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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.

Behind the scenes at Sebring: NISMO lends a driver to Muscle Milk

By Aaron Turpen on March 21, 2014 - 5:03PM

If you've ever wondered what a TUDOR race is like from the driver's perspective, especially one that is a newcomer to the race and the car, but not the sport, then this is your chance.

Good news for EV owners from DC fast charging results

By Luke Ottaway on March 21, 2014 - 11:05AM

DC fast charging is important to the electric vehicle industry because it drastically reduces charge times. There has been speculation that charging at high power rates will lead to capacity loss and reduced range, but a new study shows it is likely not a major concern.

Got Rogue? Got safety. 2014 Nissan Rogue gets highest IIHS rating

By Aaron Turpen on March 21, 2014 - 1:04AM

The IIHS has one top rating and one only: Top Safety Pick Plus. The Rogue just got it thanks to its abundant standard safety features and build.

EV Battery degradation in extreme temperatures might not be as bad as AAA says

By Luke Ottaway on March 20, 2014 - 11:49AM

AAA announced yesterday that electric vehicle range is significantly reduced in hot and cold weather. However, their tests are no substitute for real-world data.

Nissan observes electrons for fun and profit

By Aaron Turpen on March 18, 2014 - 11:06AM

Nissan has developed an analysis technique for improving lithium-ion battery durability. The analysis method they've developed could change electric vehicle batteries for the better.

Why Nissan created a new Scientific Advisory Council in Silicon Valley

By Aaron Turpen on March 16, 2014 - 12:30AM

Nissan's new Research Center in Silicon Valley, California now has an appointed Scientific Advisory Council to provide advice on research performed there. Should you care?

Nissan brings back Datsun brand with Go model (plus video!)

By Aaron Turpen on March 16, 2014 - 12:09AM

The new Datsun Go will make its first delivery to a customer on Wednesday, marking the return of the Datsun brand as part of the Nissan nameplate. Plus check out a bonus video!

Nissan is looking for young girls

By Aaron Turpen on March 13, 2014 - 11:08PM

Young girls interested in science and technology careers, that is. DigiGirlz is back for 2014.

3 Awesome Nissan cars from 1989 you can now import

By Aaron Turpen on March 12, 2014 - 5:13PM

Twenty-five years ago, these three awesome Nissans were forbidden fruit to the American public. Now, with the milestone of "import collectible" passed, they can be imported freely. We'll save the best for last.

Nissan to unveil new sedan concept in China

By Aaron Turpen on March 12, 2014 - 4:05PM

Auto China 2014 will feature a brand new, market-specific sedan from Nissan as the flagship sold there, the Teana, celebrates its tenth birthday.

GM brings marketing lie with false comparisons of new Colorado to Titan

By Aaron Turpen on March 12, 2014 - 12:57AM

How do you make your new mid-sized pickup truck look good? Make claims about "engineering" and "advanced metallurgy" while comparing your smaller truck to full-sized, full-use, heavier-duty offerings from the competition. Chevrolet talks apples to watermelons in latest press release.

Nissan e-NV200 electric taxi to reduce at least one kind of smoke in Amsterdam

By Aaron Turpen on March 9, 2014 - 5:29AM

Amsterdam is known for a lot of things, but most would agree that the haze you see on the horizon shouldn't be from vehicle emissions. Taxi Electric agrees and has become the first taxi company in Amsterdam to adopt the Nissan e-NV200.

Nissan announces pricing for 2014 NV Cargo Van and NV Passenger Van

By Aaron Turpen on March 8, 2014 - 2:11AM

Got a big Nissan NV hankerin'? Pricing for the 2014 models has just been announced for the U.S. market, starting far lower than might be expected.

Nissan GT-R NISMO and BladeGlider at Geneva are powerful reminders

By Aaron Turpen on March 5, 2014 - 1:36PM

After their debut in Tokyo earlier this year, the Nissan GT-R NISMO pre-production and Nissan BladeGlider concept are now being showcased at the Geneva Motor Show. We have video.

