NISSAN PRESS RELEASE FOR 2008

NISSAN NV200 OFFERS BEST IN CLASS CARGO EFFICIENCY

- Specialised sales and aftersales network will support the launch
of the company�s all-new compact van -

TOKYO (December 22, 2008) - Nissan Motor Co.Ltd., announced today that its all-new NV200 compact van will offer best in class cargo efficiency when it goes on sale in 2009. Nissan�s engineers have made it possible to combine large cargo space (NV200 will offer the possibility to load up to 4.1 cubic meters) with the exterior dimensions of a compact segment van.

The NV200 will also offer the possibility to maximise cargo space utility. The smart cargo floor layout allows accommodation of a standard Europallet between the rear wheel arches.

�The NV200 is a key product for the future success of the Nissan LCV business,� said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice President of Nissan�s LCV Business Unit. �It will allow us to enter key markets with an innovative proposition based on customers� unmet needs. The NV200 creates a new segment in the small van sector,� added Palmer.

The NV200 will be launched in Japan in the first half of 2009 and in Europe in the second half of that year. Launches in China and other markets will follow.

The NV200 is part of a product offensive that will see 13 all new Nissan light commercial vehicles launched globally over the mid term.

To ensure a successful launch of the NV200 and other future products, Nissan�s Light Commercial Vehicle Business Unit (LCV BU) has reinforced its sales, service and aftersales operations.

Under its Pro-Shop strategy, Nissan has created centres across its global network that offer LCV customers a full range of sales and aftersales services. In Japan, Nissan has prepared over 230 outlets for the sales and service of light commercial vehicles. In Europe the light commercial vehicle network includes now over 570 outlets. A Pro-Shop includes specialised sales persons and dedicated workshop and aftersales personnel that understand the unique needs of professional vehicle owners and operators.

For more information on Nissan�s LCV business, visit www.nissanlcv.com

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NISSAN NV2500 CONCEPT MAKES WORLD DEBUT

FARMINGTOM HILLS, Mich. (Dec. 4, 2008) � Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today unveiled the Nissan NV2500 Concept at a media event at its Nissan Technical Center North America�s (NTCNA) Michigan headquarters. The NV2500 Concept provides an original take on Commercial Vehicle (CV) design, as well as providing a preview of Nissan�s entry into the CV market in North America.

The Nissan NV2500 Concept offers fresh design and fresh thinking � including a 3-Zone interior and flexible utility and storage solutions. Its �wall-less� mobile office/workspace design includes a computer workstation, fold-down conference table, numerous storage compartments, cargo/tool tie-down racks, nearly six feet of interior height and an awning-style side panel that opens to create a standing outside workshop table. All elements of the interior are designed to be multi-functional and highly durable, able to stand up to the rigors of heavy use at a construction site or other real world locations.

In addition, making its North American debut was the Nissan NV200 Concept, another conceptual depiction of a potential future Nissan commercial vehicle product. The NV200 Concept, which was originally shown at the Tokyo Motor Show, represents a fuel-efficient, delivery-type van and mobile office in one. The NV200 Concept is a cab-forward design with a unique sliding cargo �pod� that extends from the rear to reveal an IT workspace and living quarters.

Nissan will enter the CV business in the United States in 2010 with a product lineup that will incorporate three new products being developed by Nissan specifically for the North American market. These products will be built at Nissan�s manufacturing facility in Canton, Miss. Nissan is investing $118 million to expand Canton�s production to manufacture CVs.
The new vehicles will be joined by commercial vehicles from Nissan�s global CV lineup, creating a multi-segment CV lineup up to class 5 gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR).

About Nissan Commercial Vehicles (CV)
Nissan North America, Inc. is entering the CV business through a significant investment in North America as part of a global commitment to the CV segment. Nissan will forge partnerships with Cummins Inc. for the engines and ZF Friedrichshafen AG for the transmissions. The first Nissan commercial vehicle is scheduled to be launched in the first half of 2010. Additional information on Nissan�s global commercial vehicle business can be found at www.nissanlcv.com.

About Nissan
In North America, Nissan\'s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.infiniti.com.

NISSAN NV2500 CONCEPT SET FOR DEBUT

Franklin, Tenn.

Nissan North America, Inc. today announced its Nissan NV2500 Concept, which makes its public debut in early January at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. One of the largest concepts vehicle ever created by Nissan, the innovative NV2500 Concept previews the company�s entry into the North American Commercial Vehicle (CV) market in 2010 and is designed to highlight multi-purpose utility solutions in the real world.

Contact:

Scott Vazin
615-725-5238 (office)
scott.vazin@nissan-usa.com

John Schilling
615-725-5264 (office)
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NISSAN�S CRANFIELD TECHNICAL CENTRE TAKES ON VAN DEVELOPMENT ROLE

Nissan has announced that its Cranfield-based research and development facility, Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE), is to play a key role in the company�s global van programme. The expansion of its core levels of expertise emphasises the importance of the Centre within Nissan�s global R&D network.

Cranfield�s designation as a centre of van excellence has received government support from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) whose grants totalling £100,000 over the past two years are helping to fund the training of engineering and design staff in the skills necessary to meet the needs of future van projects.

NTCE is currently contributing to the development of NV200, a small van which will be launched globally during 2009, first in Japan and then in Europe in the second half of the year. After the completion of the NV200 programme, NTCE will play a central role in the development of a new van series, with particular focus on the European market.

\"We welcome the opportunity to support the expansion of the skills base of one of the UK�s important automotive manufacturers,\" commented Business Secretary Lord Mandelson. \"Nissan is at the forefront of the automotive sector in the UK and the broadening of its knowledge base at Cranfield demonstrates the company�s commitment to its UK-based research programmes. It is also a further endorsement of the pool of engineering talent that exists within this country.\"

13 all-new LCVs

Cranfield�s expanded responsibilities are part of a broader plan announced by Nissan�s Light Commercial Vehicle Business Unit (LCV BU) to renew its global LCV line-up by 2012 with 13 all-new products. The Unit�s commitments within the Nissan GT 2012 business plan include the doubling of LCV revenues and the delivery of first class levels of customer satisfaction.
The first of the 13 all-new products, the NP200 small pick-up, has already been launched in South Africa, while the second will be the NV200 in which Cranfield has played a key development role.

Nissan also plans to introduce a hybrid-powered LCV by the end of 2012. A Cabstar Hybrid prototype was presented at the recent Hanover Motor Show and its reduced fuel consumption and Stop/Start technology make it ideal for operation in urban environments. Hybrid technology will be rolled out progressively within Nissan�s larger capacity LCVs, while the company is also considering the possibility of introducing all-electric propulsion technology into its smaller van ranges.

\"We have already achieved accelerated growth of the Nissan LCV business with sales rising from 312,000 units in 2004 to 520,000 in 2007, but we have a long way to go before we reach our full potential,\" said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice President, Nissan Motor Company, LCV BU. �We aim to expand our business much further with smart new products and services that meet the needs of our customers, both in Europe and around the world.

\"Needless to say, the ingenuity and creativity of centres such as Cranfield are an essential part of that process,\" concluded Palmer.

Notes to editors:
Established in 1988, NTCE (with Headquarter in Cranfield and branches in Barcelona, Brussels, Trappes, Bonn, and Moscow) is one of Nissan�s centres of excellence for the design and development of vehicles manufactured in European plants. It is a central player in Nissan�s global operations and pivotal in the development of next generation vehicles and the further enhancement of the Nissan range.

