After the launch of the refreshed 2011 Nissan Murano, the Japanese company decided that the crossover needed something a bit more strange added to the lineup. As such, it has now confirmed that the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet convertible will be added to the crossover range. The new model is billed as the world’s first four-seat, all-wheel drive... ...read the full post
The Nissan GT-R is one of the most acclaimed models on the market, offering great performance for a decent price. The 2012 Nissan GT-R will further improve the recipe by adding things like an upgraded chassis as well as other improvements, including a rear-wheel drive mode, at least according to new rumors. First off, Nissan is looking to address some... ...read the full post
After it was already revealed for Europe, the 2011 Nissan Murano has now been confirmed to arrive on US shores. The new mid-size crossover packs a brand new grille, as well as a few other tricks with the 2011 model year edition. First off, as you can see above, the old razor-like grille is gone, replaced with something bit more … peculiar, so... ...read the full post
More and more electric vehicles are being announced every day, and as such, companies and executives need to do everything they can in order to make their own products be, or at least sound like the best. Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is no exception, as he recently decided to target the newest mainstream model in the electric vehicle segment, the Nissan... ...read the full post
Nissan wants to make its GT-R sportscar even more exclusive, and is setting up a special owner’s club in its native Japan, complete with a dedicated track-only Nissan GT-R. This new organization is called The Prestige Club of GT-R. The special car made by the Japanese company will be the Nissan GT-R Track Club Edition. It has been developed with... ...read the full post
The 2011 Nissan Rogue crossover has finally been refreshed, boasting an upgraded look, as well as enhanced features and, most importantly, a slightly better fuel average. As you can see above and below, the new Rogue has gotten the same type of front grille as the Murano, but also new fog lamps and revised spoilers for both the front and the rear.... ...read the full post
Yesterday’s Plug In 2010 Conference in San Jose brought some big news for those that are interested in the upcoming Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. At the convention, Nissan North America’s executive vice president, Carlos Tavares, revealed that the battery pack of the Leaf will be covered by an 8-year/100,000 mile warranty, just like the... ...read the full post
Not too long ago, the Lexus HS 250h was recalled by the Japanese company because its fuel tank was prone to excessive leakage if the car was rear-ended. Now, it seems that 2009 and 2010 Nissan Cube models also suffer from such a problem. According to the NHTSA, if the car is rear-ended at speeds over a certain limit, the fuel might leak onto the road.... ...read the full post
It seems that more and more automakers are keen on reviving long forgotten models that still have a loyal fan base. After the rumors about a new Mazda RX-7 or the spiritual successor to the Celica, the Toyota FT-86, and seeing actual revivals like the Volkswagen Scirocco, Nissan is speculated to follow this trend. According to the blokes from Autocar,... ...read the full post
Nissan is quite proud of its Leaf electric vehicle. With pre-orders going through the roof and people becoming extremely excited about the new EV, you can bet that Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn has a big smile on his face. The Japanese company is thinking ahead though, as according to Edmund’s Straight Line, a Leaf-based electric sportscar might... ...read the full post
Ohio-based Switzer Performance sure loves the Nissan GT-R. After revealing the very impressive P800 tuned GT-R, which achieved 800 HP and 700 lb-ft of torque, the company is at it again. This time though, things went a bit more greener, and we’re not talking about the color option. Switzer decided to jack up the power even more. How did it do... ...read the full post
Last week, the Nissan Leaf electric vehicle showcased its pedestrian alert system, which emits a specific sound when going down a road. This will help the car make itself noticed by pedestrians and other drivers on the road, especially those with a handicap, like being blind. Still, it seems that even though blind advocate groups helped in developing... ...read the full post
With the advent of hybrid and electric vehicles, many people believed these cars would save us from regular pollution, but also from noise pollution, as people will be sparred the loud noises associated with regular internal combustion engines. Sadly, while the quiet cars are definitely something many cities need, debates over the unforeseen side effects,... ...read the full post
Nissan‘s next Z model, the successor to the current 370Z, will become much more eco-conscious, according to some rumors published by Autocar. According to them, the recent partnership between the Renault Nissan group and Daimler will also affect the next entry-level sportscar from Nissan. As such, Mercedes-Benz will offer an array of engines... ...read the full post
It seems that Renault Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn was right on the money earlier this year when he said that thanks to the upcoming Leaf electric vehicle, his company has no other competition. In order to drive the point home, the Nissan CEO revealed that all of the models scheduled for US sale in 2010, 13,000 in total, have been reserved. Do bear in mind... ...read the full post
