Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced two new agreements for the supply of products between both companies. In January, Nissan agreed to supply Chrysler with a new car based on the Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America on an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) basis in 2009. This new OEM exchange benefits both companies through range extension and the utilization of global manufacturing capacity. Highlights of the new agreement: Nissan will manufacture an all-new, fuel-efficient small car based on a unique Chrysler concept and design. This new segment entry for Chrysler will be sold in North America, Europe and other global markets in 2010, and manufactured at Nissan’s Oppama Plant in Japan. Chrysler will manufacture a full-size pickup for Nissan. Based on a Nissan unique design, this truck will be manufactured at Chrysler’s Saltillo (Mexico) Assembly Plant. In order to accommodate this product, Chrysler will shift volume from Mexico to its U.S.-based assembly plants that produce pickup trucks. Sales of the pickup in North America will start in 2011. This latest OEM supply agreement extends a long standing product exchange relationship between the two corporations, with Nissan affiliate JATCO already supplying Chrysler with transmissions since 2004. “Forging the right tactical partnerships is critical to the long-term success of Chrysler,” said Tom LaSorda, Chrysler LLC President and Vice Chairman. “It also builds on the Company’s inherent strengths, including the ability to respond rapidly and creatively to emerging opportunities.” “In January, we said we would continue to look for additional OEM opportunities with Chrysler,” said Carlos Tavares, Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor Company. “This latest agreement builds on Nissan’s proven track record to deliver win-win product exchanges with multiple manufacturers around the world,” continued Tavares. Since the signing of the first OEM agreement in January, the two companies have also agreed to maintain an open dialogue to explore further product-sharing opportunities
Regardless of performance, I would not of ordered the GTR if it were made in Mexico, LOL, and not even in the US.
What if the GTR was made in Mexico, but by technicians that they flew in from Asia? Or would you rather buy the GTR made in Asia, but with Mexican workers? A bit of a brain tease there for ya mate!
Yea I heard this on radio, I honestly don't know what to think of it :shead: I mean why would Nissan do this? What's in it for Nissan? I don't know I think I'm missing something
Fminus, if I was you I'd get the new Audi R8 instead of GTR...it's simply looks much better. And as Jeremy from TopGear would say about that Nissan - it's rubbish...j/k. I really do like Nissans, but feel GTR should look better for what you are paying...
Well looks is a subjective matter, even though I do agree that the R8 looks better than a GTR. However, I dont feel like paying 100k+ for a car w an RS4 motor. The GT-R also spanks the R8 in performance, and if the GTR is a Nissan, then the R8 is a VW?:shead: It really wasnt a choice per say, because if I really liked the R8 and the GTR, I would of just bought BOTH. But right now Im still in the search for an R34.....
