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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.

Some perspective on the Miata courtesy of Mr. Katayama of Nissan

By John Goreham on February 23, 2015 - 10:01PM

Mr. Katayama, the force behind Datsun and Nissan in America, passed away at age 105 this week. What he said about the Miata should be part of our discussion of the new 2016 version of that model.

NIssan GT-R GT3 Pirelli World Challenge car

Nissan Partners With Always Evolving, Putting Two GT-R GT3 Cars in 2015 Pirelli World Challenge

By Aaron Turpen on February 22, 2015 - 4:53PM

Nissan has parntered with Always Evolving to enter the 2015 Pirelli World Challenge season with two NIssan GT-R GT3 cars. A NISMO and an AE driver will pilot each.

Nissan Pathfinder Named on KBB's 15 Best Family Cars of 2015

By Aaron Turpen on February 22, 2015 - 4:20PM

Every year, Kelley Blue Book names its fifteen best family cars for the new model year. This year, the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder made the list. Again. Here's why.

Nissan Titan XD front grille, Detroit Auto Show

Nissan Titan Truckumentary #3 Released, focusing on design

By Aaron Turpen on February 22, 2015 - 12:11AM

The third in a series of Truckumentary films about the 2016 Nissan Titan features Diane Allen, Senior Design Manager at Nissan Design America. This film, titled "Sketch Pad," talks about the design of the truck itself and its big new look.

Nissan Wins AdBlitz Super Bowl 2015

By Aaron Turpen on February 18, 2015 - 2:03PM

Nissan's "With Dad" Super Bowl ad won YouTube's AdBlitz 2015 this year.

2016 Nissan Titan interior at Detroit Auto Show

Why the 2016 Nissan Titan Doesn't Have a Floor Shifter

By Aaron Turpen on February 18, 2015 - 1:45PM

Nissan moved the shifter in the new 2016 Titan to the column. The reason why might surprise you with its Captain Obvious cliche.

2015 Nissan Murano Takes US News, Motorweek Awards at Chicago Show

By Aaron Turpen on February 15, 2015 - 4:39PM

The 2015 Murano won both the coveted Motorweek Drivers' Choice Award and the U.S. News Best SUV for the Money at the Chicago Auto Show.

Nissan 370Z NISMO Roasdster Concept Hits Chicago Show

By Aaron Turpen on February 13, 2015 - 12:34PM

On press preview day for the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan unveiled a new Roadster Concept for the 370Z NISMO. Meant to study interest in a NISMO version of the popular Roadster option for the 370Z, the car has the power of the 370Z NISMO and the fun of the topless coupe.

Nissan Issues Recall for 2009 GT-R and Infiniti Crossovers

By Aaron Turpen on February 13, 2015 - 12:01PM

A steering issue has prompted Nissan to recall certain GT-R models from the 2009 model year as well as some Infiniti crossover models of the same period.

Nissan, Toyota, and Honda Team Up for Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure

By Aaron Turpen on February 12, 2015 - 2:38AM

Three Japanese automotive giants have teamed up to promote hydrogen refueling in Japan.

NISMO PlayStation GT Academy Partnership Continues To Pay With Great Drivers

By Aaron Turpen on February 12, 2015 - 2:27AM

The Nissan NISMO, Playstation and television GT Academy partnership continues to produce gamers to racers that prove they can make the grade in the pros.

When Can We Expect a New Nissan GT-R?

By Aaron Turpen on February 7, 2015 - 1:04PM

The Nissan GT-R, in its current format, entered the U.S. in 2008. When will it be redesigned?

Nissan LEAF Receives IHS Automotive Loyalty Award - only EV to do so

By Aaron Turpen on February 6, 2015 - 12:08PM

Named best Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Car in the IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards, the Nissan LEAF becomes the only plug-in vehicle to receive the consumer-based award.

Watch in POV as a Nissan 370Z Drifts Under a Semi-trailer

By Aaron Turpen on February 6, 2015 - 11:45AM

The Red Bull Drift Shifters event in New Zealand is always a showcase of talent, but this year, a pro drifter put a camera inside the 370Z so you can see, from his point of view, what it's like to slide under a semi-trailer.

Nissan Unveil Le Mans Killer, GT-R LM NISMO During Super Bowl

By Aaron Turpen on February 3, 2015 - 12:27PM

Nissan is entering the world's most storied endurance racing circuit, Le Mans, with an unveil of their new Nissan GT-R LM NISMO during the Super Bowl.