Micra, Almera, Note and Qashqai are just a few of the successful products developed by NTCE and the facility will continue to develop passenger cars alongside its enhanced van operations, as well as being recognised as a Global Leader within Nissan in diesel technology.

Since 1991, NTCE has been located on the Cranfield University Technology Park in Bedfordshire, one of Europe�s largest academic centres for applied research.

About EEDA
The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is the driving force behind sustainable economic regeneration in the East of England: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. EEDA�s vision is for the East of England to be an ideas driven region that is internationally competitive, harnesses the talent of all and is at the forefront of the low carbon economy. For further information www.eeda.org.uk

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NISSAN STARTS LCV GLOBAL PRODUCT OFFENSIVE WITH NP200

TOKYO (Sep 29, 2008) -- Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd.(NML) announced today the launch of the first of 13 all-new light commercial vehicles (LCV), planned for introduction during the Nissan GT 2012 mid term business plan period, ending in 2012.

Sales of the NP200 compact pick up will start in South Africa on October 1st, 2008, to address the needs of both business users and private motorists looking for a practical work and leisure vehicle. It combines tough workhorse reliability and functionality in a distinctive package. With 800kg payload capacity, the largest in its class, the NP200 stands out as the sensible choice among its competitors. The vehicle also offers the largest and longest load body in its segment as well as the largest interior cabin space.

The NP200 will initially be launched with a 1.6 litre gasoline engine, developing a maximum power of 64kW/ 5,500rpm and a torque of 128Nm/ 3,000rpm. More variants are expected to be launched in 2009.

The NP200 is manufactured at Nissan�s Rosslyn Plant north of Pretoria and will substitute the Bakkie, which has been available to South African customers for 37 years and has become an icon of functional mobility in the Country.

�The Nissan LCV Business Unit�* has committed to achieving double revenues and top class LCV customer satisfaction during the Nissan GT 2012 plan period. To deliver on the two ambitious commitments we have defined a number of plans, including the launch of 13 new attractive and high quality products. The NP200 inaugurates the deployment of our product plan for the period and shows how committed we are to offering products that are built around our customers� needs and exceed their expectations�, said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice President of NML, LCV Business Unit.

The Nissan NP200 comes with a 3 year/ 100 000km warranty and a 6 year anti-rust warranty.

*LCV Business Unit: The LCV Business Unit was established in 2004 to accelarate global business operation for LCV. The Nissan GT 2012 mid term business Plan announced in May 2008 by President and CEO Carlos Ghosn reaffirms that LCVs will continue to be one of the key drivers of growth for the fiscal years 2008-2012. It also states that the company aims to double sales revenues for LCVs during this period while pursuing its goal of being a lead player in the field of LCV customer satisfaction.

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Global Communications and CSR Division
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ZHENGZHOU NISSAN BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW PLANT IN CHINA

TOKYO (September 29, 2008) � Zhengzhou Nissan Co., Ltd. (ZNA) today hosted the ground breaking ceremony for its light commercial vehicle (LCV) plant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, expected to begin operations late 2010.

The facility will have an annual production capacity of more than 120,000 units. This new facility will be ZNA�s second LCV plant. By adding this new capacity, the total capacity of ZNA plants will reach about 200,000 units per year by 2010.

ZNA will produce vehicles under both the Nissan and Dongfeng brands at the new plant. The first Nissan model to be produced at the new plant will be a multi-functional vehicle to meet both business and personal use customers. As a member of Nissan�s global production network, ZNA also will study the feasibility of exporting this model.

Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL), ZNA�s parent company, announced that the LCV business would be strengthened in PLAN 13, the mid-term business plan for Nissan in China. DFL has two brand strategies in the LCV business. The Nissan brand serves the premium LCV segment, while Dongfeng-branded vehicles are marketed in the more competitive automotive segment. DFL will launch more than five new LCV models and increase the number of dealerships to 630 by 2012.

About Zhengzhou Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (ZNA)
ZNA is an affiliate company of DFL. Operations at ZNA include manufacturing and distribution of LCVs in China.

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Nissan announces ambitious plans for LCV growth

New small van to be launched in 2009
Hybrid vehicles
Refreshed Cabstar with automatic mechanical transmission
New factory-based conversions centre

Hannover, September 24th, 2008 - In a press conference held at the 62nd Hannover Motor Show, Nissan today announced plans that will lead to a doubling of LCV business revenues and top level customer satisfaction in the LCV market globally.

As part of a plan to introduce 13 all new products during its GT 2012 mid term business plan period, Nissan will introduce a small van globally in 2009. The vehicle, inspired by the NV200 Concept first presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007, will hit the road in Japan next Spring and then in Europe, as well as in several other markets, in the second half of 2009.

Like the concept vehicle, the all-new small van will be named NV200. Its attractive design will combine with practicality, convenience, low-running costs and high quality. With a smart configuration of its layout, the NV200 will offer class leading cargo space.

Reflecting the importance of reduced fuel consumption and emissions to LCV fleets in Europe, Nissan announced its on-going development to mass market a Hybrid-powered light commercial vehicle by the end of 2012. The Hybrid Cabstar prototype presented at this year\'s Hannover Motor Show demonstrates Nissan\'s commitment to LCV hybrid technology, coupled with state of the art Battery Technology.

It was developed in partnership with powertrain specialists ZF.

It will spend a high proportion of its working life in urban areas, where stop and start traffic is the norm. Nissan estimates that reductions in CO2 and fuel consumption will amount to up to 30%.

\"We have not yet reached our full potential,\" said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice president, Nissan Motor Company, LCV Business Unit. \"We aim to expand our business much further with smart new products and services that meet the needs of our customers, both in Europe and around the world\" added Palmer.

Nissan also presented a refreshed Cabstar, with the addition of a new automatic mechanical transmission. With no clutch pedal, drivers will find it easier and more relaxing to drive, . particularly in urban environments, where stop-start traffic is the rule. A second benefit is the reduced wear on vital transmission components, such as the clutch, potentially reducing running costs and time off the road.

The interior of the Cabstar has also been updated, offering added convenience and comfort for the driver and passenger.

Also, Cabstar will be available with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) option on the versions equipped with the ZD30 three litre engine. Emissions will be reduced and the vehicle will comply with the stringent Euro V emissions limits.

The new Cabstar with automatic mechanical transmission or DPF will be available in spring of 2009.

In mid 2009 the Atleon equipped with the Cummins ISB5-4H 4.5 litre diesel engine will be upgraded and will meet the future Euro V emission regulations.

A dedicated Nissan conversion centre has been established at the Avila plant near Madrid, where Nissan produces the Cabstar and Atleon light duty trucks. The centre will supply genuine built-to-order conversions, directly from the factory, with higher speed and quality. Nissan will start sales of its converted vehicles on October 1st and anticipates it will supply 2,000 conversions in the first full year of operations.

Earlier this year, GT2012, Nissan\'s five year business plan, was announced. The plan outlines the company\'s strategy for future growth and identifies the LCV business as a key pillar of the company\'s performance.

Nissan set two commitments for the LCV business to be achieved by the end of 2012 globally:
- A doubling of the revenue compared with fiscal year 2007
- Top level customer satisfaction.
The two commitments are also objectives for the European LCV Business Unit.

