If there’s one thing that’s never easy, no matter what the sport, it’s stepping up into the senior ranks as a ‘junior’ champion. But this year that’s exactly what Spaniard Oriol Mena has done and at round seven of the ’10 EWC series, the first ever GP of Turkey, where he claimed his first top three senior result as he nears the end of what has been a tough and trying season for the young Spaniard.

With temperatures in Turkey similar to those at the GP of Greece and remaining constantly above 40-degree celsious throughout both days of competition, Mena’s biggest problem wasn’t the extreme heat but the stiff competition in the Enduro 3 class. Starting the day well Oriol remained in contention with the more experienced riders in his class. Having ridden well in Greece one week earlier, but having seen mistakes spoil his result on day two, Oriol made sure he didn’t make any unnessary errors. Come the end of the day he placed third and just 45 seconds behind E3 class winner Seb Guillaume to claim his first podium of ’10.

On day two Mena again rode well but with a few mistakes creeping into his riding, and with competition as fierce as ever, he ended the day seventh. One-and-a-half minutes behind winner David Knight, Oriol was just 30 seconds behind the fourth placed rider. ‘It’s been a mixed weekend for me with some good and bad points, but overall I’m pleased more than I’m disappointed,’ commented the Spaniard. ‘Claiming my first podium on the first day was important for me. I saw that my speed was good in the morning and I managed to keep pushing hard throughout the day. To get my first podium against the big riders in the class was great. I was very happy about that. I had only one crash, which was on the final enduro test. In some ways that was good for me because it meant that I really had to push hard on the final special tests to finish on the podium, which I did.

‘The second day started well for me but I made many mistakes on the final lap, which cost me a lot of time. I was fighting for fifth position but I ended up seventh. Not a great finish to the event but I am very pleased with my day one result. It’s been a hard race, now I am looking forward to the final in France.’

The GP of Turkey proved to be a tough event for Husaberg’s Enduro 2 class riders with Joakim Ljunggren delivering the best results with eighth on day one and seventh on day two. Sixth on the event’s opening special test, and continuing to perform well on both the motocross and extreme test throughout the two days of competition, Joakim wasn’t able to match the pace of his class mates on the wooded enduro test. As a result he failed to challenge for the podium positions.

Source: http://www.husaberg.com/News.10.0.html

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Nissan Americas today announced a new business strategy to grow the company’s presence in Argentina through a partnership with Manuel Antelo. The new arrangement, to begin in late 2011, will strengthen Nissan’s sales, service and distribution operations in Argentina and provide sustainable growth in one of the world’s key automotive marketplaces.

Renault Argentina S. A., Nissan’s present distributor in Argentina, will continue to support the company’s business through the end of 2011. At that time responsibility for Nissan branded products in Argentina will be assumed by Antelo.

“Today is an important milestone for Nissan growth in Argentina,” said Carlos Tavares, Chairman, Nissan Americas. “While Renault Argentina S. A. has been a key contributor to the success of the Nissan brand in this country, we know that distinct business structures are now the best roads for both brands’ business growth in Argentina. By forming a separate Nissan operation we allow Renault to concentrate on its business while positioning the Nissan brand for growth acceleration in this market. This reinforces our long-term commitment to Argentina.”

Antelo, an entrepreneur with more than two decades experience within the automotive industry, is currently owner and President of CAT Group – a French multinational company specializing in vehicle and parts logistics. He is also co-owner with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the Scandinavian Maritime group, of Vehicle Service America, an American company specializing in vehicle logistics. Antelo is also owner of Car One Argentina, the largest automotive retail business in the country.

“I am very excited about working together with Nissan to strengthen the opportunities the company has in my country,” said Antelo. “I am certain that Nissan and its dealers will grow faster and more consistently in the years to come. I am also very proud to have been selected as Nissan’s local partner.”

Source:http://www.nissannews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1857&mid=

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Strong sales and a significantly improved share of the light commercial vehicle market have lifted Nissan South Africa’s market performance as the motor industry continues to recover from the effects of a troubled economy.

Total industry passenger and light commercial vehicle sales for August, as reported by Naamsa, show an encouraging improvement of 35,7% compared to the same month last year. Sales for the first eight months of the year compared to the same period in 2009 are up 20,3%.