Nissan Super Bowl Ad Unveiled 2016 Maxima Sports Sedan Surprise

By Aaron Turpen on February 3, 2015 - 12:07PM

While millions watched the heartfelt "With Dad" Super Bowl advertisement from Nissan, most were unaware that the ad spot also unveiled the 2016 Maxima for the first time.

Hey, Nissan, Where Are the Cool Cars You Promised?

By Aaron Turpen on January 31, 2015 - 12:27PM

About this time last year, the press was abuzz with Nissan concepts and talk of building hot sports cars. Now, in the wake of Detroit and with the upcoming Chicago shows, there hasn't been a peep about the IDx or Eau Rouge. What happened?

As Nissan Globalizes Into Regional Operations, Japanese Ops Shrink

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2015 - 11:35PM

Formerly a Japanese automaker, Nissan has now truly gone global and its shrinking Japanese operations are proof as growth in America, Europe grow.

2016 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Engine 2-Stage, 4-Mode Turbocharger Explained

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2015 - 2:58AM

The turbocharger in the 5.0-liter Cummins turbodiesel engine mounted in the new Titan XD pickup truck is made to boost power at all levels. This video explains how it works.

Nissan Has Exported Its Millionth Car Made in America to South Korea

By Aaron Turpen on January 25, 2015 - 5:30PM

Nissan North America has now sent over a million vehicles overseas, showing that not only is its U.S. operation building nearly all of the cars sold here, but sending them to other parts of the world as well, making "Made in America" a point of pride.

2015 Nissan Murano Named 'Best New/Redesigned Midsize Crossover' by Kiplinger's

By Aaron Turpen on January 24, 2015 - 6:12PM

Kiplinger's 2015 Best Value Awards has given the best midsize crossover win to the all-new 2015 Nissan Murano. We find out why Kiplinger's Personal Finance loves this crossover so much.

2016 Nissan Altima Will See Substantial Changes

By Aaron Turpen on January 22, 2015 - 2:24PM

Word in the hall is that Nissan plans to make big changes to the 2016 Altima, which will debut soon. Facing competition from segment leaders, the Altima, Nissan's largest-volume vehicle, will get some serious upgrading.

2016 Nissan Titan XD Hits the SHOT Show in Vegas

By Aaron Turpen on January 22, 2015 - 2:04PM

The Cummins diesel-powered Titan XD has entered the SHOT Show in Vegas, wowing the hunting and outdoors crowd.

Facts, Figures and Video for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD

By Aaron Turpen on January 17, 2015 - 12:02PM

When the Nissan Titan XD unveiled in Detroit as a heavy-duty half-ton pickup with massive amounts of Cummins power under its hood, many were surprised as the truck's specifications were revealed. Here's the facts along with the unveil video.

Who Is the 2016 Titan XD Buyer?

By Aaron Turpen on January 14, 2015 - 6:29PM

The question most-often heard at the North American International Auto Show on the Titan XD's debut was "who will buy this?"

Last Predictions for 2016 Nissan Titan Before Its Unveil

By Aaron Turpen on January 10, 2015 - 12:17PM

The new Nissan Titan and Titan Diesel will unveil in Detroit on Monday morning. Now that we're down to the wire for the truck, here are a few prognostications based on what we've seen in spy shots and heard in rumor.

Do Nissan LEAF Owners Actually Drive MORE Than Non-EV Owners?

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2015 - 3:13PM

What if electric car owners actually drive more than do their combustion engine counterparts? Does this change things and if so, how?

Nissan, NASA Partnership Aims To Deploy Autonomous Drive Vehicles This Year

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2015 - 2:43PM

Automated driving? Self-driving? Autonomous drive? Whatever you call it, America's space agency wants it now instead of later and has partnered with Nissan to make it happen.

Part 2 of the Nissan Titan Truckumentary Released

By Aaron Turpen on January 7, 2015 - 11:23AM

The second part of Nissan's "Truckumentary" series showcasing the making of the all-new Nissan Titan pickup truck, set to unveil in Detroit next week. This segment focuses on the chief specialist behind the new Titan's design.

Nissan LEAF Is Only EV With Sales Growth in 2014, Outsells ALL Others By Wide Margins

By Aaron Turpen on January 6, 2015 - 12:43PM

The Nissan LEAF is not only the best-selling electric car in the United States and globally, but it's also the only electric vehicle in the U.S. showing positive, sustained sales growth and it's also the only one selling in quantities sufficient to make it "mainstream."

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