Trappes, France - Nissan has
scored well in two quality surveys conducted recently in the US. In the
latest JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS), Nissan and Infiniti
collectively moved to 5th position out of 14 corporate automotive
manufacturers (from 11th position in 2004). Nissan North America (NNA) was
also named as best full-line corporation in this year's Strategic Vision
Total Quality Index (TQI) survey. Dan Gaudette, SVP of NNA Manufacturing
and Quality Assurance said, "The competitive nature of today's
automotive industry demands continuous improvement of us - or we'll be
left behind. And, we're not finished... because there's no finish line
when it comes to quality."
Nissan opens its largest
showroom worldwide
On June 4, the world's
largest Nissan showroom was officially opened to an audience of nearly one
thousand guests in Oman including Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, and H.H. Asad
Bin Tariq Al Said, personal representative of His Majesty the Sultan of
Oman. The 3,367 square meter site became home to Nissan's sole distributor
in the city and the display area can accommodate the full range of Nissan
and Infiniti models and their variants, with space for over 25 vehicles.
Nissan prepares for its 10
millionth sale in Europe
Nissan will sell its 10
millionth car in Europe this summer. The historic milestone is being
marked by a series of celebrations plus a special advertising campaign
across the major markets of Western Europe. More news on the 10 millionth
Nissan to be sold in Europe will follow when it happens.
Nissan celebrates 25 years
and 1 million sales in Spain
On May 23rd, Nissan
celebrated 25 years of Nissan in Spain and its one millionth sale. HM the
King of Spain, Juan Carlos I and CEO and President of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn
visited the Zona Franca plant in Barcelona to host the ceremony. The first
new Navara pick-up vehicle to be manufactured was also unveiled on the day
to mark the latest model to be produced at the Spanish plant.
Renault and Nissan open a
joint parts warehouse in Hungary
On June 1st, Renault and
Nissan opened their new European Distribution Centre in Gyor, Hungary. Set
up as a result of the growth of Renault group brands and expanding
Alliance activities in Europe, it will provide spare parts for the Renault
and Nissan dealer networks in Central Europe. The new warehouse provides
another illustration of the synergies which Renault and Nissan are
developing within the Alliance in Europe.
