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Archived News
1999
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29 December 1999 |
Nissan Cedric Wins RJC's "New Car of the Year" and Nissan Extroid CVT Wins RJC's "Technology of the Year" |
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Japan - The Nissan Cedric was awarded “New Car of the Year”
and the Nissan Extroid CVT “Technology of the Year” for the
Year 1999-2000 after the test drive session and final
voting at the Automotive Researcher & Journalist’s
Conference of Japan (RJC) recently.
Nissan Cedric – New Car of the Year (1999-2000)
The newly released Cedric which is developed around the
concept of “a new-generation luxury personal sedan that
provides fresh excitement every time you see it and drive
it”. It has also won high accolades for its cutting edge
design, driving performance of the direct injection engine,
quietness, high level of environmental friendliness and
safety performance.
Extroid CVT – Technology of the Year (1999-2000)
“Extroid CVT” which is installed in the Nissan Cedric is
the world’s first CVT that is applicable even to rear-wheel-
drive cars fitted with a large engine has also gained fame
and respect as a breakthrough technology.
It adopts an original ratio change method, different from
the conventional CVT, whereby the engine’s power is
transmitted to an input disc, whose rotational motion is
transferred to an output disc by means of power rollers.
By integrating these cutting-edge technologies, the Extroid
CVT achieves unprecendentedly quick ratio change response
to deliver an exhilarating feeling of acceleration along
with notably quiet, smooth driving performance, in addition
to providing exceptionally low fuel consumption, increasing
10% comparing the conventional automatic transmissions.
Singaporeans will be able to experience the performance of
this high quality luxury car as Tan Chong is considering
marketing this award-winning car next year under the Nissan
Brougham VIP badge.
Facts
(A) Results of the final voting:
RJC New Car of the Year : Points
1. Nissan Cedric/Gloria : 343
2. Toyota Vitz/Platz : 226
3. Honda Insight : 223
4. Mazda MPV : 210
5. Honda S2000 : 151
6. Toyota Crown/Majesta/Athlete : 130
RJC Technology of the Year : Points
1. Extroid CVT (Nissan Cedric/Gloria) : 427
2. iMA system (Honda Insight) : 246
3. 1-litre VVTi engine (Toyota Vitz) : 155
4. Vehicle Distance Control IHCC (Honda Avancia) : 151
5. Open body (Honda S2000) : 130
6. The Air Filter with Aldehyde Avoiding Function (Mazda
Premacy) : 128
(B) RJC - Established in 1991, this will be the 9th
anniversary
Official Title: Automotive Researcher & Journalist’s
Conference of Japan
Award Categories:
- For Japanese cars: The main award named “New Car of the
Year”
- Technical Award: “Technology of the Year”
- Award for People: “Person of the Year”
- Imported Car Award: “Imported Car of the Year”
Selection Organization:
Members are selected in 2 categories and belong to either
the Selection Committee or the Research Committee. The
Selection Committee members vote for the awards.
(Chairman: Taihei OGUCHI, Dean of Shibaura Institute of
Technology)
Members of the Selection Committee:
Composed of 67 members with only several automobile critics.
The membership includes university professors, lawyers,
designers, cameramen and other representatives of various
industries.
Main members of the Selection Committee:
Kazuhiko Mitsumoto, Hiroshi Hoshijima, Goro Suzuki and
Atsuhiko Okubo
Awards received by Nissan in past years:
The March was selected in 1992 New Car of the Year.
Nissan has not received this award after 1992.
For more information, please contact
Wai Leng at DID: 4601733 or email: chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg
Lynn Ng at DID: 4601744 or email: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg
FAX: 4690872
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29 December 1999 |
Nissan Cedric Wins RJC's "New Car of the Year" and Nissan Extroid CVT Wins RJC's "Technology of the Year" |
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Japan - The Nissan Cedric was awarded “New Car of the Year”
and the Nissan Extroid CVT “Technology of the Year” for the
Year 1999-2000 after the test drive session and final
voting at the Automotive Researcher & Journalist’s
Conference of Japan (RJC) recently.
Nissan Cedric – New Car of the Year (1999-2000)
The newly released Cedric which is developed around the
concept of “a new-generation luxury personal sedan that
provides fresh excitement every time you see it and drive
it”. It has also won high accolades for its cutting edge
design, driving performance of the direct injection engine,
quietness, high level of environmental friendliness and
safety performance.
Extroid CVT – Technology of the Year (1999-2000)
“Extroid CVT” which is installed in the Nissan Cedric is
the world’s first CVT that is applicable even to rear-wheel-
drive cars fitted with a large engine has also gained fame
and respect as a breakthrough technology.
It adopts an original ratio change method, different from
the conventional CVT, whereby the engine’s power is
transmitted to an input disc, whose rotational motion is
transferred to an output disc by means of power rollers.
By integrating these cutting-edge technologies, the Extroid
CVT achieves unprecendentedly quick ratio change response
to deliver an exhilarating feeling of acceleration along
with notably quiet, smooth driving performance, in addition
to providing exceptionally low fuel consumption, increasing
10% comparing the conventional automatic transmissions.
Singaporeans will be able to experience the performance of
this high quality luxury car as Tan Chong is considering
marketing this award-winning car next year under the Nissan
Brougham VIP badge.
