Opened in 2005 on the grounds of Nissan Technical Center, NDA-Farmington Hills is one of the newest chapters in Nissan's expanding global design footprint. Sharing the core design values and capabilities of its sister studio in San Diego, it also maintains a character reflective of its culture: that is, its close relationship to Nissan engineers and its location in the automotive hub of Detroit. The 50,912 square-foot facility is a striking architectural statement that embodies the intertwining of design and engineering. Perhaps its most iconic feature is The Egg, an outdoor viewing courtyard surrounded by unique cantilevered walls wrapped in stainless steel mesh. More than 30 full-time employees here collaborate with Nissan studios globally to execute full-scale production design and exploratory concepts, with real-world feasibility always the most important goal.

Located in San Diego, NDA is surrounded by high-tech, biomedical, and communications companies and sits in the Golden Triangle in San Diego, about two hours south of Los Angeles. NDA is one of the world's foremost forward-thinking design studios. It was created with the belief that design is a form of communication, and for Nissan to compete in the North American market, we must speak in a visual language that resonates with its customers.

With a staff of more than 70, NDA designers are also located at Nissan Technical Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Each creative group is responsible for many of the Nissan and Infiniti vehicles you see on the road today. Nissan's passionate designers created or influenced the Maxima, Altima, Sentra, Pathfinder, Xterra, Frontier, and the Infiniti J30. NDA also created the Nissan Z®.

Broad-based financial services and operations are part of the equation at Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC). In addition to its Infiniti Financial Services (IFS) division, NMAC's dedicated employees provide commercial lending to customers through its strong dealer base. From its Customer Center in Texas, NMAC/IFS services the $12.5 billion in loans and leases for 850,000 Nissan customers and dealers. To deliver quality services to all our customers, NMAC/IFS is supported by some of the most advanced operational and communications technology available.

Broad-based financial services and operations are part of the equation at Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation (NMAC). In addition to its Infiniti Financial Services (IFS) division, NMAC's dedicated employees provide commercial lending to customers through its strong dealer base. From its Customer Center in Texas, NMAC/IFS services the $12.5 billion in loans and leases for 850,000 Nissan customers and dealers. To deliver quality services to all our customers, NMAC/IFS is supported by some of the most advanced operational and communications technology available.

Nissan first came to the United States to sell vehicles in 1958 and began importing and making Datsun vehicles in the United States under the Nissan Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (NMC), name in 1960. In 1990, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) was created to coordinate all of Nissans various activities in North America to enhance the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of Nissan vehicles. In 1998, the two organizations merged operations under the Nissan North America, Inc., name. NNA's mission is to provide all Nissan and Infiniti employees and dealers with the tools they need for constant improvement and consumer satisfaction. NNA coordinates all operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including automotive styling, consumer, and corporate financing and engineering. NNA announced in November 2005 that its headquarters operations in Gardena would move to Nashville, TN., by the end of July 2006.

Nissan first came to the United States to sell vehicles in 1958 and began importing and making Datsun vehicles in the United States under the Nissan Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (NMC), name in 1960. In 1990, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA), was created to coordinate all of Nissans various activities in North America to enhance the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of Nissan vehicles. In 1998, the two organizations merged operations under the Nissan North America, Inc., name. NNA's mission is to provide all Nissan and Infiniti employees and dealers with the tools they need for constant improvement and consumer satisfaction. NNA coordinates all operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including automotive styling, consumer, and corporate financing and engineering. NNA announced in November 2005 that its headquarters operations in Gardena would move to Nashville, Tenn., by the end of July 2006.

At Nissan's engine plant in Decherd, Tennessee, employees assemble engines and transaxles. In July 2000, Nissan announced plans to expand the Decherd plant to add engine machining and assembly for the production of V6 and V8 engines. The expansion will add more than 500,000 square feet to the 230,000-square-foot plant.

