The all-new Nissan Micra now comes with the full five star Euro NCAP, gained with ease.

• All-new Micra gets highest star-rating in the UK under latest dual-test system
• Standard-fit Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition and Intelligent Lane Intervention helped secure the five star rating
• All-new Micra on sale now across Europe and available for test drives 

The all-new Nissan Micra has been awarded a five-star safety rating in the UK from Euro NCAP, thanks to the standard fitment of intelligent driving technologies in the Safety Assist category of testing. 

The Micra was tested under Euro NCAP’s newest protocols. The UK range of Micra achieves the maximum possible five stars thanks to an extensive set of safety features standard across all grades. 

Every Micra is fitted with Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB), an intelligent driving technology which can detect a slowing or stopping vehicle ahead and automatically apply the brakes. Depending on the relative speeds, this can avoid an impact or reduce the severity. 

Also standard across the range is Pedestrian Recognition technology, which is linked to IEB, and Intelligent Lane Intervention (ILI), a first for the B-hatchback segment. 

When ILI is activated – for example, by crossing a line in the centre of the road – the steering wheel gently vibrates. The car’s brakes are automatically applied, individually depending on the direction of travel required, to guide the driver smoothly back into the correct lane. 

When taken into account by Euro NCAP, this extensive set of features earned the new Micra a high Safety Assist score, contributing to an overall rating of five stars. 

Every new Micra comes with six airbags as standard, plus seat belt warnings and seat belt height adjustment in the front. The Isofix car child seat fitting system can be used with the new Micra, including in the front passenger seat, for the best possible child protection. 

Additional safety features on every Micra include Electronic Stability Program, anti-lock brakes and Hill Start Assist. A speed limiter, automatic headlight sensor, automatic hazard lights and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System are also fitted. 

Nissan has confirmed that it will build the next generation Qashqai and X-trail at the Sunderland UK Production Facility.

Nissan Motor Company Ltd. today announced, following its Executive Committee meeting, that it will produce the next Qashqai and will add production of the next X-Trail model at its Sunderland, U.K. Plant.

Nissan’s decision follows the U.K. government’s commitment to ensure that the Sunderland plant remains competitive. As a result, Nissan will increase its investment in Sunderland, securing and sustaining the jobs of more than 7,000 workers at the plant.

“I am pleased to announce that Nissan will continue to invest in Sunderland. Our employees there continue to make the plant a globally competitive powerhouse, producing high-quality, high-value products every day,” said Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Nissan. “The support and assurances of the U.K. government enabled us to decide that the next-generation Qashqai and X-Trail will be produced at Sunderland. I welcome British Prime Minister Theresa May’s commitment to the automotive industry in Britain and to the development of an overall industrial strategy.”

Nissan’s Sunderland plant opened in 1986 and has produced almost 9 million cars since. One in three British cars are produced in Sunderland, which is the UK’s largest car plant of all time. In addition, 80% of production from Sunderland is exported to over 130 international markets. More than 2 million Qashqai’s have been built in Sunderland in less than 10 years. In addition to the 7,000 direct employees at Sunderland, the plant supports a further 28,000 British automotive supply chain jobs. To date, Nissan has invested more than £3.7 billion in Sunderland.

World Record holder Terry Grant teaches Sir Chris Hoy how to drive a Nissan on two wheels, in just two days.

• Sir Chris Hoy, Britain’s most successful Olympian, learns to drive Nissan Juke on two wheels in just two days – a feat that would take most drivers about two months
• Two-wheel driving, or ‘skiing’, is a stunt made famous in James Bond films and is considered very difficult to master
• In June, Sir Chris competed successfully at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race, fulfilling a three year journey with Nissan’s Advanced Driver Training Programme, and achieving a personal lifelong ambition
• Chris Hoy: “When I caught the roll and was suddenly driving on two wheels it was such a rush of adrenaline and relief in equal measure – an amazing experience.”

He may have retired from professional cycling, but Sir Chris Hoy has been spotted back on two wheels. The former-Olympian managed the tricky technique of two-wheel driving in a Nissan Juke, with just two days of instruction.

