A Scarlet Ember Tincoat 2021 Nissan Rogue was the 14 millionth vehicle to roll off the assembly line at the automaker’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee. Nissan sees this as more than a landmark achievement — it’s a symbol of the company’s dedication to investing in American manufacturing. Here’s a look at what it took to […]
If you’ve been rubbing your hands together in anticipation of being able to get behind the wheel of the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF, you’re going to be quite happy to learn that production of the EV has officially gotten underway at Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, putting it just that much closer to being at […]
This month, the all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf was unveiled to the world in an online presentation. The car received a much-needed update in design and driving range, along with a starting MSRP that is $690 below the current Nissan Leaf. While several models of the new car are making their way around the country to […]
Earlier this week, Nissan announced that production of the 2016 Nissan Maxima had begun at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Texas. What Nissan has branded its “4 Door Sports Car” just debuted a few weeks back at the 2015 New York International Auto Show and is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, mated […]
Nissan’s manufacturing complex in Smyrna, Tennessee, was recently recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as one of the top 70 Energy Star certified plants in the country. The Nissan plant has taken several measures to reduce its demand for power and offset the negative impact that auto manufacturing can have on the environment. Such power […]
Nissan and the State of Tennessee have broken ground on a new education and training facility in Smyrna that will serve as a future hub for building the workforce behind Nissan’s North American manufacturing epicenter. The groundbreaking was held at the future site of the 150,000-square-foot facility and was attended by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam […]
Nissan’s Smyrna assembly plant in Tennessee has become the automotive industry’s top-producing facility in North America for the first half of 2014. A total of 334,082 Nissan vehicles were manufactured in Smyrna from January to June of this year, which is a 40.5 percent increase over the same period in 2013. The plant produced the […]
After overcoming several hurdles from the COVID-19 pandemic, employees at the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant are finally hard at work manufacturing the 2021 Nissan Rogue. The Tennessee plant, which produces the top-selling model in the U.S., is implementing a range of cutting-edge tech, including virtual reality and collaborative car manufacturing robots (Cobots), to get […]
The Nissan plant in Canton, Mississippi recently welcomed a fresh new face to its leadership team. Tim Fallon was recently named the vice president of Manufacturing at the automaker’s plant in the Magnolia State. With over 20 years of experience with manufacturing and engineering, Fallon seems like a natural pick for the position. Here’s a […]
In the 2020 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, three Nissan models — the Maxima, Murano, and Armada — have topped their respective segments and helped put the automaker’s score above the industry average. Among mass-market brands, Nissan secured a fifth-place ranking. Learn More: About the 2020 Nissan SUV lineup The J.D. Power IQS measures the […]
During February, Nissan welcomed over 60 African American high school students to its 2020 Next Gen Summit. This leadership and education workshop took students on a tour of Nissan facilities, including the corporate headquarters, the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, and Nissan Stadium, where they get to meet and greet Tennessee Titans alumni Blaine Bishop, Chris […]
Since it first hit the streets in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has sold over 450,000 models — making it the world’s best-selling EV. More Green for Your Wallet: Calculate your fuel savings One for the record books As one of the early popular, practical production EVs, the Nissan LEAF has long been a pioneer in […]
Nissan recommitted itself to helping young people this month when it hosted six chapters of the 100 Black Men of America organization in Nashville. It was for the sixth annual Nissan Resume Challenge and Summit from Feb. 14-15 at Nissan North America’s headquarters. Road Trip: The Nissan SUV and crossover lineup is ready for adventure […]
We all know that Nissan is a Japanese brand, but when it comes to the United States, its roots are firmly in the Volunteer State. The headquarters of Nissan North America are in Nashville, and the company invests heavily in the area to facilitate quicker manufacturing and goodwill in the state. This month the automaker […]
To manufacture the all-new Altima, Nissan’s U.S. assembly plants required some upgrades, and the automaker has made the changes happen with an investment of $170 million. As a result, the Nissan’s Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tenn., began production of the 2019 Altima today. Since June 1992, nearly 4.6 million Altimas have been manufactured in […]
The 2018 Nissan Frontier, Maxima, and Altima are all standouts in the J.D. Power 2018 Initial Quality Study, and the automaker’s Smyrna manufacturing plant also has reason to be proud after earning a Bronze designation. Learn More: 2018 Nissan Maxima named on list of fastest cars for the money “The 2018 J.D. Power Initial Quality […]
March is Women’s History Month, so it is time once again to announce the America’s Top Corporations for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) list by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The list has been published for 18 consecutive years, and it is the only award on a national level that recognizes corporations for policies […]
As we reported earlier, Nissan and Disney have partnered together to promote the 2018 Nissan Leaf and the upcoming film A Wrinkle in Time. Besides the traditional commercials and product placement, Nissan has taken its sponsorship a step further by starting a contest with director Ava DuVernay and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures to find […]