As well as 13 all-new models, the increase in revenue is expected to come from geographic expansion of the LCV business. In September, Nissan starts selling its commercial vehicle range in Russia, a market which has a huge potential. Sales start with two vehicles, Cabstar and the NP300 pick up, with a view to offer a range of six products in 2012. Nissan has established already a network of eight dealers, and plans to expand it further.

Outside of Europe, the geographical expansion will be implemented with the introduction of commercial vehicles in North America (in 2010) and India (in 2010-2011).

Customer satisfaction, the second commitment, will be pursued through increased quality levels of vehicles, purchase process and after sales management.

\"We have meticulously analyzed the whole value chain, from product design to ownership experience and are now ready to deliver a level of quality and service that we are confident will exceed the expectations of our customers\" concluded Palmer.

ASHOK LEYLAND AND NISSAN LCV PLANT LOCATION AT PILLAIPAKKAM

Chennai September 8, 2008 - The Ashok Leyland � Nissan LCV project crossed a significant milestone today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu for acquiring 380 acres to locate the facilities of the joint venture companies at Pillaipakkam, 40 kms off Chennai. The integrated plant will be utilised to set up the vehicle and powertrain manufacturing facilities and a technology development unit for the three companies of the joint venture that was formed in May 2008.

The working of these companies has already been initiated and the joint venture is on course to roll out the first vehicle by 2010-2011. Exports are expected to account for 20% of the first phase capacity of 100,000 LCVs.

The two partners also announced the top management structure of the three joint ventures which reflects the shared responsibilities and control drawing on the domain strengths of each of the companies including the critical functions of product development, quality, manufacturing and procurement.

Combined investments to exceed Rs. 40 billion
Ashok Leyland also announced their expansion plans in respect of their MDV capacity under the MOU with the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Company commits further investments at Ennore, Hosur and new locations including a Green field site, near Chennai, These investments will create integrated facilities for engines, gear boxes, press shops, chassis and parts.

The combined investments for the two projects (i.e. the LCV and the MDV projects) will be over Rs. 40 billion. Taken together, the new facilities will create more than 4,000 new jobs in these companies

The operations will enjoy 21 years� concessions of VAT refund. Investments are scheduled to be completed in 7 � 8 years.

Executive comments:
Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice President, Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Light Commercial Vehicle Business Unit:
�We are now in the ready to start real world operations in India. With the acquisition of the land in Tamil Nadu, we can now start the construction of the two manufacturing sites for vehicles and engines and we look forward to co-operating with our partner, Ashok Leyland, for a frugal yet high quality vehicle production.�

V. Sumantran, Executive Vice-Chairman, Hinduja Automotive Ltd. and Chairman, Nissan Ashok Leyland Powertrain Ltd.:

�Taking into account the secular growth trends of the Indian economy and export opportunities; the joint venture will help both parent companies address the future market. The products likewise anticipate future growth of expectations and will offer customers new levels of performance and experience.�

Executive comments:
R. Seshasayee, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland:
�The joint venture with Nissan is a major step in our plans to be a full range player and we are confident that we can meet our production targets by leveraging the combined expertise, market insights and experience of the two partners. The combined investments we have planned in our JV with Nissan and for our own medium and heavy duty vehicle production reflect our commitment to the state of Tamil Nadu where we plan our next cycle of growth.�

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Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd.
Tel: 91-22-66208845/ 9820966188 (cell)
Email: ananya@nissan.in

NISSAN ANNOUNCES PRICING ON LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

TOKYO (August 29, 2008)�Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced price increases for several models of its light commercial vehicles in Japan,effective from October 1st.

The average price increase is 2.2% (on main vehicle grades), consistent with other industrial equipment and heavy-duty truck manufacturers, including Nissan Forklift. The pricing action has been taken as a consequence of rising costs of raw materials, particularly the impact of rising steel costs.

Effective from 1st October, 2008
New pricing for affected models :

Model	Main Grade	New Price*	Increased Amount	Increased Rate (%)
Atlas H43	3.0 Wide Longbody Full Super Low 2t	4,099,000	70,000	1.7%
Atlas F24	3.0 Standardbody Super Low 1.5t	2,520,000	70,000	2.9%
Civilian	3.0 Longbody SV 29 Seating Capacity	5,660,000	70,000	1.3%
Caravan	Van 2.0 3/6 Seating Capacity 5-Door DX	1,910,000	30,000	1.6%
Vanette	Van 2.0 3/6 Seating Capacity 4-Door DX	1,790,000	50,000	2.9%
AD/AD Expert	1.5 VE	1,328,000	35,000	2.7%

* Price increase does not include consumption tax or recycling fees.

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The RENAULT-NISSAN alliance invests 1 billion rand (80 million euros) in a new manufacturing project in South Africa

A new Nissan half-ton Pickup NP200 and Renault Sandero are to be produced at Nissan�s Rosslyn plant (Pretoria). Production of the new Nissan half-ton Pickup NP200 has already started in the plant. The production of Renault Sandero will start in 2009.
This project marks the first time that a Renault vehicle will be produced in South Africa.
Some 300 jobs will be created in the plant in 2008.

PARIS/ TOKYO/ JOHANNESBURG (July 18, 2008) - The Renault-Nissan Alliance has confirmed the launch of a new manufacturing project in South Africa. Nissan�s manufacturing plant at Rosslyn was identified as having the potential to maximize synergies between Renault and Nissan.

With this manufacturing project, the two groups are reaffirming their commitment to South Africa. Renault and Nissan are to invest 1 billion rand (80 million euros) in the project to adapt two cars to the South African market (e.g. right-hand drive), prepare the plant, and develop the local components and accessories supply chain. Current production output at the plant is 40,000 units per year. This will increase to 68,000 units in 2009 as a result of the investment. The local integration rate will be 25% at the start of production and gradually increase afterwards. Production will initially be sold in the local market.

Production of the new Nissan half-ton Pickup NP200 follows the end of 1400 Bakkie production. �Nissan has built up a formidable reputation in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment of the market and the retirement of the legendary 1400 Bakkie should not be viewed as the end but rather the beginning of an era,� emphasized Nissan South Africa Managing Director Mike Whitfield, who said that Nissan South Africa was dedicated to sustaining its reputation in the sector.

Xavier Gobille, Managing Director of Renault South Africa explains: �Sandero will represent affordable motoring, produced to meet the needs of the South African market and will be the first Renault product manufactured in South Africa�. Renault Sandero will contribute significantly to Renault�s growth in South Africa. In the coming years, Renault will expand the product line-up offered to South African customers with vehicles ranging from entry-level to upper range. Among them will be New Twingo, a lively little car, connected and practical, and Koleos, Renault�s first crossover, set for launch in South Africa in 2008.

