USA - Nissan has six models that receive at least a good rating in the Top Safety Pick+ ratings.

• Murano, Pathfinder, Sentra receive IIHS Top Safety Pick Ratings

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today awarded three 2017 Nissan vehicles with its "Top Safety Pick Plus" (TSP+) vehicle safety rating, which is the group's highest-available designation. 

The 2017 Nissan Altima, Maxima, and Rogue each scored at least a "Good" rating in all five "Top Safety Pick" (TSP) test categories and earned "Top Safety Pick Plus" status with "Advanced" or "Superior" ratings for front crash prevention for models equipped with optional Forward Emergency Braking. 

Beginning this year a "Good" or "Acceptable" rating for headlight performance is also required to earn a TSP+ rating.

To earn a Top Safety Pick designation, a vehicle must achieve "GOOD" ratings in small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side and roof strength, along with standard or optional front crash prevention. 

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder joins the Murano and Sentra in receiving an IIHS Top Safety Pick rating this year.

"Nissan is proud to have many of our North American-built vehicles recognized by IIHS for vehicle safety," said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Strategy and Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). 

"As a full-line manufacturer, Nissan places the safety and security of Nissan vehicle owners and their passengers as its top priority. 

Considering that 85-percent of the vehicles we sell in the U.S. are assembled in North America, we are gratified to see the company's long-term investment in safety yielding results in these key vehicles receiving high marks from IIHS."

2017 Nissan Altima – TSP+

The 2017 Altima offers a long list of standard safety features, including Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS). 

This system includes dual stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant classification sensor, front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags, and roof-mounted curtain supplemental side-impact air bags for front-and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection.

2017 Nissan Maxima – TSP+

Maxima offers an extensive range of safety, security and driving aids – many included as standard equipment (depending on grade level). For example, Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)1, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)2, Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)3, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)4 and Blind Spot Warning (BSW)5 are all standard equipment on the SL, SR and Platinum grades

2017 Nissan Rogue – TSP+

Rogue Safety Shield technologies include radar-based Blind Spot Warning5 and Rear Cross Traffic Alert4, both now available on Rogue SV grade (in addition to Rogue SL). The 2017 Rogue is also available for the first time with Lane Departure Warning (LDW)6 and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)6.

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.

USA RECALL #2 - Nissan recalls over 120,000 maxima and Murano models for possible brake fluid leaks.

RECALL Subject : Brake Fluid may Leak into ABS Pump and Ignite

Report Receipt Date: SEP 02, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V636000

Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 120,329  

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

SUMMARY:

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, 2015-2017 Murano vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to August 19, 2016 and equipped with Intelligent Cruise Control, and 2015-2016 Murano Hybrid vehicles manufactured August 22, 2014, to July 19, 2016. The affected vehicles have Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps that may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal electrical circuit board.

CONSEQUENCE:

A brake fluid leak onto the circuit board may result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

REMEDY:

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS Actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

USA - Three Nissan models have scored favorably in their respective segments in the just released J.D. Power Study.

• All-new Nissan Titan XD named most appealing Large Light Duty pickup
• Redesigned Maxima takes top spot in Large Car segment
• Refreshed Nissan Altima finishes in top 3 among Midsize Car competitors
• Nissan safety, convenience and connectivity technologies rate well with customers

Three Nissan models have scored favorably in their respective segments in the just released J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automotive, Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) ^SM Study – with the all-new 2016 Nissan Titan XD taking honors in the Large Light Duty Pickup segment, the new Maxima topping the Large Car segment and the refreshed Altima ranked number two among Midsize Car competitors.

The Titan scored 867 points to dominate its class, while the Maxima tallied 857 points. The 2016 Altima, Nissan's best-selling vehicle, with 824 points, was up seven points from last year. Overall, the industry average score was up three points to 801 in 2016. Murano and Sentra scored well at 831 and 814 points, respectively, but lacked sample size in this year’s survey to qualify in their segments from J.D. Power.

"It is gratifying to see three vehicles that are either all-new or redesigned receive such high marks from customers," said Christian Meunier, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing and Operations, U.S.A., Nissan North America, Inc. “And along with our best-selling sedans and crossovers, Nissan is providing more options as we launch the ‘Year of the Truck’ with our all-new TITAN and TITAN XD trucks.”

