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Nissan plans potentially polarizing changes to top-selling Qashqai

May 14, 2013 06:01 CET
Nissan promises an innovative new look for the next Qashqai – the automaker's top-selling model in Europe – when the replacement debuts early next year.... Read More »

 

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Former Chrysler exec Hausch joins Nissan Europe

May 9, 2013 06:01 CET
Chrysler's former Europe chief, Thomas Hausch, will head Nissan's operations in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Hausch started the role with the Japanese automaker on May 1. A German national, Hausch, 47, brings more than 20 years of executive-level experience in the automotive industry to the job. He replaces Vincent Wijnen, who becomes Nissan Europe's head of aftersales.... Read More »

 

PRODUCTION

Nissan starts European production of Leaf EV

March 28, 2013 13:22 CET
Nissan began production of the Leaf electric car at its factory in Sunderland, north east England. The car was previously made in Japan and imported to European markets.... Read More »

 

PSA, Renault woo younger drivers with new small SUVs

March 11, 2013 07:04 CET
French automakers aim to win customers in the growing small SUV/crossover segment with the Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur. Peugeot says the first reaction to the 2008 has been positive.... Read More »

 

Nissan hopes roomy compact will win sales from rivals in Europe

March 7, 2013 14:37 CET
Nissan hopes that a spacious interior will help its new compact hatchback for Europe win customers from Ford, Renault and other established players in the segment.... Read More »

 

2013 GENEVA AUTO SHOW

Nissan extends range for Europe-built Leaf

Feb. 27, 2013 15:34 CET
Nissan has extended the range and lowered the price of the Leaf electric car that the automaker will begin making in the UK in April. The new European version of the Leaf, which will debut at the Geneva auto show next week, will have a range of 200km, up from the 175km range offered in the version of the car made in Japan, the company said today.... Read More »

 

2013 GENEVA AUTO SHOW

Nissan counts on tech upgrades to boost Note's appeal

Feb. 20, 2013 12:20 CET
Nissan believes that a stronger focus on design and technology will boost the next-generation Note's appeal, allowing it to expand its customer base beyond its core small minivan buyers.... Read More »