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July 13,2017
The redesigned Nissan NV350 Caravan goes on sale in Japan with an enhanced lineup of advanced safety and convenience features.
December 14,2016
Driverless Towing at Oppama Plant
Nissan announced introduction of Intelligent Vehicle Towing, a fully-automated vehicle towing system, at its Oppama Plant.
November 08,2016
Nissan announced results for the six-month period to September 30, 2016 that showed an operating profit of 339.7 billion yen, a 6.4 percent margin.
October 25,2016
Nissan Makes "A-List" for Climate Change Efforts
The CDP has included Nissan among companies receiving its “A-List” ranking in its annual Climate Change Report.
August 04,2016
Fantasy to Reality - Nissan BladeGlider
Nissan's BladeGlider Concept goes from fantasy to reality, with a fully-functional advanced prototype.
July 26,2016
Kicks Brings Advanced Tech to Compact Crossovers
NIssan Kicks will compete in the fast-growing Brazilian and Latin-American compact crossover segment, with advanced technology.
June 14,2016
Nissan announced research and development of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell-powered system running on bio-ethanol electric power, a world first for automotive use.
June 01,2016
Introducing the new 2017 Nissan GT-R
The 2017 Nissan GT-R has been updated with more power from twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter 24-valve V6, and major driving performance enhancements.
May 12,2016
Nissan announced full-year results showing a rise in revenues and profitability, helped by demand for new products in North America, Western Europe and China.
February 22,2016
Nissan "unboxes" its latest mobile device on the opening day of the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2016.
February 17,2016
Nissan's Icebreaker: The New LEAF
Nissan breaks the ice as the new Nissan LEAF 30kwh - with 26% more driving range on a single charge - hits European showrooms.
February 04,2016
Debut Run of X-Trail Bobsleigh
Inspired by the design of the Nissan X-Trail, X-Trail Bobsleigh took its inaugural run at the historic Olympic track in Igls, Austria. It's the world's first seven-seater bobsleigh.
January 29,2016
Media take on snowy Japanese mountain roads in Nissan cars including the X-TRAIL Hybrid and GT-R.
November 02,2015
Nissan Shows Sharp Rise in Operating Profit
Nissan announced results for the six-month period ending September 30 showing a sharp rise in operating profit and solid revenue growth.
November 02,2015
The Datsun Story highlights the return of the brand’ from the time of Nissan Motor Corp's first announcement in 2012, to a growing global sales presence in 2015.
August 04,2015
A Quality Tale from Tochigi: Takumi
A Master Craftsman at the Tochigi plant discusses quality manufacturing and passing skills on to next generations.
July 29,2015
Nissan Net Revenue, Operating Profit, Rise in Q1
Nissan announced net revenue of 2.90 trillion yen, up 17.6% for the three months ending June 30, 2015, while operating profit was 193.7 billion yen, a 58.0% increase.
May 13,2015
Nissan Full-Year Earnings Media Briefing
Nissan profit rose in the last business year, led by North America and Western Europe, as well as a weaker yen. Watch the media briefing here.
April 21,2015
Nissan debuts the Lannia and Murano Hybrid at Auto Shanghai 2015, announcing the China sales launch for GT-R Nismo and 370Z Nismo.
February 22,2015
In Memoriam: The Life & Times of Nissan's Mr. K, Yutaka Katayama
Nissan legend Yutaka Katayama died last week at the age of 105. In memory of his great service to the global automobile industry, we repeat a series of videos from last fall on his first days at the company, the birth of the Japanese auto show, and an unbridled love of cars and driving.
February 06,2015
Tsugio Matsuda: The Road to Le Mans
Super GT champion driver Tsugio Matsuda was named one of the GT-R LM NISMO drivers at this year's Le Mans race in June.
February 02,2015
Nissan Super Bowl Ad Reveals Le Mans Car
Super Bowl Sunday is home to Nissan's first game ad since 1997, a commercial titled “With Dad” that features the debut of future Nissan race and production vehicles.
December 15,2014
The Big Picture: Nissan Tech Licensing
Why would a company that makes two-story-high mining trucks license technology developed for passenger cars? Ask Hitachi Construction Machinery.
August 01,2014
Nissan NP300 Navara: Test Track Challenge
Off-road specialist Jesus Pellon designed a special test track in Chiangmai for media attending the first global test drive of the Nissan NP300 Navara, to test out the maximum capabilities of the pickup.
