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INFINITI and Pirelli announce ‘Project Black S’ partnership at the Canadian GP
The new partnership was announced at the Canadian GP by Tommaso Volpe, Director of INFINITI Global Motorsport, and Paul Hembery, Motorsport Director for Pirelli.
Unveiled in March 2017, "Project Black S" explores the potential of a…
Nissan to offer standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) on eight Canadian models in 2018 model…
AEB (previously known as Forward Emergency Braking) uses radar technology to monitor a vehicle’s proximity to the vehicle ahead, giving the driver audible and visual display warnings to help the driver reduce the vehicle’s speed if a…
Nissan impresses at Buenos Aires Auto Show with three concept cars and a local launch
With a larger stand, Nissan is presenting its entire range of vehicles to the public led by the all-new Nissan Kicks and three concept vehicles available in Argentina for the first time: the Frontier Attack, the Nissan EnGuard and the…
“Audi Summit” in Barcelona in July: brand exhibition of the Four Rings
The Audi Summit is the company’s new exclusive brand platform. In the urban hotspot of Barcelona, the Catalonian capital, multipliers from the fields of media, finance, commerce and industry associations will experience new services for…
Nissan releases X-Trail with ProPILOT autonomous drive
The updated X-Trail goes on sale at Nissan dealers throughout Japan today. ProPILOT, the car’s main new feature, supports drivers by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during single-lane driving on the highway. The…
Toyota leads innovation with three-peat!
Toyota was also, once again, the only automaker listed in the top 20 patent awardees. Other key innovators in the top 20 include Apple, Google, IBM and Microsoft.
“As companies in the automotive industry transform themselves into broader…
Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors join forces to offer financial services
Nissan’s financing arms will be responsible for providing wholesale and retail financing options and will design products for participating Mitsubishi dealerships. The newly established services will exclusively use Mitsubishi Motors…
Next chapter of Nissan X-Trail success story kick off at UEFA Champions League Final
The new X-Trail – the largest model in Nissan’s crossover line-up – features a range of upgrades which further improve its quality and refinement. They include a distinctive and robust new exterior, higher-quality interior with desirable…
TechDay Combustion Engine Technology
Today, Audi uses V6 and V8 engines in all models based on the modular longitudinal platform, namely in the Audi A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5 and Q7 series. The V6 units – gasoline as well as diesel engines – operate with a displacement of 3.0 liters,…
Nissan Chile delivers fleet of 25 LEAFs to Enel
The ceremony was led by Chile’s Minister of Energy, Andrés Rebolledo; the general manager of Enel Chile, Nicola Cotugno; and the CEO of Nissan Chile, Santiago Castro.
As part of its sustainability policy, Enel offered its employees a…
The new Lotus Elise Cup 250
Supercharged, lightweight and distilled from Lotus’ extensive motorsport knowhow, the new model packs 243 hp into a chassis designed to deliver the benchmark in responsive handling and haptic feedback. The car’s enhanced aerodynamics come…
Nissan production, sales and export results for April 2017
1. Production
Nissan's global production in April declined from a year earlier.
Production in Japan surpassed year-earlier results for the ninth consecutive month.
Production outside Japan declined from a year earlier.
In China,…
Autopromotec 2017 closed its doors
For more than 50 years the event has been bringing together professionals in the automotive aftermarket for a moment of technological and professional growth that has become an essential meeting on an international scale. Autopromotec's…
Automechanika and AICA plan new alliance
According to Michael Johannes, Vice President Mobility & Logistics, Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH: “The goal is to strengthen our integration with the Italian market. As one of Europe's leading economies, Italy is a very high priority…
Light Speed Racing Team finishes the Nurburgring 24 Hour race first
The Glickenhaus Trophy was set up last year and is awarded to the car that sets the best time on the historic Nordschleife during qualifying. SCG003C driver Jeff Westphal was able to bring the trophy home for the coming year thanks to an…