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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.

2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X's front look
The 2026 Nissan Frontier Has One of The Most Overlooked Stories in The Midsize Truck Segment as Nissan Refused To Follow The Truck Industry's Biggest Trend
By Armen Hareyan on
Every morning I climbed into the 2026 Nissan Frontier, pushed the start button, and heard something that's quietly disappearing from the truck market: a naturally aspirated V6 that didn't pretend to be anything other than six cylinders doing their job.
The 2026 Nissan Kicks SR Reminds Us That Small Car Can Be Good When Automakers Make An Effort
The 2026 Nissan Kicks SR Reminds Us That Small Car Can Be Good When Automakers Make An Effort
By Tim Healey on
The Nissan Kicks is a value proposition in a market that has mostly shifted to expensive crossovers. A proposition that works well.
EV batteries show to be more reliable than the EVs themselves.
EV Batteries are Defying Expectations in 2026, But There Are Model Specific Red Flags With Both Tesla, Nissan and Hyundai/Kia
By Armen Hareyan on
EV batteries are lasting longer than almost anyone predicted in 2026, but Tesla, Nissan, and Hyundai Kia owners each face a different kind of red flag before buying used.
A 2026 Chevy Bolt sits on a dealer lot.
US Buyers Ignore Affordable EVs- Another Is Dropped
By John Goreham on
Americans don't really want low-cost EVs, despite the noise from the vocal minority.
The 2026 Nissan Armada Shows The Pros And Cons Of Being Extra Large
The 2026 Nissan Armada Shows The Pros And Cons Of Being Extra Large
By Tim Healey on
The big news for the 2026 Nissan Armada was the edition of a NISMO performance trim, as silly as that may be on such a big SUV. How does the non-NISMO Armada work?
Nissan’s 2026 Murano Is An Entry-Luxury Crossover In Mainstream Brand Disguise
Nissan’s 2026 Murano Is An Entry-Luxury Crossover In Mainstream Brand Disguise
By Tim Healey on
The 2026 Nissan Murano is a reminder that automakers can make dramatic changes when it’s time for a redesign - and take things in a much better direction.
Illustrated Nissan executive portrait with a Nissan SUV, green growth arrow, check marks, and money-themed background.
Nissan’s Frontier And Pathfinder Gains Give Espinosa An Early U.S. Win
By Noah Washington on
Nissan’s U.S. retail sales rose 9.6 percent in the first quarter as Frontier jumped 47.9 percent and Pathfinder climbed 45.2 percent. The reasons buyers are responding line up closely with Ivan Espinosa’s product plan.
Blue 2026 Nissan LEAF
We Are Reaching an Era Where Electric Vehicles Will Run Indefinitely and Nissan Provides Some Evidence, in Exclusive Statement to Torque News
By Chris Johnston on
What Nissan revealed could challenge one of the most common assumptions about electric vehicles.
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder May Be The Last SUV Standing In A Disappearing Category And Refusing To Chase Trends
The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder May Be The Last SUV Standing In A Disappearing Category And Refusing To Chase Trends
By Armen Hareyan on
After spending a week behind the wheel, I came away thinking the 2026 Pathfinder's biggest feature isn't its new screen or updated styling. It's the fact that Nissan is still offering something many competitors have already abandoned.
Nissan's NISMO Omori Factory brings out an even more powerful VR38 DETT
NISMO Omori Factory Brought Out The Ultimate Engine-Swap Kit, But It Will Cost You A Pretty Penny
By Dimitar Angelov on
You can now get the ultimate road-going iteration of the Nissan GT-R engine, but it doesn’t come cheap.
One of These Is a $645K Ferrari Luce And The Other One is a $35K Nissan Leaf Guess Which Is Which
One of These Is a $645K Ferrari Luce And The Other One is a $35K Nissan Leaf: Guess Which Is Which
By Armen Hareyan on
While an identical turquoise side profile has the internet mistaking a $645,000 Ferrari Luce EV for a $35,000 Nissan Leaf, a closer look reveals that both electric cars actually have plenty to offer.
2027 Nissan Frontier Sport Package
2027 Nissan Frontier Bets On Proven Tech While Adding a Few Exciting Features
By Dimitar Angelov on
Unlike many of its competitors, the Nissan Frontier does not firmly step into electrified territory, instead tweaking the already-capable platform we have come to know.
Datsun 240Z and Toyota Corolla AE86 Chinese-made bodies and chassis are better than the originals
Popular Classic Cars Get A New Lease In Life Thanks To A Chinese Workshop
By Dimitar Angelov on
Juncheng Vehicle Co. practically makes classic cars last forever, but the stigma could make this a taboo in certain regions.
2023 Nissan Frontier that Torque News Editor Armen Hareyan reviewed
I Chose a Nissan Frontier Over a Toyota Tacoma for 2 Reasons Despite Driving Tacoma To Buy My 1st Truck
By Armen Hareyan on
A first-time truck buyer set out to buy a Toyota Tacoma, but two things about a used Nissan Frontier stopped him cold and eight months later he has zero regrets.