July 23,2014
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn visited the southern island of Kyushu, home to the automaker's largest Japanese production base.
July 17,2014
CEO Gives Outlook for Autonomous Cars, Mega-Cities
Nissan gives autonomous car timetable, vows to seize market opportunities created by rise of mega-cities.
July 01,2014
Autonomous Drive Tackling New Highways
Nissan's Autonomous Drive vehicle takes a spin on a new highway link in Japan; watch the highlights here.
June 06,2014
Nissan's All-New Pickup: Premium Life-On-Board
Spacious, comfortable and convenient: Nissan's All-New Pick-Up: June 11, 2014
June 04,2014
Nissan's All-New Pickup: Engineered for Greater Durability
A million kilometers driven in real-world conditions, more than 40,000 tests for proven quality. Nissan's All-New Pickup: June 11, 2014.
May 12,2014
Nissan 2013 Earnings Briefing: Archive
Improved fourth quarter profitability enabled Nissan to meet its full‐year net income guidance for fiscal 2013. Watch the archived press conference here.
May 09,2014
Nissan Heritage: Motorsports Engine Quiz
Test your knowledge of the engine sounds of these restored Nissan Heritage cars.
May 08,2014
Developing Datsun for Indonesia
Datsun launches its first car for Indonesia market, the Datsun GO+, producing it at its new plant in Purwakarta.
April 21,2014
The Dashboard - Lineup for Le Mans and the 2015 Murano Debuts in NYC
This week, Super GT racer Satoshi Motoyama completes the team to drive the ZEOD RC at Le Mans; the new 2015 Nissan Murano up close; and Nissan's comeback in the Philippines.
April 21,2014
Auto China 2014 kicked off, and some early Nissan highlights include the Lannia Concept car and NISMO's plans for an official debut in China.
April 17,2014
Bo Andersson, president of Russian carmaker AVTOVAZ, is the first foreign chief of the nation's No.1, which is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance's ambitious plans for the market as a sales and production hub.
April 15,2014
The Dashboard - Datsun in Russia, and An Olympian at the British GT Championship
This week, the Datsun on-DO launches in Russia; the Nissan LEAF charges on the slopes of a Hawaiian volcano; and British Olympian Sir Chris Hoy trades cycling for racing in the 2014 British GT Championship.
April 07,2014
The Dashboard - Steel Resolve and Nismo Plus for PlayStation
This week, a special symbol of hope three years after the tsunami of 2011; NissanConnect Nismo Plus for the GT-R Nismo; and a look at Nissan's milestones of the past year.
March 24,2014
The Dashboard - Delivering the GT-R Nismo
This week, race car champion Masataka Yanagida delivers one of the first Nissan GT-R Nismo cars; a new concept for Auto China 2014; and Nismo TV goes behind the scenes with Jann Mardenborough.
March 12,2014
Climbing Fuji: NISMO N-Attack Package
The Nissan GT-R Nismo N-Attack Package brings the performance of Germany's Nurburgring to Japan's Fuji Speedway.
March 05,2014
A Day at Tochigi Proving Ground: GT-R NISMO
GT-R Nismo Chief Vehicle Engineer Noboru Kaneko explains to Chief Product Planning Officer Andy Palmer the story behind Nissan's latest hallmark of performance, innovation and excitement.
March 03,2014
The Dashboard - Nissan in Bhutan and India
This week, Nissan partners with the Kingdom of Bhutan on a national EV strategy, and Datsun's redi-GO CONCEPT debuts in Delhi.
January 27,2014
The Dashboard - A Milestone for the Nissan LEAF
This week, we cover Nissan's celebration of the 100,000th Nissan LEAF sold globally with owner profiles, and truck fans redefine the Nissan Titan in Las Vegas.
January 21,2014
All-New Teana Makes Japan Debut
Nissan Teana Makes Japan Debut at Nissan Global Headquarters.
January 20,2014
The Detroit Show 2014 - The Dashboard
This week, we head to NAIAS for Nissan's Sports Sedan Concept; CEO Carlos Ghosn on Nissan's growth in 2014; and Infiniti unveils its Q50 Eau Rouge concept, drawing inspiration from Formula One.
