History of the Nissan Rogue
In October 2007, consumers could purchase the Nissan Rogue as a more compact crossover SUV option than what was on the market. At the time, the only comparable Nissan model available was the now-discontinued Xterra. Since its introduction, the Rogue has continued to increase in popularity, helping Nissan establish itself as a reliable automaker over […]
Production of 2021 Nissan Rogue Underway in US
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 […]
Tim Fallon Named VP of Manufacturing at Nissan Canton Plant
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 […]
3 Nissans Top 2020 JD Power Quality Study
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 […]
Nissan Invites African American Students to the 2020 Next Gen Summit
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 […]
Nissan LEAF Sales Top 450,000
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 Hosts Annual Resume Challenge and Summit
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 […]
Nissan Building New Facility in Tennessee
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 […]
Nissan’s U.S. Assembly Plants Upgraded for 2019 Altima Production
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 […]
Three Nissan Vehicles Earn Top Marks in JD Power 2018 Initial Quality Study
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 […]
Women’s Business Enterprise Council Recognizes Nissan
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 […]
Ava DuVernay and Nissan Looking For Fresh Filmmaking Talent
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 […]
Nissan Leaf Deemed 2018 Green Car of the Year by Automotive Journalists at NAIAS
Beating out nine competitors, Nissan’s sales-leading all electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf, has been named the 2018 FIPA Green Car of the Year. The inaugural title from the Inter-American Federation of Automobile Journalists (FIPA) was announced at the North American International Auto Show, currently underway in Detroit. “This award is a clear example of Nissan’s […]
Nissan Working on Technology to Make Telepathic Driving a Reality
Nissan is committed to redefining how people drive, how vehicles move, and how they impact the world; their commitment to exploring the limitless boundaries of technology is evident in the automaker’s lineup of electric vehicles as well as its Nissan Intelligent Mobility initiative, which is dedicated to the evolution of autonomous driving technologies and possibilities. […]
With Production Started in Europe, All-New Nissan LEAF Will Be Ready to Go in February
It’s official —production of the next-generation electric vehicle is humming along at the Sunderland, UK, manufacturing plant, which means European customers have only a couple months to wait until the all-new Nissan LEAF is available for purchase. As the world’s most popular and best-selling EV, the innovative LEAF exemplifies Nissan’s award-winning concept of Intelligent Mobility, […]
2018 Nissan LEAF Wins 2018 Best of Innovation Awards at CES Unveiled
The new and improved 2018 Nissan LEAF was named one of the overall “2018 Best of Innovation” honorees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Unveiled ceremony earlier this month, establishing the latest iteration of Nissan’s zero-emission vehicle as a critical darling ahead of its arrival in early 2018. Adding to its overall honors, the 2018 […]
Take a Look at the Nissan LEAF NISMO
The latest generation of the Nissan LEAF was revealed in September and has reportedly entered production in Tennessee. It lives up to so many expectations for a redesigned EV from the Japanese brand and consumers are waiting for their chance to take it for a test drive. To heighten the anticipation for the new Nissan […]
Nissan Shows Off IMx Concept in Tokyo
The Tokyo Motor Show opened to the press last week as one of the first auto shows of the season, and Nissan was ready to show off in its home country. There were several Nissan concept vehicles at the show, but the most futuristic model on display was surely the Nissan IMx zero-emission concept. This […]