The annual APEAL Study, now in its 21^st year, surveys purchasers and lessees of new vehicles, giving owners a platform to evaluate their cars, trucks and SUVs across 77 specific attributes. The results are combined into an overall APEAL score measured on a 1,000-point scale. The study found that some features, such as blind spot warning and parking assist systems, substantially improved owners' sense of security – and satisfaction – with their vehicles. Nissan continues to offer a range of ‘Safety Shield’ technologies, as well as convenience and connectivity system technologies across a wide application of vehicles and trim levels including:

• Predictive Forward Collision Warning
• Forward Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Warning
• Driver Attention Alert*
• Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
• NissanConnect
• Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display

The 2016 Nissan Maxima has earned a spot among the 2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors awards

WardsAuto today named the all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima as one of its "10 Best Interiors" for 2016. The Maxima features a bold new exterior design and a premium-crafted interior anchored by a command central fighter jet-inspired driver's cockpit that rivals luxury vehicles.

Maxima was chosen among a field of 47 nominees with all-new or significantly improved cabins, including 15 sedans. 

Also included among the "10 Best" nominees were the freshened Nissan Altima and all-new Nissan TITAN full-size pickup. The Maxima will be honored at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 11 in Detroit.

Now in its eighth generation, the flagship Maxima sedan was noted by the editors of WardsAuto for being the ideal front-wheel-drive sport sedan with a warm, inviting interior that competes with significantly more expensive vehicles from luxury brands.

"This interior makes a brilliant first impression," said WardsAuto Senior Editor Tom Murphy. "The Maxima exhibits expert craftsmanship and reminds us once again why it serves as Nissan's flagship. We love the black-and-camel color scheme, two-tone flat-bottom steering wheel, 'Liquid Chrome' metallic trim and Alcantara diamond-quilted seating surfaces. Nissan took some chances with the Maxima interior, but the rewards are evident."

Eight WardsAuto editors selected the "10 Best Interiors" after spending February and March evaluating the vehicles and scoring each based on materials, ergonomics, driver information, safety, comfort, fit-and-finish and aesthetics. There is no price cap for the competition, though value remains an important judging criterion. This is the sixth year that the "10 Best Interiors" awards have been given. The new Nissan Murano was named to the list in 2015.

"WardsAuto editors have said that the line continues to blur between luxury and mainstream brands in terms of premium materials, connectivity, driver-assistance and infotainment systems – and the new Maxima certainly fits that positioning," said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. "Nissan products are developed in a global collaboration and so was the new Maxima. We are especially proud that Nissan Design America and Nissan Technical Center North America played significant roles in that process. This strongly validates that here in North America we can design, develop and manufacture highly competitive world-class products with global appeal, as recognized by WardsAuto."

USA SALES YEAR - Nissan Group tops 2 Million sales for the first time in a single year, led by Crossovers.

• Nissan and Infiniti brands set combined all-time sales record of 2,009,119 units for fiscal year 2015
• Nissan moves into second place among Asian nameplates
• Wave of all-new or significantly freshened products – led by Murano, Rogue and QX60 crossovers and Altima, Sentra, Maxima and Q50 sedans – drives growth
• Strong March 2016 Nissan and Infiniti sales push year-end total over the top

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that sales for fiscal year 2015 set an all-time record of 2,009,119, passing the two-million sales mark for the first time in company history. Each of NNA's three sales regions – the United States, Canada and Mexico – also set individual volume records for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016.

Nissan has registered market share increases in eight of the past nine years, with fiscal year 2015 share reaching 9.6 percent. In addition, Nissan's investment of more than $18 billion in North America over the past 30 years has resulted in an annual manufacturing capacity of two million units. In 2015, 85 percent of vehicles sold in North America were produced here.

Nissan North America Sales and Share: FY14 vs. FY15

	FY15 Sales	FY15 Share	FY14 Sales	FY14  Share
United States	1,517,494	8.6%	1,399,557	8.4%
Canada	133,770	6.9%	118,033	6.3%
Mexico	357,855	25.7%	310,374	26.1%
NNA Totals:	2,009,119	9.6%	1,827,964	9.2%

"These positive results for past fiscal year show that our business plan, our new product introduction program and our investment in North America are working," said José Muñoz, executive vice president, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and chairman, Nissan North America, Inc. "Credit also goes to our more than 37,000 employees and to our strong network of highly engaged Nissan and Infiniti retailers. Two million thanks to everyone."

Sales in the new NNA fiscal year, which begins today, are projected to remain strong – driven by additional new product introductions. Infiniti is launching the all-new QX30 active crossover and Q60 sports coupe, along with three new powerplants for its top-selling Q50 sports sedan. Nissan is continuing to roll out additional models of its all-new TITAN full-size pickup, along with a new generation Armada SUV.

"The last several years of capital investment in North America has positioned us, along with our Nissan and Infiniti retailers, for sustainable growth and profitability in the region, and gives us confidence in achieving our Power 88 business plan's mid-term goals," added Muñoz. "Now we have to go out and continue to earn every sale."