January 17,2014
Tokyo Auto Salon 2014 - The Dashboard On The Road
This week, we come to you from the Tokyo Auto Salon 2014, where more than 400 exhibitors showcased the best of tuning and customization in Japan for 300,000 visitors.
January 14,2014
Nissan Unveils Sport Sedan Concept Car at NAIAS
Nissan unveiled its new Sport Sedan Concept in Detroit, also promising to put earlier IDx concepts on the road.
January 10,2014
Growing Ac-Customed: Tokyo Auto Salon
Nissan, Nismo and Autech display the best in customized speed and style at Tokyo Auto Salon 2014.
December 31,2013
Best of 2013 - The Dashboard on the Road
A selection of 2013's best Dashboard On the Road episodes.
December 16,2013
Local LEAF Sourcing and the Young Risers - The Dashboard Digest
This week, sourcing for Nissan LEAF production in the U.S. goes local; the Young Risers of Indonesia; and our top stories of 2013.
December 02,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Motor Show and Highway Debuts
This week, we tour Tokyo Motor Show 2013 with Nissan's Francois Bancon; new NISMO models also premiere at the LA Auto Show; and Nissan's AD vehicle takes to a highway in Japan.
November 27,2013
The Dashboard On The Road - Tokyo Motor Show 2013
This week, The Dashboard On The Road comes to you from the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show at Tokyo BIg Sight, where we experience the best and brightest of technological innovation among 180 automotive brands.
November 20,2013
Nissan BladeGlider: What If We Electrified the Fun?
Marking the debut of Nissan BladeGlider at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013, check out a first look at the narrow front track electric vehicle in motion.
November 15,2013
New Qashqai: The People Behind the Car
The new Nissan Qashqai is brought to life in a film by the people who created it.
November 11,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Earnings and LCVs
This week, Nissan revises its year-end forecast downward; the first NV200 taxi starts taking fares in NYC; and the Center of Design and Development for light commercial vehicles celebrates 10 years of growth.
November 08,2013
The next-generation Nissan Qashqai debuted in a thrilling 3D digital mapping show carried on social media, signaling the start of the second generation of crossovers.
November 08,2013
BladeGlider to Soar at Tokyo Motor Show: Sneak Peek
The Nissan BladeGlider will debut at Tokyo Motor Show: Enjoy a sneak peek.
October 30,2013
More Reflections on Driving ZEOD RC
Former GT1 Champion Michael Krumm offers more on driving the Nissan ZEOD RC.
October 17,2013
Nissan Director of Motorsport Innovation Ben Bowlby explains the first seven months of ZEOD RC, the next generation of electric racing.
October 07,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Autonomous Driving Demo and Myanmar's Market
This week, Nissan's debuts its demo of autonomous driving; we catch up with the very first Nissan LEAF owner; and Nissan in Myanmar.
October 04,2013
The Dashboard On the Road - Myanmar Special
This week the Dashboard On the Road comes to you from Myanmar, where we take a look at the rapid transformation of its auto industry and detail Nissan's plans in its newest market.
October 04,2013
The team behind the all-new Nissan X-Trail discuss the style and functionality of the crossover SUV, which debuted recently at the Frankfurt auto show.
September 30,2013
The Dashboard Digest - High-Fashion and Contemporary Art
This week, Nissan sets its sights on Myanmar; Infiniti reveals runway-ready Q50s; and the first Nissan Art Award.
September 27,2013
The Week in Autos - IPOs, iTunes and indiegogo
This week, Chrysler's IPO; Apple partners with Nissan for iTunes Radio; and Honda's drive for drive-in theaters.
September 26,2013
Nissan Advanced Driver Tech: Paving the 20-20 Road
Nissan took delivery of Japan’s first license plate for a car equipped with highly-advanced driver assist systems, clearing the way for testing on Japan's public roads.
September 21,2013
Nissan Motor Company CEO Carlos Ghosn spoke to the Global Media Center in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on plans to build a plant with partner Tan Chong Group.
September 13,2013
The Week In Autos - Safety Tech and Self-Checks
This week from Nissan 360, we talk with journalists about new safety technology from tier-one supplier Continental and vehicle self-checks.
September 13,2013
The Dashboard On The Road - Nissan 360
This week, we come to you from California at Nissan 360, a showcase of global products and technologies, featuring endurance racer Keiko Ihara and introducing a little device called NED.
