Several vehicle manufacturers have announced plans to pause vehicle production across North America in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Below are list of manufacturer announcements on their production plans. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it would cease production at its plants across North America, starting progressively from March 18 through the end […]
Nissan North America Partners with CCC for Collision Repair Parts Marketing
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced today that Nissan North America Inc. has selected CCC to support its collision repair parts marketing and sales efforts. Nissan will leverage CCC Promote to support dealers across the U.S. in offering promotional parts pricing to collision repairers as estimates are being written within the CCC ONE Platform. In-market […]
Nissan Teaches Robots to Make Replacement Sheet Metal Parts
According to the vehicle manufacturer it could make parts for discontinued models more widely available. Nissan announced has developed a new way to use robots to make car parts out of sheet steel, a breakthrough that could make replacement parts for discontinued models more widely available for customers. Nissan hopes to commercialize the proprietary technique, […]
Nissan Partners with asTech for OEM Certified Collision Repair Shop Scanning Solution
Nissan announced that starting October 1, Nissan and INFINITI Certified Collision Centers will be required to document that they have performed a post-repair scan on all 2008 and newer Nissan and INFINITI vehicles. Participating Nissan and INFINITI Certified Collision Centers will be able to perform pre- and post-repair scans on every Nissan and INFINITI vehicle […]
Renault and Nissan Alliance Announce Deal with Waymo to Develop Driverless Mobility Services in France and Japan
Groupe Renault and Nissan to become the first automotive manufacturers to develop driverless mobility services with Waymo in France and Japan. May include other countries. Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor Co., and Waymo, the former Google driverless car project, have entered into an exclusive agreement for an initial period to explore all aspects of driverless mobility […]
Nissan Joins LexisNexis Telematics Exchange
LexisNexis Risk Solutions announced that Nissan North America has joined the LexisNexis Telematics Exchange. LexisNexis develops solutions to enrich the customer journey and deliver usage-based insurance (UBI) programs for vehicle owners to easily enroll and participate, giving drivers the opportunity to lower their insurance premiums and reduce the cost of vehicle ownership. Mileage data from […]
Nissan Joins SCRS as Corporate Member
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced Nissan North America joined as a corporate member of the association. “Nissan has been a noticeable advocate of information to help collision repair businesses excel,” said SCRS Treasurer Amber Alley. “Our business has really benefited from the relationship through the rebates and promotional and social media advertising […]
Nissan Will Use Ultrastrong, High-Formability Steel in More Vehicles
Next generation steel jointly developed by Nissan and Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced it will build more models using a new type of steel that combines high tensile strength with a previously unachievable degree of formability, resulting in lighter vehicles that can help lower emissions while protecting occupants. According […]
Car-O-Liner Announces Nissan and Infiniti Collision Repair Equipment Approvals
Car-O-Liner announced the approval from Nissan and Infiniti for the following collision repair products: CR200 Short Cycle Steel and Aluminum Spotter Aluminum Workstation including the CR200 Spotter NWS 1200 Nitrogen Plastic Welder Car-O-Liner’s Aluminum Workstation employs the short cycle weld process of the CR200 while using keys, studs and pins for effective dent repairs. The […]
PPG Kansai Automotive Finishes Receives Nissan North America Supplier Award
PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that PPG Kansai Automotive Finishes (PKAF), its joint venture with Kansai Paint, has received the Nissan 2017 Regional Monozukuri Spirit Award from the Nissan Group of North America for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes suppliers for their exceptional use of philosophies and processes related to “Monozukuri” – the spirit of […]