Nissan unveils the new Juke at Geneva - what will we get?

By Aaron Turpen on March 5, 2014 - 12:22PM

The European version of the new Nissan Juke has unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. How much of this great new look is coming to America?

Nissan LEAF edges out Volt, Model S for 2014 plug-in dominance

By Aaron Turpen on March 3, 2014 - 12:42PM

What's the best-selling electric car of all time? It's also the one that outsold all others last month thanks to increased manufacturing capacity and continuously growing consumer interest.

Nissan announces February sales results and they're all good

By Aaron Turpen on March 3, 2014 - 12:11PM

Every Nissan brand division was up significantly in February 2014 sales figures over February 2013. Here's the details.

Pricing for 2014 Nissan NV200 begins at $20,240

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2014 - 6:00PM

Introduced only a year ago, the little NV200 van has become a popular go-to choice for businesses and those needing a small van with lots of capability.

Nissan announces 2014 Juke NISMO RS pricing

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2014 - 11:19AM

Want a new Nissan Juke NISMO RS? It's available now in dealerships nationally with a price tag starting out lower than you might think.

Pricing announced for 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2014 - 11:06AM

The long-awaited GT-R NISMO for the 2015 model year has received pricing for the U.S. market. We remind you why you need one.

Nissan LEAF NISMO RC will electrify Australia at Clipsal 500

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2014 - 1:29AM

The Clipsal 500 is a huge event in Australian racing and Nissan plans to electrify its Nissan Time Attack on the street circuit.

First glimpse of Nissan Juke given before Geneva reveal

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2014 - 1:14AM

The new Nissan Juke has been teased prior to its official unveiling at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner test truck

Who would buy a Nissan Frontier Diesel?

By Aaron Turpen on February 27, 2014 - 3:44PM

Light-duty diesel pickup trucks are now the rage, with everyone talking about or offering one in the 1/2 ton range. Nissan recently premiered the Frontier Diesel Runner as a test bed for consumer reaction. So what has that reaction been?

Wait.. is the Nissan Versa Note SR really a good idea?

By Aaron Turpen on February 25, 2014 - 12:51AM

When we think of subcompact cars, we generally don't think the words "stylish," "cool" or "sporty." Yet that's exactly what Nissan wants us to think when viewing the new Versa Note SR. How realistic is that?

Where your Nissan LEAF came from

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2014 - 3:55PM

The development of the Nissan LEAF has an interesting history that's more than six decades long, while some of the prototypes we've seen more recently are giving a hint as to the future direction for the world's best-selling all-electric car.

Nissan minicars to feature Panasonic 12V NiMH regenerative systems

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2014 - 12:02AM

Energy Recovery Systems from Panasonic will be used in new idle-stop options for Nissan's latest minicars, popular in Europe and Asia.

2014 Nissan Rogue grabs two more accolades

By Aaron Turpen on February 20, 2014 - 10:00PM

The all-new Nissan Rogue crossover has taken two more important awards, including a Best Value and Best SUV win, proving that the world loves a Rogue.

2014 Rogue, Altima and Pathfinder on KBB Best Family Cars list

By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2014 - 11:33PM

The 2014 Nissan Rogue, Altima and Pathfinder all made the 12 Best Family Cars of 2014 list this year. Three of the carmaker's five core models made the list, making up a full quarter of the total from KBB.

Nissan releases new commercial explaining LEAF ownership

By Aaron Turpen on February 12, 2014 - 3:43PM

Word-of-mouth is the most coveted form of advertising a company can ask for. In a new video, Nissan shows how it sells the all-electric LEAF for them.

Nissan GT-R destroyed during race at Bathurst

By Aaron Turpen on February 10, 2014 - 11:48PM

The NISMO Athlete Global Team crashed out of the 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour in New South Wales at Mount Panorama. The #32 GT-R NISMO GT3 made heavy impact and was totaled.

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