Facts
(A) Results of the final voting:
RJC New Car of the Year : Points
1. Nissan Cedric/Gloria : 343
2. Toyota Vitz/Platz : 226
3. Honda Insight : 223
4. Mazda MPV : 210
5. Honda S2000 : 151
6. Toyota Crown/Majesta/Athlete : 130
RJC Technology of the Year : Points
1. Extroid CVT (Nissan Cedric/Gloria) : 427
2. iMA system (Honda Insight) : 246
3. 1-litre VVTi engine (Toyota Vitz) : 155
4. Vehicle Distance Control IHCC (Honda Avancia) : 151
5. Open body (Honda S2000) : 130
6. The Air Filter with Aldehyde Avoiding Function (Mazda
Premacy) : 128
(B) RJC - Established in 1991, this will be the 9th
anniversary
Official Title: Automotive Researcher & Journalist’s
Conference of Japan
Award Categories:
- For Japanese cars: The main award named “New Car of the
Year”
- Technical Award: “Technology of the Year”
- Award for People: “Person of the Year”
- Imported Car Award: “Imported Car of the Year”
Selection Organization:
Members are selected in 2 categories and belong to either
the Selection Committee or the Research Committee. The
Selection Committee members vote for the awards.
(Chairman: Taihei OGUCHI, Dean of Shibaura Institute of
Technology)
Members of the Selection Committee:
Composed of 67 members with only several automobile critics.
The membership includes university professors, lawyers,
designers, cameramen and other representatives of various
industries.
Main members of the Selection Committee:
Kazuhiko Mitsumoto, Hiroshi Hoshijima, Goro Suzuki and
Atsuhiko Okubo
Awards received by Nissan in past years:
The March was selected in 1992 New Car of the Year.
Nissan has not received this award after 1992.
For more information, please contact
Wai Leng at DID: 4601733 or email: chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg
Lynn Ng at DID: 4601744 or email: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg
FAX: 4690872
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14 December 1999 |
Renault returns to Mexico via a major cooperative project with Nissan |
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Renault returns to Mexico via a major
cooperative project with Nissan
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14 November 1999 |
Nissan Releases New Bassara |
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Nissan Releases New Bassara
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13 November 1999 |
Newly Launched Nissan Sunny |
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13 November 1999 |
Newly Launched Nissan Cefiro |
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13 November 1999 |
Nissan Number One Carnival (Nov 13 - 28, 1999) |
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13 November 1999 |
Nissan Number One Carnival |
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13 November 1999 |
Nissan Advantage Card holders Lucky Dip |
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Nissan is Singapore's Number One, and we're celebrating
with a spectacular carnival from 13 to 28 November 1999,
where we are launching the new models of our best-selling
Nissan Sunny and Cefiro.
Sure-win Lucky Dip
As a gesture of our gratitude, all Nissan Advantage Card
members are entitled to one try at our Lucky Dip*. Just
present your Nissan Advantage Card on 14, 21 or 28
November, 9am to 6pm -- AND WIN!
Live-Radio Broadcasts
Be entertained by your favourite Class 95FM and Y.E.S. 93.3
FM DJs during our Live Broadcasts from 3pm to 5pm on 21 and
28 November, respectively. You also stand to win prizes in
the Nissan Mystery DJ Website Contest -- catch our radio
announcements or visit our website for details.
Ganes, Contests & more
Many other attractions await you and your family on every
weekend, including Spin N Win contests, balloon crafting,
close-up magic, a children's colouring contest, a
children's play corner, plus free food, balloons and ice-
cream!
With so much for everyone, you simply can't afford to miss
the Nissan Number One Carnival! For more information, visit
www.nissan.com.sg
* While stocks last
Nov 13(Sat), 14(Sun), 20 (Sat) 3.30pm Kangaroo Creek Gang
Funshow
Nov 21 (Sun) 3 - 5pm Live Radio Broadcast by Joe Augustin &
the Flying Dutchman of Class 95 FM
Nov 27 (Sat) 3.30pm Kangaroo Creek Gang Funshow
Nov 28 (Sun) 3 - 5pm Live Radio Broadcast by Danny Yeo and
Bukoh Mary of 93.3 FM
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12 November 1999 |
Tan Chong Release Two Bestsellers -- All new Nissan Sunny and Nissan Cefiro VQV6 |
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For Immediate Release
12 November 1999
Tan Chong Release Two Bestsellers --
All new Nissan Sunny and Nissan Cefiro VQV6
12 November 1999 – Singapore, Tan Chong today release two
of Singapore’s bestsellers; mid-range family saloon Nissan
Sunny and popular Japanese 2 litre sedan Nissan Cefiro.
Nissan Sunny
Singaporeans will be the first in the world to see this all
new and sleek design Nissan Sunny. According to Nissan,
this is the first “made for Asia” car. Noticeably longer in
the exterior (145 mm longer than its predecessor), its
interior room width and front headroom have also improved
by 25 mm and 15 mm respectively.
This model shares the same platform as the Sunny VIP which
won AAA rating for its safety. The new Sunny is available
in 1.5 EX Saloon and 1.6 Super Saloon (both with choice of
manual and automatic transmissions), and will be sold
alongside with the Sunny VIP.
