Nissan
Nissan Celebrates the Birth of Miss Fairlady – Video
What’s in a name? Out in Japan, the name ‘Fairlady’ goes a long way back in a storied sports car history; it belonged to the Datsun Fairlady which eventually became the Z models of today.
Hard Core Nissan GT-R, 370Z Nismo RS Models Hinted by Exec
At least year’s Tokyo Motor Show, Nismo teased things to come with a Juke Nismo Concept model, and an electric Leaf Nismo model. It appears the performance division of Nissan is going full speed ahead with new Nismo performance models, including more extreme RS versions.
2013 Nissan Altima Costs Less to Drive to Mars – Infographic
We’re all feeling a little patriotic this week, as the United States successfully landed its massive, SUV-sized Curiosity on our neighboring planet of Mars. Taking advantage of a good situation Nissan has released an infographic on how much it would cost to drive to Mars.
85 Percent of Nissans Sold in America Will be Built in America by 2015
With the yen continuing to rise, Japanese automakers have been working hard to shift production over to North America. Nissan is no exception, currently producing about 67-percent of its Infiniti and Nissan models in America (that are sold in America), but hopes to increase that figure to 85-percent by 2015.
Most Researched New Cars of the Week: August 5 – 11
Looking to unseat the Toyota Camry from its position as the most popular car sold in America, the Nissan Altima tops this week’s list of the most popular new cars researched at AutoGuide.com
Nissan GT-R Chief Engineer Hints at Future Model
Despite rumors of its demise, a video released today by Nissan hints that there will be a next generation GT-R.
Nissan Crowdsourced 370Z Final Video Debuts
In what can only be described as one of the most anti-climactic videos of the year, Nissan’s project meant to drum up enthusiasm for its slow-selling 370Z is ending with a whimper.
Nissan Unveils New NV-Based London ‘Black Cab’ Concept
Taking full advantage of the London Olympics, Nissan has unveiled its concept for the future of the iconic London ‘Black Cab.”
2013 Pathfinder Expected to Boost Nissan’s Sales
The new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder was finally revealed in its full production glory, and the Japanese automaker is looking forward to a boost in sales with the redesigned SUV.
Chevrolet Volt Sales Hold Steady, Nissan Leaf Continues to Struggle
As July’s car sales figures start to trickle in, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance against the Nissan Leaf for the sixth straight month in a row.
Electric Car Revolution: 10 Future EVs
The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf initiated a whole new movement in the auto industry. With the realization that an all-electric vehicle can be useful in everyday driving situations thanks to a large battery and more efficient fast charging technology, automakers are hopping on the electric vehicle bandwagon. “Overall automakers want to be…
CVTs Expected to More than Double by 2016
Frequently thought of as a boring alternative to an automatic transmission, usage of the the continuously-variable transmission (CVT) is expected to more than double by 2016.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Production Model Revealed
Earlier this year at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Nissan unveiled its 2013 Pathfinder Concept and it appears the Japanese automaker is now ready to show off the production model.
Nissan Admits Leaf at Fault in G.E. Home Charger Malfunction
General Electric is swinging back after reports earlier this month said its WattStation home charging system was responsible for several Nissan Leaf charging system malfunctions.
Next Generation Nissan GT-R Production Not Confirmed
Nissan‘s GT-R was touted as a supercar killer for half the price, but it looks like the redesign of the car has yet to be approved by Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. A source close to the project let slip to Inside Line that development of the next gen GT-R hasn’t even been started yet, because the project…
Nissan Invites You to Chat with 2013 Altima Engineers on Facebook
The 2013 Nissan Altima debuted earlier this year, boasting a whole lot of new features including NASA inspired zero-gravity seats, a best-in-class 38-mpg, and competitive pricing with the V6 model starting at $21,500.
Nissan Leaf Being Sold for Up to $5,000 Off Sticker
Sales of the Nissan Leaf have been stumbling as of late, with the Chevy Volt trumping it several months in a row. A few Nissan dealers are now offering the EV with up to $5,000 off its MSRP of $38,100 hoping to entice hesitant buyers to pull the trigger.
2013 Nissan 370Z Base Price Raised by $1200
Nissan just released pricing details for its 370Z in hard top, convertible and high-performance NISMO packages, which are now available at dealerships.
2012 Playstation GT Academy Nears Completion
Regional competition wrapped up for the Nissan Playstation GT Academy in the U.K., solidifying the date when a new pro race car driver will be chosen.
2013 Nissan Versa Sedan Gets Three Transmission Choices, Up to 40 MPG
For the 2013 model year, Nissan is updating its Versa sedan model with a reprogrammed continuously variable transmission (CVT) for better fuel efficiency, and adding a four-speed automatic transmission option.
Nissan Compact Sports Car in the Works, Will Compete with Scion FR-S
Given how successful the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ’s sales have been, it’s no surprise that other Japanese automakers are turning their attention towards building their own compact sports car.
2012 Nissan Juke Recalled for Faulty Seat Welds
Approximately 11,076 Nissan Juke’s are under recall according to NHTSA, for incomplete weld penetration on the rear-seat back.
New Nissan Versa Hatchback Previewed in Note
Nissan’s segment-leading Versa sub-compact will be getting some much-needed styling updates courtesy of the Japan- and Europe-marketed Note.
G.E. WattStation Home Charger Blamed for Nissan Leaf Malfunction
Owners of the Nissan Leaf that are using G.E.’s WattStation home charger should be cautious and discontinue using it to be on the safe side.
