Nissan Endorses Talks on Buying GM Stake
The board of Nissan Motor, the Japanese carmaker, voted Monday to explore a proposal to form an alliance with Renault and General Motors to create a new global auto giant. The vote came hours before the board of Renault, the French car company that owns a controlling 44 percent stake of Nissan, was scheduled to discuss the same proposal, put forward by a group of GM shareholders led by the American billionaire Kirk Kerkorian.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces New Training Contract With Nissan
Technical education provider Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has signed a training contract with Nissan North America, Inc. The nine-week elective training is scheduled to begin during the summer of fiscal 2006 and is planned to be offered at the existing UTI locations in Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; and Mooresville, NC. As part of the contracts Nissan plans to equip the elective with specialized training aids and tools. Students who successfully complete their training will be eligible to receive credit within the Nissan Technician Certification system.
Nissan Moving Headquarters to Nashville
Nissan Motor said Thursday that it would move its North American headquarters to a suburb of Nashville, TN, from California. Nissan’s chief executive, Carlos Ghosn, made the announcement in Nashville at the Tennessee State Capitol. The auto company, which is based in Japan, said it would spend $17 million on a new headquarters building in Williamson County south of Nashville.
Dana Corporation Earns Nissan Quality Awards
Dana Corporation announced that two of its operations have earned Nissan Supplier Quality Awards. These awards were presented during a recent ceremony in Nashville, TN.
Nissan to Make Small Cars for U.S. Youth Market
Japanese carmaker Nissan said today it plans to sell smaller cars specifically geared to the U.S. market as early as 2006. The cars will be marketed to younger drivers, the company said. Nissan expects to produce the new model in one of its three existing factories in North America.
Akebono Expands Severe Duty Disc Brake Pad Kits
Akebono said it expanded its severe-duty ultra-premium disc brake pad line by 14 new part numbers.
Standard Motor Products Introduces 268 New Numbers
The release provides new coverage in 75 product categories and 80 part numbers for 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles, SMP said.
YANG Announces Speakers at Auto Care Connect
The Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) has announced speakers for its 5 for 5 sessions.
FCS Introduces 16 New Numbers in April
The new numbers cover many popular applications, including the Jeep Compass, Lexus GX470, Mazda 3, Nissan Armada, Ram 1500 and more.
Snap-on Announces Latest Software Release
The latest software includes new coverage, guided component tests and features, plus everything from previous releases for smarter fixes, Snap-on said.
