After several lackluster years, Nissan North America has sold more of its electric cars in six months than it did all of last year. More than 9,800 LEAFs were sold, surpassing 2012 figures.
A First For Nissan: Building A U.S. Vehicle For GM
Franklin-based Nissan North America has announced it will begin making its new compact cargo van for General Motors. The new NV200 will be sold as the Chevrolet City Express, available beginning in fall of 2014.
Smyrna-Built Nissans Popular In The Middle East
When the state released export figures earlier this spring, there was one wrinkle that caught our eye. Exports from Tennessee to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain jumped three hundred percent in the final months of 2012. Driving the increase is the latest model of the Nissan Altima, built at the company’s plant in Smyrna.
Nissan Treats Temps to Car Discounts as Union Organizing Effort Underway
Nissan North America can soon offer discounted vehicle leases to a growing part of its Tennessee workforce – temporary employees. The benefit required a change in state law, which is now awaiting Governor Bill Haslam’s signature after passing the General Assembly nearly unanimously.
Leaf Helps Drive Nissan to Best Month Ever
Nissan North America says its March sales were the best ever.
Altima, Passat Beat Camry in Tougher Crash Test
The Tennessee-made Nissan Altima and Volkswagen Passat have both received the highest crash test rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Not appearing on the closely-watched list is the top-selling Toyota Camry, which performed poorly in a new part of the test.
Name Change Coming to Nissan’s Infiniti
Nissan Vice President Johan de Nysschen says the new naming scheme harkens back to Infiniti’s beginnings, more than 20 years ago.
Employee Killed at Nissan’s Decherd Plant
One of Middle Tennessee’s largest private employers says an accident has killed a worker at one of its factories. The incident occurred Tuesday at Nissan’s powertrain plant in Decherd.
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