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Nissan Canada Inc. Announces Year-Over-Year Sales Growth

Nissan Canada Inc. Announces Year-Over-Year Sales Growth

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Sales of Nissan and Infiniti Vehicles Increased 8.9 Per Cent in November

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 1 /CNW/ – Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today released strong November sales of 5,786 units – an increase of 8.9 per cent over November 2009 and its third consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Sales of Infiniti increased 5.3 per cent over the same month last year (593 units), and are up 16.2 per cent year-to-date. Nissan sales increased 9.3 per cent (5,193 units) in November, up 4.5 per cent year-to-date.

In its first full month of sales the all-new Nissan JUKE urban sport-cross sold 411 units. Altima continued to be the strongest seller in the Nissan line-up with 1,095 units sold, followed by Sentra and Rogue with 792 and 783 units, respectively. Year-over-year growth was dominated by Pathfinder, Frontier and Maxima with increases of 144.2, 143.3 and 98.2 per cent, respectively.

G continues to be Infiniti’s top seller with 293 units, while the all-new 2011 Infiniti QX56 and M saw significant year-over-year increases of 180.0 and 147.1 per cent, respectively. EX continues to be Infiniti’s strongest selling SUV/truck with 137 units sold.

“Momentum continued for both Nissan and Infiniti this month and we anticipate this to continue with the addition of some new and exciting vehicles to both line-ups in 2011,” said Allen Childs, president, Nissan Canada. “We welcome the return of the Nissan Quest early next year and on the Infiniti side, the M Hybrid and Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe will arrive in spring.”

NCI November 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

* Nissan Canada Inc. recorded its third consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth with an increase of 8.9 per cent over November 2009 and up 5.6 per cent year-to-date
* Infiniti had its 13th month of consecutive growth with an increase of 5.3 per cent (593 units) this month and tracking up 16.2 per cent year-to-date
* Sales of Nissan vehicles increased 9.3 per cent this month (5,193 units)
* Altima continued to lead Nissan sales with 1,095 vehicles while the Infiniti G is the strongest seller in the Infiniti line-up with 293 units
* Sales of Pathfinder, Frontier and Maxima increases 144.2, 143.3 and 98.2 per cent, respectively
* Infiniti QX56 and M saw significant year-over-year increases of 180.0 and 147.1 per cent, respectively

Photo of Nissan Juke at AJAC Test Fest taken by Gary Grant

Nissan Canada Inc. Records Best October Sales Ever

Nissan Canada Inc. Records Best October Sales Ever

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MISSISSAUGA, ON (November 2, 2010) – Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today released its strongest October sales in history with 6,954 units – an increase of 4.5 per cent over October 2009 and its fifth month this year of year-over-year growth. Sales of Infiniti increased 10.4 per cent over the same month last year (820 units), continuing its strong growth over 12 straight months. Nissan sales also increased this month by 3.8 per cent (6,134 units).

Nissan welcomed the all-new Nissan JUKE to the line-up during the last week of October selling 83 units. Altima continued to be the strongest seller with 1,222 units sold, up 47.9 per cent, followed by Sentra and Rogue with 1,199 and 1,041 units, respectively. Year-over-year growth was dominated by Frontier, 370Z and Xterra with increases of 141.1, 136.4 and 68.9 per cent, respectively.
G continues to be Infiniti’s top seller with 422 units, while the all-new 2011 Infiniti M and QX56 saw year-over-year increases of 96.0 and 19.0 per cent, respectively. EX continues to be Infiniti’s strongest selling SUV/truck with 216 units sold (an increase of 30.9 per cent over October 2009).

“Our strongest October ever is a testament to the innovative products we are bringing to market such as the all-new Nissan JUKE and redesigned favourites like the Nissan Rogue,” said Allen Childs, president, Nissan Canada. “On the Infiniti side we’ve experienced growth for twelve straight months and with the addition of G25 and the Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe, we expect this success to continue.”

NCI October 2010 HIGHLIGHTS

Ø Nissan Canada Inc. recorded its best October ever with 6,954 units sold, an increase of 4.5 per cent over October 2009

Ø Infiniti had its 12th month of consecutive growth with an increase of 10.4 per cent (820 units)

Ø Sales of Nissan vehicles increased 3.8 per cent this month (6,134 units)

Ø Altima continued to lead Nissan sales with 1,222 vehicles while the Infiniti G is the strongest seller in the Infiniti line-up with 422 units

Ø Sales of Frontier, 370Z and Xterra increased 141.1, 136.4 and 68.9 per cent, respectively in October

Ø Infiniti M and QX56 saw year-over-year increases of 96.0 and 19.0 per cent, respectively

Nissan Canada Helps CFL Fans Create Plays for Favourite Teams

Nissan Canada Helps CFL Fans Create Plays for Favourite Teams

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Nissan Canada press release

Nissan Armchair Heroes could win All-New 2011 Nissan JUKE

Nissan Canada Inc., in conjunction with TBWAToronto, has launched the second annual Armchair Hero campaign rewarding some of the CFL’s top fans. Through an interactive, CFL-fan site, fans of seven CFL teams are invited to submit plays that could be used in an actual CFL game. The Nissan Armchair Hero finalist of each team will win tickets to the sold-out 98th Grey Cup Game where, during the festival, they will go head-to-head to win an all-new 2011 Nissan JUKE.

“Last year’s Nissan Armchair Hero campaign engaged CFL fans from across Canada and with the all-new Nissan JUKE as the top prize, we expect interest to be even greater this year,” said Mark McDade, Director of Marketing, Nissan Canada. “This campaign rewards the true Canadian football fan who loves the speed, excitement and energy of the CFL game. The same excitement they will experience with the Nissan JUKE.”

Nissan Armchair Hero is the only contest that invites enthusiasts to assist CFL coaches with creative plays. At www.nissanarmchairhero.com, fans explain why their play is a ‘touchdown’ by submitting their plays and videos online which are then voted on by other fans. The top ten plays for each team are reviewed by the head coach and the winners will attend the sold-out 98th Grey Cup Game in Edmonton this November where they will compete for a chance to win a 2011 Nissan JUKE.

The all-new 2011 Nissan JUKE Sport Cross fuses the best qualities of a sports car and SUV and packages them all in an aggressive breath of fresh air. Featuring the first North American application of Nissan’s 1.6 litre direct injected four-cylinder turbo engine, JUKE has 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It will be available in both six-speed manual and CVT with a sport setting. JUKE also comes with torque vectoring all-wheel drive that puts the driver in control with responsive handling.

JUKE’s bold styling is also noticeably different with its sport-bike inspired cockpit design, I-CON (Integrated Control) interface, Navi and USB accessibility.

For more information visit:
Nissan Armchair Hero – www.nissanarmchairhero.com/
Nissan JUKE – www.nissan.ca/juke

Nissan Juke Crossover Confirmed for Canadian Market

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Nissan press release

MISSISSAUGA, ON. (Feb. 9, 2010) – Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today confirmed that an all-new small crossover SUV, the Nissan Juke, will join the Nissan lineup in Canada in the fall 2010. The European version of the dramatically styled Juke will be revealed to the media on February 10th and makes its global public premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The North American version of Juke is scheduled to debut at the New York Auto Show in late March.

The compact Juke, which was inspired by the Nissan Qazana concept car, was designed and developed to give customers a sporty crossover alternative to traditional small hatchback vehicles. In North America, Juke will join a strong tradition of Nissan crossovers – including the popular Nissan Murano and Rogue – in providing both dynamic style and an exhilarating driving experience.
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