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Nissan Bases New Technology on Bees
Greentech Media submits: You don’t see bees get into collisions often. Nissan NSANY and the Advanced Science and Technical Department at the University of Tokyo are studying the ways bees navigate in mid-air to see if it could be applied to cars to prevent crashes. by Greentech Media
Are Hybrid Vehicles Worth the Price?
Mark Solheim submits: When Kiplinger's looked at the costs versus benefits of buying a hybrid two years ago, we concluded that most drivers would see long-term savings only with the smallest, most fuel-efficient models -- namely, the Toyota TM Prius and Honda HMC Civic Hybrid. But at...
Will Hyundai's Luxury Car Be Like the VW Phaeton?
Markham Lee submits: Reading about Hyundai's plans to break into the Luxury Car market reminds me of the days when Acura first launched and the parts under the hood still said "Honda" on them. It was a mistake that slowed down Acura's initial progress towards being recognized as a legitimate...
Automaker Rebadging Revisited
Markham Lee submits: Normally we think of rebadging as a situation when a stronger automaker (profits, engineering prowess, brand, etc.) builds cars for a weaker one to sell under its own name, the idea is that the weaker automaker could benefit by getting one of its competitor's better products and...
Brand Names: Important, But Not Key to Investment Decisions
Markham Lee submits: Branding is probably one of the most misunderstood business topics both in terms of its basic definition and function, the problem stems from people viewing brands from the perspective of general consumer awareness as opposed to how that brand is able to influence customer behavior. In the...
Chrsyler's Rebadging Plan: Strategic Blunder for Nissan?
Markham Lee submits: Last week one of the more bigger stories coming out of Detroit were the discussions between Chrysler and Nissan around Chrysler potentially reselling rebadged versions of mid-sized cars designed and manufactured by Nissan. From the WSJ: by Markham Lee
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Bridge
Collecting two overtricks on this hand assisted Irving Gordon and Dr Nissan Rand to their win in the Seniors Pairs at the 2008 Brighton Summer Congress. West opened the bidding with a weak Two Hearts and North, Rand, overcalled Two Spades. South bid Two No-Trumps, and Rand...
MANAGER Gary Middleton
MANAGER Gary Middleton insists West Allotment Celtic are keeping their feet firmly on the ground - but there's no mistaking the air of optimism at Whitley Park. A year ago, it was doom and gloom as Celtic floundered at the bottom of the Skilltrainingltd Northern League First Division,...
Judge Tread: LONG WAIT FOR LOG BOOK
Q WE bought a new Nissan Qashqai from a dealership in May this year and still haven't received the log book. Could you tell me if this is the norm, or should we have received it by now? We did ring them a few weeks after...
Wind farms not the answer
WIND farms such as the one at Nissan's car plant in the North East are not the salvation to Britain's clean energy needs, says a leading alternative power exper t. Jim Heathcote, chief executive of ITM Power, says: "For every wind farm built there has to be additional...
Get set for winter; Benfield's DAVE ROBERTS, general manager at the Nissan Gateshead dealership, offers advice on autumn and winter maintenance
Byline: DAVE ROBERTS DRIVING in the colder months can lead to an array of dangerous driving conditions so it is more important than ever that drivers ensure their vehicles are safe before a journey. Dave Roberts says: "The first thing you need to check is your...
Paramedic hurt in crash
A PARAMEDIC was hurt when an ambulance taking an accident victim to hospital was involved in a crash with three cars on a country road. The ambulance, from Hexham, had been called to the B6320 road between Humshaugh and Wark at 7.30pm last night after a motorcyclist came...
Bingo hall raid police appeal
HAMMER-wielding robbers struck at a Tyneside bingo hall. Police are appealing for witnesses following a cash robbery at Johnny's Prize Bingo, on Carville Road, Wallsend. It happened at 9.15pm on Wednesday when two masked men entered the premises armed with hammers and demanded cash. ...
Driving ahead; Car company appoints new UK human resources director
Byline: By DAVID OLD CAR firm Nissan has appointed a new human resources director for its UK operations. Danny Griffiths, who is currently personnel director at the firm's Sunderland plant, will now oversee all HR functions for Nissan in the UK as part of a wider drive to...
Teen's inquest
A TEENAGER who was killed when she wandered into the path of a car had drink and drugs in her system. Hannah Ferguson, 15, was hit by a Nissan Micra after stepping on to John Reid Road, South Shields. An inquest into her death heard the...
Robbers strike twice in night
TWO victims are recovering from shock today after two copycat robberies only minutes apart. Police are looking at linking the double hit after a front seat passenger of a red Nissan Almera leapt out and stole mobile phones from two people in the Heaton area of Newcastle last...
Global Energy Appoints Nissan Caspi and Amir Elbaz to Its Board of Directors
NEW YORK -- Global Energy (OTCBB:GEYI), an alternative energy pioneer, announced today that it is appointing Mr. Nissan Caspi and Mr. Amir Elbaz to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's talented group of financial and environmental leaders. Additionally, the company announced the resignation of Jos Neuhaus from...
Techalt, Inc. Closes Asset Purchase of Rim-Ice Product Formula and Trademark
SEATTLE -- Techalt, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TCLT) ("Techalt" or "Company") today announced that it has finalized the acquisition of the product formula and trademark rights for the automotive product, Rim-Ice. Gorlen, Inc. ("Gorlen"), owner of the Rim-Ice product formula and trademark, and Techalt formalized and executed an Asset Purchase Agreement...
John A. Butler Named Treasurer of Media General
RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Media General has named John A. Butler treasurer, effective today. Mr. Butler, assistant treasurer since 2005, has been responsible for management of the company's cash and debt, retirement plan investments, property and casualty risks and commercial...
IAB Announces 55 MIXX Awards Winners across 18 Categories
Best in Show Awarded to TEQUILA| and Nissan for "Rogue Launch"-- Adobe, BMW among Marketers Receiving Multiple Honors NEW YORK -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau IAB closed this year's highly successful MIXX Conference and Expo with the presentation tonight of the fourth annual MIXX Awards. The MIXX Awards...
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