The new generation Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive Subaru Forester has been voted Best Compact SUV in the Carsales Network People’s Choice Awards.

Carsales.com Ltd says the awards are the only ones in Australia determined by car buyers themselves.

Votes are collected from the Carsales Network’s websites including CarPoint.com.au and Redbook.com.au.

From November 1, 2007 to October 31, 2008, every time a Carsales Network user placed an enquiry to purchase on one of the sites, it counted as a vote in the awards.

New generation Forester is a best seller for Subaru since its launch in March.

It has become the first Subaru to enter the list of Australia’s top 10 best-selling cars and for the past four months has been the best-selling Compact SUV.

In line with the entire new Subaru range, Forester shares a five-star crashworthiness rating for occupant safety from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). It also has a three-star pedestrian rating – the highest in its class.

Forester remains one of Australia’s most awarded vehicles, since its launch in 1997, when it pioneered the compact SUV class.

The Carsales award is the latest in a string of recent international accolades for new generation Forester.

In October Forester was named 2009 Sport/Utility of the Year by one of America’s most respected automotive publications, MOTOR TREND.

Also in October, Forester was selected by the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) as the year’s best SUV/CUV in the under-35,000 Canadian dollars category.

Last week, four Subaru models, including Forester, were named 2009 Top Safety Picks by the United States Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The Subaru Legacy, known in Australia as Liberty (Legacy), received a mid-size sedan award, Impreza a small car title, Tribeca a mid-size SUV award and Forester a small SUV title.

Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia, said: “New generation Forester is being recognized internationally for its versatility, functionality and value.

“It’s great to get an award delivered by people who are thoroughly researching their purchases and are obviously impressed by Forester’s credentials.

“This is demonstrated by its significant sales success in Australia, which is reflected by the number of people seeking information about Forester variants on the Carsales network of websites.”

Source: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of the all-new, fully redesigned Fairlady Z sports car, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide.

In the nearly 40 years since the first-generation S30 model debuted in 1969, the Fairlady Z has earned a reputation as one of the most desirable sports cars in the world, with approximately 1.7 million units in global sales to date.

The latest Fairlady Z, while embodying the first generation’s signature “Z-ness” in terms of high performance, design and high value, incorporates dramatic advances in dynamic performance and perceived quality. The Z also offers a strong feeling of “newness,” as expressed by its fresh exterior and interior styling and new performance features.

The new Fairlady Z’s enhanced performance characteristics are a result of its shorter wheelbase, reduced weight and the adoption of the larger, more powerful VQ37VHR 3.7-liter V6 engine. It also offers the world’s first 6-speed manual transmission with synchronized rev control or a newly developed 7-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode. The combination of more horsepower, new transmissions and a refined suspension helps the Fairlady Z deliver the superior acceleration, cornering and stopping capabilities expected of a true world-class sports car.

Helping the driver take full advantage of the new performance levels is a redesigned interior that aims for “oneness” between the driver and the cockpit, combining sports car functionality with an impression of stellar quality. And, along with its world-class dynamic performance and dynamic design, the new Fairlady Z once again offers exceptional value, giving customers the confidence of having made a wise purchase decision.

Highlights of the all-new Fairlady Z follow.

Source: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

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Suzuki created the Splash using a platform based on that of the Swift, which is renowned for its high level of driving performance. It newly developed the engine, body, chassis, and seats and tuned them through extensive tests on European roads in pursuit of world-class performance, handling, and ride comfort.

The Splash has a youthful exterior design that’s also the result of extensive work in Europe. A tall body enables the Splash to be compact on the outside but roomy on the inside, allows people to step in and out with ease, and realizes great passenger- and luggage-carrying convenience. Plus, simple, contemporary interior trim with fresh, colourful design touches adds enjoyment to every drive.

Suzuki targets domestic monthly sales of 500 units.

Source: Suzuki Motor Corporation

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Financial Services, Co., Ltd. (NFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nissan, today provided details of the changes to its car rental business division announced in June 2008.

A new company, named “Nissan Car Rental Solutions Co., Ltd.”, will be established on December 1st as a subsidiary of Nissan Network Holdings Co., Ltd.. This will separate the car rental business division of NFS and integrate it under Nissan Network Holdings Co., Ltd.,

NFS provides car rental service under the “Nissan Rent-a-Car” brand. In Japan, the car rental business is expected to grow further due to the diversification of vehicle ownership patterns and is considered as a core business for Nissan. The new company will not only manage the car rental business but will also include a marketing function to encourage the purchase of Nissan vehicles. As a brand name, “Nissan Rent-a-Car” will be retained.

NFS will continue to focus on its core business of vehicle leasing and financing.

Source: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

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Infiniti, the global luxury brand of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today started the sales of the all-new Infiniti EX35 in China. Nissan (China) Investment Co., Ltd. held the launch event at the Beijing 798 Arts District.

The all-new Infiniti EX35, which first went on sale in the United States in late December 2007, offers a combination of seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems　- including the Around View Monitor (AVM) system, which utilizes four small cameras to give the driver a “top-down view” of the outside of the vehicle while parking. Its layout combines the look and feel of a luxury coupe and an SUV’s interior flexibility.

Like every Infiniti model, EX35 emphasizes exhilarating driving performance, combining a 3.5-liter V6 engine, and 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and available intelligent all-wheel drive.

Two variants of Infiniti EX35 are available at RMB 627,000 and 647,000 respectively.

Infiniti currently has nine dealers in China with a planned expansion to 14 by the end of this year.

Source: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

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