Media contact :

Renault South Africa
Alyson Strever
+ 27 (011) 607 7306
Renault Corporate Communications
Axelle de Ladonchamps: +33 (0) 1 76 84 64 69
Web site: www.media.renault.com

Nissan South Africa
Pat Senne and Veralda Schmidt
Tel: + 27 (012) 529 5000
Email: pats@nissan.co.za;veraldas@nissan.co.za
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Global Communications and CSR Division
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Addendum

Nissan in South Africa

1963: Establishment of assembly plant in Rosslyn, northwest of Pretoria

1973: Engine plant established

1992: 1 000 000th car assembled

1995: ISO 9002 certification achieved in all plants

2000: ISO 14001 certification achieved to light and heavy assembly plants

Nissan South Africa, Sales subsidiary
Legal status and distribution of share capital: Limited Company 100% held by Nissan
Date of establishment: 1963
Workforce: 1902 employees as of 30 June 2008
Dealer network: 114 dealerships in SA

Nissan plant of Rosslyn
Date of establishment: 1963
Activities: Body assembly of the Hardbody, Tiida Hatchback, Tiida Sedan, Grand Livina, Livina and Livina X-Gear as well as NP 200.
Certifications: ISO 9001 and ISO14001
Vehicles assembled: 43,792 units (FY07)
Production lines: 2 lines

Renault in South Africa

1996: Signing of an import contract with Imperial Car Imports (ICI).

1998: Opening of the Renault Representation Office.

2001: Renault first automobile importer in South Africa.

2002: Creation of the Renault South Africa joint venture company, following the acquisition by Renault of 51% of the ICI subsidiary.

Renault South Africa, Sales subsidiary
Legal status and distribution of share capital: Limited Company 51%-held by Renault and 49%-held by Imperial.
Date of establishment: 2002
Workforce: 533 employees on June 30, 2008.
Dealer network: 47 dealerships in SA and neighbouring countries

Renault Corporate
The Renault Group generated global revenues of �40,682 million in 2007. It designs, engineers, manufactures and sells passenger and light commercial vehicles throughout the world. The Renault Group is present in 118 countries and sells vehicles under its three brands � Renault, Dacia and Samsung. The Renault Group employs 129,000 people worldwide.

Nissan Corporate
Nissan Motor Company generated global net revenues of 10.824 trillion yen in 2007. Nissan is present in all major auto markets worldwide selling a comprehensive range of cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and light commercial vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. Nissan employs over 224,000 people worldwide.

Renault-Nissan Alliance
The Renault-Nissan Alliance, created in 1999, has sold 6,160,046 vehicles in 2007. The Alliance aims to be ranked in the top three in terms of quality, technology and profitability amongst the major global automakers.

Dongfeng Motor Co.,LTD. announces sales target of one million vehicles by 2012 in mid-term business plan for China

BEIJING (May 28, 2008) � Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. (DFL), Nissan�s local partner in China, today announced it�s 2008 to 2012 mid-term business plan for China focused on building a stronger market position and increased global competitiveness.

The ambitious five-year plan, named Plan 1³ (�one cubed�), expands on the company�s previous business blueprint, Plan 2³ (�two cubed�), under which the company doubled sales volume between 2003 and 2007.

Plan 1³ has the following objectives represented by three �1�s:

   1. Significant Growth
        Further business expansion targeting sales of 1 million vehicles and revenue of RMB 100 billion
       (USD: 14.5 billion) by 2012

   2. Operational Enrichment
        1^st Class in quality at all levels of product, sales & service and cost competitiveness

   3. Trusted Company
       Creating 1 company through the formation of a single DFL corporate culture that combines the best of the
        Dongfeng Group and Nissan

Details of these three objectives are:

Significant Growth

DFL sales have grown rapidly in China, reaching 610,000 vehicles in 2007. Based on this growth trend, DFL will target vehicle sales of more than one million units and revenue of RMB 100 billion by 2012. DFL will launch more than 10 new passenger vehicles under the Nissan brand and more than five new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) under both the Nissan and Dongfeng brand names.

Part of the sales growth will be supported by local production at a new LCV plant built by DFL at Zhengzhou in Henan province. Production will start in 2010. DFL, Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd. (DFAC) and Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (NCIC) will invest RMB 1 billion (USD: 145 million), for an installed capacity of more than 120,000 vehicles per year.

In further support of growth, DFL will expand its sales network for both passenger vehicles and LCVs. The number of dealerships will increase from 300 to 420 for passenger vehicles, from 420 to 630 for LCVs and from 250 to 380 for heavy & medium commercial vehicles (H&MCVs) from 2007 by 2012.

Another key element for DFL�s growth strategy will be strengthening of the company�s overseas business to meet commercial vehicle demand in growing markets by doubling the export ratio from 5% in 2007 to more than 10% by 2012 in total sales of LCVs and H&MCVs. Both the number of models and destinations for export will be increased to achieve this objective.

�From combined sales for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles of 298,000 units in 2003, in line with our business plan, we doubled sales to 610,000 units in 2007,� said Kimiyasu Nakamura, president of DFL. �PLAN 1³ aims to accelerate our growth in China based on the foundation of Plan 2³. Our goal is to build and maintain a strong position in the Chinese markets.�

Operational Enrichment

DFL�s continued commitment to competitiveness will be achieved through high quality R&D capability, products and sales & service operations. To enhance cost competitiveness, DFL will work towards increasing localization of the passenger vehicles for transmissions, engines and other parts from 70 percent in 2007 to 90 percent in 2012.

Dongfeng Nissan Technical Center will address more engineering functions in addition to current testing and parts localization. And in support of a thoroughly trained dealer body, the Huadu training center will provide product and sales & service education to dealerships focused on customer-oriented management.

Trusted Company

A new objective for PLAN 1³ is for DFL to become identified and recognized as a �Trusted Company.� A significant element of this will come from the robust DFL corporate culture that will evolve as a unified blend of the working cultures of Dongfeng Group and Nissan. DFL aims to be a trusted company by delivering valuable products and services that meet the needs of stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders, while meeting the needs of the larger society by meeting environmental and social expectations.

DFL will bring environmental friendly technology to market through all business activities including products and services. The company aims to boost the number of passenger vehicle sold with continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) to 50 percent of sales by 2012.

DFL also will be exploring alternative fuel trucks, such as liquid natural gas (LNG).

DFL will continue work on STAR WINGS, the new navigation system that will be available with the new Nissan Teana. STAR WINGS is a cooperative project between Nissan and the Beijing Transportation Information Center (BTIC) which enables city drivers to shorten driving times by using real-time traffic information, leading to reduced travel time up to 20 percent based on market trial conducted by Nissan.

Through the elements set forth in PLAN 1³, DFL has set a sales target of 680,000 vehicles for 2008.

About DFL

Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. was established in 2003 as a result of a comprehensive, strategic partnership between Dongfeng Group and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. DFL is the first joint venture in China to have a full line-up of passenger vehicles, LCVs and H&MCVs, and has grown faster than then the total market in China. Registered capital of the company is RMB16.7 billion (USD: 2.4 billion), the largest automotive joint venture investment in China, with Dongfeng and Nissan each holding a 50 percent stake.

Nissan Business in China

Since the establishment of DFL, Nissan�s sales volume including both passenger and light commercial vehicles showed a sharp rise from 94,000 units in 2003 to 458,000 units in 2007. Nissan also launched its luxury brand, Infiniti, in China in 2007.

In 2008, Nissan plans to sell 500,000 vehicles, including four new Nissan models and three new Infiniti models. And by 2012, Nissan expects to reach sales of 800,000 units annually.

Note: Amounts in dollars are translated for the convenience of the reader at the foreign exchange rate of RMB 1 per USD 0.145.

