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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.

2025 Nissan Armada Review, the front exterior
The 2025 Nissan Armada Has A Lot of Cool Upgrade, But It's The 1st Time The Armada Is Getting a Seriously Off-Road-Focused Version
By Armen Hareyan on March 20, 2025 - 10:04PM
With a twin-turbo V6, a rugged PRO-4X off-road package, and a tech-laden interior, the redesigned 2025 Nissan Armada is ready to dominate highways and trails alike.
2025 Murano image courtesy of Nissan
I Was Surprised and Concerned That Nissan Dropped the V6 in the Murano For 2025 Until I Drove the New One and Realized That the New Powertrain Is a Clear Upgrade
By John Goreham on March 10, 2025 - 2:31PM
If you are shopping for a new mid-sized five-passenger crossover SUV, the new Murano should be on your list of top considerations. Here’s our take after a week with the Murano’s top trim. 
Honda and Nissan's Breakup Rendered By Gemini
Honda And Nissan’s Merger Failed Because Nissan Didn’t Want To Take The Subordinate Role And Torpedoed The Deal For A Very Common Reason, They Didn’t Want To Lose Their Jobs
By Rob Enderle on February 28, 2025 - 7:42PM
Mergers between peer companies like Honda and Nissan are complicated to pull off, this one failed because of conflicts between C-level executives who didn’t want to retire early.
Kia Telluride, Nissan Pathfinder, Lexus GX550 and a few more are the best SUVs that still offer a V-6 engine without the complexity of electrification
8 Awesome SUVs That Offer V-6 Power Without The Added Complexity Of A Hybrid
By Dimitar Angelov on February 27, 2025 - 8:52AM
These SUVs pack V-6 power, proven tech, and great versatility, making them the perfect family fortresses on wheels.
2025 Models with Planned Obsolescence Designs
Disposable Cars Designed to Fail by 60,000 Miles in 2025 Says This Expert
By Timothy Boyer on February 24, 2025 - 9:21AM
It's not just Jeep, Nissan, GMC, Hyundai, and Kia that are among the most unreliable cars designed to fail by 60,000 miles; a new crop of EVs is even worse and might not be covered by their warranties.
AI generated candid street photo of Nissan Z
Was the Nissan Z a Flop, or is it really just Underrated?
By Nicholas Muhoro on February 20, 2025 - 7:23PM
The Nissan Z made was made as a tribute to the Datsun 240z in 2023. But with only a few thousand units sold, questions arise: Is the Z struggling due to industry trends, lack of marketing, or pricing missteps?
Honda wants to make use of Mitsubishi's body-on-frame platform, but Nissan is in the way
Honda Wants To Build A Large SUV On Mitsubishi's Platform
By Dimitar Angelov on February 19, 2025 - 11:13AM
Mitsubishi could revive the Montero in the perfect time for Honda to take advantage of its body-on-frame platform, but two things need to happen first.
Cheaper New Cars Can Cost You More Warns Toyota Expert
Toyota Expert from Japan Reveals, "If You Do The Analysis Correctly, You Might Find That Cheaper Cars Are Not Always Cheaper To Own"
By Timothy Boyer on February 17, 2025 - 11:36AM
Here is how to think like an engineer and use life-cycle cost analysis to calculate the best way to buy a car and determine which model is right for you including one Toyota model you might be buying for the wrong reason.
Nissan Leaf and a Chevrolet Bolt at a college campus
From Chevy Bolt To Nissan Leaf, This EV Is The Smarter Buy for Short Commute as I Show The Hidden Gems of The Used EV Market
By Mikey Garcia on February 13, 2025 - 7:20PM
Before you spend a dime on a used EV for your college student, discover the hidden gems and unexpected pitfalls that could save you thousands. Will the Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf be the smarter buy for short commutes?
2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek
The Japanese SUV That Offers Better Value For Money Than A Toyota Land Cruiser
By Dimitar Angelov on February 13, 2025 - 1:52PM
Toyota's SUV may be more capable off-road, but here's why the Nissan Pathfinder is more than just a solid alternative to the J250
Nissan Z, Nissan Titan, Infiniti QX80, Nissan Armada, and more
These 6 Nissan And Infiniti Models Should Be Your Top Picks In 2025
By Dimitar Angelov on February 11, 2025 - 10:41AM
While Toyota and Mazda are the go-to Japanese brands in most segments, these brand-new Nissan models can be had for dirt-cheap if you know where to look.
Nissan Breaking Up With Honda And Cheating With Foxconn Generated By DALL-E
Honda And Nissan Get A Divorce Before Getting Married And Nissan Is Moving To Partner With Foxconn Making It Far Less Likely That A Merger Is A Viable Steppingstone To Becoming More Competitive Perhaps These Two Firms Should Study How Dell Bought EMC
By Rob Enderle on February 7, 2025 - 8:05PM
Mergers are complex, and the Nissan-Honda merger appears to have failed. While the Foxconn partnership is a far better path, it doesn’t address the reduced competition benefit of the merger.
Nissan and Honda CEO Shaking Hands
Inside Honda and Nissan's $58B Fight for Survival, The 90-Day Timeline That Could Change Everything
By Noah Washington on February 7, 2025 - 6:56PM
Honda and Nissan shook the automotive industry in December 2024 with their announcement of a historic $58 billion merger plan aimed at competing with Chinese EV makers by 2026.
Why Your Car Loan Exceeds Your Car's Value
These Cars Depreciate So Fast They Actually Lose Half Their Value In Only 3 Years ―New Report Reveals Many Popular Models and Shows How Tesla Compares
By Timothy Boyer on January 26, 2025 - 10:22AM
According to data from Consumer Reports and Car Edge these cars, SUVs, and trucks have the worst resale value as the ones that lose the most value in the first 3 years of ownership.
