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Nissan is one of the world's fastest-growing automakers with a full product line. The company makes nearly every vehicle sold in the U.S. in its American plants. This page publishes the latest news and breaking stories on Nissan, including its iconic Nissan Leaf battery electric car.

A Blend Of Honda and Nissan Design Elements By DALL-E
The Merger of Honda And Nissan To Better Address The Chinese EV Threat Would Likely Be Better Served With A Well-Funded Joint Venture Than A Merger
By Rob Enderle on December 20, 2024 - 4:45PM
Honda and Nissan are looking to merge but the merge process would take to long to settle even if they used the Dell/EMC methodology so A better path would be to create a Polestar like Joint Venture learning from Polestars mistakes.
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $120,100
Cars That Pack Porsche 992.2 Carrera Performance For a Fraction Of The Price
By Dimitar Angelov on December 16, 2024 - 5:28AM
Do you want Porsche 911 Carrera performance without the price tag? These sports cars will do the job.
Image of 2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD by John Goreham
2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD Cold-Weather Test - Can It Match The Segment Leader?
By John Goreham on December 9, 2024 - 11:31AM
We have a chance to try out Nissan’s 2025 Kicks and see if the team at Nissan built it ready for winter conditions in New England.
Brake Service and Repair Demonstrated
My daughter just got a quote from our local Midas to replace both rear brake calipers, rotors, and pads (all aftermarket) for $1500. Mechanic told me that most of it was going towards parts and $200 for labor –This father-daughter team paid only 20%
By Timothy Boyer on December 7, 2024 - 9:42AM
A father-daughter team refused to be scammed on a brake job by following advice given by a popular online mechanic. This is a good demonstration of one option car owners have to take control of their car repair costs.
Recommended 10-Year-Old Car Models Per Consumer Reports
These Car Models Are The Ones We Recommend To Our Friends And Family —Consumer Reports' Best Used Cars Under $20,000 Updated
By Timothy Boyer on December 6, 2024 - 10:46AM
If a new car is outside your budget, here are the best used car models recently rated by analysts at Consumer Reports, which are available between $15,000 and $20,000 today.
2024 Nissan Frontier
Did You Buy a Nissan Frontier Lift Kit On Facebook? Nissan Dealer Says Its Parts Director Sold 200 Factory Kits on Facebook and Pocketed $575,000
By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2024 - 8:11AM
If you bought a Nissan Frontier or Titan Lift kit on Facebook, you got a great deal and helped a Nissan dealer's director of parts scam his employer $575,000 in free money and put it into his pocket. Check out this Nissan dealer's brazen employee scam.
Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima Customer Becomes Irate When Dealer Refuses To Fix His Car For Free, “He Slammed His Knee Into the Seatbelt Buckle Crushing One Of My Fingers”
By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2024 - 7:56AM
What should have been a routine Nissan Altima customer coming in for a recall issue turns ugly. Find out what happens when the customer is told his car will not be fixed for free. It's not pretty. 
An LS7 427 V-8 engine
8 Japanese Sports Cars Begging For An LS V-8 Engine Swap
By Dimitar Angelov on November 18, 2024 - 11:54AM
While great in their own right, these Japanese sports cars are perfect candidates for GM's fabled LS V-8 engine swap.
Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt
Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt
By Rob Enderle on November 14, 2024 - 6:07PM
The Chinese EV car makers are chewing up the Japanese car makers. They are likely to chew through South Korea and the US over time unless the relevant governments work to restore domestic car competitiveness before the Tariffs go away.
Long Term Maintenance Costs Vary Widely Between Car Brands
"The Difference To Maintain A Car On Average Between Some Brands Can Be Thousands Over A 10-Year Time Frame," Warns Consumer Reports.
By Timothy Boyer on November 13, 2024 - 10:25AM
An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.
Charging Your EV Model Can Mean a Long Wait
Charging Some of These Popular Electric Cars Takes Longer Than You Think
By Timothy Boyer on November 8, 2024 - 10:48AM
A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.
Image of 2025 Nissan Leaf by John Goreham
2025 Nissan Leaf - America’s Best Second Car
By John Goreham on November 6, 2024 - 7:55AM
We highlight the plusses of the 2025 Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicle when used in a very important role.
Nissan Z NISMO looks noticeably more aggressive than the regular Z
Nissan Z NISMO Vs Nissan Z Heritage Edition: Which One To Get?
By Dimitar Angelov on October 18, 2024 - 2:32PM
Virtually, the same car, but following different philosophies. Here's why choosing the right Nissan Z is not as simple as you think.
Used Car Shoppers Who Know the Car Models to Look For
Consumer Reports' Most Popular Used Cars, SUVs, and Trucks
By Timothy Boyer on October 10, 2024 - 6:13AM
Consumer Reports' analysts recently revealed which used car, SUV, and truck models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports' website by shoppers wanting to save money with reliable used models.
Image of Nissan Leaf courtesy of Nissan
2024 Was the Year the Affordable EV Died - Part 4 - Good News and Bad News
By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 11:46AM
We update our year-long series on the death of the affordable EV in America. We have important updates from GM, Tesla, and Nissan. 
