Archive | February, 2012

Nissan backs Climate Week

NISSAN is to sponsor the most important fixture in the eco calendar, Climate Week. Running from March 12-18, Climate Week is the biggest climate change campaign in the UK and is backed by the Prime Minister and Sir Paul McCartney. The sponsorship sees Nissan, manufacturer of the 100 per cent electric LEAF, announced as the [...]

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VIDEO: Electric NV200 is powering ahead

THE NISSAN LEAF is already leading the way in reducing carbon emissions in cities, but with the e-NV200, Nissan is extending this development into commercial vehicles in cities such as London. As you may know, FedEx Express and Nissan are collaborating over a two-month period to evaluate how the NV200 electric vehicle (EV) prototype copes [...]

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Crossover concept to be unveiled at Geneva

NISSAN has released a teaser image and a video of a concept car that’s set to wow the crowds at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. Called Hi-Cross, Nissan is exploring ideas on how to expand its award-winning crossover range – a segment that Nissan is the undisputed leader of thanks to award-winning products such as [...]

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Dealer goes solar to reduce its carbon footprint

A FAMILY-owned dealership has invested in more than 100 solar panels in a bid to reduce its electricity bills and its carbon footprint. Nissan and Suzuki dealer Blackshaws, based in Alnwick, Northumberland, decided to take action after discovering it was spending more than £30,000 a year on electricity. The company, which is more than 90 [...]

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Cancer charity chooses Nissan

A CANCER care charity has signed a fleet deal with Nissan for 50 NV200 vans to transport patients to and from hospital. An initial order of 25 Nissan NV200 Combi models will be delivered over the next two years, with the other 25 planned for 2014. The ultimate aim is to transport 1,000 cancer patients [...]

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VIDEO: GT-R doesn’t have rivals, just scalps!

‘THERE isn’t anything else quite like this on the planet. And it doesn’t so much have rivals – as scalps.’ That’s the verdict MSN Cars delivered on the Nissan GT-R.  Punching out 530bhp, and with a top speed of 196mph, the car can do 0-62mph in three seconds. ‘It. Is. Fast,’ confirms the reviewer driving [...]

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Have your say with Car Dealer Power

A SURVEY which puts car dealers in the driving seat is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever! Car Dealer Power, run by Car Dealer magazine, are the only awards voted for by the people who matter most – you, the dealers – and this year they give you the chance to celebrate [...]

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Double award delight for Blackshaws

A NORTHUMBERLAND Nissan and Suzuki dealership enjoyed a spectacular night of success at the recent AM Awards. Blackshaws, Alnwick, won not one but two categories: ‘Best Marketing Initiative’ and ‘Aftersales Operation of the Year’. The double triumph delighted everyone at the family-owned business. Marketing and HR manager Sue Blackshaw said: ‘We were absolutely over the [...]

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