Specifications include ABS, Brake Assist, Dual Airbag (1.6
litre; driver-side airbag for 1.5), full automatic air-
conditioning and Multi-link Beam Suspension. Leather seats
and sports rims will be standard items for 1.6 variants.
Price-wise, Tan Chong has fixed an introductory price
(without COE) of $80,500 for 1.5 litre (manual) and $88,000
for 1.6 (manual); automatic versions will be $3,000 more
than manual ones.
The total package price for Sunny 1.5 EX Saloon (manual)
works out to $94,500 (based on minimum bid of $19,000 under
Flexi-COE-bidding scheme) or $99,500 (based on guaranteed
COE of $24,000 under Guaranteed-COE scheme) for this month.
The Nissan Sunny has always been Singapore’s favourite car.
Last year Singaporeans grabbed 2184 units of the Nissan
Sunny, an amazing 400% increase over the previous year.
And it is still the nation’s most sought-after car. We have
to date, registered a total of 5477 sales units. In fact,
up to the 3rd quarter this year, we already have the lead
of 2313 units over second place Toyota Corolla. Sunny sales
to date also more than double that of last year’s best
selling model Mitsubishi Lancer for the whole of last year.
Nissan Cefiro
The third generation Nissan Cefiro is another distinguished
series developed in line with its “power and luxury”
legacy. Even before its official launch, the first two
shipments have already been snapped up.
The Cefiro enjoys worldwide reputation and its respectable
VQ V6 engine has been named one of the Ten Best Engines by
Ward’s Auto World, U.S. for five consecutive years since
its running in 1995.
This new model is 160 mm longer, 20 mm higher and 10 mm
wider than its predecessor. It comes in both 2 litre and 3
litre automatic transmissions.
With a renewed VQ V6 engine, it provides better torque at
practical speed ranges. New features for this model include
power driver seats and NATS (Nissan Anti-Theft System).
Sales of the Cefiro have been climbing steadily. In 1997,
Tan Chong sold 225 units, which doubled to 450 in 1998.
Sales units to date is an impressive 500 units, making it
the most popular Japanese 2-litre car.
Price without COE for 2 litre is $127,000. The total
package price for Cefiro 2 litre works out to $142,000
(based on minimum bid of $20,000 under Flexi-COE-bidding
scheme) or $147,000 (based on guaranteed COE of $25,000
under Guaranteed-COE scheme) for this month.
In conjunction with the launch of Nissan Sunny and Cefiro,
Tan Chong will hold its “Nissan No.1 Carnival” from 13th to
28th November 1999 at its premises.
More information is available at our website
www.nissan.com.sg
Enclosures:-
1. Catalogue of Sunny and Cefiro
2. Specification and price
3. Pictures of Sunny and Cefiro
For more information, please contact
Ms Chan Wai Leng at
tel: 4601733 (e-mail: chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg) or
Ms Lynn
Ng at tel: 4601744 (e-mail: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg) or
fax:
4690872
Media kit: www.nissan.com.sg/mediakit
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12 November 1999 |
Speech by Mr Joesph Ong, Managing Director, Tan Chong International Ltd at Press Launch of New Sunny and Cefiro, 12 Nov 99, The Oriental Singapore |
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PRESS LAUNCH OF
NISSAN SUNNY AND NISSAN CEFIRO
12 November 1999
The Oriental Singapore
Speech by
Mr. Joseph Ong
Managing Director
Tan Chong International Ltd
Good morning and welcome. Thank you for joining us today.
I’d like to start by saying that we are very pleased that
the first ten months of 1999 was another successful period
for us. Nissan’s total sales registrations reached almost
9000 units, which is a 50% increase over the same period
last year. To put it more graphically, 30 Nissans are sold
every day meaning 1 Nissan is put on the road every hour!
For the year to date, Nissan’s total market share stands at
22.8%. In the past five months, our average monthly sales
registrations hit more than 1000 units. We sustained our
strong sales momentum despite very competitive markets by
building our brands, leveraging on our extensive dealer
network and maintaining value to consumers.
Our Nissan Sunny did particularly well by becoming the best
seller on the island, we have to date, registered a total
of 5477 sales units. In fact, up to the 3rd quarter this
year, Nissan Sunny leads second place Toyota Corolla by
2311 units. This Nissan Sunny sales to date also more than
double that of last year’s best selling model Mitsubishi
Lancer for the whole of last year.
Now with the launch of this new generation Sunny, we are
very excited with our prospects of bettering the record.
The new Sunny, which replaces the current 1.5 EX Saloon and
1.6 Super Saloon, will be sold alongside the Sunny VIP. You
will learn more about this sleek and stylish saloon from
Mr. Otake in a moment.
As for Nissan Cefiro, we are delighted to announce that
even before its official launch, the first two shipments
have already been bought up which is not surprising since
the Cefiro enjoys favourable worldwide reputation
especially for its remarkable VQ V6 engine which has been
named one of the Ten Best Engines by Ward’s Auto World,
U.S. for five consecutive years since 1995. I shall leave
Mr. Sakai to enlighten you further with this award-winning
engine.