Nissan first came to the United States to sell vehicles in 1958 and began importing and making Datsun vehicles in the United States under the Nissan Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (NMC), name in 1960. In 1990, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA), was created to coordinate all of Nissan's various activities in North America to enhance the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of Nissan vehicles. In 1998, the two organizations merged operations under the Nissan North America, Inc., name. NNA's mission is to provide all Nissan and Infiniti employees and dealers with the tools they need for constant improvement and consumer satisfaction. NNA coordinates all operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including automotive styling, consumer, and corporate financing and engineering. NNA announced in November 2005 that its headquarters operations in Gardena would move to Nashville, Tenn., by the end of July 2006

Nissan first came to the United States to sell vehicles in 1958 and began importing and making Datsun vehicles in the United States under the Nissan Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (NMC), name in 1960. In 1990, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA), was created coordinate all of Nissans various activities in North America to enhance the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of Nissan vehicles. In 1998, the two organizations merged operations under the Nissan North America, Inc., name. NNAs mission is to provide all Nissan and Infiniti employees and dealers with the tools they need for constant improvement and consumer satisfaction. NNA coordinates all operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including automotive styling, consumer, and corporate financing and engineering. NNA announced in November 2005 that its headquarters operations in Gardena would move to Nashville, Tenn., by the end of July 2006.

Located in Smyrna, Tennessee, NNA's first U.S. manufacturing operation is widely recognized as one of the most productive vehicle assembly plants in the world. The Smyrna plant, which covers 5.2-million square feet, has the capacity to produce 500,000 vehicles annually. The plant currently produces the Nissan Altima midsize sedan, the Nissan Xterra sport-utility vehicle and the full line of Nissan Frontier pickup trucks, including four- and two-wheel-drive versions of the Frontier Regular Cab, Frontier King Cab, and Frontier Crew Cab.

At Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA), we're setting a new standard in the automotive industry by blending new technology and engineering to ensure that both current and future Nissan and Infiniti vehicles exceed the needs and expectations of customers in North America.

Nissan Technical Center North America brings together the best available technology and engineering experience to make our vehicles as dependable as possible. The following outlines our flexible and integrated working environment:

• Design Engineers work as part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team that designs total vehicle systems including, but not limited to, body, chassis, electrical, exterior trim, HVAC, interior trim, NVH, powertrain, and safety.
• Development and test engineers are responsible for developing and testing design concepts both on the road and in the laboratory. Tests are conducted under real world conditions to optimize the reliability and durability of both components and total vehicle systems. Testing is performed at the Arizona proving grounds and in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Engine testing and emission certification ensures that all vehicles comply with state and federal air pollution regulations. Certification and regulatory analysis is performed in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• The critical roles of the prototype engineers are to procure prototype test and vehicle parts, to build prototype vehicles and to communicate design concerns and countermeasures. Prototype testing is performed at the Arizona proving grounds and in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Program control works to maintain fluid communications and smooth operations between Nissan Global Affiliates and other business partners.

NTCNA does its testing on its acres in Arizona where temperatures can rise to 115 degrees. This intense heat makes NTCNA the perfect place to test Nissan vehicles for hot weather, heat durability, engine cooling, and air conditioner performance. NTCNA engineers see vehicle testing as an ongoing commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The vehicle performance and competitive assessment engineers diligently study customer satisfaction survey data and are continuously striving to improve the overall vehicle ride and handling.

At Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA), we're setting a new standard in the automotive industry by blending new technology and engineering to ensure that both current and future Nissan and Infiniti vehicles exceed the needs and expectations of customers in North America.

Nissan Technical Center North America brings together the best available technology and engineering experience to make our vehicles as dependable as possible. The following outlines our flexible and integrated working environment:

• Design Engineers work as part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team that designs total vehicle systems including, but not limited to, body, chassis, electrical, exterior trim, HVAC, interior trim, NVH, powertrain, and safety.
• Development and test engineers are responsible for developing and testing design concepts - both on the road and in the laboratory. Tests are conducted under real world conditions to optimize the reliability and durability of both components and total vehicle systems. Testing is performed at the Arizona proving grounds and in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Engine testing and emission certification ensures that all vehicles comply with state and federal air pollution regulations. Certification and regulatory analysis is performed in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• The critical roles of the prototype engineers are to procure prototype test and vehicle parts, to build prototype vehicles and to communicate design concerns and countermeasures. Prototype testing is performed at the Arizona proving grounds and in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
• Program control works to maintain fluid communications and smooth operations between Nissan Global Affiliates and other business partners.

NTCNA does its testing on its acres in Arizona where temperatures can rise to 115 degrees. This intense heat makes NTCNA the perfect place to test Nissan vehicles for hot weather, heat durability, engine cooling, and air conditioner performance. NTCNA engineers see vehicle testing as an ongoing commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The vehicle performance and competitive assessment engineers diligently study customer satisfaction survey data and are continuously striving to improve the overall vehicle ride and handling.