September 02,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Nissan's Autonomous Drive and U.S. Export Boom
This week, Nissan announces autonomous drive vehicles by 2020 and a boom in export markets by 2015.
August 26,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Nissan at 80 and 360
This week, 80 years of manufacture culminates in the showcase at Nissan 360; a more powerful Titan; and Nismo's global driver exchange program.
August 23,2013
The Week in Autos - Safety, Smile Drive and Scooters
This week, Tesla's Model S gets high marks for safety; Google ties up with Volkswagen for a new driving app on Android; and Dutch designers take hemp to the road.
August 05,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Pre-School to Silicon Valley
This week, Nissan helps provide free books to children; autonomous driving research in Silicon Valley; and a look inside the Nissan Engine Museum.
August 02,2013
The Week in Autos - Luxury Goes Electric, Hackers Take on Cars
This week, BMW's new i3 EV; a charging standard for Japan; and hackers take on cars.
July 29,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Master Craftsmen and Production Milestones
This week, the master craftsmen behind Nissan GT-R engines; production milestones in Mexico; Busan readies for the Rogue; and winning tips from racing driver Lucas Ordonez.
July 26,2013
The Dashboard On the Road: Yokohama Plant
In this program we take a closer look at the master craftsmen who hand build GT-R engines, as well as visit the Nissan Engine Museum, home to 80 years of monozukuri heritage.
July 26,2013
The Week in Autos - Down in Detroit and Bentley's SUV
This week, we discuss bankruptcy for Detroit, a milestone in EV sales, and Bentley breaking into luxury SUVs.
July 25,2013
Eight Decades of Engine-making at Nissan's Yokohama Plant
In the building where manufacturing began for Nissan in 1934, a first-floor engine museum houses the engine highlights of the company's long history.
July 22,2013
The Dashboard Digest - GO Datsun
This week, we focus on the launch of Datsun - Nissan's third marque - in New Delhi, India.
July 19,2013
The Week in Autos - Record Auction, Record Speed
This week, a £19.6-million car sold at Goodwood; Daimler in hot water over a coolant in France; and what could be the transport tube of the future: Hyperloop.
July 16,2013
Nissan Motor CEO Carlos Ghosn says the relaunch of Datsun in India will be a cornerstone to expansion in the country.
July 15,2013
Datsun unveiled the Datsun GO at the brand's world premiere in India, which will be launched in 2014 in India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa.
July 12,2013
The Dashboard this week takes a closer look at the return of Datsun next week in India, as well as a safety driving forum in the nation of 1.2 billion.
July 09,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Nissan's Big 3-0, Nismo and a Lot of Lada
This week, Nissan celebrates its big 3-0 in the USA; the newest in Nismo's model lineup; a look at the 370Z Nismo; and Lada at the AvtoVAZ museum.
July 03,2013
Enjoy a rare look at some classic LADA models at the AvtoVAZ Museum in Togliatti, Russia.
July 03,2013
Dashboard on the Road: Togliatti, Russia
Take a visit to Togliatti, home to top Russian carmaker AvtoVAZ and a crossroads for the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
July 02,2013
Datsun has unveiled first car sketches and a new global website ahead of the July 15 brand launch.
July 01,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Togliatti, Taillights and the Newest F1 Track
This week, the AvtoVAZ's Togliatti Plant in Russia; a smarter Nissan Sentra and Nismo takes to F1 in Texas.
June 27,2013
Founded as an 18th Century fortress, Togliatti is Russia's Motor City, a crossroads from where the Renault-Nissan Alliance and top automaker AvtoVAZ look to expand market share.
June 24,2013
The Dashboard Digest - The NODE and NISMO
This week, Nissan rewards innovative thinkers; Nismo's CALSONIC IMPUL champions at the Sepang Circuit; and the world's fastest electric racing car unveiled for 2014 Le Mans.
June 14,2013
The Week in Autos: Future Interface
This week, we take a look at the mood created by Renault's Twin'Z concept electric car, Apple's announcement of a new iOS for automakers, and one U.S. state's bid for electronic license plates.
June 14,2013
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced Nissan would return to Le Mans next year in Garage 56 with a car that focused on innovation and excitement, and a reveal is coming soon.