Whilst we are happy with increasing market share, Tan Chong
has concurrently increased investment in support facilities
to accelerate the company’s consumer-driven transformation
and growth. We opened a new 40 bays service outlet at Kaki
Bukit and renovated and upgraded the sales facilities at
Nissan Display Centre. These investments will further
strengthen the Company’s consumer-driven commitments from
today’s very strong customer base.
Recognising the scale and speed of change that e-business
will transform the automobile industry, Tan Chong has
upgraded its computer systems and totally revamped its
website with a focus on “user friendliness” to better meet
and exceed the consumer expectations in speed and accuracy
of response.
We have consciously designed our IT systems to accelerate
our decision-making, improve customer satisfaction and
ultimately deliver greater shareholder value. Visit
www.nissan.com.sg and experience it yourself!
With these two winning products from Nissan supported by
Tan Chong’s established infrastructure, we are dedicated to
providing not only excellent cars for Singaporeans but also
committed to delivering the highest level of customer
service as well.
In closing, let me thank all of you for coming and the
support and the confidence you’ve placed in us.
Thank you.
Speech available at URL: www.nissan.com.sg/mediakit
Note: Figures from Motor Traders Association
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12 November 1999 |
Speech by Mr Y Iwashita, Snr VP, Nissan Motor Co Ltd at Press Launch of Nissan Sunny and Cefiro, 12 Nov 99, The Oriental Singapore |
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PRESS LAUNCH OF
NISSAN SUNNY AND NISSAN CEFIRO
12 November 1999
The Oriental Singapore
Speech by
Mr. Y Iwashita
Senior Vice President
Nissan Motor Co Ltd
Good Morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you very much for
coming to the new Nissan Cefiro and the new Nissan Sunny
launching ceremony. My name is Yoshi Iwashita. I am Senior
Vice President of Nissan Motor Company.
We are delighted to be introducing new Nissan Cefiro and
new Nissan Sunny models, and we are confident that they
will be very successful., Mr. Sakai and Mr. Otake will
explain the details of these models to you later. You can
see the actual models behind you, so please take the time
to have a closer look at them.
Well, I would like to take this opportunity today to
explain Nissan's current situation globally and in
Singapore.
As you know, Nissan entered into an alliance with Renault
in March. Since then and under new management, we took a
long and detailed look at our situation from all angles,
and subsequently announced the Nissan Revival Plan on
October 18. In this plan, Nissan stated what we are going
to do, and we have established a clear direction. Please
refer to the material which we handed out to you today.
In preparing the Revival Plan, we established nine cross-
functional teams. The team members were selected from the
management ranks and each team composition had to be cross-
functional and international. Each team focused on a
particular business function.
The functions were, "Business
Development", "Purchasing", "Manufacturing", "Research and
Development". "Organization & Decision Making
Process", "Sales and Marketing", "Administration
Costs", "Financial Management" and "Product Phasing Out".
The strategy for each market is not shown in our plan, but
today we will discuss the sales and marketing strategy for
Asian countries and our direction for Singapore too.
In many Asian countries, due to the economic crisis that
began in 1997, total market demand has continued to
decrease. However, the brakes have been put on this trend
and we can see signs of recovery now.
Meanwhile, the automobile industry is changing dramatically
and rapidly throughout the world. We believe that Asia is
one of the most important and core markets and intend to
tackle our task here aggressively.
Thanks to the COE quota system, Singapore car market was
fortunately not affected so much by the Asian economic
crisis. And for Nissan, this year sales were very good.
Particularly the Sunny and Cefiro passenger models, and the
Cabstar commercial models showed very good results. We now
occupy the No.1 position in sales up to October this year.
Our market share is expanding compared to last year and is
now over 20%.
There are not so many markets where Nissan is achieving
more than a 20% market share. Singapore is therefore a very
important market.
Every car maker in the world can be found here in
Singapore. We can count more than one hundred. Singapore is
just like a car showroom. This means that competition is
very hard. We also consider Singapore to be the car
showroom of Asia.
We are also doing all we can to produce good products. It
is natural that a manufacturer produce good products. In
order to do this, investment in research and development
will grow from 3.5% to 5% of turnover, and will be
concentrated on new products and new engines. We will
increase the headcount in R & D by 500 people within 3
years.
As for the timing of new model launches, it sometimes
happens that launches in overseas markets are delayed one
year or more than the Japan launches. Our target is bring
this down to no more than three months in the next 3 years.
A cross-functional team will determine which model is to be
sold in which market. We are confident that the best and
most appropriate models can be marketed in each market.
We still have much to do. However, rest assured that we
will continue to market our best products in Singapore,
because Singapore is the world's car showroom!
The new models to be marketed should meet Singapore
customers' expectations. We promise to spare no effort in
making sure that this is so.
So here today, you have two new models, the all new Nissan
Cefiro and the all new Nissan Sunny. Singapore is the first
Asian market to have introduced the new Sunny.
Mr. Sakai and Mr. Otake will now go into the details of
these new models. After their presentation, I am sure you
will be as enthusiastic about them as we are.
Thank you for your kind attention.
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03 August 1999 |
Nissan: Number 1 Brand For First Seven Months 1999 |
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Nissan's 1326 July Sales Surpass June’s Record of
1172
[3 August, 1999]Tan Chong last month recorded its highest
sales registrations of 1326 units in a single month,
surpassing its record of 1172 units set in June.
