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Infiniti Compact To Enter Production in 2014
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We knew that Nissan was working on an Infiniti compact, but we just didn’t know when it would reach production. It’s all cleared up today as the Japanese automaker has confirmed that its Infiniti Compact will enter production in 2014.
Nissan Plans Four EVs Over Next Three Years
Nissan is planning to significantly increase its electric car offering over the next three years, introducing three all-new models and an updated version of the original Leaf EV.
Cars of Texas named, Chrysler Takes Most Awards
It’s common practice for regional auto journalist associations to gather, usually once a year, and vote on which cars they like most.
Nissan Leaf Tested in Strange New Ways to Ensure Safety – Video
Along with concerns like range anxiety, many potential electric car buyers express concerns about high voltage electric shocks. With the Nissan Leaf being an entirely new type of vehicle, before it came to market engineers sat down and postulated all the possible “what ifs” of things that could go wrong, making sure to test the…
Nissan 370Z Crowdsourced Project Car Begins – Video
Nissan is taking an interesting approach to show off the tuning potential of its 370Z by tasking its Facebook fans with deciding what modifications make their way onto its project car.
Audi A2 Aims Cross Hairs at Nissan Juke
The small crossover market isn’t very well explored yet, which makes it ripe for picking. Nissan already caught on to this with the Juke, but it seems Audi is smelling blood in the water too.
Nissan Juke-R Confirmed for Limited Production, Delivery this Summer
Update: The price referred to in this story does not reflect American pricing. We now know that the Juke-R will cost around $590,000 in U.S. dollars. In a surprise move, Nissan announced that it will offer production versions of its insane Juke-R concept though only on a per-order basis and in a limited supply.
Nissan Juke-R Dubai Street Race Detailed in Video Series
What happens when you scoop a Nissan Juke’s guts out with a mellon baller and replace them with pure testosterone? In case you forgot, it’s the Juke-R.
Hyundai Sonata Referenced During Nissan Altima Design Process
Nissan recently debuted its all-new Altima at the New York Auto Show boasting a best-in-class 38 mpg and the “NASA inspired zero-gravity seats.”
NHTSA To Hold Safety Meeting On Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries
A series of very public Li-ion defect related incidents have caused the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) decision to hold a meeting with automakers and battery suppliers with regards to the safety of the new technology.
Nissan GT-R Testing for 24 Hours of Nurburgring in Spy Photos
The Nissan GT-R Club Track Edition will compete in this years 24 hours of Nurburgring endurance race, and is currently undergoing testing to prepare for the race.
Nissan Sylphy Debuts at Beijing Auto Show, Previews New Sentra
The Nissan Sylphy debuted today at the Beijing Auto Show in China, and when it hits our showrooms here in the U.S. later this year it will be the new Nissan Sentra. Nissan released a teaser video of the American spec Sentra this morning, which does not reveal to much of the car, but enough…
2013 Nissan Sentra Teased – Video
At the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, Nissan unveiled an all-new global sedan and Nissan North America announced that this new model will be the basis for the 2013 Nissan Sentra. The all-new Sentra won’t make its official debut in the U.S. until later this summer and will go on sale in the fall. The new…
Nissan Network Hacked, Exec Explains – Video
Recently there was an intrusion in Nissan‘s Global Network Systems and the Japanese automaker has released an official statement to protect and inform its employees and customers on the actions it’ll be taking. Executive Vice President Andy Palmer confirmed the network was hacked and addressed the incident by confirming that “no customer, employee or program…
Nissan Sponsors Public EV Charging Stations in California
The all electric Nissan Leaf is trying to become a practical and viable option to compete with the gasoline engine, and Nissan is providing infrastructure to help make the transition smooth for consumers. Partnering with the non-profit company Adopt a Charger, Nissan is sponsoring 15 EV chargers that are available for public use. There are…
Electric Vehicle Batteries Drop in Price, EV Prices Might Follow
Prices might be falling soon on the cost to produce electric vehicles, which means (hopefully) that the MSRP will fall soon as well. A new report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows the cost of lithium ion batteries falling 14 percent over this time last year. Furthermore, prices took a 30 percent swan dive since…
Nissan Lends Leaf Vehicles To Fleet Forum For Free
In its continued effort to spread the message of the all-electric Leaf, Nissan has partnered up with Fleet Forum and is providing five vehicles for a year for free. Fleet Forum manages vehicle fleets for foreign aids and charitable organizations, such as Red Cross and the UN World Food Programme, and will take the Leaf…
What is MPGe: Electric Car Fuel Economy Ratings Explained
Ford recently announced the EPA fuel efficiency rating for its electric Focus model. Since it doesn’t burn any gasoline, the number isn’t in miles per gallon (MPG), but was given as miles per gallon gasoline equivalent, or MPGe. A new term to the automotive lexicon, it’s worth exploring exactly what MPGe means and how an…
Next Gen Nissan Trucks Still Years Away
After reports of the next-generation Nissan Titan being delayed with a possibility of not bowing until 2014, it appears the Japanese automaker is still several years away from debuting its new trucks. Nissan had hoped a new Titan would be on the market by now, but Chrysler‘s bankruptcy and subsequent Fiat takeover caused a deal on…
Nissan Eases Child Seat Purchases with new Initiative
Purchase incentives usually involve a zero-percent interest rate, cash back after purchase or no-cost options, but Nissan is going another direction to target families with young children. One of the problems a family that relies on child seats faces is finding a product that fits both their cars and child. For those of us without…
Nissan Delta Wing Creation Outlined in Video Series
The Nissan Delta Wing Le Mans race car is certainly one of the most experimental cars the racing world has ever seen, and its creation was documented by Nissan to show off the extensive amounts of research and development it takes to build such a race focused machine. Nissan is releasing the footage in…
Man Goes Wild In Russian Nissan Dealership – Video
We’ve all heard of “Girls Gone Wild” videos, but today we present to you a video with a different twist on wild. Taken from a security camera at what looks like a Russian Nissan dealership, a crazed person (not sure if he was a disgruntled customer or just a destruction enthusiast) rams his vehicle into…
Top 10 Cars of the 2012 NY Auto Show
Over the past few years Lexus has been referred to as a Japanese Buick, with the number one reason being the ES front-drive luxury sedan – a car that drew direct comparisons with the not-quite-Cadillac GM premium brand. To erase those comparos the new 2013 ES gets a more stylish exterior with a GS-themed front…
Nissan 240SX Successor Rumored as Scion FR-S Rival
While Nissan is clearly enjoying great success with its 370Z and GT-R models, the Japanese automaker is missing a viable competitor to the upcoming Scion FR-S. Even though America never got the chance to enjoy a true Silvia 200SX (powered by a SR20DET), enthusiasts have taken the 240SXs we’ve gotten in America and swapped in…
