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Nissan Xterra Wins in New England

9 February 2000

Nissan Xterra Wins in New England

   - Nissan Receives Honors From the New England Motor Press Association -

    BOSTON, Feb. 8 -- The 2000 Nissan Xterra will receive
award honors from the prestigious New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA).
This award adds to the onslaught of major media awards that began with
Xterra's introduction to North America last year.
    The Xterra will be honored the 2000 Winter Vehicle Award of New England
for Best in Class - Mini Sport Utility in a ceremony tonight at the Boston
Globe headquarters.  Xterra's award is one of 11 that will be honored by NEMPA
tonight.
    "The introduction of the Xterra last year contributed to Nissan's best
sales year in Boston in a decade," said Mark Grimm, regional vice president of
Nissan's Northeast Region.  "We are honored that NEMPA chose the Xterra for
this award and look forward to an even greater sales year in 2000!"
    In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling,
engineering, consumer and corporate finance, sales and marketing, distribution
and manufacturing.  More information on Nissan in North America and the
complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at
http://www.nissandriven.com or contact the corporate media line at 310-771-5631.