Nissan: Number 1 Brand in Overall Sales
(passenger + commercial + taxi segments)
Two consecutive months of record registrations propelled
Nissan’s overall sales up to July this year to take the
lead with 5816 units, a jump of 34.3% over 4331 units for
the same period last year, and surpassing Toyota’s 5643
units.
Nissan’s overall market share currently stands at 22.63%
compared to 19.67% for the same period last year.
Nissan: Number 1 Brand for 3 Consecutive Months
Overall Sales
(May, June, July 1999)
According to MTA’s monthly figures, for three consecutive
months from May 1999, Tan Chong had been leading in the
overall market (passenger + commercial + taxis combined)
monthly sales registrations, with its market share rising
from 18.6% in May to 26.5% in June and 30.74 % in July.
Nissan: Number 1 Brand in Passenger and Commercial
Segment
For the two segments combined, Nissan takes pole position,
leading by 379 units with 5365 sales for the first seven
months of the year. Toyota is in second position with 4986
units.
Nissan: Number 1 Brand in Passenger Car
Segment
Nissan is currently in the lead for passenger vehicle
segment with 3791 units and taking 20.35% market share for
the first seven months this year. Trailing in second
position is Toyota with 3371 units.
Total passenger car sales improved a significant 74.1% over
2177 units the same period last year.
The strong performance is attributable to the good sales of
Nissan Sunny especially the newly introduced Sunny VIP.
Best Selling Passenger Car: Nissan Sunny
The Nissan Sunny is, by far, the best selling model for the
first seven months of this year. To date, Tan Chong has
sold 3141 units, a more than 200% jump over 1044 units for
the same period last year.
Best Selling Commercial Vehicle: Nissan
Cabstar
The Nissan Cabstar, a long-standing winner in the light
truck segment, is currently leading the pack with 1080
units. This is an increase of 4.8% over the same period
last year.
Best Selling pickup: Nissan Pickup
The Nissan Pickup is the best selling pickup in the market
with 228 units registered so far this year, a growth of 39%
over 164 units for the same period last year.
Best Selling Taxi : Nissan Cedric
Nissan’s strength in the taxi market also pushed the Nissan
Cedric taxi to be the best selling taxi model with 451
units for the first seven months this year. Nissan’s taxi
market share grew from 33.61% to 40.7%, a growth of 21.1%
over the same period last year.
Source: Motor Traders Association
For more information, please contact
Wai Leng at DID: 4601733 or EMAIL:
chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg or
Lynn Ng at DID: 4601744 or EMAIL: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg or
FAX: 4690872
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07 July 1999 |
Tan Chong Service Centre to Introduce Real-time Bookings |
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First with Real-time bookings of vehicle service
appointment
[7 July, 1999] Taking IT a step further towards E-commerce,
Tan Chong & Sons Motor Co (S) Pte Ltd will lead the motor
industry by being the first car distributor in Singapore to
accept real-time bookings of service appointment via the
internet.
Nissan car owners can now log on to the Nissan website
www.nissan.com.sg/service to book their next service
appointment. All bookings will be updated instantly with
our service centre servicing slots, which means that the
time slot you book is the time slot you get.
Nissan car owners who have booked a service appointment
will also be e-mailed one day before the appointment to
remind them of the appointment. And they will again be
paged when their vehicles are ready for collection after
servicing or repair.
Through the internet, Nissan car owners can also view their
vehicle’s most recent service history, as well as the
amount paid.
This system is implemented to offer Nissan car owners more
convenience and easy access by allowing an additional
channel through which they can reach us. At the same time,
Tan Chong will also improve staff efficiency and
productivity by saving about 11.3 manhours per day which
translates into cost savings of approximately $25,000 for
the company annually.
For more information, please contact
Wai Leng at DID: 4601733 or email: chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg
Lynn Ng at DID: 4601744 or email: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg
FAX: 4690872
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14 June 1999 |
Results of 'I Love Sunny' Contest (13-22 June 1999) |
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Congratulations to the following 30 most creative entries
picked over the 10-day
"I Love Sunny" contest period. Of these 30 winners, our heartiest congratulations to Wong
Keng Siong for being picked as the best of the best
creative entry and winning himself a $1000 cash. All cash
prize winners have been notified through the e-mail.
$1000 Cash Grand Prize Winner: Wong Keng Siong
$100 Cash Daily Prize Winners
Day 1 : 13 June 1999
1. Chua Lionel
"I love Sunny because I passed my driving test
with it!"
2. Lee Soon Weng
"I love Sunny because I don't love Toyota, Honda,
Mazda, and Mitsubishi!"
3. Wong Keng Siong
"I love Sunny because its affordability,
reliability and performance means happy car ownership."
Day 2 : 14 June 1999
1. Sim Hang Khiang
"I love Sunny because I enjoy using the car for
the past fifteen years."
2. Lim Guan Leong
"I love Sunny because it was my first."
3. Tan Beng Keat
"I love Sunny because I went on my first date in
my Sunny."
Day 3 : 15 June 1999
1. Alwynd Tan
"I love Sunny because I grew up being driven in a
Sunny."
2. Philip Yap
"I love Sunny because it's the only car that can
tame my wife's temper."