June 06,2013
The Dashboard Special Edition: Kei Cars
In this Special Edition, we cover the making of the Nissan DAYZ timed to its sales launch, and look at where minicars are headed, as the evolution of Japan's kei-car market continues.
June 03,2013
The Dashboard Digest: Canton Celebrations and A Tale of Racing
This week, Nissan throws a party to celebrate a decade of manufacturing in Canton, Mississippi; drifting in the Nissan GT-R and LEAF Nismo RC; and Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber's own history of driving.
May 31,2013
The Week in Autos - Raising the Red Flag
This week, problems for Israeli company Better Place, Ford plans to end production in Australia, and Chinese automaker FAW has big plans for Hongqi Red Flag sedans at home.
May 24,2013
The Week in Autos - Imports Take Share, Honda Takes Flight
This week, imports on the rise in the Japan's car market, endurance race car driver Keiko Ihara is the new face of electric vehicles, and Honda's new light jet prepares to take off.
May 22,2013
The Dashboard On the Road - Mizushima DAYZ
This week, we highlight the new Nissan DAYZ at the Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima Plant. The new kei car model and DAYZ Highway STAR join Mitsubishi's eK Wagon and eK Custom as the newest minicars to compete in a category that comprises 40% of Japan's auto sales.
May 22,2013
The Nissan DAYZ minicar is now a reality after two years of collaboration with Mitsubishi, and Nissan COO Toshiyuki Shiga say the partnership is an advantage for Nissan.
May 20,2013
Dashboard Digest: First Q50, Gold GT-R for Bolt
This week we see the first Infiniti Q50 roll off the production line at Tochigi in Japan, plus sprinter Usain Bolt receives a Gold GT-R to match his Olympic medals, and how Nissan is working to encourage motorists in India to buckle up.
May 17,2013
The Week in Autos - Vans, e-Taxis and Drifting
This week, Chevrolet lines up a Nissan van, BYD brings its electric taxis to Hong Kong and BMW sets a world drifting record.
May 15,2013
The Dashboard On the Road: Sport Meets Luxury in Tochigi
This week on The Dashboard On the Road marks a milestone for Infiniti with the new Q50 luxury sports sedan, now offline and ready for roads.
May 15,2013
Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn give their impressions on the new Q50, after test drives at the Tochigi Proving Ground and the launch of production.
May 10,2013
The Week in Autos - Soaring Profits, Propellers
This week, localization bolsters sales of Nissan LEAF, Japanese automakers announce strong earnings for the fiscal year, and one company's bet on flying cars.
April 25,2013
The Week in Autos - Shanghai to Sochi
This week, the greener highlights of the Shanghai Auto Show, GM's vision for growth in China, and Formula One's Sebastian Vettel as the first to tread the Russian Grand Prix circuit at Sochi.
April 24,2013
The Dashboard On the Road: Auto Shanghai 2013
The Nissan Global Media Center presents The Dashboard On the Road: Auto Shanghai 2013, featuring a special look at the cars and trends driving the world's biggest market.
April 23,2013
Auto Shanghai 2013 features 1,300 exhibitors, and to check out what's trending at some, Nissan's Francois Bancon takes a walk around the huge halls of the Expo Center.
April 22,2013
From the sidelines of Auto Shanghai 2013, Nissan Motor Company's Shiro Nakamura explains how collaboration between the company's global design centers helps to meet the needs of customers locally.
April 21,2013
Watch Nissan's full press conference at Auto Shanghai 2013, including the debut of the Friend-ME concept car.
April 21,2013
China's one-child families have the auto industry tailoring products for the 240-million strong generation, with Nissan's Friend-ME concept debuting in Shanghai.
April 02,2013
The Dashboard - From Clay Model to Car
This week a special on the art and engineering of clay modeling. We meet the skilled craftsmen who turn designer's sketches into cars familiar on roads around the world.
March 29,2013
Nissan GT-R 2013 Hits the Powder
Nissan's 2013 GT-R is a monster on pavement, but how does it handle on snow? At the Nissan testing ground in Rikubetsu, northern Japan, we find out.
March 26,2013
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says localization and lower costs will be key to Nissan's leadership in China's emerging electric car market.
March 26,2013
A Look Back at 2012: The Highlights
The last 12 months have been hugely eventful for Nissan Motor Company with a host of new vehicle launches, sporting successes on the track and expansion in fast-growing markets from India to Brazil.