Contact:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Communications CSR Department
Tel: +81-(0)3-5565-2141 (Corp) / 2142 (Product) / 2334 (IR)
http://press.nissan-global.com/EN (Press)
http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/IR (IR)

Ashok Leyland and Nissan sign 3 LCV JVs

CHENNAI (May 26, 2008) - Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the legal formation of the three JV companies for the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business in India for vehicle manufacturing, powertrain manufacturing and technology development. This follows the signing of the Master Co-Operation Agreement between the two companies in October 2007

The shareholding structures of the three joint ventures are as under:

� Ashok Leyland Nissan Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., the vehicle manufacturing company will be owned 51% by Ashok Leyland and 49% by Nissan;

� Nissan Ashok Leyland Powertrain Pvt. Ltd., the powertrain manufacturing company will be owned 51% by Nissan and 49% by Ashok Leyland;

� Nissan Ashok Leyland Technologies Pvt. Ltd., the technology development company will be owned 50:50 by the two partners.

The aggregate investment in all three companies will be around Rs. 23 billion (approx. 575 Million USD). The enterprise will involve a capacity of 100,000 vehicles in the first phase, to be scaled up subsequently. The plant is expected to start production from 2010/11. Among the three platforms identified, covering applications up to 7.5 ton Gross Vehicle Weight, is an all-new generation Nissan Atlas F24 light-duty truck. In addition, an all-new engine is being developed specifically for LCV applications, as part of the range of Euro 3 and Euro 4 compliant diesel engines.

Executive comments

Mr. R. Seshasayee, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland:
�The current growth plans of Ashok Leyland involve, not only our stated capacity additions and new product launches but also, with this important step, our entry into the fast-growing LCV segment. The balanced JV structure facilitates meaningful contribution from both partners and the best opportunity to leverage their respective strengths.�

Mr. Carlos Tavares, Executive Vice President, Nissan:
�We made another important step in the creation of a solid structure that will allow Nissan and Ashok Leyland to enter successfully the light commercial vehicle market in India and global markets. This represents an important embedded element in our new NISSAN GT 2012 plan based on growth and trust.�

The Hinduja Group is an investment and banking group with a diversified global portfolio of holdings across the manufacturing services and banking sectors. The Group, founded by Shri P.D. Hinduja in 1914, has activities across three core areas: Investment Banking, International Trading and Global Investments. As part of its Global investments, the Group owns businesses in Automotive, Information Technology, Media, Entertainment & Communications, Banking & Finance, Infrastructure, Project Development, Chemicals & Agri business, Energy, Real Estate and Healthcare. The Hinduja Group also supports charitable and philanthropic activities across the world through the Hinduja Foundation.

Ashok Leyland is the flagship of the Hinduja Group and a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India with 07-08 turnover of more than US $ 2 billion. With six manufacturing locations at Chennai, Hosur (three plants), Alwar and Bhandara, the Company has an annual production capacity of 84,000 vehicles with additional 100,000 vehicle capacity planned by 2010. The Company has associate companies in the Czech Republic and the UAE and joint ventures in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, besides exports to over 20 countries worldwide.

Nissan Motor Company generated global net revenues of 10.824 trillion yen in 2007. Nissan is present in all major auto markets worldwide selling a comprehensive range of cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and light commercial vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. Nissan employs over 224,000 people worldwide.

The Nissan GT 2012 five-year business plan is focused on the company�s long-term performance combined with its responsibilities to stakeholders as a significant global business. The three commitments are:

� Quality leadership

� Zero-emission vehicle leadership

� Five percent revenue growth on average over five years (FY2008 to FY2012)

For more information on Nissan LCV: www.nissanlcv.com

CONTACTS

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Communications CSR Department
Global Communications CSR and IR Division
Tel:+81-(0)3-5565-2141
http://press.nissan-global.com/EN

Ashok Leyland
Thomas T. Abraham
Tel: +91 � 98412 91292
www.ashokleyland.com

Nissan announces plan for LCV leadership

TOKYO (May 22, 2008) � The light commercial vehicle (LCV) business will continue to be a breakthrough driver of growth during the Nissan GT 2012 mid term business plan, announced on May 13 by Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn.

The company set bold commitments for the LCV business during the five years of Nissan GT 2012:

� Doubling the revenue generated by LCV sales in fiscal year 2012 compared to fiscal year 2007
� Achieving top level customer satisfaction performance in the global LCV market by 2012

At the heart of the business plan is a substantial investment in new products. Nissan will launch 13 all new light commercial vehicles by the end of 2012. As previously announced, Nissan will start LCV sales in Russia in September 2008, and in India and the U.S. during 2010.

�Nissan has grown LCV sales to unprecedented records for the brand, and we aim to become a leading player in the global LCV market by 2012,� said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice President, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, LCV Business Unit. �To grow our business further we will continue focusing on the unmet needs of the LCV customers around the world, offering them products that are smart and reliable partners for their daily professional endeavours,� said Palmer.

LCV results in fiscal year 2007 and Value-Up period
In fiscal year 2007 the LCV BU sold 519,703 units globally with a consolidated operating profit (COP) exceeding 8%. The NP300 pickup truck (also sold as the Frontier in selected markets) was the best-selling individual Nissan LCV with 71,678 units. China was the market with the largest portion of LCV sales (151,088 units) followed by Japan (121,790 units).

During the Nissan Value Up mid term business plan period (FY2005 - FY2007), the LCV business had been identified for the first time as one of four business breakthroughs. Commitments included growing sales volumes by 40% to 434,000 units and doubling the COP to 8% by the end of fiscal year 2007. Both commitments were exceeded one year early.

For more information on Nissan LCV, please visit www.nissanlcv.com.

For more information, contact:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Communications CSR Department
Global Communications CSR and IR Division
Tel:+81-(0)3-5565-2141
http://press.nissan-global.com/EN

Nissan Mexicana�s LCV business unit achieves its sales goals for FY2007

Mexico City, Mexico/Cascais, Portugal. May 6^th, 2008. In fiscal year 2007, sales of the Nissan Mexicana (NMEX) light commercial vehicle (LCV) business unit achieved 58,133 units, equivalent to a market-leading 24% share. Once again, the reliable D21 light pick up truck was the best-selling truck for the 13th consecutive year with 41,392 sales, keeping a segment participation of over 74%. During its existence, this vehicle, built in the Civac Plant, 60 miles south of Mexico City, was the third-best-selling vehicle in Mexico for over a decade.

As the D21 ended its production run last February, the company introduced its replacement: NP300, which will continue the success of the former vehicle, combining the reliability, sturdiness and affordability that Nissan trucks are known for, with additional interior space and comfort.

Demand for all Nissan products, imported and domestic, has equaled or surpassed expectations and, by the public reaction and interest, it will continue to increase in the future. To meet the consumers� expectations for the coming years, NMEX is constantly tuning its strategy. Furthermore, the company recently invested US$32-million dollar in the Civac plant to ready the production of the new NP300.

NMEX LCVs success in 2007 can be attributed to the continued strong demand of the aforementioned light pick up trucks, as well as the establishment of the Urvan van as leader in its segment. Urvan sales in FY07 were 10,742 units, which represent a leading share of 47%.

To reinforce the commercial vehicle strategy, the NMEX LCV business unit was formed in 2006. Besides the expansion of the line-up, the new business unit directives called for the establishment of a LCV-specialized sales and service network, known as Pro Shops. There are now 67 Pro Shops in Mexico, plus another 47 diesel-certified dealerships which represent one of the largest dealer networks with diesel expertise in Mexico.

