USA - With a major makeover for the GT-R comes a special GT-R Track Edition.

• Available late summer by order only with a starting MSRP¹ of $127,990¹ USD

Among Nissan GT-R enthusiasts, 2017 is turning out to be a milestone year. The model year started with a major makeover for both the GT-R Premium and GT-R NISMO – and caps off with the North American debut of the limited production GT-R Track Edition at the New York International Auto Show. The show runs April 14 - 23 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.

As the third model in the GT-R lineup, the Track Edition occupies a unique position between the “T” (touring) and “R” (racing) sides of the GT-R equation. 

Designed to deliver a higher level of performance than the GT-R Premium, the Track Edition features elements of the flagship GT-R NISMO, though retaining the GT-R Premium model’s 565-horsepower engine rating (versus the GT-R NISMO’s 600-horsepower version). 

The new GT-R Track Edition has a starting MSRP¹ of $127,990 and will be available late summer 2017 by order only at GT-R certified Nissan dealers nationwide.

“The new GT-R Track Edition gives buyers a specialized model, one true to GT-R heritage and available only by special order,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. “Building on the major upgrade to every GT-R for 2017, the Track Edition is an amazing package inside, outside and under the skin.”

The new GT-R Track Edition’s performance-oriented features start with the body’s additional adhesive bonding (in addition to spot welding), which helps increase body shell rigidity versus the GT-R Premium model. Next, the advanced 4-wheel independent suspension receives unique NISMO tuning, with reduced weight and additional roll stiffness (versus GT-R Premium), as well as NISMO-spec tires.

Other standard equipment includes GT-R NISMO front fenders, 20-inch NISMO forged aluminum-alloy wheels and a special dry carbon-fiber rear spoiler². Inside, the Track Edition interior includes a unique red and black color treatment with high-grip, motorsports-inspired Recaro® seats.

INDIA - Nissan uses its Supercar, the GT-R draws a country outline to celebrate the 68th Republic Day.

• Nissan India set to enter the Limca Book of Records for the world’s largest-ever outline of a country map with a Nissan GT-R
• To watch the video of this tribute to India on its 68th Republic Day celebrations, watch below......

Nissan Motor India is celebrating the 68th year of the Republic with a record-breaking tribute to India and its people starring the legendary Nissan GT-R sports car. 

The company is set to enter the Limca Book of Records – the Indian equivalent of Guinness Book of World Records - for the world’s largest-ever outline of a country map. 

This was achieved by a  Nissan GT-R which carved out the approximate map of India spanning three sq. km. on the dry surface of Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. This latest feat of the GT-R, captured in a video released today, salutes the Indian Republic.

Speed and precision were critical to accomplish this incredible act which marks the arrival of the iconic Nissan GT-R supercar in India. 

Nissan chose Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan as the location for the record attempt for its level and dry lakebed surface, stunning vistas, and soil which is soft enough to leave a deep impression to be captured by camera drones high above.

The Nissan GT-R’s precise and crisp responses enabled the car to manoeuvre through the twists and turns to trace the complex proportions of India’s landmass on the sandy surface in a dry section of the lake.

With major turns and bends along the periphery, the GT-R’s renowned driving performance, power and handling was put to its ultimate test. At the helm of the vibrant red GT-R was professional rally driver Rahul Kanthraj, who piloted the car to achieve the  record.

To ensure accuracy, the map was created by plotting the co-ordinates on a GPS device and multiple laps were done to approximate the actual map. The exciting results were captured on video with drones and onboard cameras.

The dimensions of the map were about 3km in length and 2.8km in width with a total outline periphery of 14.7km. Officials from the Limca Book of Records were on site to validate the process. 

Once certified, this unique record will be included in the 2018 edition of the book expected to be published in June 2018. The Limca Book of Records is a compilation of records that is published annually in India documenting human and natural world records. 

It is published annually in three languages: English, Hindi and Malayalam.

As a mark of respect and appreciation for India and Nissan customers on Republic Day, the company has issued a video that showcases the legendary GT-R as it sets the new  record.

Nissan's new GT500 challenger, which aims to battle for championship success in 2017, was revealed on the eve of last weekend's Super GT final rounds.