2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
The Analog Survivor: Inside the Nissan Frontier's V6 Mechanical Longevity Advantage
By Denis Flierl on
Following our 2025 Tacoma owner investigation, Torque News delivers a mechanical teardown of the Nissan Frontier V6. Discover why its analog design excels in high-altitude environments and explore our practical long-term maintenance action plan.
2025 Nissan Z
Carvana Car Purchase Leads To Heated Argument After A Nissan Z Owner Experiences An Extreme Case Of Buyer's Remorse
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Nissan Z is showing symptoms of rod-bearing failure, at unusually low miles.
A 2026 Honda Prelude sits next to a Nissan 300ZX in an enthusiasts garage
I Already Had a Nissan Z and a GR86. The 2026 Honda Prelude Still Made Me Pull the Trigger
By John Goreham on
We interview the owner of some of the best sports coupes in the world and find out why he found the new 2026 Honda Prelude the ideal addition to his fleet.
Gray Nissan Ariya parked on a gravel path beside green fields and trees.
The Nissan Ariya May Be a Used-EV Bargain, but Registration Data Shows Why It Could Be Harder to Resell
By Noah Washington on
The Ariya’s problem may not be the car itself. If local registrations and dealer visibility are thin, used buyers may hesitate because the EV feels unfamiliar, harder to price, and harder to trust.
Silver Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid driving on a curving road.
I Dug Into 3-Year Reliability Scores, PHEVs Are Now the Worst Powertrain You Can Buy
By Noah Washington on
Plug-in hybrids promise the best of both worlds. The latest reliability data suggests they may also bring the worst headaches from both.
Blue 2026 Nissan Sentra SR driving on a sunny desert road.
After 400 Miles, The 2026 Nissan Sentra SR's Comfort Holds Up, But Its Climate Controls Do Not
By Noah Washington on
The 2026 Nissan Sentra SR stays comfortable and easy to live with after 400 miles, but Nissan’s move to touchscreen climate controls turns a basic daily-driving task into an unnecessary distraction.
Nissan Z on the dyno - before an after mods
Nissan Z Shows Impressive Results After A JB4 Tune, Giving The GR Supra's B58 A Run For Its Money
By Dimitar Angelov on
We know the GR Supra B58 engine can make crazy power, but check out how the Nissan Z's twin-turbo V-6 reacts to basic mods by comparison.
2024 Nissan Frontier & 2026 Ram Big Horn
Why This 2024 Nissan Frontier Owner Ditched a 2-Year-Old PRO-4X for a 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi: Cabin Dimensions vs. Hurricane Engine Reliability
By Denis Flierl on
Frustrated by the 2024 Nissan Frontier’s cramped cabin, owner Neil Bull traded for a 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn. Why he chose the 5.7L Hemi over the 3.0L Hurricane turbo and how the move from mid-size to full-size solved his reliability and space concerns.
The Future of Affordable Mobility
Nissan Reinvents the Leaf as an Affordable SUV to Combat Rising Fuel Costs and Market Volatility
By Rob Enderle on
Nissan transforms the Leaf into a subcompact SUV with a 303-mile range and NACS charging, offering a sub-$30,000 solution perfectly timed to disrupt the market during the global oil crisis.
2015 Nissan Altima odometer showing over 642,000 miles
Nissan Altima Survives Over 642,000 Miles, Despite All Odds, Breaking The Myth For Bad Reliability
By Dimitar Angelov on
The Nissan Altima, reportedly, still has the original transmission and even survived a crash.
2026 Nissan Skyline NISMO
Here's Why The New Nissan Skyline Is The Best Thing That Will Happen In The Automotive Industry Even Though It Will Probably Be More Expensive Than We Would Like
By Dimitar Angelov on
In North America, the new model will arrive as the Infiniti Q50, without any of the cool Skyline design elements.
Two 2025 Chevy Bolts
Plug In America Published Its New EV Guide and the Nissan LEAF Is No Longer the Cheapest
By Chris Johnston on
The Nissan LEAF helped bring EVs to the masses, but new competition is reshaping what affordable really means.
2029 Nissan Xterra teaser
The Upcoming Nissan Xterra Is The First Great Decidion The Company Has Made In a While, And Here's Why
By Dimitar Angelov on
A few things stand out from Nissan’s teaser and they all point to the next Xterra being an exciting SUV proposition.
Dark teaser image of new Nissan Skyline concept revealing front fascia with angular LED headlights and lightning bolt hood emblem against black background
Nissan Brings Back Skyline For Japan As Ariya Sales Collapse 98.6% And U.S. Strategy Shifts Away From EVs
By Noah Washington on
The 2026 model year marks the end of the road for the Ariya in the U.S. after a staggering 98.6% sales drop in early 2026.
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 family
Rising Gas Prices Were Supposed to Save EVs. Instead, They Boosted Hybrids
By John Goreham on
Hybrids are gaining market share, and EVs are losing market share in America as gas prices climb above $4 on average. Here’s what we know thus far.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt in blue by the ocean
GM and Nissan Launched Outstanding New Affordable EVs, and Nobody Bought One
By John Goreham on
Both the new Nissan Leaf and the new Chevy Bolt were available for all of the past three months, during the energy shock and before. And deliveries are ridiculously low. What’s going on?
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