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Trackhos Mile Video Shows Epic Luxury and Exotic Gathering
You might think this film was shot at a luxury and exotic car dealership, or that it was a Concours d’Elegance gathering, but it was neither. It was a massive group of enthusiasts out in the Philippines that headed to Subic Bay at an abandoned airport to fully enjoy their vehicles in a safe and…
Nissan Is Committed To Racing LMP2
Nissan executive vice president of engineering Andy Palmer has announced no plans of fielding an LMP1 race car for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in the foreseeable future. For now, Nissan will remain committed to its production-based LMP2 entries, jumping into battle starting next week at the 12 Hours of Sebring. Expect its main…
Toyota Prius, Honda Fit Top Japan’s Best Selling Car List
For the ninth month in a row, the top-selling car in Japan is the Toyota Prius, helping hybrids make up more than 20-percent of all auto sales in Japan. In February, Toyota sold 35,875 Prius hybrids, while the Honda Fit came in second place with 24,973 units sold. That’s quite the gap, especially considering third…
Nissan Versa Sedan Earns Top Marks By IIHS For Its Safety
The 2012 Nissan Versa is not only one of the cheapest new cars for sale in North America, but it is also one of the safest. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has just awarded the new Versa sedan its top scoring honor of “Good” for front, rear, and side impact protection. It also…
2013 Nissan Altima Teased Again in Video
Ahead of its 2012 New York Auto Show Debut, Nissan is teasing us with a new video showing off the design of the 2013 Nissan Altima. This is the second teaser from the company, but there are also spy photos as well as an accidental leak that popped up a little while ago. This newest…
Nissan Invitation Points to Next Versa Hatchback: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Nissan’s Invitation Concept ,unveiled in Geneva could lead to that car, though as Andy Palmer, Nissan Executive Vice President stated, the Invitation was conceived very much with Europe in mind and will be built at the automaker’s facility in Sunderland, UK.
Nissan Quest Recalled for Software Defect, 23,531 Units Affected
Nissan has announced a recall on Quest minivans manufactured from July 29, 2010 through February 21, 2012. Due to a flaw in its software programming, an insufficient supply of fuel to the engine may occur when the Quest is driven slowly along a descent or idling on a decline with a 1/4 tank of fuel…
Datsun to be Revived for New and Emerging Markets
Japanese automaker Nissan is readying a revival of its Datsun nameplate, but it won’t be making its presence known in America. Instead, the Datsun brand will be used for Nissan’s entry-level models in emerging markets like India, Indonesia, and Russia. According to reports, the revival could come as soon as 2014 and the Datsun-branded models will…
Ford Focus Electric is More Efficient Than Nissan Leaf
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving Ford something to brag about: The new Focus Electric is more efficient than the Nissan Leaf. “Ford is giving customers the power of choice for leading fuel economy regardless of what type of vehicle or powertrain technology they choose,” said Eric Kuehn, chief nameplate engineer for the Focus…
2013 Nissan Altima Video Teaser: New York Auto Show Preview
The Altima is Nissan’s best-selling sedan, and will be getting an all-new design for the 2013 model year. Set to debut at this year’s New York International Auto Show, the Japanese autoaker has decided to release a very quick teaser on the new Altima to whet our appetite. And by teaser, we mean a real…
Nissan Motorsports Gets Ready For 2012 Race Season – Video
Recently, Nissan and NISMO announced its 2012 global motorsports program along with a video highlighting the joint companies past years of success. For the 2012 season, the Japanese automaker will make their presence known worldwide in racing, competing in both the GT300 and GT500 classes in Super GT, in the European Le Mans Series, continue their…
Nissan Leaf Available Nationwide Tomorrow
As of tomorrow, Nissan has announced that the Leaf will be available for order across all U.S. markets as the automaker completes its final launch phase in the remaining states. “More than 22,000 Leafs are on the roads globally, having driven more than 30 million miles. There is no longer any doubt that a 100-percent…
Nissan GT-R VVIP Costs $266,000, no Performance Upgrades