Nissan's new GT500 challenger, which aims to battle for championship success in 2017, was revealed on the eve of last weekend's Super GT final rounds.

The Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500 was unveiled at Twin Ring Motegi along with entries from rivals Lexus and Honda.

New regulations for 2017 include a 25 percent reduction in total downforce in all GT500 machines. 

NISMO has also incorporated enhancements with endurance and reliability, while further advances were achieved in power output.

The car's dynamics were also improved through a lowered center of gravity and an optimization of weight distribution.

The new car aims to continue the incredible success for Nissan in recent years, which won the championship 2014 and 2015 and won five of the eight rounds in 2016.

"We will make further development improvements during off-season tests and aim to create a race car that will shine brilliantly within the history of motorsports," said president and CEO of NISMO, Takao Katagiri. "We hope to thrill fans with a fast, more appealing GT-R that will excite fans as it lines up on the grid for the opening round competing against the new Lexus and Honda machines."

Fans will get another chance to view the 2017-spec GT500 GT-R at the upcoming NISMO Festival in Japan scheduled for Fuji International Speedway on December 11.

NISMO Calendar

November 19-20

FIA WEC, Bahrain

December 3-4

Australian Supercars, Homebush Street Circuit, Sydney, NSW,Australia

December 11

NISMO Festival, Fuji International Speedway, Japan

EUROPEAN SALES - Nissan retains market share in October even with a growth in sales for the Nissan/Datsun Brands.

	2016	2015
October Sales (units)	54,935	53,162
October Market share	3.6%	3.6%

Nissan announced today European sales for October of 54,935 units (Nissan and Datsun), representing a market share of 3.6%. Calendar sales to date total 614,090 units. Market share calendar year to date is 3.8%.

In Europe the UK continues to be the dominant country, with a near 100% increase over second place, Russia and Germany, the notice that Nissan will continue to build within the UK, will help keep sales high, with the next generation Qashqai and all new model for the UK production facility, X-Trail coming next year.

October highlights:

• Sales in the UK totalled 12,140 units with a market share of 5.9%. Calendar year sales total 142,256 units and market share 5.4%.
• Sales in Russia totalled 6,345 units with a market share of 4.9%. Calendar year to date market share is 6.1%.
• Sales in Germany totalled 6,062 units with a market share of 2.2%. Calendar year sales to date total 66,582 units and market share of 2.2%, marking the best result since 2000.
• Nissan in Italy sold 5,470 units in October, with a market share of 3.4%. Calendar year sales to date totaled 54,048 and market share is 3.2%.
• Sales in France totaled 5,274 units with a market share of 2.5%. Calendar year sales total 62,864 units and market share is 3.2%.
• Sales in Spain totalled 5,354 with a market share of 5.3%. Calendar year sales to date total 54,097 units and market share is 4.9%. The Nissan LEAF is the best-selling electric vehicle in Spain from January to October 2016 with 494 units sold.
• Datsun sales in Russia totaled 1,200 units in October with 14,308 units sold from January to October 2016.

TOP 5 EUROPEAN MARKETS OCTOBER 2016
#	MARKET	UNIT SALES
1	UK	12,140
2	RUSSIA	6,345
3	GERMANY	6,062
4	ITALY	5,470
5	FRANCE	5,274

TOP 5 MODELS OCTOBER 2016
#	MODEL	UNIT SALES
1	QASHQAI	20,096
2	JUKE	7,652
3	X-TRAIL	5,813
4	MICRA	4,821
5	NOTE	2,561

Nissan Motor Company has announced sales and production for the first six months of its fiscal year.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its production, sales and export figures for September and the six months from April to September 2016.

"We have continued to grow throughout the first half of the fiscal year, resulting in record sales and production over the period," said executive vice president Daniele Schillaci, global head of marketing and sales. 

"This growth has been supported by demand for core models in some of our largest markets, such as the Rogue in the U.S., the Versa and NP300 Frontier in Mexico, and the Qashqai and Sylphy in China.

