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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.

Nissan Continues Double-Digit Sales Growth, Infiniti.. Not So Much

By Aaron Turpen on October 2, 2014 - 12:08AM

Nissan has once again posted double-digit sales growth over last year, but its Infiniti premium brand is finding times to be tough.

Nissan LEAF Cleans More Than Air Pollution in London

By Aaron Turpen on September 27, 2014 - 11:41PM

A Nissan LEAF is powering a "reverse graffiti" artist in London, creating street art out of street grime.

Project Titan Wounded Warrior Project in Texas

Wounded Warrior Project Titan Returns From Alaska

By Aaron Turpen on September 26, 2014 - 5:23PM

Returning from 10 days in the deepest reaches of Alaska, Wounded Warrior Project members David Guzman and Kevin McMahon show off the special Nissan Titan truck created for their adventure at the State Fair of Texas.

Nissan LEAF at the Head of a Record-setting Pack

By Aaron Turpen on September 23, 2014 - 1:05PM

What electric car was the most-represented at the world's largest-ever electric vehicle parade? You guessed it..

Nissan Wants An American Star for Le Mans

By Aaron Turpen on September 20, 2014 - 11:20AM

Nissan has begun a search for an American to join its new LM P1 Le Mans 24 Hour team through its GT Academy program. Are you it?

What Would a Nissan LEAF and Frontier Mashup Look Like? Fuglymazing!

By Aaron Turpen on September 19, 2014 - 3:35PM

Nissan engineers build an electric cruck by merging an electric LEAF and a Frontier pickup truck. The results are fuglymazing.

30 Years of NISMO Engineering Celebrated As #30YearsOfMaverick

By Aaron Turpen on September 18, 2014 - 12:12PM

Nissan is celebrating thirty years of "maverick engineering" as its performance arm, NISMO, has its birthday ensconced in a hashtag.

Will the Renault Eolab – a 282 MPG hatchback of the future – make it to the U.S.?

By Luke Ottaway on September 18, 2014 - 12:05PM

Step aside, Volkswagen with your landmark XL1. The Renault Eolab achieves similar efficiency benefits in the form of a more practical hatchback – though it may be a while before a similar version hits the States.

Nissan may outsource batteries to LG Chem – what does it mean for Leaf?

By Luke Ottaway on September 15, 2014 - 4:00PM

Reports from Renault-Nissan sources suggest that the company is rethinking the battery supply for its electric vehicles. It is reported that Nissan may shift to LG Chem to provide superior cells for its next-generation battery packs. What are the implications?

Nissan GT-R NISMO Added to Gran Turismo6

By Aaron Turpen on September 14, 2014 - 1:55AM

Even better than that, GT Academy entrants can download the GT-R NISMO for free.

2014 Nissan LEAF named as best car deal by KBB.com

By Aaron Turpen on September 13, 2014 - 10:36AM

Kelley Blue Book has named its 10 Best New Car Deals of the Month for September and the LEAF is on that list.

2015 Nissan 370Z To Be Safety Car at Austin Circuit of the Americas

By Aaron Turpen on September 13, 2014 - 10:24AM

The CTSCC race on September 19 will feature a specially-wrapped 2015 370Z as the official Safety Car for the speedway.

Nissan Produces Its 10 Millionth Engine in Mexico

By Aaron Turpen on September 11, 2014 - 3:09AM

After thirty-two years of operation, the Aguascalientes Powertrain Plant has produced ten million engines and counting.

Nissan Project Titan Wounded Warrior truck

Nissan's Project Titan Wounded Warrior Truck Ready for Alaska

By Aaron Turpen on September 11, 2014 - 2:48AM

The final phase of Project Titan is underway and the Nissan Titan truck is almost ready for its foray into the Alaskan frontier with its wounded warriors.

Renault-Nissan and Orange Expand Electric Vehicle Partnership

By Aaron Turpen on September 7, 2014 - 6:29PM

An expansion of partnership agreements between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Orange means adding 200 electric vehicles to the telecommunications giant's fleet.