March 25,2013
The Dashboard Digest - LEAFs for Evernote
This week we look at how the LEAF plays a special role for employees at Evernote in California; the new LEAF in production in Sunderland, UK; and LCVs for Infiniti Red Bull Racing.
March 18,2013
The Dashboard Digest: Less heavy metal, 1 million visitors, EV infrastucture
The Dashboard Digest this week highlights a breakthrough in high-tensile steel, the one millionth visitor this year to Nissan's Gallery and EV lessons from the dawn of the petrol era.
March 15,2013
The Dashboard - The Week in Autos
This week, Volvo's external airbags, F1's Infiniti Red Bull Racing team in Australia, and the EVs of Tesla and Tony Stark.
March 11,2013
The Dashboard Digest this week highlights the Geneva Motor Show, the Taxi of Tomorrow, and the upcoming Super GT season.
February 28,2013
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn tours the NISMO HQ and factory in Tsurumi, Japan.
February 28,2013
Nissan LEAF: Beyond the Numbers with Billy Hayes
The all-electric Nissan Leaf recently passed a sales landmark of 50,000 cars, but Nissan Vice President Billy Hayes says the company wants to build and sell more.
February 27,2013
Nissan Executive Andy Palmer Talks Teana, China
Nissan EVP Andy Palmer talks about the importance of the all-new Teana for China and expectations for the world's biggest auto market.
February 08,2013
Joji Tagawa, Corporate Vice President in charge of Investor Relations, talks about Nissan's third quarter financial results and the outlook for the rest of the year.
February 05,2013
Nissan is bringing its performance heritage to the road in Europe for the first time, with media there getting a closer view of the Juke Nismo.
February 01,2013
The Dashboard - Mileage of Note and Musical Robots
This week on the Dashboard mileage of Note and the factories are alive with the sound of music -- from the robots.
January 25,2013
The Dashboard - Inside Nissan's Oppama Plant
The Dashboard comes to you from Nissan's Oppama Plant, a pioneer in flexible manufacturing and the production site of the Nissan Juke, Sylphy, Cube and 100%-electric LEAF. We report on Oppama's 3-millionth visitor, a prestigious award for Nissan's Resonance concept crossover hybrid, and take a look at optical wireless technology for cars.
January 23,2013
Nissan Kyushu: The Factory Life
Follow the production line from steel rolls to shipping vessel, a five-hour process that ultimately will take vehicles from Kyushu to all over Japan and the world.
January 18,2013
The Dashboard - Detroit Auto Show
The Nissan Global Media Center presents the first episode of The Dashboard in 2013, our program on cars, people, technologies, motorsports and relationships that are changing the industry.
January 16,2013
Nissan Americas Product Planning Chief Pierre Loing offers the latest on what's trending at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
January 16,2013
Nissan Stand: Built in 60 Seconds
Enjoy this time-lapse record of the building of Nissan's interactive stand at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
January 15,2013
Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen details the new products and technologies changing the game for the premium brand.
January 14,2013
At Tokyo Auto Salon 2013, NISMO President Shoichi Miyatani talks with the Global Media Center on the new strategy to bring greater customization and performance to cars.
January 14,2013
The Dashboard - Tokyo Auto Salon
The Nissan Global Media Center presents the first episode of The Dashboard in 2013, our program on cars, people, technologies, motorsports and relationships that are changing the industry.
January 14,2013
Behind the Scenes at Tokyo Auto Salon
The Tokyo Auto Salon 2013 concluded Sunday, and here's a before-and-after look at what went into the Nissan and NISMO events at the show during the salon's three-day run.
January 08,2013
As automobile executives gathered in Tokyo a new year event hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Nissan COO Toshiyuki Shiga said he's expecting growth in 2013.
January 03,2013
Best of 2012 - The Dashboard - Race Queen to Racer
All this week there's another chance to see episodes of The Dashboard, powered by Nissan. It is our program about cars, people, technologies, motorsports and relationships that are changing the auto industry.
December 14,2012
The Dashboard - Nissan LEAF Special
The Nissan Global Media Center presents The Dashboard, our program on cars, people, technologies, motorsports and relationships that are changing the industry.
December 13,2012
Nissan celebrated the LEAF electric vehicle’s second birthday in Japan with a gathering of more than 200 owners at its GranDrive testing track.