Under the guidance of world-record-breaking stuntman Terry Grant, Sir Chris spent one day at Silverstone Motor Circuit and another at Kendrew Barracks, learning to drive the specially modified Juke crossover.

Driving on two wheels or ‘skiing’ is a stunt made famous over the years from James Bond films, Knight Riderand the Dukes of Hazzard amongst others. The activity requires precision, advanced handling techniques and a good deal of driver instinct.

On Sir Chris’ first day, a roll cage was fitted for cabin protection whilst a specially-engineered stabilizer wheel on the outside prevented the car flipping onto its roof. After Terry demonstrated the required techniques, Chris attempted the challenging stunt for the first time. After several attempts the former Olympian was beginning to get the hang of it, even achieving a few controlled drives of short distances with just two wheels on the ground.

At the second session, Hoy’s confidence and consistency improved to the point where Terry was comfortable removing the stabilizer wheel. Despite the added pressure of having nothing to stop the vehicle rolling over, he quickly rose to the challenge, taking the ramp at the correct angle and velocity, catching the Juke before it rolled over and then driving balanced on two wheels. In one of the following runs he even managed a 400 metre distance – an achievement that brought huge cheers from the watching team.

Terry Grant commented; “Chris nailed it two for two! Driving on two wheels in two days – most people would take two months to master that. I think it highlights his ability to soak up instruction and apply discipline to something that’s both mentally and physically challenging – of which he’s got plenty of experience. Operating under pressure and being in control at all times, they’re the skills you need for this stunt. To master it in such a short period of time though, I’m really impressed.”

Sir Chris added; “I loved it. I never thought it would be as much fun as it was, but I just wanted to keep going. On day one I felt like I was only getting a first foot on the ladder and it’d be weeks before I’d be driving without the safety net. Then today when they took the stabilizer wheel off and there was the risk of rolling the car, the pressure didn’t get to me. I remembered Terry’s instructions and it all came together. When I caught the roll and was suddenly driving on two wheels it was such a rush of adrenaline and relief in equal measure – an amazing experience. Thanks to Terry and Nissan for allowing me to add another string to my driving bow.”

Terry Grant is no stranger to two-wheel driving. Amongst his impressive 23 Guinness World Records he holds the record for the fastest mile on two wheels, set in a Nissan Juke NISMO RS at Goodwood Festival in 2015.

Sir Chris Hoy is a Nissan Ambassador. Nissan is the Official Automotive Partner to Team GB and ParalympicsGB and will be giving a gold all-electric Nissan LEAF to its gold medal winning athlete ambassadors during the Rio 2016 Games.

Max Whitlock is one of the first of many TEAM GB gold medalists to be given a Gold wrapped Nissan LEAF.

• Whitlock becomes one of the first Team GB athletes to win all-gold, all-electric Nissan LEAF
• Sir Chris Hoy announces that all Nissan ambassadors who medal gold at Rio will win all-gold LEAF 

Gymnastics sensation Max Whitlock has become one of the first Team GB athletes to be presented with a stunning all-gold 100% electric Nissan LEAF following his medal triumph at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games yesterday.

The Nissan ambassador made headlines around the world when he took two gold medals – securing gold on the floor and pommel horse – on what has been dubbed ‘Sensational Sunday’.

In recognition of his astonishing achievement, Nissan will now present him with the keys to a LEAF completely wrapped in brilliant bright gold – on his return to the UK.

Nissan Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes returning from Rio with a gold medal will be presented with a gold Nissan LEAF, making it one of the most limited edition Nissan models ever.

Nissan is the official automotive partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB and has been delighted by the success of its other competing ambassador athletes so far, including first gold LEAF winner - rower George Nash, for his win in the men’s coxless-four.

Chris Marsh, Marketing Director at Nissan Motor (GB), said: “Max has been a Nissan ambassador since we first launched our partnership with Team GB and so many of us at Nissan have had the pleasure of working with him and getting to know him as he prepared for the biggest sporting night of his life.

“We are all so proud to have him associated with Nissan and he’s the perfect person to be a recipient of one of our gold LEAFs.”

