Nissan Cracks Down On GT-R Grey Market Imports

Lawyers representing Nissan have written to a number of businesses regarding their vehicle importation activities.

The businesses in question are suspected of importing and/or offering for sale in the European Economic Area (EEA) Nissan vehicles originating from Japan and which are intended only for sale in Japan. The trademark owner, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, has not consented to the importation or sale of these vehicles into the EEA and either of these activities would infringe Nissan's trademark rights.

These businesses have been warned not to engage in these infringing activities and, if this is ignored, Nissan will seek the support of the English courts in enforcing its legitimate rights against those businesses.

The basis of this action is well established and has been confirmed in decisions of the European and English courts over a number of years. The action does not seek to prevent individual customers or businesses from buying Nissan vehicles intended for the UK or European markets.

Gary Frigo, Nissan Motor (GB) Limited's Managing Director, said: "We have been made aware of a significant increase in activity in the import trade of certain vehicles, particularly the Nissan GT-R, which warrants immediate action."

On the subject of the new Nissan GT-R Frigo explained further:

"Nissan's number one priority is to ensure that the GT-R and its dealer network are in optimal condition to facilitate and support our customers. It will take until start of sales in March 2009 to do this. Until that time the UK will have no GT-R trained technicians, no established GT-R parts supply and, most crucial of all, the GT-R will not be covered by a manufacturer's warranty."

Nissan remains committed to providing customers with the best possible vehicles, in terms of value and specification, within the context of the regulations for safety and emissions laid down by the UK and European governments.

EL34 - 12/21/2007 1:22:39 PM

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"Nissan Cracks Down On GT-R Grey Market Imports"

Sounds like Hitler!

:(

EnnNorak - 12/21/2007 2:53:31 PM

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I recommend boycotting any manufacturer that interferes with the consumer's ability to buy anything anywhere without restrictions.

M35MT - 12/21/2007 1:40:49 PM

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We live in a world where drawing a picture of a certain religious figure results in bombings, riots and protests. Something like this doesnt surprise me.

M53R - 12/22/2007 4:02:38 PM

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I wonder why when they drew pictures of Jesus, all off Europe asked Denmark to apologize.....

M53R - 12/23/2007 6:39:59 AM

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I agree, but why draw the pictures from the 1st place? I mean is it only to start problems? How about just prevent the whole thing from happening from the 1st place?

M53R - 12/24/2007 1:32:38 PM

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Well then....... We agree! :D lol..

cRacKhEaDaLLeY - 12/21/2007 3:12:57 PM

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Üdder mnufacturer & dealer B.S.
The same schmooze happens right here in our own North America backyard: if you are a Canadian you can not buy a new Honda, Toyota, Ford, Nissan (& others) in a USA dealership. Dealers are verboten to sell cars to non-USA residents such as Canadians and Mexicans.

JWalkerLegrande - 12/21/2007 5:22:13 PM

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Selling cars at more or less the same price all over the world would immediately stop "grey market" activity. Until German cars sell for DOUBLE the cost of the US pricing in Germany, and Japanese cars cost 50% more if purchased in the UK, nothing will change. Simple as that.

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 12/21/2007 6:22:40 PM

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The most sensible thing for nissan to do is to refuse Servicing & Warranty for any GT-Rs purchased outside of its EU network.

So if you drive a Japan Spec GT-R into a Nissan Dealership in the UK they should just look at you and ask if you want directions to someplace else.

I know this should be against everything i stand for but .........

Ah screw it, i would still buy the GT-R and wait till 2009 to get it serviced : )