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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 sales up. Again. With more records set

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2014 - 11:37PM

Nissan's U.S. sales figures are in and they're still climbing month-on-month and year-on-year. Find out which cars made the biggest gains and why Infiniti is still seeing gains as well.

Nissan LEAF dominates plug-in sales for 2014 so far

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2014 - 5:35PM

The Nissan LEAF is the best-selling electric vehicle in the world and the United States and so far in 2014 it has beaten all comers off the sales floor. Also of note is how it compares to gasoline-powered Versa sales.

Nissan LEAF truck being tested in Japan

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2014 - 12:57AM

Nissan is testing a new battery electric truck, the e-NT400, in Japan with all components being based on the Nissan LEAF's electric powertrain.

An intriguing cure for range anxiety allows any EV to take a road trip

By Luke Ottaway on April 30, 2014 - 11:42AM

Electric vehicle manufacturers have come up with different solutions for alleviating range anxiety, none of them ideal. A company called ebuggy has its own intriguing proposed fix.

Nissan teen driver safety education engages fifteen schools

By Aaron Turpen on April 27, 2014 - 1:32AM

Nissan has partnered with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning to education teenagers about the dangers of distracted driving through the ThinkFast Interactive program.

Smart Rearview Mirror wins 2014 Traffic Safety Achievement Award

By Aaron Turpen on April 27, 2014 - 1:22AM

Although it hasn't been introduced yet, the Smart Rearview Mirror from Nissan is already winning awards, this latest one from the World Traffic Safety Symposium.

Nissan is about to put car washes out of business and you will love them for it

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2014 - 11:50PM

Nissan has invented a car paint that never requires washing. It's dirt, mud, and crud repellent and will make car washes a thing of the past. We have video to prove it.

Nissan debuts new concept car

By Aaron Turpen on April 22, 2014 - 2:45AM

Nissan has unveiled a new concept car, the Lannia, and it's beautiful. You won't see it in the U.S., though, as it's meant only for the balinghou.

Nissan LEAF fire blamed on faulty charger, NHTSA investigates

By Aaron Turpen on April 22, 2014 - 2:35AM

Another electric vehicle fire, this time involving a Nissan LEAF, is being blamed on the charging unit and has prompted the NHTSA to get involved, but the investigation isn't looking at the LEAF.

Nissan GT-R tuner clocked at 7.81 second quarter mile

By Aaron Turpen on April 18, 2014 - 3:36PM

Who owns the fastest GT-R supercar in the world? Well, we know now. Two tuners have held the record and a new rivalry has been assumed. We have video.

Do electric vehicle subsidies make sense?

By John Goreham on April 17, 2014 - 5:22PM

If the goal is to increase sales and make EVs affordable to the average consumer the answer appears to be "no."

Nissan's Smart Rearview Mirror flaunts the law

By Aaron Turpen on April 17, 2014 - 3:06PM

Nissan has created a rear view mirror system that changes everything, including a smart way to circumvent outdated United States law.

Nissan streamlines public charging, offers free access for LEAF

By Luke Ottaway on April 17, 2014 - 11:22AM

The makers of the range-limited LEAF have invested heavily in public charging infrastructure to support sales of their all-electric vehicle. Now they are making another huge investment that is proven to provide a great boost to sales, but not in all markets.

Goodbye Murano, hello Murano - Nissan unveils all-new crossover ahead of New York

By Aaron Turpen on April 15, 2014 - 1:49PM

Nissan just unveiled the new 2015 Murano ahead of the New York show and it's a beaut. The halo cross in the automaker's lineup gets an all-new look and advanced technology.

Nissan GT-R vs Bugatti Veyron drag race [video]

By Aaron Turpen on April 14, 2014 - 8:35AM

A video has surfaced of a Nissan GT-R and a Bugatti Veyron drag racing at an airport. It includes cockpit shots and is beyond cool. You'll be amazed at the results.