Nissan Middle East is offering a special edition VVIP GT-R at an extravagant $266,000 (Dh977,000) price. That means this GT-R is more than double the normal MSRP, and with it you get some gaudy options including 24-karat gold trim. Something like this probably wouldn’t ever fly in the American market, but it’s a different story…
2013 Nissan Altima Accidentally Revealed
Curious what the 2013 Nissan Altima will look like? Here’s the best look yet. While spy photos have shown a camo-clad mule, the Japanese automaker has accidentally revealed much more on its Japanese language YouTube channel. In a video showcasing the automaker’s 30 years at the Nissan Technical Center there’s a quick pan of what…
Nissan Recalls 79,275 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk
Nissan is recalling 79,275 vehicles after finding that an improperly tightened fuel pressure sensor may lead to gas leaks and an increased risk of fire. The vehicles affected are certain 2011-12 Jukes, Infiniti QX and Infiniti M vehicles. The leak is prone to happen because of heat and vibration, loosening the sensor and allowing the…
Nissan Shows Off “Common Module Family” Strategy
In a bid to save money over the long run, Nissan has hatched up a plan that involves a versatile platform which will be the underpinnings for many new models. Nissan has unveiled its “Nissan Common Module Family” concept, which consists of four variable modules: engine compartment, cockpit, front underbody and rear underbody. Nissan says that…
Nissan Hi-Cross Concept Teases New X-Trail: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Nissan has just announced a second major debut for next week’s Geneva Motor Show, releasing a teaser image of what it calls the Hi-Cross concept. The new concept car, or should we say truck, is rumored to provide a glimpse at the next-generation X-Trail. Dropped from North America back in 2007 in favor of the…
Nissan Releases New Global Android App
Japanese automaker Nissan has just released a new global app for Google Android phone users. The user-friendly app provides Nissan news from all around the world in addition to the history of Nissan, and content about its latest technologies. Last year, Nissan released their global app for iOS (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) users and that…
2012 Nissan Quest Gets $1,760 Price Cut
Nissan North American has announced pricing on its 2012 Quest minivan in addition to information on the newly revised packages. The Quest 3.5 S model will start at $25,990, while the SV model will begin at $31,050. The SL trim will be priced at $34,500 while the top-of-the-line LE variant starts at $42,350 – significantly…
2,983 Nissan Muranos and Rogues Recalled for Faulty Tire Pressure Monitoring
Nissan has just announced that it is recalling 2,983 2012 Murano and Rogue models that were manufactured from November 23, 2011 through to January 11, 2012. During the assembly of these 2012 Murano and Rogue vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) was not activated. As a result, the system is unable to warn the driver…
Is Your Electric Vehicle at Risk of Bricking? Know the Facts
The recent stories of the Tesla Roadster “bricking” will likely cause owners of other electric vehicles to worry. We’ve managed to track down and get a comment about the measures in place that can prevent other EVs from becoming damaged like the Tesla. A “bricked” car is a lot like a bricked gadget. It can’t…
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Minivan
Thinking of putting down a minivan owner? You may want to think twice. Minivans are among the most useful vehicles on the road. Take a look at some of these reasons why owning a minivan can be a life-enriching experience. Everyone’s been in front of their car door or trunk, with the same dilemma. With…
Top 10 Most Toxic Cars
Cars can be bad for your health, and we’re not just talking about tailpipe emissions. The Ecology Center has published a list of the least and worst toxic vehicles from 2011-2012 after testing 205 different models with the aid of an x-ray fluorescence analyzer. The tests consisted of scanning interior components such as the seats,…
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept Goes Cold Weather Testing – Video
The next-generation Nissan Pathfinder will be built on a car-based unibody setup, but the Japanese automaker wants to ensure that its off-road performance is still ruggedly good. In full testing camouflage, Nissan took its 2013 Pathfinder Concept on a road trip to make sure it could endure over 1,500 miles of extreme cold weather testing….
