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Nissan Juke-R Project Unloved By Nissan Executives
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Here’s a prime example of just how disconnected corporate executives are from their own world. Reports are coming in that Nissan executives aren’t too happy about the Juke-R project, a project that much of the public and the media are praising. Apparently those suit-wearing, desk-sitting types were put-off by the idea that a group of…
Nissan GT-R Track Pack Officially Debuts [Video]
As if Nissan‘s GT-R couldn’t get more potent for the track, they’ve announced a special Track Pack for their flagship sports car stating that it’s for “drivers who want an extra edge on the race track.” Modifications to the already capable GT-R includes suspension upgrades, additional brake cooling ducts and glossy black wheels. The powerplant…
Nissan Juke-R Hits The Track [Video]
Prior to heading out to Silverstone where some very lucky journalists got to enjoy Nissan‘s Juke-R project in the flesh, the development team took the vehicle to MIRA’s proving ground to give it some shakedown runs, tweaking and tuning the crossover to perfection. And quite frankly, we love how Nissan describes the Juke-R on this…
Wireless Charging On The Way For Nissan and Mercedes
w If it seemed space-aged to charge your cellphone wirelessly a few years ago, what do you think of doing the same thing with your car? Nissan and Mercedes-Benz are playing with the idea, and showing off what they have so far. The Mercedes B Class E-Cell concept may make use of the technology in the…
Chevrolet Volt Fire Solution Expected Soon, Coolant Leak May Be The Culprit
General Motors is moving closer to a solution for the fires that occurred in Volts after crash testing earlier this year. Fox News reported yesterday that, according to an unnamed source, fires sparking inside Chevrolet‘s lauded green car might be caused by coolant crystallizing on the car’s battery after a crash, leading to a short…
Nissan Expands Leaf Availability Into New U.S. Markets
It’s been one year since the Nissan Leaf hit North America, and to celebrate, the automaker is going to expand this EVs availability into new U.S. markets. If you live in Delaware, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, you’re in luck – Nissan has re-opened reservations and has begun taking orders for the…
Nissan Juke-R Hits The Track At Silverstone [Video]
Nissan‘s Juke-R might just be one of the greatest project cars in all of automotive history, and the monster has finally hit the track at Silverstone with a video to prove it. The GTR-powered crossover did some laps out in England for journalists and it proves that the Juke-R is a formidable piece of machinery….
Nissan Leaf Named “Car of the Year Japan”
“We have sold 20,000 LEAF models [worldwide]. This is as much a win for Nissan as it is for our customers,” he said. Besides winning the JCOTY title, the much hyped LEAF has also garnered 2011 World Car of the Year and European Car of the Year awards.
2011 Nissan Rogue Recalled For Power Steering Defect
r 2011 Nissan Rogue models have been issued a recall due to possible incorrectly installed circuit boards within the Rogue’s electronic power steering assist control unit. According to Nissan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this defect could cause additional stress on the solder of the terminal to the circuit board and may lead…
2011 Tokyo Motor Show Video Wrapup
The Tokyo Motor Show has come and gone and won’t be back for another two years. If you missed out on all the excitement (and wacky concept cars) then watch AutoGuide’s video wrapup, with ten short spots highlighting all the most exciting new models. If you’re after more in-depth coverage, then see our Tokyo Motor…
Nissan Previews New Safety Tech, Including “Unintended Acceleration” Override [Videos]
Nissan showed off three new safety technologies this week in Japan, all three of which are slated to make their way into various Nissan and Infiniti models in the upcoming years. The first of these three new technologies is a rear camera multi-sensing system, which is Nissan’s result of evolving its Around View Monitor by…
Eight Ferraris, Other Exotics Destroyed in Japan Car Crash [Video]
An bizarre accident over the weekend in Japan severely damaged 14 cars, eight of which were Ferraris. The other vehicles involved in the smash-up include three Mercedes-Benzes, a Lamborghini, a Nissan Skyline and a poor little Toyota Prius. According to the news report, a caravan of foreign car enthusiasts were heading from Hiroshima to Kyushu…
Nissan Juke NISMO Concept Video – First Look: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
