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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.

By John Goreham on July 27, 2012 - 7:28PM
Nissan sends its Facebook followers a reason to smile.
By David Herron on July 24, 2012 - 11:49PM
The Nissan Leaf battery pack is supposed to retain 80% capacity after five years, but some Leaf owners in hot areas like Phoenix are reporting nearly that much (sometimes more) capacity loss after one year.
By John Goreham on July 23, 2012 - 2:20PM
Will the new Subaru BRZ, the Toyota FR-S, and a coming new IS form Lexus influence Nissan’s 370Z line?
By David Herron on July 21, 2012 - 10:06PM
If electric cars are our future, the automakers are following different paths to that goal, where most are focusing attention on one or two flagship electric vehicles, Ford is working on an across-the-board electrification strategy which will take several years to play out.
By Don Bain on July 21, 2012 - 5:16PM
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has just announced it intends to pour $160 million into the Busan, Korea plant to address growing demand for the next-generation Nissan Rogue and simultaneously accelerate the growth of Renault Samsung Motors.
By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2012 - 11:00PM
2012 has been one of the hottest years in American history and while that is only a minor concern to most owners of newer vehicles – Nissan Leaf electric vehicle owners in US areas with extremely high temperatures are reporting vastly reduced battery mileage.
By John Goreham on July 18, 2012 - 10:50AM
You and 7 friends can roll like gangstas in the new Nissan Leaf Limo.
By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2012 - 7:53AM
Nissan is reported to be working on a new sports car called the "Mini-Z" that will attempt to compete with the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ.
By Anthony Faccenda on July 17, 2012 - 10:55PM
The problem, which stems from a weak weld, may result in the vehicle's rear seat backs becoming disengaged during a crash.


By Nicolas Zart on July 17, 2012 - 4:19PM
When it comes to introducing risk free electric cars into the mainstream, car rental is a no-brainer. Wireless charging systems could be just the right push to increase the adoption and convenience.
By John Goreham on July 17, 2012 - 11:13AM
The Nissan Versa, leader in its segment, is not satisfied, and is planning a bold move in 2013.
By David Herron on July 16, 2012 - 9:05PM
Falling battery pack prices will contribute to lower cost of ownership for electric cars, and a few years into the future electric cars could be cheaper to own than gasoline powered ones, according to a report from McKinsey Quarterly.
By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 3:38PM
A team of Nissan designers paid a visit to an unlikely place to get inspiration for a future sports car.
By John Goreham on July 10, 2012 - 4:29PM
Nissan doubles down on its Aguascalientes complex in a bi-cultural ceremony attended by country’s President and other dignitaries.
By Nicolas Zart on July 9, 2012 - 2:55PM
Nissan beat everyone to market the first-modern all-electric car, EV. But after appealing to early adopters, the company shifts strategy.
By David Herron on July 7, 2012 - 3:16PM
Loyal Nissan Leaf owners, worried about slow sales of the electric car, are debating what Nissan should do to improve Nissan Leaf marketing efforts.
By John Goreham on July 4, 2012 - 7:42PM
Nissan shines a light on the new 2013 Altima during Canada Day celebrations with an amazing hologram.
By Aaron Turpen on July 4, 2012 - 4:51AM
The LEAF set the record for speeding in reverse at the Goodwood Festival of Speed thanks to stunt driver Terry Grant.
By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 1:57PM
For the fifth month in a row, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance of the electric car segment as it outsold the Nissan Leaf by more than a 3-to-1 ratio.
By David Herron on July 2, 2012 - 10:44PM
In what may be the biggest yet assemblage of high powered electric vehicles, the 2012 REFUEL races, in its fourth year, is turning into a powerhouse of an informal electric racing event.
By John Goreham on July 2, 2012 - 10:26AM
2013 Nissan Leaf confounds attendants at gas station
By Aaron Turpen on June 29, 2012 - 5:29AM
Nissan has announced that the 2013 Sentra will be made in the U.S. and will begin production this fall and that the Frontier and Xterra will also be moving to the same production facility.
By Nicolas Zart on June 25, 2012 - 7:33PM
To the puzzling questions of how to get more people to try electric cars, the answers are many and simple.
By John Goreham on June 21, 2012 - 9:49AM
The new 2013 Nissan Altima advertisement goes to a new level with incredible video graphics all car lovers will enjoy.
By Patrick Rall on June 19, 2012 - 1:34PM
The Nissan Leaf has been taking a beating in the battle of mainstream electric vehicles as the Chevrolet Volt has outsold it by a massive margin this year but Nissan execs expect to see a great many more Leaf EVs sold once the American production facility opens late this year.
By Don Bain on June 18, 2012 - 1:23AM
As the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Driving Experience neared its conclusion, Acura, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi and Nissan had their vehicles at the Core Off Road Extreme to demonstrate their ability to negotiate unpaved, ungraded roads with plenty of twists, turns, bumps and unlevel surfaces on the 2-mile rally track.
By Keith Griffin on June 17, 2012 - 8:43PM
Nissan power took nine of the top 10 positions at the Le Mans 24 Hours today, rounding off an impressive week for Nissan in the LMP2 class at the world's best endurance race.
By Aaron Turpen on June 17, 2012 - 5:39PM
Nissan has taken the idea of a juke box mobile with the loudest car stereo in the world mounted in a Juke, calling it, appropriately, the Juke Box. Meet the new life of the party.
By David Herron on June 16, 2012 - 9:48PM
A trip from BC (Baja California) to BC (British Columbia) shows an around-town electric car like the Nissan Leaf can handle a long road trip, given enough fast charging stations along the highways.
By Denis Flierl on June 15, 2012 - 8:49AM
The 2013 Nissan Nismo Juke is on display at Le Mans and the production version will be coming to the U.S.