3. Mdm Ang Seok Tiang
"I love Sunny because it was my tenth wedding
anniversary gift from my husband."
Day 4 : 16 June 1999
1. Laura Lim
"I love Sunny because I received my first kiss
there!"
2. Hiew Mei Chin
"I love Sunny because I gave birth to my first
baby in a Sunny."
3. Goh Kwong Huang
"I love Sunny because my 18-months old boy can
recognise my Sunny."
Day 5 : 17 June 1999
1. Tarn Sien Hao
"I love Sunny because my current car never
matches my previous 1993 Sunny."
2. Fong Sau Yee
"I love Sunny because 2184 Singaporeans can't be
wrong, right?"
3. Gabriel Chia
"I love Sunny because my 3 FAT uncles can sit in
the rear comfortably."
Day 6 : 18 June 1999
1. Dennis Lau
"I love Sunny because it has helped me strike 4-D
winnings thrice."
2. Lai Choong Siong
"I love Sunny because I drove a Sunny on my
R.O.M. Day."
3. Tham Chee Wai
"I love Sunny because I booked the Sunny VIP
without test driving it."
Day 7 : 19 June 1999
1. Ng Wee Yap
"I love Sunny because I haven't heard of anyone
who doesn't love a Nissan."
2. Pang Cheng Chuan, Ron
"I love Sunny because however fast you're,
there's always a Sunny in front!"
3. Tong Ming Wee
"I love Sunny because Sunny was my first love."
Day 8 : 20 June 1999
1. John Tan
"I love Sunny because my mom just bought a brand
new Nissan VIP!"
2. Chan Choon Hor
"I love Sunny because my grandsons were born the
day I bought my Sunny."
3. Ng Weng Kuen
"I love Sunny because it offers the best value
for money in its category."
Day 9 : 21 June 1999
1. Jason Tan
"I love Sunny because Nissan Sunny means
reliability, performance, safety and comfort."
2. Evelyn Low
"I love Sunny because since I bought it, my Mum
has stopped comparing."
3. Seet Mei Yong
"I love Sunny because it sents competitors
shivering in their pants!"
Day 10 : 22 June 1999
1. Wong See Meng
"I love Sunny because it was the first asset I
owned with my savings."
2. Lim Kee Chay Jerry
"I love Sunny because it is BIG on features and
fuel economical."
3. Tay Hong Ngoh
"I love Sunny because it is the best middle-sized
car, especially Sunny VIP."
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13 June 1999 |
Nissan Advantage Card Members -- get your free gift! |
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Tan Chong Motor will give away a pair of free Nissan Sunny
VIP Farecards to any Nissan Advantage Card members who come
down to the "I Love Sunny" Carnival at 911 Bukit Timah Road
from 13th June 1999 to 27th June 1999.
All you need to do is to present the Nissan Advantage card
to us and you will receive the free farecards. Please note
that it is only limited to one pair per Nissan Advantage
member. So hurry while stocks last.
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13 June 1999 |
Newly launched Nissan Sunny VIP |
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12 June 1999 |
I Love Sunny Carnival (13 - 27 June 1999) |
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12 June 1999 |
"I Love Sunny " Carnival (13 - 27 June 1999) |
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11 June 1999 |
Tan Chong to Introduce Another Sunny Member |
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[11 June, 1999] Tan Chong announced the introduction of an
additional member to the Sunny family, Sunny VIP 1.5.
The new Sunny VIP is 20mm longer and 30mm higher compared
to the current Sunny. Wheelbase is kept at 2535 mm while
tread is 20 mm wider at the front and 35 mm wider at the
rear. The car features an environmentally friendly LEV (low
emission vehicle) and is dubbed to be ecological with the
new NEO (Nissan Ecological Oriented) engine QG15DE series.
The Sunny VIP boasts the best specifications in the 1.5
litre category . It features 2 airbags, ABS and the new
technology EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution). Tan Chong
has also thrown in leather seats as standard for this
version.
Price-wise, Tan Chong has fixed an introductory price
(without COE) of $78,500 for manual and $81,500 for
automatic; which is just $7,000 more than the current Sunny
1.5 litre models but is $500 cheaper than the current 1.6
litre models. The total package price for the manual
version works out to $95,500 (based on minimum bid of
$22,000 under Flexi-COE-bidding scheme) or $100,500 (based
on guaranteed COE of $27,000 under Guaranteed-COE scheme)
for this month.
The Nissan Sunny has always been Singapore’s favourite car.
Last year Singaporeans grabbed 2184 units of the Nissan
Sunny, an amazing 400% increase over the previous year.
And it is still the nation’s most sought-after car. The
company has doubled its Sunny sales to 1409 units for the
first five months this year compared to 614 units for the
same period last year.
Tan Chong is confident of expanding its market share with
the introduction of this Sunny VIP in its Sunny lineup. In
fact, even before its arrival, the company has already sold
its shipments of more than 500 units.
In conjunction with the launch of the Sunny VIP, Tan Chong
will hold its “I Love Sunny” Carnival from 13th to 27th
June 1999 at its premises.