"In the last few months alone, we launched our ProPILOT single-lane autonomous drive technology on the Serena minivan in Japan, we unveiled the revolutionary new Micra at the Paris Motor Show, and we started production of the redesigned Note in Japan, featuring our e-Power technology. We are confident that this ongoing influx of new products and technologies will continue to set the stage for further growth."

1. Production

September

Nissan's global production in September increased 11.2 percent year-on-year to 485,154 units, the eighth consecutive month of increase and a record for the month of September.

Production in Japan increased 7.0 percent year-on-year to 77,714 units, the second consecutive month of increase.

Production outside Japan increased 12.0 percent year-on-year to 407,440 units, the seventeenth consecutive month of increase and a record for the month of September.

In the U.S., production increased 2.8 percent year-on-year to 88,489 units, a record for the month of September.

In Mexico, production decreased 6.7 percent year-on-year to 65,681 units.

In the U.K., production increased 6.6 percent year-on-year to 50,133 units, a record for the month of September.

In Spain, production increased 64.4 percent year-on-year to 12,288 units.

In China, production increased 34.3 percent year-on-year to 127,748 units, a record for the month of September.

Production in other regions increased 9.5 percent year-on-year to 63,101 units.

April-September

Nissan's global production from April to September increased 7.5 percent year-on-year to 2,708,441 units, the third consecutive year of increase and a record high for the April-September period.

In Japan, production increased 3.6 percent year-on-year to 431,405 units, the second consecutive year of increase.

Production outside of Japan increased 8.2 percent year-on-year to 2,277,036 units, the seventh consecutive year of increase and a record for the April-September period.

In the U.S., production increased 4.6 percent year-on-year to 495,860 units, a record for the April-September period.

In Mexico, production increased 3.1 percent year-on-year to 425,092 units, a record for the April-September period.

In the U.K., production increased 10.6 percent year-on-year to 257,513 units, a record for the April-September period.

In Spain, production increased 32.1 percent year-on-year to 63,528 units.

In China, production increased 11.0 percent year-on-year to 633,153 units, a record for the April-September period.

Production in other regions increased 9.6 percent year-on-year to 401,890 units.

2. Sales

September

Global sales increased 6.0 percent year-on-year to 488,307 units, the second consecutive month of increase and a record for the month of September.

Japan:

Sales including mini-vehicles decreased 16.3 percent year-on-year to 47,350 units.

• Vehicle registrations decreased 11.0 percent year-on-year to 33,468 units.
• Mini-vehicle sales decreased 26.6 percent year-on-year to 13,882 units.

Sales outside Japan increased 9.1 percent year-on-year to 440,957 units, a record for the month of September.

In the U.S., sales increased 4.9 percent year-on-year to 127,797 units, a record for the month of September.

In Mexico, sales increased 15.1 percent year-on-year to 32,588 units, a record high for the month of September.

In Europe, sales increased 2.1 percent year-on-year to 80,384 units, a record high for the month of September.

In China, sales increased 26.3 percent year-on-year to 123,612 units, a record high for the month of September.

April-September

Global sales increased 1.7 percent year-on-year to 2,633,615 units, the seventh consecutive year of increase and a record for the April-September period.

Japan:

Sales including mini-vehicles decreased 20.2 percent year-on-year to 211,222 units.

• Vehicle registrations decreased 6.5 percent year-on-year to 164,636 units.
• Mini-vehicle sales decreased 47.5 percent year-on-year to 46,586 units.

Sales outside Japan increased 4.2 percent year-on-year to 2,422,393 units, the seventh consecutive year of increase and a record for the April-September period.

In the U.S., sales increased 3.7 percent year-on-year to 782,820 units, a record for the April-September period.

In Mexico, sales increased 14.8 percent year-on-year to 190,756 units, a record for the April-September period.

In Europe, sales decreased 1.4 percent year-on-year to 362,123 units.

In China, sales increased 12.1 percent year-on-year to 630,501 units, a record for the April-September period.

3. Exports from Japan

September

Exports in September increased 40.3 percent year-on-year to 51,856 units, the fifth consecutive month of increase.

April-September

Exports increased 9.1 percent year-on-year to 272,509 units, the second consecutive year of increase.