Nissan Sales Skyrocket for August 2014, LEAF and Rogue Lead

By Aaron Turpen on September 5, 2014 - 6:11PM

The Nissan LEAF and the Nissan Rogue are becoming sales blockbusters as Nissan overall sees extremely high sales figures for August.

Nissan Jikoo Concept - the Z-car roadster and Miata killer

By Aaron Turpen on September 4, 2014 - 10:16AM

Designed for the 400th Edo Shotgunate anniversary, the Nissan Jikoo Concept was a roadster that drew from the company's heritage of open top cars. It might have been the car to give the Mazda Miata real competition as well.

Volt and Leaf both establish new sales marks in August

By Luke Ottaway on September 3, 2014 - 12:42PM

The Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt have been duking it out for the title of best-selling plug-in since their nearly simultaneous debuts. The LEAF has recently claimed dominance, but both had a great month of August.

Nissan’s electric vehicle plans will go on without Andy Palmer

By Luke Ottaway on September 2, 2014 - 2:58PM

Andy Palmer has been one of the most reliably pro-EV executives in the auto industry, but his departure doesn’t mean Nissan will change its electrification strategy.

Pricing for the 2015 Nissan Rogue announced

By Aaron Turpen on August 29, 2014 - 11:44PM

The 2015 Nissan Rogue is now in showrooms nationally and its MSRP still begins at the lowest point in the segment.

Nissan Altima named one of 10 Most Comfortable Cars

By Aaron Turpen on August 29, 2014 - 11:30PM

The Nissan Altima has been named as one of KBB.com's "10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000" thanks in no small part to Zero Gravity seating.

See a Tesla Model S pitted against a Nissan GT-R on the Drag Strip

By Aaron Turpen on August 29, 2014 - 4:52PM

What happens when the world's fastest production electric car goes up against Godzilla? Watch.

Nissan Heisman House Returns to ESPN

By Aaron Turpen on August 28, 2014 - 4:01PM

With college football heating up, the Nissan Heisman House is returning for its fourth season as part of the Heisman Trophy Trust's charitable work. Former Heisman winners will once again be showcased on ESPN via the House.

Moscow Models show off the goods for Nissan

By Aaron Turpen on August 28, 2014 - 1:37PM

In Moscow this week, Nissan is all about the models. These beauties attract thousands as Nissan moves more aggressively into this fast-growing European market.

2015 Nissan Frontier and Xterra get price tags

By Aaron Turpen on August 22, 2014 - 4:58PM

The price points for the 2015 Nissan Frontier and the 2015 Xterra remain steady, though some enhancements are forthcoming.

As EV battery prices fall, is greater range or lower cost more important?

By Luke Ottaway on August 20, 2014 - 12:34PM

A new study brings an old topic back to the forefront: how much range is enough, and is it better to use battery advancements to decrease price without improving range or make electric vehicles go further on a charge?

What Would a Nissan Titan NISMO look like?

By Aaron Turpen on August 19, 2014 - 2:28PM

Nissan Titan fans probably don't think of their favorite pickup truck as a race machine, but the latest #NISMOmashup envisions just that idea. Meet the GT-R-inspired Titan NISMO!

Ricardo Sanchez Becomes Latest GT Academy Champ, Headed for NISMO

By Aaron Turpen on August 19, 2014 - 1:54PM

It's every race gamer's dream come true and for Ricardo Sanchez of Mexico, the dream became a reality when he won the Nissan Playstation GT Academy showdown this weekend.

How the EPA determines an electric vehicle’s range - not as simple as it sounds

By Luke Ottaway on August 19, 2014 - 6:42AM

One of the most important factors in the consideration of battery electric vehicles is driving range before the battery is fully discharged. The EPA calculates this number using procedures unique to electric vehicles – here is how it works.

Nearly Half of All Nissan Versa Sales Are Note Models

By Aaron Turpen on August 13, 2014 - 2:23AM

When we asked Nissan for the breakdown of Versa sales, we were surprised to find out that the all-new Versa Note makes up nearly half of those sales figures despite this being its first year on the market.

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