NISSAN NORTH AMERICA ANNOUNCES JUNE SALES
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for June of 58,298 units versus 75,847 units a year ago, a decrease of 23.1 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 21.9 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 32.3 percent.

NNA INFORMATION

* Combined sales for Nissan and Infiniti of 58,298 units, compared with last June’s sales of 75,847 units, marked a decrease of 23.1 percent.

* To ensure consistency in our global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days in the month. This June had 25 selling days, and June 2008 had 24 selling days.


NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

* Nissan vehicles saw sales of 51,994 units in June compared with 66,543 units sold in June 2008, a 21.9 percent decrease.

* Maxima sales for June totaled 4,560 vehicles, a 71.1 percent increase over sales of 2,656 in June 2008.

* Sales of the 370Z rose 11.3 percent in June 2009 compared with the same month last year.

* June was the first full sales month for cube® with 2,137 units.


INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

* Infiniti sales for June were 6,304 units, down from 9,304 units a year ago, a decline of 32.3 percent. The all-new G Convertible went on sale June 18.

* Sales of the Infiniti QX56 rose 28.2 percent in June 2009 compared with a year earlier.


In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010, whose key priorities are reducing CO2 emissions, cutting other emissions and increasing recycling. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.nissanusa.com and http://www.infinitiusa.com.

Nissan Tiida takes 3rd for consecutive podium finish
-- China Touring Car Championship Round 2 Race Report --

June 28th, Shanghai Tianma Circuit: Round 2 of the China Touring Car Championship (CTCC) was held in Shanghai, China with Lin Lifeng in the #2 Dongfeng Nissan Ghia Sports Team's Nissan Tiida taking 3rd place in the 1600cc class.



The Shanghai Tianma Circuit is a medium-slow speed course measuring approximately 2km, and because the track is quite narrow it was expected that starting positions would determine the winner. As per the results of the previous day's qualifier, the final race would start with the #1 Tiida (Guo Haisheng) third on the grid, and the #2 Tiida (Lin) in sixth.

In the midst of the 35-degree mid-summer heat, the 45-minute final race began. When the signal changed to green all cars accelerated at full throttle, but soon after the start a few cars became caught up in a crash. Guo in the #1 Tiida managed to avoid the accident, but Lin in the #2 machine was unable to stay clear and came into contact with a stricken vehicle. As a result, he dropped back to last place. In the latter part of the race the lead group was made up of the #3 KIA, #9 HAIMA, and the #1 Tiida. After passing the turn-in point, the 1st-place #3 KIA suddenly slowed down and made a pit stop. The race leader changed to the #9 HAIMA.

Meanwhile, the #2 Tiida had been struggling to climb up from last place, continually passing rivals one by one with each lap, and reaching 4th by the midpoint of the race. Along with the #1 car of Guo in 2nd place, the two Tiidas reached the final stretch while willing friction into their tyres, and took the checkered flag after 35 laps in 2nd and 4th places.

After the race the #1 Tiida was disqualified due to a violation of technical regulations. As a result of this, Lin Lifeng and the #2 Tiida moved up to 3rd place.

The next round of the series takes place on July 26th at the F1 circuit in Shanghai.

*China Touring Car Championship (CTCC)
The touring car series held in China was known as the CCC (China Circuit Championship) series until 2008. The Dongfeng Nissan Ghiasports team is represented in the 1600cc class with a pair of Nissan Tiidas, with Nissan/Nismo providing engineering support. This year's championship takes place over 6 races at the following circuits: Shanghai F1, Shanghai Tianma, Beijing and Guangdong.