NISSAN SUNNY VIP 1.5 (Manual/Automatic)
Main Features
- NEO (Nissan Ecological Orientated) QG15DE LEV
engine
- Water repellent front door glass
- UV cut glasses
- Rear defogger
- Multi parabolic head lamps (2 bulbs)
- Electric black door mirrors
- Anti-bacteria & deodorized steering, shift knob, assist
grip, parking level, door armrest, door pull handle and
ignition key
- 4-spoke power and tilt steering
- Liquid crystal odometer, A/T indicator (NO tachometer)
- Indoor illumination system interlocked with key
lock
- Manual air-con (factory fitted)
- Radio cassette player plus 10-piece CD changer
- Glass antenna
- Active front head rests - it moves the headrest upward
and forward in the event of a rear end collision to help
prevent excessive rearward movement of an occupant’s head,
thereby reducing the impact on the neck.
- Body color bumper
- Black side guard molding
- Body color door handles
- 175/70R14 84S tires
- 14-inch steel wheel with full wheel cover
- Ventilated disc front brake and drum rear brake
- Multi-link beam rear suspension
- ABS
- Dual airbags
- Brake assist
- High mount stop lamp
- Side door beam
- Exhaust finisher
- EBD (Electronic Braking Force distribution) system –
based on the number of people in the car, this system
distributes the braking force into front and rear thereby
reducing the braking distance.
- Local installed leather seats (color will be either
beige or gray depending on the interior color which in turn
is fixed depending on the exterior color chosen)
For more information, please contact
Wai Leng at DID: 4601733 or EMAIL:
chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg or
Lynn Ng at DID: 4601744 or EMAIL: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg or
FAX: 4690872
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03 June 1999 |
Community Affairs |
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01 June 1999 |
Limited edition -- Sunny VIP Transitlink Farecards |
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In support of the recognition that public transport is a
viable alternative for car owners, Tan Chong will pioneer
the issuing of free Transit Link Farecards to Nissan car
owners when they send their cars into Tan Chong's/Nissan
Service Centres for servicing.
In the month of June, a pair of Farecard featuring the new
model Nissan Sunny VIP will be given away at any of the
service centres located at Bukit Timah, Thomson and Kaki
Bukit when their vehicles are left behind for servicing.
Nissan car owners will then enjoy the cashless convenience
of pre-paid public transport use in the form of Farecards.
The pair of Transit Link Farecards can be used for travel
(from the service centre and back again for collecting the
car) on SBS and Tibs buses as well as the MRT. They can be
kept as souvenirs thereafter or topped up at any Transit
Link ticket sales office or Automatic Vending Machines for
continued use.
So book a date today with any of our service centres listed
below and you'll receive a pair of Nissan Sunny VIP Transit
Link Farecard free, while stocks last
Bukit Timah Service Centre
(Passenger Vehicles)
Service Appointment: 469 4091/2/3
913, Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 589623
Bukit Timah Commercial Vehicle Service Centre
(Commercial Vehicles)
Service Appointment: 460 1690/1
913, Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 589623
Upper Thomson Service Centre
(Passenger and Commercial Vehicles)
Service Appointment: 457 1257, 457 0113
551, Upper Thomson Road,
(Behind Shell Station)
Singapore 574415
Autolution Motor Centre
(Passenger and Commercial Vehicles)
Service Appointment: 842 9399
23, Kaki Bukit Ave 4, #04-00
(4th level of AA Vehicle Inspection Centre)
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01 June 1999 |
Lucky Winner wins Nissan Sunny in Big Walk 99 |
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Congratulations to the proud winner of a brand new Nissan
Sunny 1.5 EX
Once again, Tan Chong Motors in support of the Healthy
Happy Family theme, sponsored a luxurious Sunny 1.5 EX for
the 23 May 1999 New Paper Big Walk and is won by a lucky
participant, Ms Tan Ying Fong. Tan Chong Motors would also
like to take this opportunity to thank all Nissan car
owners who has lend their support in one way or another.
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01 June 1999 |
Lucky winner wins Nissan Sunny in Big Walk 99 |
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Congratulations to the proud winner of a brand new Nissan
Sunny 1.5 EX
Once again, Tan Chong Motors in support of the Healthy
Happy Family theme, sponsored a luxurious Sunny 1.5 EX for
the 23 May 1999 New Paper Big Walk and is won by a lucky
participant, Ms Tan Ying Fong. Tan Chong Motors would also
like to take this opportunity to thank all Nissan car
owners who has lend their support in one way or another.
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01 June 1999 |
Tan Chong Sponsors a Sunny for Big Walk 99 |
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Congratulations to the proud winner of a brand new Nissan
Sunny 1.5 EX
Once again, Tan Chong Motors in support of the Healthy
Happy Family theme, sponsored a luxurious Sunny 1.5 EX for
the 23 May 1999 New Paper Big Walk and is won by a lucky
participant, Ms Tan Ying Fong. Tan Chong Motors would also
like to take this opportunity to thank all Nissan car
owners who has lend their support in one way or another.
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24 May 1999 |
Nissan Cefiro VQV6 Engine Wins Again |
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Named One of the Ten Best Engines for 5 Consecutive
Years
The Nissan VQV6 3.0 engine used in the Nissan Cefiro has
been named for the fifth-straight year to the
prestigious “Ten Best Engines” list compiled by editors at
Ward’s Communications, Inc., a leading automotive trade
publisher in the United States.
