadruple the 2% in 2008. As of April 2017, women held 14% of all the managerial positions at Nissan globally, up from 7% in 2008.

Leadership and Female Participation at Women’s Forum

Mayra González will participate in the Women’s Forum Mexico 2017 in the panel “Do it! Being Leaders in our Sectors,” where she will discuss her experience in topics such as leadership, diversity and talent development, among others.

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi sponsored the Women’s Forum Global Meeting which took place in Paris on October 5 and 6, 2017. During the meeting, senior executives from across the Alliance participated including: Véronique Sarlat-Depotte, Purchasing Alliance Global EVP and Chairman & Managing Director of RNPO; Melissa Cefkin, Nissan Principal Scientist, Design Anthropologist; and Béatrice Foucher, Renault VP Talent Management.

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INFINITI USA and AMS Performance race to SEMA

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INFINITI USA and AMS Performance race to SEMA

INFINITI USA and AMS Performance race to SEMA

INFINITI USA and AMS Performance bring together their individual engineering strengths for the “Red Alpha” collaboration, which will be on display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.

“The combination of INFINITI’s luxury performance vehicles with AMS Performance’s ability to build some of the fastest aftermarket turbocharged import vehicles allows us to unlock the driver’s full potential with the INFINITI Q60 RED SPORT 400, a concept we’ve dubbed ‘Red Alpha,'” said Martin Musial, president, AMS Performance.

INFINITI USA and AMS Performance race to SEMA

The Q60 Red Alpha concept1 exhibits the opportunities for driver personalization with Q60 performance parts specially engineered by AMS Performance, and it offers a horsepower gain of 19 percent and a 29 percent increase in torque.

“INFINITI has a strong, longstanding reputation in the tuner community, particularly with our lineup of performance coupes and sedans,” said Bob Welby, director, INFINITI Chief Marketing Manager. “With the Q60, we offer a coupe that boasts strong performance on its own while also giving our customers the perfect platform for customizations based on their personal preferences.”

INFINITI USA and AMS Performance race to SEMA

Special parts on the Q60 Red Alpha concept include Red Alpha Intercoolers, Red Alpha Intakes with Dry Media Filters, High Flow Exhaust Downpipes, a Red Alpha Catback Exhaust System, proprietary Red Alpha ECU Calibration, High Capacity Overflow Tank, and a High Capacity Red Alpha Center Heat Exchanger. Many of these products will soon be available for purchase at INFINITI retailers in North America and through AMS distributors.

The SEMA Show runs from Oct. 31 through Nov. 3 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. SEMA attendees can see the Q60 Red Alpha concept in person at the Motovicity Distribution booth (booth No. 24629) in SEMA’s Central Hall.

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