Nissan ambassador Sir Chris Hoy, launched the Gold LEAF campaign announcing that all Nissan sponsored athletes who win a gold medal at the Rio Games would be rewarded with a special gold wrapped all-electric Nissan LEAF upon their return from Rio.*

* Only one Nissan LEAF will be gifted per Nissan gold medal winner, regardless of the number of gold medals won.

USA - Nissan's refreshed Pathfinder gans a full 5-Star safety rating from the NHTSA.

The refreshed 2017 Nissan Pathfinder has earned a 5-star overall vehicle safety rating as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Beginning with the 2011 model year, NHTSA introduced more stringent tests and requirements in order to earn 5-star ratings. The previous Pathfinder earned a 5-star NCAP rating each year since 2014.

"This latest Pathfinder is designed to be everything customers want in a family adventure vehicle," said Michael Bunce, vice president, product planning, Nissan North America. "Pathfinder delivers a safe and secure driving experience that is now augmented with our Nissan Safety Shield suite of technologies."

The introduction of the new Pathfinder is a core element in what Nissan is calling the "Year of the Truck" – which includes Pathfinder, the new TITAN half-ton and expanded TITAN XD lineup, and the all-new Armada full-size SUV.

The 2017 Pathfinder's advanced driver assistance technology includes new Forward Emergency Braking andIntelligent Cruise Control. For 2017, Moving Object Detection has been added to the available Around View® Monitor. Also available are Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Pathfinder is offered in either 2WD or 4WD configurations. Standard safety and security features include:

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor,
• Supplemental front seat-mounted side-impact air bags,
• Roof-mounted supplemental curtain air bags for side impact and rollover head protection for outboard passengers in all three rows (includes rollover sensor),
• LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) – 2nd row outboard seating positions only,
• Child safety rear door locks,
• Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control System.

RIO - Nissan launches the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle.

• Cruising Range Of 600km-Plus for Zero-Emission Bio-Ethanol Fuel-Cell Model

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle in Brazil that runs on bio-ethanol electric power. The breakthrough model, an all-new light–commercial vehicle, can rely on multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural gas, to produce high-efficiency electricity as a power source.

Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn said: “The e-Bio Fuel-Cell offers eco-friendly transportation and creates opportunities for regional energy production…all the while supporting the existing infrastructure. 

In the future, the e-Bio Fuel-Cell will become even more user-friendly. Ethanol-blended water is easier and safer to handle than most other fuels. Without the need to create new infrastructure, it has great potential to drive market growth.”

The fuel cell prototype forms part of Nissan’s ongoing commitment to the development of zero-emission vehicles and new automotive technologies including autonomous drive systems and connectivity. Nissan already sells the world’s highest-volume zero-emission car, the LEAF, and is pioneering Intelligent Mobility systems that will be deployed in a range of vehicles over coming years.

In this latest zero-emission development, the e-Bio Fuel-Cell prototype vehicle runs on 100-percent ethanol to charge a 24kWh battery which enables a cruising range of more than 600km (373 miles). Nissan will conduct further field tests on public roads in Brazil using the prototype.

Research and development of the e-Bio Fuel-Cell was announced by Nissan in June in Yokohama. The powertrain is clean, highly-efficient, easy to supply, and runs on 100-percent ethanol or ethanol-blended water. Its carbon-neutral emissions are as clean as the atmosphere, which will be the part of natural carbon cycle. 

Also, the e-Bio Fuel-Cell offers the brisk acceleration and silent driving of an EV, along with its low-running costs, while boasting the driving range of a gasoline-engine vehicle.　

Bio-ethanol fuels are mainly sourced from sugarcane and corn. These fuels are widely available in countries in North and South America, which feature widely-established infrastructure.  

Due to the easy availability of ethanol and low combustibility of ethanol-blended water, the system is not heavily dependent or restricted by the existing charging infrastructure, making it easy to introduce to the market. In the future, people may only need to stop by small retail stores to buy fuel off the shelf.

In pursuit of realizing a zero-emission and zero-fatality society for cars, Nissan continues to promote vehicle intelligence and electrification. Nissan’s brand promise of “Innovation That Excites” is delivered with “Nissan Intelligent Mobility”, which focuses on how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society through a more enjoyable driving experience.