Nissan to recall nearly a million vehicles for possible air bag failure

By Aaron Turpen on April 14, 2014 - 8:21AM

Nissan is cooperating with a NHTSA request for recall on nearly a million vehicles which have sensor issues that could cause non-deployment of airbags in an accident.

You Only Live Once, unless you are an EV battery

By Luke Ottaway on April 13, 2014 - 8:35PM

The expression that enjoyed a brief but spectacular reign as the motto for our nation’s youth does not apply to the batteries of electric vehicles. Once the range of your EV falls to an unacceptable level, that battery will not simply get thrown away.

Nissan wants road warriors to go T to T

By Aaron Turpen on April 12, 2014 - 12:57PM

Want to caravan with Nissan and some of the coolest cars on the planet? Nissan is planning a road trip running from its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to the NISMO Fiesta in San Marcos, Texas.

2015 Nissan Versa Sedan to debut at New York - we have specs

By Aaron Turpen on April 12, 2014 - 12:34PM

The new Versa Sedan is set for unveil at the New York International Auto Show next week, but we have a photo and specifications. What updates are coming to this fast-selling little car?

Why does the 2104 Toyota Prius have a 42% better resale value than the Nissan Leaf?

By John Goreham on April 11, 2014 - 2:20PM

You will be surprised at the answer. Basically, it’s all your fault.

Apples-to-Apples first impression look at three mid-sized pickup trucks

By Aaron Turpen on April 11, 2014 - 9:55AM

The Denver Auto Show meant a chance to see all three of the mid-sized pickup trucks on the market: the Toyota Tacoma, the Nissan Frontier, and the new Chevrolet Colorado. We climbed in and rooted around. Here's what we came away with on a first impression.

2016 Nissan Titan gets an unveil date

By Aaron Turpen on April 11, 2014 - 8:13AM

Nissan has told TorqueNews directly that they'll be unveiling the all-new 2016 Titan, and when. We've been anticipating this one for a while and from what we've learned now, it will be more than expected.

Nissan becomes more efficient by saving air

By Aaron Turpen on April 7, 2014 - 6:07PM

Air. It's everywhere. And it's free. So why would Nissan want to conserve it?

Two reasons NADA gave the Nissan LEAF a low value retention score

By Aaron Turpen on April 5, 2014 - 11:52PM

On the recently-released NADA vehicle retention guide, the association gave low rates to electric vehicles in general, scoring the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF at about a 40% retention rate. Why so dismal?

VW e-Golf, like LEAF, will have air-cooled battery

By Luke Ottaway on April 5, 2014 - 10:27AM

Though Nissan LEAF owners in hot climates like Arizona have complained of extreme heat dramatically reducing their range due to an ineffective battery cooling system, the soon-to-arrive Volkswagen e-Golf will also lack an active liquid cooling system. VW says they don’t need it.

Five things self-driving cars will change for you

By Aaron Turpen on April 4, 2014 - 4:44PM

Self-driving cars, which Nissan is pursuing rigorously, will have many unfathomable impacts on the automotive industry and more, but here are five things they'll do to improve your life.

LEAF smothers Volt in EV sales for March and 2014

By Aaron Turpen on April 3, 2014 - 2:40PM

On both the year-to-date and March 2014 frames, the Nissan LEAF is dominating sales over the Chevrolet Volt. Long-term marketing pays off.

Nissan March-ing forward with continued sales growth

By Aaron Turpen on April 2, 2014 - 5:00PM

The March 2014 sales numbers are in for Nissan and Infiniti and they're all good. With both production and sales figures up in the U.S., things are looking good for Nissan's growth plans.

Myth busted - Electric vehicles cost more to maintain than gas cars do

By John Goreham on March 31, 2014 - 1:25PM

Although EVs could cost a consumer less due to their design, they don’t. Here’s why.

Nissan continuing growth in double-digits

By Aaron Turpen on March 30, 2014 - 2:39PM

Double-digit growth is the norm now for Nissan as February's production and sales numbers show continued high growth in nearly all regions and segments.

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