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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 pioneered electronic variable valve timing

By Aaron Turpen on June 1, 2014 - 7:07PM

Two years before Honda introduced the VTEC system, Nissan released its VCT in the 300ZX. Here's a history of Nissan's innovations in VVT over the years.

Nissan adding 500 new jobs to production of 2015 Murano

By Aaron Turpen on May 31, 2014 - 1:23AM

The 2015 Nissan Murano is going to being production soon and Nissan is adding about 500 new jobs to its Mississippi plant in order to make that happen.

2014 Nissan Rogue recalled for steering issues thanks to an errant bolt

By Aaron Turpen on May 31, 2014 - 1:12AM

A small recall of a production series of the 2014 Nissan Rogue is underway for a steering issue that involves a misplaced bolt.

Nissan announces U.S. pricing for 2015 Versa Note

By Aaron Turpen on May 30, 2014 - 1:52AM

The Versa Note gets pricing for next year, including two new trim levels and additional standards for the base model.

Nissan Z Roadster being discontinued

By Aaron Turpen on May 30, 2014 - 1:26AM

Nissan will discontinue production on the Fairlady Z Roadster, a popular but slow-selling variant of the 370Z, with the last being made in September.

Nissan GT-R to be in Le Mans in the FIA World Endurance Championship

By Aaron Turpen on May 25, 2014 - 11:31AM

While the focus on Nissan's participation in Le Mans has been on the ZEOD RC, the 2015 FIA WEC will feature a Nissan GT-R as the company's first factory LM P1 team in over a decade.

Getting under the skin of the Nissan ZEOD RC electric race car

By Aaron Turpen on May 25, 2014 - 10:27AM

The above image shows some of the innovation within the ZEOD RC that will make history at the upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours. Let's dissect it.

2014 Nissan Altima is 'Most Affordable Midsize Sedan'

By Aaron Turpen on May 24, 2014 - 6:12PM

Cars.com has named the 2014 Altima its pick for "Most Affordable Midsize Sedan" and, well, they're right.

50,000th U.S. Nissan LEAF delivery made in Texas

By Aaron Turpen on May 24, 2014 - 5:58PM

A Texas family has purchased LEAF number 50,000 to be sold in the United States. Learn about the aptly-named Bolt family and their reasons for purchasing the electric car.

Owner data: once you go electric, you never go back

By Luke Ottaway on May 23, 2014 - 8:54AM

Preliminary results from electric vehicle owners indicate that EV owner satisfaction blows that of conventional vehicles out of the water.

Major blow to EV charging convenience as ChargePoint drops out of EZ-Charge alliance

By Luke Ottaway on May 21, 2014 - 2:42PM

Nissan’s EZ-Charge program was created to bring free and convenient charging to new LEAF owners, but at the last minute the most important player in the agreement got cold feet and withdrew from the promotion.

NISMO is #eatsleepdRACErepeat

By Aaron Turpen on May 21, 2014 - 12:13PM

Nissan's factory tuning and racing arm is cranking it up for the racing season with competitors hitting nearly every major race event in the world. Join in and get pumped.

ZEOD RC crashes in the name of safety, with a piano

By Aaron Turpen on May 21, 2014 - 12:04PM

Safety can be beautiful and this video of the ZEOD race car smashing into a wall proves it.

Nissan issues small recall for big problem with 2014 LEAF

By Luke Ottaway on May 19, 2014 - 2:35PM

Nissan is recalling certain 2014 LEAF vehicles built within a 13-day period that may be missing critical spot welds. The good news: very few vehicles are affected by this serious problem.

Nissan recalls 104,000 Jukes for timing belts

By Aaron Turpen on May 17, 2014 - 5:15PM

The 2011-2013 Nissan Juke is being recalled for a timing belt issue as part of a voluntary service campaign in the U.S. and Canada. Find out more here.

Nissan and Amazon tease San Francisco with mystery lockers

By Aaron Turpen on May 17, 2014 - 5:06PM

A giant, mysterious Amazon locker was placed in Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco where passersby wondered what it meant. Turns out, the brave at heart could actually win something big.

Nissan Micra returns to Canada, we have video

By Aaron Turpen on May 17, 2014 - 4:56PM

The Nissan Micra, once a popular subcompact in Canada, has made its return as an all-new model, debuting to the press in Montreal, as seen in this video.

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO unveiled, detailed in surprise ZDAYZ event

By Aaron Turpen on May 16, 2014 - 3:42PM

A surprise unveil at the North Carolina ZDAYZ event, announced at the last minute by Nissan, showed the world the 2015 370Z NISMO and it's a beautiful little beast.

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO fast facts

By Aaron Turpen on May 16, 2014 - 3:14PM

A quick list of the pertinent info for this new supercar from Nissan.

Le Mans 24 Hours will see four gamers entering reality thanks to Nissan

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2014 - 4:25PM

What could possibly be cooler than dominating the virtual world of racing on your console? Racing in real race cars at the world's premier racing event, the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Nissan drops gimmicks to boost profit

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2014 - 12:51PM

To prove that their cars are capable of selling themselves, Nissan has been dropping gimmicks and incentives and showing more profit as a result.

Nissan's Andy Palmer drops details on new LEAF, Infiniti EV plans

By Aaron Turpen on May 11, 2014 - 12:51AM

At the 2014 Beijing Auto Show, Nissan big wig Andy Palmer let loose some details on the plans the company has for the LEAF and the planned Infiniti branded electric vehicle.

2015 Nissan Murano sets new airstream standards for the segment

By Aaron Turpen on May 9, 2014 - 4:13PM

The new 2015 Murano spent more time in the wind tunnel than any previous rendition of the vehicle or any similar vehicle in Nissan's lineup. And it paid off.

Range Rover trounced by a Nissan in Car of the Year 2014 announcement

By Aaron Turpen on May 9, 2014 - 3:59PM

After dominating the winner's podium for Car of the Year two years running, the Range Rover is finally displaced by an unlikely rival: Nissan.

Teen busted for GT-R joy ride because stupid parenting isn't illegal

By Aaron Turpen on May 8, 2014 - 2:01PM

A Canadian teenager faces serious charges after he is caught on the highway at more than 140 km/h over the speed limit thanks to his parents buying him a Nissan GT-R.

Nissan starts production of e-NV200 electric LEAF-based van

By Aaron Turpen on May 7, 2014 - 9:33AM

The Nissan LEAF-based electric cargo van, the e-NV200, begins production in Barcelona, marking the company's second full production electric vehicle. Video included.

Will the Nissan LEAF copy the Tesla Model S with battery options?

By Aaron Turpen on May 3, 2014 - 4:50PM

There are rumors and rumors of rumors that Nissan plans to offer a range of battery pack size options akin to what Tesla Motors does with the Model S. Is this true?

Nissan road trip to NISMO Fiesta a success (video)

By Aaron Turpen on May 3, 2014 - 3:47PM

Nissan friends, employees, and fans all came together for a classic road trip of 920 miles from Nissan headquarters in Tennessee to the NISMO Fiesta in San Marcos, Texas. Here is video.

Taking the Nissan Rogue to grandma's house

By Aaron Turpen on May 2, 2014 - 3:17PM

My family piled into the all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue and made a road trip to my mother's in Utah through some of the most beautiful country Colorado and Wyoming can offer. We loved the Rogue, but loved the trip even more.

British Gas e-NV200 vans in front of Nissan HQ in UK

British Gas loves the e-NV200, buys more of them

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

After a successful pilot program testing the Nissan LEAF-based e-NV200 small cargo van, British Gas has ordered fifty more of them, making for a fleet of 100 to start.

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