The e-Bio Fuel-Cell will realize the concept of “Nissan Intelligent Power,” promoting greater efficiency and electrification of cars and the joys of driving, alongside battery EVs, such as the “Nissan Leaf”, “Nissan e-NV200,” and “e-Power,” which is equipped with an engine housing an exclusive large-capacity motor and power generator.

Nissan will continue to provide value to its customers by incorporating systems that enable the extraction of electric power from various fuels, while addressing the infrastructure issues tied to energy supply in every region of the world.

USA - Nissan's No Charge to Charge program expanded to 48 cities across the country, with savings already of $4.2 Million.

• Participating Nissan LEAFs have spent a combined 19.4 years at public fast-charge stations while saving more than $4.2 million in charging fees
•  "No Charge to Charge" program can save new LEAF owners as much as $1,000 over two years and up to $10 per charge

Nissan's popular "No Charge to Charge" program expands to 10 new markets today, continuing the push to provide LEAF owners with no-cost public charging. The program offers new LEAF buyers free public charging for the first two years of ownership, drastically reducing or completely eliminating the costs of operating their vehicle.

The significantly expanded list of markets now included in the two-year "No Charge to Charge" program are:

• Charleston, S.C.
• Charlotte, N.C.
• Colorado Springs/Pueblo, Colo.
• Greenville/Spartanburg/Asheville/Anderson, N.C./S.C.
• Jacksonville, Fla.
• Miami
• Milwaukee
• Palm Springs, Fla.
• Portland/Auburn, Ore.
• Tampa/St. Petersburg/Sarasota, Fla.

"The addition of these 10 new markets expands the reach of the No Charge to Charge program to 48 cities across the country," said Brian Maragno, director, Nissan Electric Vehicle Sales and Marketing. "Since the program kicked off in the summer of 2014, owners have saved over $4.2 million in public charging fees."

Nissan's partnership with multiple public charging networks provides new owners access to more than 800 participating quick public charging stations, making life with an electric vehicle (EV) easier than ever. With public charging spots conveniently located throughout each city, LEAF owners can charge their electric vehicles up to 80-percent capacity in as little as 30 minutes.

"All of our recent investments in expanding public quick charging have been in dual-corded equipment, providing access and availability to multiple other EV models," said Maragno. "'EV Infrastructure for All' is important to move the entire industry forward. We intend to continue our inclusive efforts to ensure all EV drivers have access to public quick charging that is open and convenient to use."

Like previously announced markets, new LEAF owners receive complementary public charging for an unlimited number of uses during the first 24 months of ownership. Through the "No Charge to Charge" program, customers can expect to save as much as $1,000 over the two-year period and up to $10 per charge depending on their city.

Consumers can find chargers eligible for "No Charge to Charge" via the LEAF EZ-Charge app for iOS or Android or at EZ-Charge.com/Stations.

Complete List of "No Charge to Charge" Cities

Ariz.	Phoenix
Calif.	Fresno/Visalia
	Los Angeles
	Monterey/Salinas
	Palm Springs
	Sacramento
	San Diego
	San Francisco
	Santa Barbara
Colo.	Colorado Springs/Pueblo
	Denver
Fla.	Jacksonville
	Miami
	Orlando
	Tampa/ St. Petersburg/Sarasota
Ga.	Atlanta
Ill.	Chicago
Ind.	Indianapolis
Mass.	Boston
Md.	Baltimore
Maine	Portland/Auburn
Mich.	Detroit
Minn.	Minneapolis-St. Paul
N.C.	Raleigh-Durham
Nev.	Las Vegas
	Reno
N.Y.	Albany/Schenectady/Troy
	New York
Ohio	Cincinnati
	Cleveland/Akron
	Columbus
Ore.	Portland
Pa.	Philadelphia
	Pittsburgh
R.I./Mass.	Providence/New Bedford
S.C.	Charleston
	Columbia
N.C./S.C.	Greenville/Spartanburg/ Asheville/Anderson
Tenn.	Chattanooga
	Knoxville
	Nashville
Texas	Austin
	Dallas-Ft. Worth
	Houston
Utah	Salt Lake City
Va./Md.	Washington D.C.
Wash.	Seattle
Wisc.	Milwaukee