Car Company Graveyard Rendered By DALL-E
Why 2025 May Be A Really Bad Year To Buy Or Sell Cars: The End Of Most Automotive Companies Is Approaching
By Rob Enderle on January 24, 2025 - 5:53PM
The Car market is a mess in 2025 suggesting a number of companies may be gone by the end of the decade. It would be wise to avoid buying a new car until it has settled again, likely after 2027 but before 2030, so you don’t regret the purchase.
Honda and Nissan to enter an alliance and co-develop vehicles
Here's How Honda And Nissan Can Benefit From An Alliance
By Dimitar Angelov on January 11, 2025 - 5:57AM
Honda and Nissan already have long-term plans regarding an alliance. Here's what the two brands are looking to gain from the partnership and what it could mean for the end consumer.
You Can Easily Pay Over $4,000 Above Toyota MSRP
May I Know How Much Did You Pay For 2025 Toyota RAV4 Front-Wheel Drive Gas? ―The Toyota Models Car Dealers Are Gouging Buyers the Most On
By Timothy Boyer on January 6, 2025 - 10:54AM
Deposits and long waits while being gouged on the price to get the car they want are typical for Toyota shoppers. Here are the most overpriced Toyota deals to prepare you before going to the dealer.
A Blend Of Honda and Nissan Design Elements By DALL-E
The Merger of Honda And Nissan To Better Address The Chinese EV Threat Would Likely Be Better Served With A Well-Funded Joint Venture Than A Merger
By Rob Enderle on December 20, 2024 - 4:45PM
Honda and Nissan are looking to merge but the merge process would take to long to settle even if they used the Dell/EMC methodology so A better path would be to create a Polestar like Joint Venture learning from Polestars mistakes.
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $120,100
Cars That Pack Porsche 992.2 Carrera Performance For a Fraction Of The Price
By Dimitar Angelov on December 16, 2024 - 5:28AM
Do you want Porsche 911 Carrera performance without the price tag? These sports cars will do the job.
Image of 2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD by John Goreham
2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD Cold-Weather Test - Can It Match The Segment Leader?
By John Goreham on December 9, 2024 - 11:31AM
We have a chance to try out Nissan’s 2025 Kicks and see if the team at Nissan built it ready for winter conditions in New England.
Brake Service and Repair Demonstrated
My daughter just got a quote from our local Midas to replace both rear brake calipers, rotors, and pads (all aftermarket) for $1500. Mechanic told me that most of it was going towards parts and $200 for labor –This father-daughter team paid only 20%
By Timothy Boyer on December 7, 2024 - 9:42AM
A father-daughter team refused to be scammed on a brake job by following advice given by a popular online mechanic. This is a good demonstration of one option car owners have to take control of their car repair costs.
Recommended 10-Year-Old Car Models Per Consumer Reports
These Car Models Are The Ones We Recommend To Our Friends And Family —Consumer Reports' Best Used Cars Under $20,000 Updated
By Timothy Boyer on December 6, 2024 - 10:46AM
If a new car is outside your budget, here are the best used car models recently rated by analysts at Consumer Reports, which are available between $15,000 and $20,000 today.
2024 Nissan Frontier
Did You Buy a Nissan Frontier Lift Kit On Facebook? Nissan Dealer Says Its Parts Director Sold 200 Factory Kits on Facebook and Pocketed $575,000
By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2024 - 8:11AM
If you bought a Nissan Frontier or Titan Lift kit on Facebook, you got a great deal and helped a Nissan dealer's director of parts scam his employer $575,000 in free money and put it into his pocket. Check out this Nissan dealer's brazen employee scam.
Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima Customer Becomes Irate When Dealer Refuses To Fix His Car For Free, “He Slammed His Knee Into the Seatbelt Buckle Crushing One Of My Fingers”
By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2024 - 7:56AM
What should have been a routine Nissan Altima customer coming in for a recall issue turns ugly. Find out what happens when the customer is told his car will not be fixed for free. It's not pretty. 
An LS7 427 V-8 engine
8 Japanese Sports Cars Begging For An LS V-8 Engine Swap
By Dimitar Angelov on November 18, 2024 - 11:54AM
While great in their own right, these Japanese sports cars are perfect candidates for GM's fabled LS V-8 engine swap.
Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt
Why China Is Kicking Japanese (and everyone else's) EV Butt
By Rob Enderle on November 14, 2024 - 6:07PM
The Chinese EV car makers are chewing up the Japanese car makers. They are likely to chew through South Korea and the US over time unless the relevant governments work to restore domestic car competitiveness before the Tariffs go away.
Long Term Maintenance Costs Vary Widely Between Car Brands
"The Difference To Maintain A Car On Average Between Some Brands Can Be Thousands Over A 10-Year Time Frame," Warns Consumer Reports.
By Timothy Boyer on November 13, 2024 - 10:25AM
An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.
Charging Your EV Model Can Mean a Long Wait
Charging Some of These Popular Electric Cars Takes Longer Than You Think
By Timothy Boyer on November 8, 2024 - 10:48AM
A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.
Image of 2025 Nissan Leaf by John Goreham
2025 Nissan Leaf - America’s Best Second Car
By John Goreham on November 6, 2024 - 7:55AM
We highlight the plusses of the 2025 Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicle when used in a very important role.
Nissan Z NISMO looks noticeably more aggressive than the regular Z
Nissan Z NISMO Vs Nissan Z Heritage Edition: Which One To Get?
By Dimitar Angelov on October 18, 2024 - 2:32PM
Virtually, the same car, but following different philosophies. Here's why choosing the right Nissan Z is not as simple as you think.
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