Renault-Nissan Alliance sells its 200,000th electric vehicle

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 200,000th electric vehicle and has a leading 58 per cent market share for zero-emission cars.

Together, Renault and Nissan EVs have driven approximately 4-billion zero-emission kilometers - enough to circle the earth 100,000 times.

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Nissan appoints Allan Rushforth as Head for Global Sales

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the appointment of Allan Rushforth as Corporate Vice-President for Global Sales. Rushforth, an experienced and successful automotive sales executive, will join Nissan at its Yokohama headquarters and report to Philippe Klein, Nissan

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Nissan appoints Philippe Klein as Chief Planning Officer

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced the appointment of Philippe Klein from September 15, 2014, as Chief Planning Officer and a member of the company's Executive Committee following approval by the company's Board of Directors.

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Yokohama India launches off-road Mud-Terrain tyres under Geolandar series

Yokohama India has introduced Mud-Terrain (M/T+) tyres in it's Geolandar series. Specifically designed for serious off-roading, the Geolandar M/T+ are well-equipped to deflect lateral impacts during extreme conditions.

Designed for high performance and

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Yokohama Tire Corporation promotes Dan Funkhouser to Director of Commercial Dealer Business

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has announced the promotion of Dan Funkhouser to Director of Commercial Dealer Business responsible for all commercial dealer and associated national account business.

"Dan Funkhouser has more than 25 years of experience in the

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Yokohama Tire Corporation to be Title Sponsor of LPGA Tournament in Alabama

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with the Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail to be title sponsor of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament in Prattville, Alabama, about 10 miles from the state capital

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Nissan to introduce the 100 per cent electric commercial vehicle 'e-NV200' in Japan in 2014

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the 100 per cent electric commercial vehicle, the 'e-NV200', will arrive in the Japanese market during fiscal year 2014, and will eventually be sold worldwide.

The e-NV200 is Nissan's second all-electric model available globally,

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Yokohama Tire Mexico appoints Humberto Gomez as Director General

Yokohama Tire Mexico (YTMX), a subsidiary of Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC), announced the hiring of Humberto Gomez as its new Director General responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company based in Queretaro, Mexico. The position was created

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Nissan ZEOD RC, electric racecar unveiles at Nismo, Yokohama

After an intense eight months of development, design and construction, Nissan's revolutionary Nissan ZEOD RC electric racecar was unveiled at the headquarters of Nissan's performance arm, Nismo, in Yokohama.

The zero-emissions on demand racer has

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YTC hires Robert Harrelson as VP of Human Resources and Administration

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) has announced the hiring of Robert Harrelson as its new Vice-President of Human Resources and Administration. With his appointment, Harrelson will be responsible for the integration of human resources strategies, plans and

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Yokohama sponsors Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2013 for 9th consecutive year

For the ninth consecutive year, Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) is 'the official tire' of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in central California.

"The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is a premier event and ideal place to promote our flagship Advan

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Yokohama launches two new ultra high-performance tires

Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) announced the two new additions to its ADVAN line of ultra high-performance tires: the ADVAN Sport V105 and ADVAN Neova AD08 R, which go on sale in the US.

"The best just got better… and faster," said Andrew Briggs,

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'Bolt Gold' Nissan GT-R charity auction to start from November 22

Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, is taking his passion for speed and performance, and his desire to help others, and applying them to charity. A unique 2013 model year 'Bolt Gold' GT-R will go to the highest bidder in a global online charity auction to be held on eBay from

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Datsun brand to launch in India

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced the return of the Datsun brand and confirmed it will be coming to India in 2014.

Nissan President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, detailed the Datsun brand's launch plans, which focus on optimistic up-and-coming customers in high-growth

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