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Nissan

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.

By Douglas Stansfield on July 12, 2015 - 11:38PM
Recently I posted an article that Nissan’s next version of the Leaf is planned to have 330 miles of range. Another article read that Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn stated range will be 3 and 4 times the current Leaf Range. Well that means 300 to 400 miles. So you know it is coming and the energy density of LiFePo4 cells are improving every day. Here is my surprise.
By Douglas Stansfield on July 9, 2015 - 10:21AM
How far do you need to go in a single day? If you spend 6 hours a day in a car and have an insane commune as a salesman or making delivers the future of unbelievable EV Range may be here for you. This recently released video shows one thing that is truly going to be the real time game changer for sure.
By Aaron Turpen on July 8, 2015 - 1:06PM
Multiple cameras attached to the car caught the action as a 2009 GT-R missed a corner and went Dukes of Hazzard off Pikes Peak.
By Aaron Turpen on July 4, 2015 - 5:49PM
If you have a convertible Z Car, you are likely tired of the restrictions and button holding associated with lowering and raising that top. Here’s a solution.
By Aaron Turpen on July 4, 2015 - 2:11PM
When compared to the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and Chevrolet Volt, the Nissan LEAF electric car produces less CO2 emissions overall in most of the U.S.
By Aaron Turpen on July 3, 2015 - 7:00PM
Nissan is issuing a call to action for fans, looking for enthusiasts to join the #NISMOroadtrip to Memphis, Tennessee for the annual Z Car Convention and showcase, with cars and coffee meetups along the way.
By Aaron Turpen on June 28, 2015 - 12:03AM
Allow us to toot our own horn a bit as we pat ourselves on the back for hitting the nail on the head with our guesses about the awesome new Juke R NISMO concept.
By Aaron Turpen on June 25, 2015 - 1:31AM
After a week in both the 2015 Nissan Rogue and the 2015 Toyota RAV4, it became clear which was the better family machine.
By Aaron Turpen on June 23, 2015 - 1:39AM
After several collaborations, Nissan and the Wounded Warrior Project decided to make their partnership closer with Nissan being named the official automotive partner for WWP.
By Aaron Turpen on June 21, 2015 - 1:29AM
The Nissan team made their first entry into the P1 class at Le Mans this year and though the team didn't win, yet the top teams that have dominated the circuit for years now should be worried.
By Aaron Turpen on June 21, 2015 - 12:47AM
The current Nissan 370Z is not going anywhere anytime soon as Nissan has confirmed plans to rethink the car's market position, which will mean extensive redesign and that takes time. Here's what we know.
By Aaron Turpen on June 19, 2015 - 1:47AM
When the battery in a Nissan LEAF electric car has run its course and is no longer useful for powering the electric car, it's life isn't over yet. Not if Nissan and 4R Energy have anything to say about it.
By Aaron Turpen on June 19, 2015 - 1:34AM
The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study is out and guess who's got the top spot in compact cars? Better still, the study is the result of consumer surveys. Find out why this matters to you.
By Aaron Turpen on June 17, 2015 - 1:31AM
Take the first-ever 360-degree filmed lap around the Le Mans circuit. In this GT-R versus GT-R NISMO race, you'll see the coolest thing you've seen all day. Show your friends!
By Douglas Stansfield on June 16, 2015 - 10:18PM
So Nissan Leaf owners, and Ford C-Max Energi owners, how do you think your brand of car did at a recent consumer drive event? Do you think the Hybrid did better or the fully electric models?
By Douglas Stansfield on June 14, 2015 - 9:16PM
What is it going to take to move more drivers over to PHEV and pure EVs and what needs to be done by current EV drivers or by governments? Is there more to the story that can be done by manufacturers.
By Douglas Stansfield on June 14, 2015 - 6:51AM
If you are like me, you want to make sure you get the most out of your Nissan Leaf’s battery. This article will give you an overview of my battery philosophy which under full disclosure is my very own attitude toward the battery and is not backed up by data hungry research however, that being said, I do have 41,000 miles on my Leafs pack and do take very good care of it.
By Aaron Turpen on June 13, 2015 - 5:50PM
The new Maxima is more than a showcase of Nissan's design language going forward, it's also a showing of what the company feels a "sports sedan" is all about. And it's a great thing.
By Aaron Turpen on June 13, 2015 - 5:19PM
Nissan has teased the Juke R NISMO and says they'll be unveiling a "wild" version of the sport crossover at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. What could it be?
By Aaron Turpen on June 12, 2015 - 4:55PM
The 2012 Nissan 370Z is not part of Nissan's service bulletin for steering lock failures, but some are having the issue. What can you do to prevent or fix this on your Z car?
By Aaron Turpen on June 12, 2015 - 1:11PM
The NISMO team has been in France all week during practice sessions and qualifying. Are the drivers and is the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO ready for the big day? Plus a bonus spotter's guide!
By Douglas Stansfield on June 11, 2015 - 8:52PM
What Prices would you accept to buy your Nissan LEAF? Imagine you are sitting in an auction house and you are getting ready to bid on your favorite item in the auction. You hear the auctioneer shout "I've got $5000, do I hear $7000, good do I hear $10,000? Somebody give me $10,000.
By Douglas Stansfield on June 8, 2015 - 9:43PM
EV Batteries are bad for the environment aren't they? Think again. See how Nissan is reusing LEAF batteries.
By Douglas Stansfield on June 8, 2015 - 8:18AM
New and amazing video shows Nissan's electric sports car ESFLOW in action - something LEAF owners always wanted.
By Douglas Stansfield on June 8, 2015 - 7:27AM
Have you seen a self-driving Nissan LEAF? A new video shows Nissan's CEO Carlos Chosn test driving self-driving Nissan LEAF and sharing his opinions about when these cars may be on the roads.
By Douglas Stansfield on June 7, 2015 - 8:41AM
How many of you grew up with a stick shift in your car? I know stick shifts and manual transmissions started fading way back when auto transmissions started taking over. Do you long for the day when you used to have the power to downshift when you wanted to slow down and upshift when you needed that next increase in speed?
By Douglas Stansfield on June 6, 2015 - 9:49PM
Every Nissan LEAF driver has likely experienced a common, typical challenge from time to time, but will Nissan be there with a remedy soon? Every LEAF owner has probably forgotten to plug in the car and experienced that "oh no" feeling of, "I am in trouble now." I can’t remember ever forgetting to plug in my Nissan LEAF, but my wife has. So I do know the feeling.
By Aaron Turpen on June 6, 2015 - 6:07PM
A week from today, the Le Mans 24 Hours begins and Nissan will be in the P1 category for the first time in decades. Their three entries are all an experimental design that comform to Le Mans rules. It's poised to be Nissan's big comeback to the grueling endurance scene at its topmost level. Or it could end in disaster.
By Douglas Stansfield on June 6, 2015 - 10:49AM
Are there ways to avoid getting stuck while traveling away from home in your Nissan Leaf? With pre-planning routes, are refueling challenges eliminated or can they be reduced significantly? Have you ever needed to refuel and got to a location only to be disappointed because an EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) was already being used or had an ICE (internal combustion engine) car parked in that spot?
By Aaron Turpen on June 5, 2015 - 6:26PM
The all-new 2016 Maxima has entered showrooms around the nation and is now wowing buyers the same way it wowed audiences at its unveils at auto shows globally.