Tenneco begins components program with Nissan

Auto parts maker Tenneco Inc. is supplying emission and ride-control components to Nissan Motors for the new version of its super-mini compact vehicle, the Micra and Mini. Tenneco said the systems are being manufactured widely across Asia at its new manufacturing plants in Chennai, India; Guangzhou, China; Chonburi, Thailand; and at an expanded plant in Hosur, India.

The Nissan March (known outside Asia as the Nissan Micra) has been in production since 1982, and the newest version is being manufactured at Nissan plants in Thailand, India, China, and in two other countries yet to be named. It is built on Nissan's new Type-V platform with a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder engine, and features variable control of voltage for power generation with alternator.Air Max 95 Stussy