Nissan is facing a rash of complaints about automatic transmission failures in the company’s trucks and SUVs, according to The New York Times. Certain 2005-2010 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra models may have an issue with their radiators which could cause coolant to mix with the automatic transmission fluid. That’s not supposed to happen, and it could cause premature failure. Nissan, meanwhile, has extended its warranty coverage, but only on the radiators. Owners, meanwhile, say that they’ve been stuck with expensive transmission repair bills since the warranties run out at 80,000 miles. Funkmasterflex Find Flex On Google+
Auto Talk: Nissan’s Curious Math For Japan Production
Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn rarely talks in public these days without mentioning his commitment to building 1 million vehicles a year in Japan. The pledge aims to reassure a nation nervous that Nissan and other exporters will close shop in Japan amid the soaring yen and ship those jobs overseas. Hit the jump to read the rest of the story. Funk Flex
Car Talk: 2012 Nissan Altima, NV van recalled for air bag control unit issue
For a two-week period this year, Nissan apparently incorrectly assembled the air bag control unit in both the 2012 Altima and the 2012 NV work van. That’s the news from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which today announced a small recall of the two vehicles – the potential number of vehicles affected is just 54. Funkmasterflex
Nissan wins bid to be next New York City taxi
We now know what the future of the New York City taxi will look like. According to Reuters, the city’s Taxi and Limousine Commission has awarded Nissan a 10-year contract to produce the vehicles. @funkmasterflex
(Video) Ford sues Nissan over commercial with bikini models in Brazil
In the advertising world, the gentle ribbing of competitors is almost a given. Whether its dish soap, paper towels, computer companies or automobiles, poking a little fun at your main rivals is the name of the game. But sometimes a company or its advertising agency goes a little too far, and that sometimes means the long arm of the law is dredged up and forced into service. @funkmasterflex
