Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) today announced that Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL) restarted production of the SUNNY compact sedan at their plant in Karachi. Production of SUNNY ceased in 2002 and Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL) has been selling vehicles imported from Japan.

“We are very pleased to restart the production in Pakistan” said Shinya Hannya, Nissan’s corporate vice president for overseas markets. “Building locally is confirmation of Nissan’s commitment to the Pakistani market.”

“Manufacturing locally means Nissan can respond to our customers’ needs faster and more efficiently,” said Ahmad Kuli Khan Khattak, chief executive officer of GNL, speaking at the celebration event that marked the start of production. “Thanks to the dedication of our plant workforce, we are meeting Nissan’s global production standards to deliver high quality and reliable vehicles to our customers.”

The new production line has adopted the Nissan Production Way (NPW), Nissan’s world-class global manufacturing system which utilizes the best processes and procedures to ensure manufacturing is in sync with customer needs. In order to start production of Nissan models at the GNL plant, Nissan dispatched engineers and technicians from Japan for 10 months to share the techniques and tools to reach global production quality standards.

In 2008, Nissan sold 430 vehicles in CBU condition through GNL dealerships. GNL currently has six sales outlets nationwide, with plans to double the number in the next two years to meet market needs.

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This is a good news for persons love to have Nissan vehicles.last time when Nissan wind up their production, this effected many car sellers as they already made agreements with clients to deliver cars on certain dates. Nissan’s vehicles always have great appreciation among car lovers. with reproduction of Nissan vehicles in Karachi hopefully decrease the price of new cars in local market, which is off-course a good sign for local customer.

Chrysler has just assembled its first 2007 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle went rolling from the group’s assembly line at Toledo Supplier Park also set to produce the latest Jeep Wrangler Unlimited off-roader. Leftlane News is reporting that the production process will be shared among four facilities. The KUKA Group will build the Wrangler’s and Wrangler Unlimited bodies, Magna Steyr got the paint job, and Ohio Module Manufacturing Company will construct the chassis. So, Chrysler will only conduct the final assembly operations.

The 2007 Chevy Silverado LTZ 4×4 extended cab

General Motors is introducing its next-generation full size pickup trucks, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, two trucks that could help lead the General out of its financial doldrums.

GM says the trucks have been redesigned from top to bottom: They have new exterior and interior designs, new engines and new chassis.

The Silverado and Sierra are offered with three cab styles, three cargo box lengths and several suspensions setups. GM hopes the range gives customers more choice when trying to suit their needs, particularly with the heavy duty models.

The Silverado and Sierra light-duty models will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2006. Sierra Denali and Silverado and Sierra heavy duty models will be available in the first quarter of 2007. The heavy duty trucks offer more powerful gas and diesel engines.

Silverado LTZ interior

The new pickups are sleeker and more aerodynamic, including a 57-degree windshield angle designed to reduce wind noise and improve fuel economy. Tolerances between panels are greatly reduced - including a 50-percent reduction in the space between the cab and cargo box.

In addition to the trucks’ three cab designs (regular, extended and crew cab), there are three cargo box lengths, including short (5 foot 8 inches), standard (6 foot 6 inches) and long (8 foot). The pickup boxes have been redesigned with enhanced versatility, increased strength and greater capacity. A one-piece wheelhouse and inner box side adds strength and smoother, more integrated appearance. The boxes are 1.18 inches (30 mm) deeper in the front and 1.57 inches (40 mm) deeper at the rear, with stronger inner walls that offer improved performance when fitted with ladder racks, tool boxes and other accessories. New tailgate designs include locks and torque-rod assist for easier operation. A standard end cap on each tailgate features an integrated spoiler lip that enhances aerodynamics.

GMC Sierra SLE extended cab

A new cargo-management system is also available: Three rails that run the length of the box sides and the forward box wall are secured with high-strength anchors and, unlike competitors’ systems, incorporate upper and lower tracks. Four adjustable tie-down brackets are included with each system and can be located anywhere on the tracks, each rated for a load point of 500 pounds.

The interiors are designed to be quieter and more spacious and refined. Legroom, headroom and hip room have increased. The recline angle and fore/aft travel of the front seat has been increased and power adjustable pedals are available.

Silverado LT interior

The fourth generation of the legendary small-block is the power behind GM’s all-new full-size trucks. Horsepower is up, torque is up, and the pickups will have Active Fuel Management (AFM) and variable valve timing (VVT). A FlexFuel engine is available. GM says highway fuel economy for models equipped with the 5.3L V8 now are estimated at more than 20 mpg for both 2WD and 4WD models. Engines range in size from the 4.3-liter, 195 hp V6, to the 6.0-liter, 367 hp V8.