Image of Nissan Sentra by John Goreham
Nissan Emerges as New Leader In Affordable Automobiles in 2025 With Four Key Models
By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:52AM
In the American market, Nissan is emerging as the leader in low-cost vehicles, including cars like Sentra and Versa, crossover SUVs like Kicks, and EVs like its Leaf.
Toyota Experts Reveal What It Takes to Make Your Toyota Last Its Longest Possible
Toyotas That Last a Lifetime Discussion by Experts
By Timothy Boyer on September 29, 2024 - 5:31PM
Is it possible to make your car last a lifetime? Two automotive experts (from the U.S. and Japan) review several Toyota models and discuss how this is possible, using their practical advice and insights when owning a Toyota.
Least Expensive New 2024 Models to Buy Today
Cheap Cars That New Car Shoppers Are Buying Today Recommended by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on September 17, 2024 - 3:44PM
Ten solid, safe, and reliable new 2024 models recommended by CR analysts have the lowest transaction prices this month to help you find that good deal you've been waiting for.
Look for This Problem Before Buying That Used Frontier Model
Nissan Frontier Warning for Used Truck Shoppers
By Timothy Boyer on September 15, 2024 - 8:02AM
Here is what one Nissan Frontier owner discovered when a dealership failed to detect an odd problem no one would expect with his CPO purchase that could become a problem for other used Frontier shoppers.
Will These Model's Problems Carry Over Into 2025?
Most Unreliable Cars With Bad Engines & Transmissions Update
By Timothy Boyer on September 14, 2024 - 7:19AM
An automotive expert updates the worst car and SUV models known for bad engines and transmissions that will fail on you, which could carry over onto the 2025 models leaving you with large repair bills in your near future.
Recommended Best Trucks to Buy in 2025
Top 5 Best Trucks to Buy for Reliability and Value in 2025
By Timothy Boyer on August 30, 2024 - 9:55PM
Here are the top 5 best trucks you can buy in 2025 based on this review, comparing midsize and full-size trucks that offer the best-expected reliability and value for money. Plus, the worst trucks that you should avoid buying.
Proposed Electric GTR
Nissan's Newly-Announced 1,300 HP Electric GTR With Solid State Batteries Has More Power Than The Amazing Audi E-Tron GT Performance
By Rob Enderle on August 28, 2024 - 8:20PM
The announced Nissan electric GTR with solid-state batteries looks to be a game-changer. It will transform the GTR from the useful and extremely fast car it is into true supercar territory. I can't hardly wait.
10 Cheap Cars Recommended This August
10 Cheap Cars That Consumer Reports Recommends for August 2024
By Timothy Boyer on August 16, 2024 - 3:04PM
Ten solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts that have the lowest transaction prices this month.
End of the line for the Nissan R35 GT-R after 17 years of production
Nissan GT-R Parts Surge In Price, Following The R35 Discontinuation
By Dimitar Angelov on July 18, 2024 - 12:48PM
Parts for the GT-R are soaring in price and the R35 is already heading for R34 appreciation rates.
What Shoppers Are Paying Today for the Cheapest Cars Available
10 Cheap Cars That CR Recommends Update
By Timothy Boyer on July 16, 2024 - 6:45PM
Ten solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts that have the lowest transaction prices today. Plus, a warning about the most expensive popular cars no one would recommend keeping beyond the first 4 years.
2024 Bentley Continental GTC Speed PHEV is the heaviest convertible to feature an internal-combustion engine
The Heaviest Sports Cars Currently On Sale: Look Where Nissan and Lexus Rank
By Dimitar Angelov on July 16, 2024 - 10:44AM
Lexus and Nissan rank among the heaviest sports cars still on sale.
Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs Shoppers Are Buying Today
Consumer Reports’ Best Deals on 10 Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs
By Timothy Boyer on July 12, 2024 - 11:58PM
Consumer Reports’ best deals toward buying the most fuel-efficient cars and SUVs based on overall fuel-economy test results, recent consumer car shopping data, and current MSRP pricing.
This rendering of a 2025 Nissan Murano previews a much sportier version than what we are going to get
Here's How The 2025 Nissan Murano Can Take The SUV Market By Storm
By Dimitar Angelov on July 9, 2024 - 9:29AM
Nissan has a chance to make the 2025 Nissan Murano one of the most athletic, Japanese SUVs you can buy. Here's how.
Consumer Reports Latest New Car Battery Recommendations
7 Best Car Batteries of 2024 Tested and Rated by Consumer Reports
By Timothy Boyer on July 1, 2024 - 7:47PM
The best car batteries recently rated by Consumer Reports and what you need to know before and after buying a new car battery to ensure that it lasts its longest.
2024 Nissan Ariya
Eco, Standard, or Sport? Unveiling the Mystery of Nissan Ariya Efficiency on Your Commute
By Armen Hareyan on July 1, 2024 - 9:57AM
Asi Moro, a new Nissan Ariya owner, recently posed a question on the Nissan Ariya Electric SUV Facebook group that sparked a lively discussion: "Does eco really give you more miles compared to standard?"
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