Nissan reported sales declined by 1.6 percent in November 2006 compared to the same month in 2005. While the Nissan brand recorded sales off 1.8 percent from last year, Infiniti posted a sales increase of 0.2 percent compared to the prior year.

Nissan’s passenger car sales were up 13.2 percent year-over-year, led by the all-new Versa and Altima. But increases in cars weren’t enough to make up for a 14.8 drop in light truck sales, with all vehicles posting lower November sales than last year.

Infiniti’s passenger car sales were up 4.1 percent from last year with the all-new G35 leading the way with a 29.8 percent increase for its best November ever. The M also set a November record with sales of 2,015 units. Infiniti’s SUV sales were off 8.1 percent.

Press release after the jump.

## Source: Nissan ##

Nissan North America Announces November Sales [Dec. 1, 06]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 1, 2006) — Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 76,015 units in November, a decrease of 1.6 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased by 1.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase by 0.2 percent versus the prior year.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
* November sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 65,633 units decreased by 1.8 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 66,849 units sold.
* The all-new Versa, Altima, and Sentra contributed to the car segment increase, up 13.2 percent year-over-year.
* The Altima had its best November ever with sales of 18,203 units, up 20.1 percent over last year, reflecting the strong start for the all-new model.
* The new Versa subcompact continued to build momentum with sales of 3,324 units.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS
* Sales for Infiniti were up 0.2 percent, with 10,382 units sold, as compared with last November’s 10,363 units.
* The all-new G35 sedan was off to a good start with sales of 4,229 units, up 29.8 percent over last year. This marks its best November ever and second best month ever.
* The M also set a November record with sales of 2,015 units.

NNA INFORMATION
* Combined November sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 76,015 units, a 1.6 percent decrease when compared with last year’s sales of 77,212 units.
* The all-new 2007 Sentra was released mid-October. November will mark the first full month of sales of the all-new Altima and Infiniti G35 sport sedan.

In North America, NNA’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on NNA and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.nissannews.com or by contacting the corporate media line at 615-725-5631.

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