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Nissan has created a rear view mirror system that changes everything, including a smart way to circumvent outdated United States law.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

Renault-Nissan alliance is 15 years old, makes more consolidation

By Aaron Turpen on March 30, 2014 - 2:19PM

Renault-Nissan has been together for fifteen years and CEO Carlos Ghosn is ready to further consolidate operations with a timetable to 2016.

Why the 2014 Nissan pickups getting on the Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks list is unimportant

By Aaron Turpen on March 29, 2014 - 5:58PM

Edmunds.com has named its fuel efficient trucks list and both the 2014 Titan and 2014 Frontier are on it. Learn why this doesn't actually mean much.

Nissan celebrates the 100,000+ LEAF owners

By Aaron Turpen on March 27, 2014 - 1:45AM

So far, more than a hundred thousand people worldwide have purchased a Nissan LEAF. Nissan is utilizing some interesting crowd-sourced social outreach to share those owners' stories. Check it out.

Teaser released for next-gen Nissan Murano to be showcased in New York

By Aaron Turpen on March 24, 2014 - 1:23PM

An early teaser picture and video were released by Nissan today, previewing the upcoming reveal of the 2015 Murano.

Olympian Sir Chris Hoy receives his new Nissan GT-R #UniteAndExcite

By Aaron Turpen on March 23, 2014 - 12:54AM

The most successful Olympic cyclist of all time drives a Nissan GT-R and is now a brand ambassador for Nissan in the UK.

Why can’t we agree on a DC fast charging standard?

By Luke Ottaway on March 22, 2014 - 2:07PM

There are now four different recognized charging standards worldwide for DC fast charging. This fragmentation of infrastructure hinders the growth of electric vehicles.

Joe Byers, Wounded Warriors and Nissan Titan

Nissan's Project Titan teams with the Wounded Warrior Project

By Aaron Turpen on March 21, 2014 - 5:26PM

Nissan and the Wounded Warrior Project are taking a specially-outfitted Titan pickup truck and two wounded service members on the adventure of a lifetime in Alaska.

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