Nissan still shops for Titan diesel.(News)(Nissan North America Inc. in deal with International Truck and Engine Corp.)(Brief article)

Automotive News, December, 2007 by Truett, Richard

Byline: Richard Truett

Nissan still wants a diesel engine for its Titan pickup.

"There's still a desire'' to offer a diesel in the Titan, said Larry Dominique, Nissan North America Inc. vice president for product planning and strategy.

Since late last year, Nissan has been talking to International Truck and Engine Corp. about buying a diesel. But no deals were made.

"We are still looking for the right relationship,'' Dominique said on the sidelines of a press event here for the Nissan Forum concept vehicle.

Dominique said Nissan is on track to launch a diesel engine in the Maxima sedan in 2010. That could be followed by several other diesels from Nissan's partner, Renault SA.

Dominique said after Renault launches...

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