The Nissan “VQ” engine is one of just two engines that have
been voted to the list every year that editors of Ward’s
Auto World magazine and Ward’s Engine and Vehicle
Technology Update newsletter have named the best engines in
vehicles sold in North America.
The VQV6 engine features microfinishing of camshafts and
crankshafts, a digital knock control system and a cross-
flow coolant pattern. The engine produces more power and
torque while being more fuel efficient, quieter and smaller
than its predecessor.
“Five years after its launch, it remains in the opinion of
Ward’s Best Engine testers, the best V-6 available in the
U.S. at any price,” said Bill Visnic, technical editor of
Ward’s Auto World.
“Being named to this list is a great honour, and being
named every year since the list has been made is even a
greater honour,” said Shigeo Ishida, president of Nissan
Research and Development, Inc., who accepted this year’s
award on behalf of Nissan. “This VQ engine, which is also
used in Nissan products in Europe and Japan, truly is a
world-class engine in world-class cars.
Over in Singapore, sales of the Cefiro have also been
outstanding. In 1997, Tan Chong Motors sold 225 units,
which doubled to 450 in 1998. And, for the first quarter of
this year, Tan Chong Motors put close to 200 Cefiros on the
road, making it the most popular Japanese 2-litre car.
For more information, please contact
Ms Chan Wai Leng at
4601733 (e-mail: chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg) or
Ms Lynn Ng
at 4601744 (e-mail: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg).
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24 May 1999 |
Nissan Cefiro VQV6 Engine Wins Again |
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Named One of the Ten Best Engines for 5 Consecutive
Years
The Nissan VQV6 3.0 engine used in the Nissan Cefiro has
been named for the fifth-straight year to the
prestigious “Ten Best Engines” list compiled by editors at
Ward’s Communications, Inc., a leading automotive trade
publisher in the United States.
The Nissan “VQ” engine is one of just two engines that have
been voted to the list every year that editors of Ward’s
Auto World magazine and Ward’s Engine and Vehicle
Technology Update newsletter have named the best engines in
vehicles sold in North America.
The VQV6 engine features microfinishing of camshafts and
crankshafts, a digital knock control system and a cross-
flow coolant pattern. The engine produces more power and
torque while being more fuel efficient, quieter and smaller
than its predecessor.
“Five years after its launch, it remains in the opinion of
Ward’s Best Engine testers, the best V-6 available in the
U.S. at any price,” said Bill Visnic, technical editor of
Ward’s Auto World.
“Being named to this list is a great honour, and being
named every year since the list has been made is even a
greater honour,” said Shigeo Ishida, president of Nissan
Research and Development, Inc., who accepted this year’s
award on behalf of Nissan. “This VQ engine, which is also
used in Nissan products in Europe and Japan, truly is a
world-class engine in world-class cars.
Over in Singapore, sales of the Cefiro have also been
outstanding. In 1997, Tan Chong Motors sold 225 units,
which doubled to 450 in 1998. And, for the first quarter of
this year, Tan Chong Motors put close to 200 Cefiros on the
road, making it the most popular Japanese 2-litre car.
For more information, please contact
Ms Chan Wai Leng at 4601733 (e-mail:chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg) or
Ms Lynn Ng
at 4601744 (e-mail: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg).
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22 May 1999 |
Nissan Cefiro VQV6 Engine Wins Again |
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Named One of the Ten Best Engines for 5 Consecutive
Years
[22 May, 1999] The Nissan VQV6 3.0 engine used in the
Nissan Cefiro has been named for the fifth-straight year to
the prestigious “Ten Best Engines” list compiled by editors
at Ward’s Communications, Inc., a leading automotive trade
publisher in the United States.
The Nissan “VQ” engine is one of just two engines that have
been voted to the list every year that editors of Ward’s
Auto World magazine and Ward’s Engine and Vehicle
Technology Update newsletter have named the best engines in
vehicles sold in North America.
The VQV6 engine features microfinishing of camshafts and
crankshafts, a digital knock control system and a cross-
flow coolant pattern. The engine produces more power and
torque while being more fuel efficient, quieter and smaller
than its predecessor.
“Five years after its launch, it remains in the opinion of
Ward’s Best Engine testers, the best V-6 available in the
U.S. at any price,” said Bill Visnic, technical editor of
Ward’s Auto World.
“Being named to this list is a great honour, and being
named every year since the list has been made is even a
greater honour,” said Shigeo Ishida, president of Nissan
Research and Development, Inc., who accepted this year’s
award on behalf of Nissan. “This VQ engine, which is also
used in Nissan products in Europe and Japan, truly is a
world-class engine in world-class cars.
Over in Singapore, sales of the Cefiro have also been
outstanding. In 1997, Tan Chong Motors sold 225 units,
which doubled to 450 in 1998. And, for the first quarter of
this year, Tan Chong Motors put close to 200 Cefiros on the
road, making it the most popular Japanese 2-litre car.
For more information, please contact
Ms Chan Wai Leng at
4601733 (e-mail: chan_wai_leng@tcil.com.sg) or
Ms Lynn Ng
at 4601744 (e-mail: lynn_ng@tcil.com.sg).
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17 May 1999 |
Want a sneak preview of the Sunny VIP? |
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29 April 1999 |
Skyline 2-door now available! |
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