The commercial vehicle line-up has been significantly updated with the introduction of diesel-engine versions in all commercial models, including NP300, Urvan and Cabstar.

�As the second most important market after Japan for Nissan LCVs, we are committed to the development of competitive products and services in order to maintain our leadership position in Mexico�, commented Thomas Scarpello, Director of Fleet and LCVs, of Nissan Mexicana. �The LCV business is a cornerstone of Nissan�s operations worldwide. And our success in Mexico is a strong indicator of our growth potential in other parts of the world�.

Nissan Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and was established in Mexico in 1961. It has corporate, marketing and sales, manufacturing, distribution and design facilities in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cuernavaca, Mexico and Toluca. At present it employs over 9,000 workers and staff. In 2007 (calendar year) it sold over 214,000 vehicles in Mexico with a market share of 19.5% and produced more than 496,000 units for the domestic and export markets.

Contact information:

Diego Arrazola, NMEX Corporate Communications:
diego.arrazola@nissan.com.mx

www.nissanlcv.com

Nissan starts LCV business in Russia

Tokyo, April 17, 2008. Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., is announcing plans to enter the Russian light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in 2008. Nissan Motor Rus, will launch the NP300 pick up and the Cabstar light duty truck in September, this year. The range will be extended to six products by the end of 2011.

The vehicles will be sold through a network of specialised Nissan LCV centres, which will be constituted as part of the existing Nissan dealer network. This network will provide customers with a full range of professional services including special leasing and finance plans, corporate sales programs, road assistance plans and a wide variety of body conversions.

�The start of Nissan LCV sales in Russia is a significant event for our company�, said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice President, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, LCV Business Unit. �Entering new markets is a fundamental part of our global LCV growth plan and Russia represents significant volume potential. With an extended LCV range planned in the mid term and a network of dedicated professionals in our dealerships, we are confident that we will meet the needs of the Russian customer.� added Palmer.

As part of its plan to further expand its operations globally, the Nissan LCV Business Unit announced on April 7 that it will sell light commercial vehicles in North America, starting in the first half of 2010. Last October, the LCV Business Unit announced a joint venture with Ashok Leyland of India and plans to start sales of Nissan LCVs in that market during 2010.

Globally, the company identified the LCV business as a key pillar for the growth of the company during the Nissan Value Up mid-term plan. Having achieved the plan commitments one year early and reached record sales of over 518,000 units in fiscal year 2007, Nissan announced plans to become a leading player in the global LCV market in 2010.

The strategy for the global growth of Nissan�s LCV business includes the launch of new products, expansion of sales operations into new markets (Russia, USA and India being among the priority), a focus on quality as a key competitive strength, and the formation of strategic ventures to enhance efficiency.

Nissan Motor Company generated global net revenues of 10.468 trillion yen in 2006. Nissan is present in all major global auto markets selling a comprehensive range of cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and light commercial vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. Nissan employs 224,000 people worldwide.

Under the Nissan Value-Up business plan, the company continues to focus on long-term sustainable and profitable growth driven by three commitments:
- To maintain top level of operating profit margin among global automakers
- To achieve global sales of 4.2 million units in 2009
- 20% return on invested capital on average over the course of the plan

CONTACTS

Global Communications and CSR Division
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Tel:03-5565-2141(Company)/2142(Product)/2334(IR)
press.nissan-global.com (Press information)
www.nissan-global.com/JP/IR/ (IRinformation)

Nissan enters LCV business in North America

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 7, 2008) � Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced it is entering the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business through a significant investment in North America. NNA, as part of a global commitment to the segment, has announced it will introduce to the North American market three light commercial vehicles in three years and forge partnerships with Cummins Inc. for the engines and ZF Friedrichshafen AG for the transmissions. Leading LCV Business Unit in the United States will be Joe Castelli, who recently has been named Vice President, Light Commercial Vehicle and Fleet, NNA. Key to this new strategy is the Nissan plant in Canton, Miss., which will become the manufacturing center for a range of new LCV products aimed at the significant North American commercial vehicle market.

LCV Entry to North American Market
Nissan will enter the LCV business with three all-new products in three years, developed by Nissan specifically for the North American market and built in Canton. The first of these three products will be launched in the first half of 2010.

In the midterm, Nissan will expand its LCV business in North America, resulting in the creation of a multi-segment product range of vehicles below 8-ton gross vehicle weight (GVW). This initiative will result in the development of the three new products, as well as the future extension of the LCV range.

�Globally, the LCV business is now a substantial part of Nissan�s sales and profitability, representing a significant part of Nissan total vehicle sales,� said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice President and head of the LCV global business unit, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. �We already have major operations in Japan, China and Europe and so it is natural that we are now ready to expand our business in North America.�

The LCV Business Unit, which will include all aspects of the LCV value chain at NNA, will be led by Joe Castelli, who recently joined Nissan North America from Ford Motor Co., where he served for more than 23 years in various capacities including commercial-vehicle operations. He will oversee the expansion of the LCV business operations, which includes development, sales, marketing, service and distribution.

The dealer network will be selected from existing Nissan dealers, which will become specialized centers for the sales and servicing of Nissan�s new LCV product range. NNA is beginning discussions with its dealer body to prepare for the arrival of LCVs.

Canton, Center of LCV Manufacturing
Nissan�s facility in Canton, Miss., will become the designated manufacturing center for three LCVs, in core product segments in which Nissan currently does not compete in North America. In addition to the investment made for the tooling and development of the three vehicles themselves, Nissan will invest $118 million to expand Canton�s production facilities to manufacture LCVs,.

�LCVs will become a major contributor to the future success of Nissan in North America,� said Bill Krueger, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management and Total Customer Satisfaction, Nissan North America. �It is a tribute to our employees in Canton that it will be the manufacturing hub for these important new products, key to our sustainable growth in the U.S.�

In order to accommodate the capacity necessary to manufacture LCVs, Nissan will not produce the next-generation Nissan Quest minivan and Infiniti QX56 luxury SUV at Canton. Further details of the production shift will be announced at a later time.

Powertrain Partnerships
Nissan has partnered with Cummins Inc. for the development and supply of two diesel engines, which will meet 2010 EPA and CARB emissions standards. The engines will be tailored specifically for Nissan. The engines will be manufactured in the United States. Nissan also has partnered with ZF Friedrichshafen AG for the development and supply of an automatic transmission.

Nissan Global LCV Business Unit
Nissan�s LCV initiative represents one of Nissan�s global success stories. Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn identified expansion of the company�s LCV business one of the breakthrough commitments under the Nissan Value-Up business plan � pledging to grow sales volume by 40 percent while doubling profit margin to 8 percent by the end of the 2007 fiscal year. Last year, Nissan announced that the LCV business unit achieved its Value-Up commitment one year ahead of schedule, a commitment that now has been surpassed through the achievement of global sales volume of 490,000 units in FY06 and exceeding 518,000 units in FY07.

Nissan LCVs are sold in 73 percent of the world�s markets, including Japan, China, Mexico, Europe and the Middle East. In Mexico last month, Nissan announced the production of a new LCV pick-up at its plant in Cuernavaca.

