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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.

By Armen Hareyan on
Most people only see the electric cars' exterior/interior and features, but aren’t aware about the most essential component - the battery and how it’s cooled. If you are looking to buy a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt or a Chevy Bolt you need to know how the battery is cooled.
By Al Castro on
Nissan Leaf owners in the UK are expressing their dissatisfaction with the actual verses the reported range of their BEVs. Some are reporting problems requiring the car to need a third rapid charge during the course of the day. Many feel that they’ve been mislead to request some kind of compensation, prospective buyers have canceled their sales contracts. Could the charging problem be happening also in the US?
By Al Castro on
If for whatever reason you have a problem driving an EV that they’ve been here over the span of 3 centuries but we pretend they’re a new invention, you need to get over that hang-up as soon as possible.
By Al Castro on
After all the auto makers went through earlier this year to save the federal $7500 EV tax credit to make their EVs affordable, they’re back at square one again, this time because they’re reaching the production goals set in the law that created the credit.
By Denis Flierl on
The Nissan Frontier is tops in the J.D. Power IQS Study. It’s three years in-a-row for the mid-size pickup.
By Max Marck on
The Nissan Leaf occupies an interesting place in the EV market. While there are a few electric vehicles which are cheaper, the Leaf is still the most popular in the (barely) less than $30,000 market. With a couple of changes, the car inches toward becoming a realistic purchase for one-car families and individuals.
By Denis Flierl on
We’ll check out the 2018 Nissan Titan SL 4x4 Crew Cab Midnight Edition and see how it performs in the high-altitude of Colorado.
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday, when I published the story discussing the 4 most common ways car dealerships steer car buyers away from electric cars I asked several Nissan leaf owners about their experiences when buying a car from a dealership. Here is what they said.
By Armen Hareyan on
The last time you went to a car dealership to buy a new or used car, most probably you were not introduced to the dealership's used or new electric car inventory. At last, this is according to a new study by a group of researchers who posed as car shoppers. I am not surprised as I will tell you what my local Chevy dealer told me once.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport is an all-new vehicle from Nissan. See why it’s a smart choice for urban consumers.
By Denis Flierl on
What’s good for the UK is good for U.S. mid-size truck buyers. Check out the new Nissan Navara Off-Roader AT32 we hope makes it to U.S. shores.
By John Falk on
If you have been watching TV lately you have probably been noticing advertising for electric cars. Nissan, Hyundai and Honda are the main three EV makers that seem to be running EV ads regularly. They all have varying degrees of success at demonstrating what these cars can do.
By Denis Flierl on
How does the aging 2018 Nissan Frontier pickup keep selling like hotcakes?
By Denis Flierl on
The Nissan Armada gets a new trim level called Platinum Reserve setting this big SUV apart from the crowd. See how it gets premium-level luxury appointments.
By John McIntyre on
Let's remove the riddle of EV cars and help people to select between different types of EVs such as the Hybrid EV, Extended Range EV and the Fully Electric EV.
By Erin Yurday on
A new study estimates how far the new 2018 Nissan Leaf will drive as it gets older. See if the projected ranges are enough for you.
By Mary Conway on
The 2018 Nissan Titan King Cab 5.6 takes home the honors as the Rocky Mountain Truck of the Year at the 2018 Denver Auto Show.
By Armen Hareyan on
Nissan is doing something really big for old Leaf owners exchanging their batteries. For now it starts in Japan, but later will spread. Here are the details and cost of Nissan Leaf's batter exchange program.
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2019 Nissan Frontier is coming and the brand will make it a new focus.
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan is studying a Ford Ranger Raptor rival on the Nivara mid-size truck platform. Will Nissan bring it to the U.S. in next-generation Frontier trim?
By Denis Flierl on
The aging 2018 Nissan Frontier isn’t dead yet. See how it outperformed all pickups in February.
By John Goreham on
Can green vehicles hold their own in the snow? We test them and find out.
By Denis Flierl on
See why the new Nissan Frontier is a much better value when purchased new vs used.
By Denis Flierl on
Need a lift? See what Nissan is offering on their 2018 Titan and Titan XD Crew Cab 4x4 models.
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2018 Nissan Leaf not only has an amazing technology and a bold new design, but also does something with charing that helps the new Leaf owner valet. Actually it will help the EV owner valets too. Here is how.
By Denis Flierl on
The 2018 Nissan Frontier needs a complete remodel, but it’s still selling well. How does it compare in value to the Tacoma and Colorado?
By Alex Guberman on
CES 2018 has come to an end but the hype it has created in the world of electric cars is just starting to spread. It is clear that electric cars are becoming more than just cars. They are hi-tech devices on wheels that are connected to the rest of our world. So, it is no surprise that more and more electric cars and EV related technologies are being showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
By Chris Holmquist on
If you have been curious about electric cars and unwilling to deal with a clueless salesman there is an Uber and Lyft driver in Portland, Oregon who drives an all electric Nissan Leaf who understands the pitfalls of the archaic model of the auto dealer. Call an Uber or Lyft in Portland and you'll have a chance to feel what driving electric feels like and get your questions answered without the fear of being nickel and dimed.

By Patrick Rall on
The Ford F-Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in America for 2017, marking the 36th-straight year where the F150, F250 and F350 have combined to lead the US market – and here is a look at the rest of the top 25 sellers from last year.
By Armen Hareyan on
Yesterday when I shared the story about the 13 updates that come with the 2018 Nissan Leaf our discussion received 4 mixed feedback from current Leaf owners, one even pitying anyone who bought the 2017 Nissan Leaf at a full retail price.