Archive | March, 2011

Press drive Nissan LEAF in shopping centre

NISSAN held its press launch for the LEAF this week – and took over a Milton Keynes shopping centre. The event saw journalists ‘treated’ by Nissan doctors and nurses in the LEAF Clinic. There they were weaned off petrol, shown the dangers of eating too much junk food purchased at petrol stations and shown the [...]

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The Paul Willcox Blog: Welcome

WHAT a conference! Last week we held our Nissan Dealer Conference at The O2 and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Overall I was extremely pleased with how it went and it was great to hear from many of you as to how much you – and your better halves – [...]

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Used Cared4 scheme launched

NISSAN will roll out a rebranded used car programme in its dealer network this summer. Representing a multi-million pound investment by the manufacturer, the scheme will be called Nissan Cared4 and aims to offer the customer a clear Nissan used car ownership proposition and with it develop lucrative used car sales. The scheme will aim [...]

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Qashqai bursts onto nation’s TV screens

QASHQAI will be bursting onto the nation’s television screens today in the latest round of TV activity. The campaign which cost £1.25m includes 30 and 40 second adverts featuring the UK’s favourite crossover dodging large paintballs. The adverts will be appearing in the commercial breaks of some of the most popular shows on television, including video on [...]

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Nissan stars at Ideal Home Show

THE all-electric LEAF was one of the star attractions that wowed show-goers this month at the Ideal Home Show.   At the Earl’s Court event, the LEAF was joined by the all-new Micra, Juke and Qashqai on Nissan’s bold exhibition stand which showcased the firm’s innovative and exciting new products. Nissan staff were also on [...]

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Generous dealers donate to earthquake fund

NISSAN dealers across the UK have clubbed together to donate to the Earthquake relief fund in Japan. The global initiative saw dealer contributions to the fund matched by Nissan and has raised millions for the fund. ‘Employees, dealers and staff across the world have donated to the fund,’ said Nissan GB communications director Tom Barnard. [...]

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Nissan appoints new fleet sales director

NISSAN has announced it’s promoted Barry Beeston to the position of fleet sales director, replacing Andy Woodall who recently left the company. Beeston joined Nissan in 1991 as technical support controller and held several roles within the company before becoming national fleet operations manager in 2007. Commenting on his new position, Beeston said: ‘I am [...]

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Nissan secures podium finish in GT1 opener

NISSAN GT-R drivers Richard Westbrook and Peter Dumbreck secured an outstanding podium finish in the opening race of the 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship in Abu Dhabi. The British duo started on the front row of the grid after an impressive qualifying race performance, and secured second place by the first corner in the main [...]

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