Nissan�s vision for growth in LCVs strives to attain a leadership position in the global LCV market in 2010. The �LEAP� Agenda for growth calls for: Launching new products; Enhancing quality; Accessing new territories; and promoting Partnerships.

As Nissan launches new products in new segments, the LCV line-up will remain within the limit of 8-ton GVW and will focus on maintaining the highest standard of quality.

Nissan North America, Inc.
In North America, Nissan\'s operations include automotive styling, design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information about Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.infiniti.com.

More information about Nissan�s global LCV strategy can be found at www.nissanlcv.com.

Contact Information:

Frederique Le Greves
Corporate Communications
Nissan North America, Inc.
(615) 725-5025
frederique.legreves@nissan-usa.com

Katherine Zachary
Corporate Communications
Nissan North America, Inc.
(615) 725-1447
katherine.zachary@nissan-usa.com

The new generation of 2009 Nissan pick-up trucks arrives in Mexico

A $32 million dollar investment and the experience of the Civac plant to manufacture the new model
Built based on the renowned mechanical reliability of its predecessor
4x4 drive and a diesel engine are some of the most outstanding new equipment options

Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico. March 27, 2008. With a $32 million dollar investment, the Civac plant began production of the new generation of 2009 trucks that, in the gasoline versions, will be launched to the general public and to companies on April 12 through the authorized Nissan dealers and Pro-Shops (special sales units for light commercial vehicles, LCVs) all over the country.

The years of experience acquired by the Civac plant in the production of light trucks will serve as the starting point for a new era of trucks, in order to build on the success of its predecessor and maintain Nissan�s leadership of over 13 years in this segment.

The mechanics of the new light truck are based on the strengths of the previous generation with an increase in the cargo capacity to 1.5 tons (1,490 kg. in the chassis version) and with the same reliable performance thanks to its 4 cylinder in line, 2.4 liter, 16 valve KA24DEN gasoline engine with 143 horsepower @ 5200 rpm and 154 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm of torque. All of this, plus the tested, tough frame characterized by its high resistance and durability for hard work on the road.

Likewise, it keeps the solid double wishbone independent front suspension with telescopic shock absorbers, torsion and stabilizer bars, as well as the fixed-axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic springs and telescopic shock absorbers. It also has the reliable front-wheel disc and rear-wheel drum brake system.

The new 2009 Nissan trucks incorporate a number of important new features, updates and improvements both exterior and interior, which will be included in a wide variety of versions with the addition of the diesel engine that will be introduced in May to increase the versatility of the range. As a result, there will be over nine different options compared with those of the previous generation to meet the needs of the market:

- Versions with the renowned KA24DEN gasoline engine: two chassis trucks with and without power steering; one stake-bed truck; one single cab pick-up; one standard double cab pick-up and one luxury double cab pick-up with air conditioning.

- A new option with a YD25DDTi diesel engine with Euro 4 Common Rail technology, 131 hp @ 3600 rpm and 224 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm , with eight versions including a new configuration with four-wheel-drive.

The new, attractively designed cab is safer and remarkably roomy; it has better crash-impact technology and has gained a significant amount of space inside, which means more leg room and additional spaces that make work easier. Also, the seats provide extra comfort for a better driving position. All of these features substantially increase the level of comfort in the new line of trucks.

Competitive prices are yet another advantage of the new 2009 Nissan gasoline-engine trucks where power steering is offered as standard equipment except in the chassis trucks, where it is optional (figures in Mexican pesos): $136,200 (chassis); $140,900 (chassis w/PS); $148,700 (stake-bed truck); $152,800 (Pickup); $170,500 (double-cab pick-up ) and $179,800 (luxury double-cab pick-up).

�With this new line of trucks, Nissan stresses the importance of this important segment in the commercial vehicle market and will seek to maintain its more than 13 years of leadership�, commented Thomas Scarpello, Nissan Mexicana�s Director of Fleets and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV). \"Since this is a vehicle that was specifically developed for Mexico, we are sure that these new features and improvements will be welcomed by both our loyal customers and our new buyers, who will join their ranks when they realize just how good our new 2009 Nissan pick-up trucks are\".

Nissan Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and was established in Mexico in 1961. It has corporate, marketing and sales, manufacturing, distribution and design facilities in the cities of Aguascalientes, Cuernavaca, Mexico and Toluca. At present it employs over 9,000 workers and staff. In 2007 it sold over 214,000 vehicles in Mexico with a market share of 19.5% and produced more than 496,000 units for the domestic and export markets.

Nissan motor company and mitsubishi motors to expand OEM supply agreement for mini-cars

TOKYO (Feb 27, 2008) � Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced an agreement to expand their original equipment manufacturing (OEM) supply involving mini-cars.

Nissan and Mitsubishi currently have OEM agreements in Japan, where Mitsubishi supplies Nissan with mini-cars and small light commercial vehicles (LCV) while Nissan supplies light commercial vehicles to Mitsubishi.

The expanded agreement will add two new scopes of co-operation:

1. Expanded OEM supply in Japan. Mitsubishi will supply its Pajero Mini SUV to Nissan starting from autumn 2008 on an OEM basis.

2. Explore opportunities for expanded light commercial vehicle supply. Both companies will explore collaboration on the development, production and OEM supply of small light commercial vehicles for Japan and overseas markets.

Nissan has a proven track record of successful OEM product exchanges. These extend across many automakers and into multiple global markets, each one executed on a win-win basis for both parties involved.

Mitsubishi aims to improve its productivity and management efficiencies by growing its OEM business, and will continue to pursue a win-win strategy between collaborative partners on a global level.

Nissan production, sales and export results for January 2008

1.Production
Nissan�s global production grew 13.8% year-on-year to 316,172 units, making an all-time record for the month of January.

In Japan, the new X-Trail, Tiida, new export model Rogue (launched in September in North America) and new Infiniti EX (launched in December in North America) contributed to increased production. Total domestic production grew 26.1% to 115,748 units, compared to the year prior.

Overseas production rose 7.8% year-on-year to 200,424 units, making a record production month for plants worldwide.

In the US, the Altima coupe contributed to a year-on-year production increase of 5.7% to 63,981 units.

Production in Mexico fell 19.3% year-on-year to 38,701 units.

In the UK, the Qashqai (Dualis in Japan) led a production growth of 37.6% year-on-year to 34,726 units.

Production in Spain grew 12.6% year-on-year to 20,512 units.

Production in other regions rose 24.8% year-on-year to 42,504 units, mainly due to demand for the Livina series which launched first in China in 2007, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Africa. Increased production of the Frontier Navara in Thailand and Bluebird Sylphy in China also contributed to these results.

2.Sales
In Japan, Nissan�s registrations in January were up 10.5% from the previous year to 44,664 units due to strong demand for the new X-Trail and Dualis, the Serena, the Fuga and the Note. Domestic sales of mini-vehicles dropped 13.0% year-on-year to 10,696 units. Including mini-vehicles, Nissan sold 55,360 units in Japan, up 5.0% year-on-year.

The company�s share of the domestic market registrations in January was up 1.2 percentage points year-on-year to 18.5%, while the corresponding market share including mini-vehicles rose 0.5 percentage points to 14.7%.

Sales of new vehicles in the US decreased 7.3%* year-on-year to 76,605 units despite favorable sales of the new Rogue and Versa.

