March 10,2017
Nissan Electric Vehicles for a more resilient world
Nissan's electric vehicles LEAF and e-NV200 provide solutions to transportation and power in the event of a natural disaster or emergency.
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.
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.
September 21,2016
Nissan Crossing to the Future in Ginza
Nissan held an official opening ceremony for Nissan Crossing, its new brand experience space in Tokyo’s prestigious Ginza district.
August 04,2016
Fantasy to Reality - Nissan BladeGlider
Nissan's BladeGlider Concept goes from fantasy to reality, with a fully-functional advanced prototype.
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 06,2016
Nissan LEAF is bringing people together - literally, as a Japanese couple goes electric all the way to the altar.
April 13,2016
Japanese driving school students take the wheel of a Nissan LEAF at night, as brainwaves are projected into words to illuminate the road.
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.
October 28,2015
Nissan today unveiled the Teatro for Dayz at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show.
May 20,2015
A Blue Sky Solution: New Mobility Concept EVs
The tiny island of Himeshima is using New Mobility Concept EVs to complement its aims for energy self-sufficiency and boost to local tourism.
April 03,2015
Kotozukuri - the story behind making things; let's look back at some of the stories behind Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun in 2014-2015.
March 17,2015
Strategies for Disaster Risk Reduction
The U.N. World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction is putting an exclamation point on lessons learned from recent calamities and what more can be done.
March 16,2015
The UN Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction is underway in Japan; let's look at the part EVs can play in recovery.
June 15,2014
Onboard for the All-Electric Lap
The onboard camera caught the Nissan ZEOD RC's historic all-electric lap at a warm-up to Le Mans.
June 14,2014
Hours before the start of Le Mans 24 Hours, the Nissan ZEOD did an unprecedented all-electric lap around the Circuit de la Sarthe.
June 14,2014
In Le Mans tradition, drivers paraded through the center of Le Mans Friday, ahead of the start of the 24-hour endurance race.
May 24,2014
Premier Class: NISMO to Unleash the GT-R for LM P1
Nissan's will go head-to-head in 2015 with Porsche, Audi and Toyota with a factory LMP1 team in the FIA World Endurance Championship at Le Mans 24 Hours.
April 16,2014
Motoyama Tapped to Drive ZEOD RC at Le Mans
Japanese ace Satoshi Motoyama will drive the Nissan ZEOD RC at Le Mans alongside GT Academy winners Lucas Ordóñez and Wolfgang Reip.
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.
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.
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 18,2013
The Dashboard Digest - A Prime Ride, the BladeGlider and Vine
This week, Nissan's autonomous drive vehicle chauffeurs Japan's Prime Minister; a glimpse of the Nissan BladeGlider; and six-second storytelling with Vine.
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
BladeGlider to Soar at Tokyo Motor Show: Sneak Peek
The Nissan BladeGlider will debut at Tokyo Motor Show: Enjoy a sneak peek.
October 28,2013
The Dashboard Digest - The ZEOD's First Run
This week, the ZEOD, RC racer debuts at Fuji Speedway; the Director of Motorsport Innovation on the electric challenge; and former GT1 Champion Michael Krumm discusses the ZEOD's first run.
October 21,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Motorsports and "Choimobi"
This week, Nissan reveals its all-electric ZEOD racer, Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel talks about the Suzuka Circuit; and Yokohama City launches a new EV-sharing program.
October 19,2013
ZEOD RC begins its ascent towards Le Mans with a second run at Fuji Speedway.
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 17,2013
Highlights from Nissan's exhibit at the Motorsport Japan Festival held in Odaiba, Tokyo.
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.
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 20,2013
The Week in Autos - 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show
This week, we discuss conditions in the European market, the presence of Nissan and Infiniti at the show, and what Frankfurt suggests about the EV market.
September 17,2013
Take a few hot laps in the Nissan LEAF Nismo RC with COO Toshiyuki Shiga at Nissan 360.
August 30,2013
The Week in Autos - Uber Potential and Vettel Wins Belgium
This week, Google sees Uber potential; one more U.S. state says no handset while driving; and Vettel's fifth win of the season.
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 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 05,2013
The Week in Autos - Blast Off!
This week, Formula One and the Pirelli tire controversy; GM and Honda agree to cooperate on fuel cells; and a robot prepares for space.
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 21,2013
The Week in Autos - The Tesla Swap and Super Luxury
This week, Tesla's Elon Musk demonstrates battery swapping; the U.S. Department of Energy calculates savings for EV owners; and look out for Rolls-Royce on the streets of Manila.
June 17,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Interbrand's Greenest and the Taxi of Tomorrow
This week, Interbrand's top five Best Global Green Brands 2013 reveal a changed auto industry. Nissan's anti-aging secrets, and New York City's Taxi of Tomorrow debuts this fall.
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 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 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 23,2013
Enjoy these highlights of the first days of Auto Shanghai 2013, featuring the booths and cars of Nissan, Infiniti and Dongfeng Nissan.
April 21,2013
Watch Nissan's full press conference at Auto Shanghai 2013, including the debut of the Friend-ME concept car.
April 15,2013
The Dashboard Digest - GT-R on ice, and Nismo's podium finish
This week, the GT-R breaks speed records on ice, Oslo as the European EV capital, and Nismo's podium finish at the start of the Super GT season.
April 12,2013
Norway has the most EVs per capita of any country in the world, and sales of Nissan LEAF continue to grow, supported by charging infrastructure.
April 08,2013
The Dashboard Digest - Clay to cars, and Nismo's samurai spirit
This week, we take a look at clay modeling, a history of the Tama electric car, and a blessing for Nismo to start the Super GT season.