It might not be the GT-R powered Juke R, but Nissan‘s Juke NISMO Concept is a strong indication that the Japanese automaker is planning a higher-performance version of the sport cross. From styling components, to handling upgrades and power adders, the NISMO-tuned Juke takes the sub-compact crossover’s fun level to the next level. GALLERY: Nissan…
Nissan NV350 Concept is One Big Box: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Some will probably find Nissan‘s NV350 Concept seemingly out of place at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, but the next-generation light commercial van concept shows the direction that Nissan wishes to take with its NV model. Looking to raise the standard for the next generation of light commercial vans, the NV350 Concept features attractive styling,…
Nissan Leaf NISMO is an Electric Tuner Car: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
While Honda and Toyota have been messing around with electric car concepts for quite some time now, Nissan has been selling the Leaf EV for a whole year now. Aiming to display its expertise in electric vehicles, the company’s Tokyo Motor Show display included a slew of emissions free models, ranging from the PIVO 3…
Nissan PIVO 3 Previews Urban Commuter EV of the Future: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Nissan has unveiled its third iteration of the PIVO concept at the Tokyo Motor Show and emphasized that the PIVO 3 is what Nissan envisions to be a more realistic electric vehicle of the future rather than just another concept. Building on the PIVO 1 and PIVO 2, Nissan’s third creation from the PIVO portfolio…
Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione Unveiled
Ferrari is busting out a new track burner, well sort-of. They’ve tweaked and updated the 599XX that debuted at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show for better aerodynamics and power. The new version made its debute earlier today at the Bologna Motor Show and will be available only to the most loyal of Ferrari clients participating…
Nissan Juke Vs. Datsun 510 Duke It Out In The Dirt [Video]
The automotive world is filled with comparison tests, but these usually are held between two or more cars that are currently on sale. What Inside Line did was pit an old Datsun 510 versus a new Nissan Juke. You might think that the Juke would have an unfair advantage, but the 510 they brought out…
Nissan Juke Nismo Concept is a Higher Performance Crossover: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
The 500 hp Juke R might be a wild performance machine, but the track capable crossover isn’t likely to ever see the inside of a showroom. More likely is a custom NISMO tuned model, or in-house aftermarket accessories from the brand’s racing division. Unveiled today at the Tokyo Motor Show, the Juke NISMO Concept gets…
Nissan Supercharged Hybrid Driveline To Supplant 3.5-liter V6
Nissan engineers also claim that the torque curve on this new drivetrain is almost identical to the V6, which means plenty of low and mid-range grunt; something a number of Nissan’s North American offerings have been known for over the last decade.
Nissan Juke Nismo Concept Revealed: 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Preview [VIDEOS]
It’s definitely not as awesome as the Juke-R, but the Nissan Juke Nismo Concept is probably a more realistic variant of the Juke and gives the first glimpse into Nismo’s future. Featuring a lower, wider and tougher stance, the Juke Nismo Concept received an aerodynamic-enhancing body kit, more power from a tuned engine, a stiffer…
Nissan Leaf Meeting Sales Goals, On Pace For 10,000 Units In America
While the Chevrolet Volt has struggled a bit to get traction in the marketplace, Nissan‘s all-electric Leaf is well on pace to sell 10,000 units in the United States, meeting its initial sales targets. 60 percent of all Leafs sold are in California (no surprise there), but we’ll get a better regional breakdown sometime later…
Three Days With the Nissan Leaf: An Emissions-Free Adventure in Tweets
New car reviews are often carefully crafted pieces of prose. They’re well thought out with plenty of reflection by the author about the vehicle’s relevance, its target audience and how it stacks up against segment rivals. What they lack, however, is a sense of authenticity that comes from unfiltered opinion and reaction. Where you can…
Latin Americas Best Selling Cars Are Unsafe
In recent years, the number of cars in Latin America homes has grown exponentially. To take advantage of this growing market, car companies are offering cheap models to attract more customers into their showrooms. Some of Latin America’s best selling cars pose high risks of life-threatening injuries and are considered to be two decades behind…