In Europe, strong performance from the Qashqai, X-Trail and Note continued to boost Nissan sales to 50,542 units, exceeding the previous year by 71.9%.

*US sales: -7.3% after equivalent adjustment for actual days of selling in January.

3.Japan Exports
Nissan�s exports in January grew 67.9% to 72,796 units year-on-year.
Exports to North America rose 72.3% year-on-year to 38,020 units.
Exports to Europe increased 110.2% year-on-year to 5,249 units.

Nissan unveils the Frontier Navara Single Cab in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand (February 19, 2008) - Siam Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd. (SNA) today announced the introduction of the single-cab version of the Frontier Navara pickup truck, one of the 28 new models planned for introduction during the Nissan Value-Up business plan.

Same as the current Frontier Navara series, the new Nissan Frontier Navara Single Cab delivers a compelling combination of powerful performance, bold styling and new levels of innovation to the pickup market in Thailand.

The Frontier Navara Single Cab is powered by the powerful common-rail diesel engine, the YD25DDTi, with 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC Variable Turbo, mated to the 5-speed manual transmission.

In addition to the current Frontier Navara series, Nissan will export Frontier Navara Single Cab from Thailand to 120 markets for both right and left hand drive.

\"I am proud that the Frontier Navara Single Cab is manufactured for the first time in the world right here in Thailand. With exports to other markets, the new Single Cab will enhance the Nissan model lineup not only in Thailand but many other market in the world\", said Thierry Viadieu, President, SNA.

The new Frontier Navara Single Cab is manufactured at the Bangna Trad plant located about 20 kilometers east of Bangkok. Current annual production capacity for the plant is 140,000 units. The Bangna Trad plant is Nissan�s largest facility in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as well as the third largest in Asia, after Japan and China.

SNA will start the sales of Frontier Navara Single Cab from March 6, 2008 at all Nissan dealerships in Thailand and start exports later that same month.

Nissan production, sales and export results for December and CY2007

TOKYO (Jan 28, 2008) � Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export results for December and calendar year 2007.

1.Production
December
Nissan\'s global production in December increased 15.5% year-on-year to 274,661 units, for an all-time record for the month of December.

New products such as the X-Trail, Rogue (launched in September in the U.S.) and Infiniti EX (launched in December in the U.S.) contributed to increased production at plants in Japan. Total domestic production grew 18.1% to 114,428 units compared to the previous year.

Overseas production rose 13.7% year-on-year to 160,233 units, marking a record production month.

In the U.S., production fell 9.4% year-on-year to 48,023 units, although production was strong for the Altima coupe.

In Mexico, the Versa (Tiida in Japan) contributed to a production growth of 10.4% year-on-year to 29,979 units.

In the U.K., the Qashqai (Dualis in Japan) led to a rise in production of 34.5% to 24,753 units.

Production in Spain grew 10.6% to 13,926 units compared to the same month in the year prior.

Other global markets saw production increase by 46.3% year-on-year to 43,552 units due to strong demand for the Livina, Bluebird Sylphy and Tiida in China, Frontier Navara in Thailand, and Grand Livina in Indonesia.

2007 Calendar Year
Nissan\'s global production in 2007 rose 6.2% to 3,431,398 units compared to the year prior. In Japan, positive demand for the Infiniti G35 sedan/new G37 coupe (Skyline sedan/new coupe in Japan) and Rogue were countered by decreased demand for other models, resulting in total production falling 4.5% down to 1,179,080 units compared to the previous year.

Overseas production exceeded the 2 million mark, reaching a record of 2,252,318 units, up 12.9% year-on-year.

In the U.S., while Altima sedan/coupe production increased, total production fell 5.4% year-on-year to 703,662 units.

In Mexico, Versa and Sentra led the production increase by 22.0% to 496,713 units.

In the U.K., the Qashqai contributed to a production growth of 17.4% year-on-year to 353,718 units.

In Spain, the Navara pickup truck helped increase production by 8.2% year-on-year to 222,914 units.

Production in other regions grew 40.7% to 475,311 units compared to year prior boosted by strong demand for the Livina series in China, Indonesia and Taiwan.

2.Sales
December
In Japan, Nissan\'s vehicle registrations in December dropped 2.7% year-on-year to 34,416 units. The X-Trail and Elgrand continue to demonstrate favorable sales. Domestic sales of mini-vehicles were up 15.8% from the previous year to 9,355 units. Including mini-vehicles, Nissan sold 43,771 units in Japan, up 0.7% year-on-year.

The company\'s share of the domestic market registrations in December was up 0.7 percentage points year-on-year to 14.6%, while the corresponding market share including mini-vehicles rose 1.2 percentage points to 11.9%.

Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. fell 2.4%* year-on-year to 89,555 units. However, the new Rogue launched in September, Versa and Altima are performing well.

In Europe, strong demand for Qashqai helped boost Nissan sales to 49,228 units, exceeding the previous year by 0.4%

*US sales: -2.4% after equivalent adjustment for actual days of selling in December.

2007 Calendar Year
In Japan, Nissan\'s vehicle registrations in 2007 fell 9.7% to 570,784 units. Qashqai was in strong demand with improved sales seen for certain models including the Skyline sedan/coupe and X-Trail. Domestic sales of mini-vehicles grew 11.5% to 150,189 units driven by demand for the Pino released in January. Including mini-vehicles, Nissan sold 720,973 units in Japan, down 6.0% over the prior year.

Nissan�s share of the domestic market fell 0.4 percentage points over the previous year at 16.6%, while its corresponding market share including mini-vehicles was up 0.1 percentage point to 13.5%.

In the U.S., Versa Altima and Rogue led to sales growth of 4.8% year-on-year to 1,068,238 units, surpassing the 1 million mark for the third consecutive year.

In Europe, sales rose 5.7% to 570,513 units compared to the year prior.

3.Exports from Japan
December
Nissan�s exports in December grew 33.0% to 83,821 units compared with the previous year.

Exports to North America increased 32.5% year-on-year to 35,053 units.

Exports to Europe rose 77.7% to 9,437 units compared to the year prior.

2007 Calendar Year
Nissan�s exports in 2007 remained at 646,140 units comparable to the same level in calendar year 2006.

Exports to North America increased 3.4% year-on-year to 258,917 units.

Exports to Europe remained at the same level as the year prior at 80,289 units.

Yulon nissan motor starts export of Cabstar to Mexico

TAIPEI, Taiwan (Jan.15, 2008) � Yulon Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.*1 announced today that it has begun production and export of the �Nissan Cabstar�, light duty truck, to Mexico. This marks the first time for the Taiwanese domestic auto industry to export 3.5t class light commercial vehicles to Mexico.

Before production started in Taiwan, Cabstar was initially sourced for Mexico from Nissan�s Light Duty Truck plant in Avila (Spain) through batch production since September 2007. The initial production at Avila allowed Nissan to start sales of the new Cabstar in Mexico as early as autumn of last year, and allowed Nissan to meet the strong demand from customers in that market.

Cabstar is produced at the plant of Yulon Motor Co., Ltd. *2 in San Yi for both domestic market and export to Mexico. The facility applies the Nissan Production Way, which ensures that each Cabstar truck built here meets with the global high quality standards set by Nissan.

*1 Yulon Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is Nissan�s affiliated company in Taiwan.
*2 Yulon Motor Co., Ltd is the manufacturing company of Nissan vehicles in Taiwan.