March 28,2013
The Dashboard On the Road: Two Years On
This week the Dashboard On the Road visits northern Japan, where we look at the state of recovery two years after an earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster hit the region.
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 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 22,2013
The Dashboard - The Week in Autos
This week, CLSA's senior analyst Christopher Richter joins us to talk about the business of Formula One, EVs in China and the crux of marketing cars to younger buyers.
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.
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 21,2013
This week on The Dashboard a trial of the New Mobility Concept vehicles and the LEAF working for the city of Sydney, Australia.
February 15,2013
The Dashboard - EV Taxis and Racing Supercars
This week on The Dashboard, Mexico City goes electric with taxis, supercars in Australia, and the making of the Infiniti Red Bull RB9 Formula 1 racecar.
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 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.
November 02,2012
The Dashboard: This Week's Program
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.
October 15,2012
What Does an Electric Car Look Like?
It seems that most people think an electric vehicle is a funny looking thing, a bit of an oddball. Electric vehicles specialists from Renault and Nissan say that's not the case.
October 12,2012
The Truth about Electric Vehicles
Are electric vehicles still science fact or is the future now here? Electric vehicles specialists at Renault and Nissan explode some myths surrounding EVs.
October 10,2012
The Future For Electric Vehicles
Francois Bancon, in charge of product strategy and planning for Nissan, looks at the future for electric vehicles.
October 09,2012
The Renault-Nissan Electric Vehicle Story
Hideaki Watanabe, Nissan corporate vice president and managing director for zero emission vehicles, brings us up to date on the story of Renault-Nissan electric vehicles.
September 28,2012
TV comedian and car-lover Jay Leno on a recent visit to Japan had a sneak preview of the TeRRA SUV concept, a fuel-cell electric vehicle, now on display at the Paris Motor Show.
June 27,2012
Backwards to the future at Goodwood
The Nissan LEAF will attempt to complete the famous 1.16-mile Goodwood Festival of Speed hill-climb course as fast as possible... but in reverse.
May 30,2012
The LEAF to Home power supply system turns the LEAF into a backup electricity supply for residential homes.
May 25,2012
Interview with CHAdeMO Association Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga
Toshiyuki Shiga, Nissan Chief Operating Officer and CHAdeMO Association Chairman, spoke with the Global Media Center on the current status and outlook for the CHAdeMO quick-charging protocol at the venue of the Association’s general conference held in Tokyo.
May 25,2012
At a recent CHAdeMO event, Nissan Senior Manager Junichi Kobayashi of the EV Component Development Group, EV System Engineering Department and EV Technology Development Division, spoke with Media Center's Dan Sloan about the rapid pace of development of CHAdeMO's quick-charging technology.
April 20,2012
Musician and actor Ryuichi Sakamoto discusses with the Global Media Center driving and owning a Nissan LEAF in New York City.
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 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 30,2012
Prince Albert II of Monaco took to the roads in a Nissan LEAF NISMO RC during EVER Monaco, the annual automotive show dedicated to green vehicles and renewable energy.
March 20,2012
LEAF strikes a chord with Ryuichi Sakamoto
Composer, actor and soon-to-be Nissan LEAF owner Ryuichi Sakamoto joined 140 drivers of the groundbreaking electric vehicle at a first owners’ event Sunday in Tokyo’s Daiba district. During the event, the Academy Award winner took time out to speak with the Global Media Center about the growing role of EVs.
March 07,2012
CEO Speaks on Russia, EVs and Yen in Geneva
Toward the end of the first press day of the Geneva Motor Show, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn spoke with the Global Media Center on growth for Nissan in Russia, the future for EVs, and the ever volatile yen.
February 14,2012
Japan's Kyoko Koizumi has been on the nation's "talent" radar for nearly three decades, but has more recently punctuated her long career with acting honors, the latest for "Mainichi Kaasan" (Everyday Mom), a bio-pic centered on the domestic travails of manga author and mother Rieko Saibara.
January 23,2012
Interviews: Nissan LEAF Cold Test
Last week, in the frosty northern climes of Hokkaido, journalists tested the performance of the Nissan LEAF for the first time in snow and freezing temperatures.
December 09,2011
Nissan Wins Web Grandprix Awards
On December 7, the 5th Japan Web Grandprix took place in Suntory Hall in Tokyo, an event that began in 2007 to support further development of Japanese websites. This year a total of 122 websites from 44 companies applied, the largest turnout ever. Awards consist of 16 category Grandprix and three special awards. Each company […]
December 02,2011
A Media Center Walk Through Nissan Concept Cars with Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura Q1. We’re standing in front of the PIVO 3, but a number of models are debuting at the Tokyo Motor Show, can you tell us about them and the special features? CCO: Let’s start with the PIVO 3. This is the […]
November 14,2011
13 November, 2011 On the final day of the Nissan LEAF Ride and Drive at APEC 2011, over 400 people have been to the booth at the Sheraton Waikiki to either drive or ride in the 100% electric car. You’ve seen their initial reactions, their impressions of the car after a test drive and shown in […]
November 13,2011
Show and Tell with the Nissan LEAF at APEC 2011
12 November, 2011 Activities were in full swing at APEC 2011 on Saturday and security have been tightened on the island. Cars slowed to a crawl as local police on bikes stood watch at the entrance to Sheraton Waikiki, directing the flow of traffic entering today’s summit venue. At the Nissan LEAF Ride and Drive booth, […]
November 11,2011
10 November, 2011 Aloha from Hawaii! As APEC 2011 kicks off today, the Nissan LEAF Ride and Drive station at the Sheraton Waikiki is ready and welcoming test drivers interested for a spin the 100% electric vehicle. Over the next four days, we’ll bring you updates on location and speaking to some of the test […]