Nissan South Africa’s passenger vehicle sales were up 44,9% compared to the same month a year ago and improved by 23,8% for the first eight months of the year, matching the industry’s overall performance.

Nissan LCV sales year-to-date rose 31,7% compared to the same period last year, beating the industry’s growth in this sector of 12,9%. In the process Nissan has improved its share of the LCV market by 2,4% to 17,0% for the year to date.

“August sales were clearly influenced by the introduction of the new carbon tax legislation that came into effect on September 1,” said Johan Kleynhans, Nissan South Africa’s director of marketing, sales and after sales. “There was considerable publicity given to this new tax on motorists and many new car buyers would have brought their purchase decision forward.

Source: http://www.nissan.co.za/en/web/news/news_13422.htm

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The infield of the Trever Els oval raceway just outside of Mokopane trembled to the tune of meticulously tuned engines on Saturday 28th August , as the sun glinted off a healthy crowd of South African legends each built to a unique formula and specification, but sharing an important common bond. The Nissan brand affixed to the nose, as well as a well-earned reputation for total dependability and strength far beyond the cute but racy looks.

Despite one of the vehicles boasting a power output of 1000 horsepower on the wheels, this isn’t a convention of throbbing GT-R supercars. No, this is Mokopane’s homage to the epic Nissan 1400 bakkie, perhaps better known as the venerable Champ. Although boasting dainty dimensions and a budget list price, this vehicle also packs one of the largest hearts in the business, and has been both trusted work partner and weekend toy for many of the down-to-Earth residents of this small Limpopo community, and many others like it, since 1971.

This gathering of all incarnations of Nissan 1400 half-tonner (model name B140) was arranged to celebrate this legendary LCV, which endured for nearly four decades as the ideal dual-purpose work-and-play half-ton offering in the South African market. This lovable workhorse was only recently replaced by the new Nissan NP200, now with an even larger, more robust load area than ever before but the same DNA. Whether working or playing, the old B140 and new NP200 are peerless in their strength, reliability, and unique sense of panache when the time comes to kick back and enjoy life.

There are several better-than-pristine examples of the original Datsun-badged bakkie in attendance. Two of these models feature the 1400cc engine of the last-generation versions, complete with twin carburettors, gas-flowed heads and a much freer-flowing exhaust than was ever standard fit. Most bear the more common, subtly updated Nissan 1400 styling, together making for a heart-warming collection ranging from hard-living daily worker to carbonfibre-bedecked road-race specials.

Johann Oeloffse not only had a replica of the original 1400 dash, with space for a couple of extra gauges, moulded entirely from this space age material, but also proceeded to buy the mould that was created for him from the carbonfibre specialist involved. “So that no-one else could have a dashboard like this – it’s an absolute one of a kind.”

Source: http://www.nissan.co.za/en/web/news/news_13421.htm

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Torrance, Calif. - Like all Lexus vehicles, CT 200h will be equipped with many standard active safety features including an anti-lock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC).

The four-channel, four-sensor ABS helps reduce stopping time and improves control while braking. EBD monitors all four wheels during braking and varies brake pressure to each wheel based on driving conditions and available traction.

During hard braking the BA system helps boost braking force when the driver does not apply enough pressure to the brake pedal. BA intervenes when the system senses that the driver’s action indicates an emergency-stopping situation and allows the driver to benefit from more of the vehicle’s full braking power.

TRAC helps optimize traction by working with the Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS), ABS and VSC to help prevent the drive wheels from spinning while accelerating under slippery conditions.

The VSC system is designed to help identify when the tires experience lateral slippage during cornering, or turning on slippery road surfaces. VSC responds by applying the brakes and reducing the throttle to help keep the vehicle on track. VSC works in concert with ABS and TRAC systems on slippery or dry road surfaces.

The CT 200h will incorporate a standard eight airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with dual-stage airbags and knee airbags for driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags, and front seat-mounted side airbags to help protect passengers in certain types of severe frontal or side collisions.

Source: http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/lexus/lexus-ct-200h-equipped-with-active-171231.aspx

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