December 13,2012
Factoring in EVs: Owners' Visit
On the eve of the Nissan LEAF's second birthday, some overseas owners visited Japanese factories to see where the batteries and electric vehicles were produced.
December 11,2012
The largest gathering of EV owners in Japanese history was a perfect chance to speak with Nissan's s Corporate Vice President of Zero Emissions Hideaki Watanabe.
December 07,2012
Nissan COO Toshiyuki Shiga talks about the new 2013 Nissan Sylphy and how it gives the carmaker an edge in the crowded and highly-competitive global C-segment market.
December 07,2012
The Dashboard - the 2013 Sylphy sedan, L.A. Auto Show and Nissan DeltaWing Tribute
The Nissan Global Media Center presents The Dashboard, our program on cars, people, technologies, motorsports and relationships that are changing the industry.
November 29,2012
The Dashboard - Infiniti and Red Bull Racing, challenges in China, and a Happy Surprise
This week we look at Infiniti and Red Bull Racing deepening their relationship after a successful F1 season, the challenges ahead in China, growth prospects in Mexico and how Nissan helped a couple celebrate their wedding anniversary with an all-singing all-dancing Happy Surprise".
November 22,2012
The Dashboard - Nissan LEAF upgrades for Japan and top female racing driver Keiko Ihara
The Nissan Global Media Center presents this week’s episode of The Dashboard, its program on cars, people, technologies, motorsports and relationships changing the industry.
November 16,2012
The Dashboard - new EV and the making of a concept car
The Nissan Global Media Center presents this week's episode of The Dashboard, its program on cars, people, technologies, motorsports, and relationships that are changing the industry.
November 09,2012
The Dashboard - Earnings and new GT-R
The Nissan Global Media Center presents this week's episode of The Dashboard, its program on cars, people, technologies, motorsports, and relationships that are changing the industry.
November 05,2012
Things are cooking in Brazil for Nissan - from auto shows with concept cars to new manufacturing plants, as market share grows.
October 26,2012
The Nissan Global Media Center presents the second edition of The Dashboard, its program on the cars, people, technologies, motorsports, and relationships that are changing the industry.
October 22,2012
Nissan is developing “fatigue-free seats” to cut driver and passenger fatigue and make long periods of driving a pleasant experience.
October 17,2012
A unique Nissan program tests child car seats for fit, and helps parents with child safety.
October 16,2012
Nissan's Rear-Camera Innovation Brings Luxury Features to the 2013 Altima.
October 15,2012
Comedian Jay Leno took a GT-R for a Tokyo night drive, as well as visited the Japanese factory producing the supercar's engines.
October 03,2012
Carlos Ghosn & Dieter Zetsche at the Paris Motor Show
Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche provide an annual update and take questions from the media on the expanding collaboration between Renault, Nissan and Daimler.
September 21,2012
It's still officially a concept vehicle, but the e-NV200 panel van had its electrifying world premiere at the Hanover Motor Show.
September 13,2012
The Lada brand has been dominant in Russia for decades, and manufacturer AvtoVAZ is aiming to use its Renault-Nissan ties to shore up its position and product line up, showcasing its XRay concept at the recent Moscow Automotive Salon.
September 05,2012
Nissan has unveiled the engine that will power its cars in Australia's V8 Supercars championship campaign from next season.
August 30,2012
Moscow Auto Salon: A Tier Above
The Moscow auto salon reflects the nation's rising economic fortunes, and Nissan's Francois Bancon offers insights on what it means for Russia ahead.
August 29,2012
Russia is Nissan's top market and Moscow home to its biggest dealership, as the nation's growing economic clout allows it to sidestep much of the continent's woes.
August 28,2012
Nissan's St. Petersburg Plant chief talks about his factory's brief three-year history and the Russian ramp up coming ahead.
July 23,2012
Nissan Chief Product Specialist Mie Minakuchi discusses the new Note hatchback ahead of the Japan start of sales this fall.
July 16,2012
Introducing the All-New Nissan Note
Nissan held the global premiere of its all-new Note in Yokohama on July 16, 2012, introducing the Japan-market model. Ahead of the event, the Global Media Center spoke with some of the key players behind the car's design and development.
July 11,2012
Nissan Mexicana President Valls on Expansion in Aguascalientes
As Nissan celebrated a historic milestone by setting the first stone of its new manufacturing complex in Aguascalientes, the Global Media Center caught up Nissan Mexicana President Jose Valls to discuss the company's plans in Mexico.
May 29,2012
Nissan EVP Andy Palmer discusses Nissan's plans for the taxi business after displaying New York City's Taxi Tomorrow in Yokohama.
May 28,2012
Gauging Growth in the Middle Kingdom
Even as growth slows in China, the world’s largest auto market remains key to another year of record industry sales.
May 24,2012
José Luis Valls, president of Nissan Mexicana, stopped by the Global Media Center this week, discussing how Nissan attained and plans to expand its market-leading position in Mexico.
May 22,2012
What to Expect: Trends and Analysis with Deutsche Bank's Kurt Sanger
Kurt Sanger, analyst at Deutsche Bank, joined me in the studio for a quick chat about industry expectations as we step into fiscal 2012. Sanger discussed the resilience of the Japanese car industry post 3/11, Infiniti in China and the most salient trends he envisions for the industry in the coming year.
May 17,2012
Following in the footsteps of Japan Post, FedEx and British Gas, Japanese supermarket chain Aeon took delivery of an e-NV200, the all-electric version of Nissan’s popular van.
May 07,2012
Nissan Industrial Maintenance Scholarships Announced
The Nissan Industrial Maintenance Training Scholarship, aimed at developing a workforce to manage complex systems and machines, was announced last week with two Franklin County (Tennessee) high school seniors selected.
April 24,2012
Infintii unveiled its long-wheel base M model at the Beijing auto show on Monday, and Nissan Moto Executive Vice President Andy Palmer spoke with the Global Media Center on plans ahead for China, including the production of two models in the nation from 2014.
April 18,2012
CEO Carlos Ghosn takes a spin in a 1938 Datsun 17 Phaeton during a recent visit to the Zama heritage garage, home to about 400 autos.
April 17,2012
CEO Unplugged: Nissan's Battery Business
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn spoke with the Global Media Center about EV batteries and development of energy storage solutions on a recent trip to the Zama plant in Kanagawa prefecture.
April 13,2012
Nissan DeltaWing Faces Wind Tunnel Tests
With European testing due to kick off next week for the Nissan DeltaWing, a new series highlights the development of the revolutionary Le Mans 24 Hours entry.
April 10,2012
EVP Andy Palmer on Nissan's New Hatchback
Following UK Prime Minister Cameron's visit to Nissan's Yokohama headquarters, Nissan EVP Andy Palmer updated the Media Center on Nissan's investments in Sunderland - including the new hatchback - and Europe.
April 05,2012
Nissan CEO Raises Cover on New Altima
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled the new Altima sedan Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show.
March 27,2012
Nissan's Iwaki plant, with the help of Nissan staff from Japan and around the globe, as well as parts suppliers like JATCO, was able to come back on line and produce 300,000 engines last year. The Global Media Center spoke with Masaru Nomoto, general manager at Iwaki, who took the helm in January about the plant's recent past and outlook.
March 26,2012
CEO Ghosn Reflects on Iwaki's Recovery
Now more than a year after 3/11, CEO Ghosn reflects on the tremendous recovery managers and employees achieved at the hard hit Iwaki Plant, now a symbol of strength for Nissan - and for Japan.
March 12,2012
A major takeaway for the automobile industry from the production hurdles caused by the twin disasters of March 2011 and November flooding in Thailand was the importance of varied sourcing capability, either from suppliers' different geographical centers or even different companies.
February 28,2012
Global Media Center Interview with CVP Sakamoto
Following the announcement of Nissan Common Family Module prototype on February 27, Hideyuki Sakamoto, CVP for Alliance common platform and components, discussed the new system with the Global Media Center.
January 30,2012
The Nissan Global Media Center was on the Oppama waterfront Monday, checking out the docked Nichioh Maru, a brand new energy-efficient coastal car carrier with a deck laden with solar panels.
December 23,2011
A visit to Nissan’s Tochigi plant to see the GT-R being built Visiting factories in Japan has become an increasingly popular pastime in recent years with some plant fans infatuated to the point of even spending evenings visiting industrial sites. After visiting Nissan’s Tochigi plant last week to see a Nissan GT-R being assembled, I […]