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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.

Todd and Rick Kelly with Bluebird
Kelly Brothers Go Retro in Bathurst Road Trip in Nissan Bluebird
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan Altima V8 Supercar racers Todd and Rick Kelly got into a rare 1980s Nissan Bluebird and ventured up Mount Panorama in a retro 80s good time.
Nissan plate
Nissan Group is No. 1 Full-line Manufacturer in EPA Fuel Economy Review
By Aaron Turpen on
Others might try to take headlines with their "top of the list" claims, but Nissan is the only one that makes a full line of vehicles for every segment and it's on top of the EPA's 2014 fuel economy review list.
Do electric cars have to match the capabilities of gasoline to reach the mass market?
By Luke Ottaway on
Recent comments by Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne inspired us to address a very important but often unasked question: must electric vehicles duplicate the characteristics of their gasoline competitors to reach the mass market?
The Nissan LEAF is now profitable – sort of
By Luke Ottaway on
Comments by Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn indicate that the Nissan LEAF has at last moved into the black, although it will be a while before the up-front investment is recovered.
2015 Nissan Pulsar NISMO
New Nissan Pulsar and Pulsar NISMO Rock Paris
By Aaron Turpen on
The all-new Pulsar five-door hatchback is poised to light up the European compact market with both its standard and its sport-tuned NISMO model.
2015 370Z NISMO
New 2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO Launches Into Paris
By Aaron Turpen on
The Paris Motor Show sees many new introductions for Europe, including the re-designed 370Z NISMO which follows the updates given to the flagship GT-R NISMO.
2015 Nissan NV200
Nissan prices the 2015 NV200 cargo van
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan has announced pricing for the 2015 Nissan NV200 compact cargo van.
Nissan GT-R NISMO tail
Nissan Continues Double-Digit Sales Growth, Infiniti.. Not So Much
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan has once again posted double-digit sales growth over last year, but its Infiniti premium brand is finding times to be tough.
LEAF and Graffiti
Nissan LEAF Cleans More Than Air Pollution in London
By Aaron Turpen on
A Nissan LEAF is powering a "reverse graffiti" artist in London, creating street art out of street grime.
Project Titan Wounded Warrior Project in Texas
Wounded Warrior Project Titan Returns From Alaska
By Aaron Turpen on
Returning from 10 days in the deepest reaches of Alaska, Wounded Warrior Project members David Guzman and Kevin McMahon show off the special Nissan Titan truck created for their adventure at the State Fair of Texas.
Drive Electric Week parade aerial view
Nissan LEAF at the Head of a Record-setting Pack
By Aaron Turpen on
What electric car was the most-represented at the world's largest-ever electric vehicle parade? You guessed it..
Nissan NISMO banner
Nissan Wants An American Star for Le Mans
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan has begun a search for an American to join its new LM P1 Le Mans 24 Hour team through its GT Academy program. Are you it?
The Nissan LEAF truck
What Would a Nissan LEAF and Frontier Mashup Look Like? Fuglymazing!
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan engineers build an electric cruck by merging an electric LEAF and a Frontier pickup truck. The results are fuglymazing.
#30YearsOfMaverick
30 Years of NISMO Engineering Celebrated As #30YearsOfMaverick
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan is celebrating thirty years of "maverick engineering" as its performance arm, NISMO, has its birthday ensconced in a hashtag.
Will the Renault Eolab – a 282 MPG hatchback of the future – make it to the U.S.?
By Luke Ottaway on
Step aside, Volkswagen with your landmark XL1. The Renault Eolab achieves similar efficiency benefits in the form of a more practical hatchback – though it may be a while before a similar version hits the States.
Nissan may outsource batteries to LG Chem – what does it mean for Leaf?
By Luke Ottaway on
Reports from Renault-Nissan sources suggest that the company is rethinking the battery supply for its electric vehicles. It is reported that Nissan may shift to LG Chem to provide superior cells for its next-generation battery packs. What are the implications?
Nissan GT-R NISMO in GT6
Nissan GT-R NISMO Added to Gran Turismo6
By Aaron Turpen on
Even better than that, GT Academy entrants can download the GT-R NISMO for free.
2014 Nissan LEAF Beast New Car Deal
2014 Nissan LEAF named as best car deal by KBB.com
By Aaron Turpen on
Kelley Blue Book has named its 10 Best New Car Deals of the Month for September and the LEAF is on that list.
2015 370Z NISMO Safety Car
2015 Nissan 370Z To Be Safety Car at Austin Circuit of the Americas
By Aaron Turpen on
The CTSCC race on September 19 will feature a specially-wrapped 2015 370Z as the official Safety Car for the speedway.
10 millionth engine celebration
Nissan Produces Its 10 Millionth Engine in Mexico
By Aaron Turpen on
After thirty-two years of operation, the Aguascalientes Powertrain Plant has produced ten million engines and counting.
Nissan Project Titan Wounded Warrior truck
Nissan's Project Titan Wounded Warrior Truck Ready for Alaska
By Aaron Turpen on
The final phase of Project Titan is underway and the Nissan Titan truck is almost ready for its foray into the Alaskan frontier with its wounded warriors.
Renault Twingy
Renault-Nissan and Orange Expand Electric Vehicle Partnership
By Aaron Turpen on
An expansion of partnership agreements between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Orange means adding 200 electric vehicles to the telecommunications giant's fleet.
Nissan LEAF plate
Nissan Sales Skyrocket for August 2014, LEAF and Rogue Lead
By Aaron Turpen on
The Nissan LEAF and the Nissan Rogue are becoming sales blockbusters as Nissan overall sees extremely high sales figures for August.
Nissan Jikoo Concept
Nissan Jikoo Concept - the Z-car roadster and Miata killer
By Aaron Turpen on
Designed for the 400th Edo Shotgunate anniversary, the Nissan Jikoo Concept was a roadster that drew from the company's heritage of open top cars. It might have been the car to give the Mazda Miata real competition as well.
Volt and Leaf both establish new sales marks in August
By Luke Ottaway on
The Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt have been duking it out for the title of best-selling plug-in since their nearly simultaneous debuts. The LEAF has recently claimed dominance, but both had a great month of August.
Nissan’s electric vehicle plans will go on without Andy Palmer
By Luke Ottaway on
Andy Palmer has been one of the most reliably pro-EV executives in the auto industry, but his departure doesn’t mean Nissan will change its electrification strategy.
2015 Nissan Rogue
Pricing for the 2015 Nissan Rogue announced
By Aaron Turpen on
The 2015 Nissan Rogue is now in showrooms nationally and its MSRP still begins at the lowest point in the segment.
2015 Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima named one of 10 Most Comfortable Cars
By Aaron Turpen on
The Nissan Altima has been named as one of KBB.com's "10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000" thanks in no small part to Zero Gravity seating.
Model S vs GT-R
See a Tesla Model S pitted against a Nissan GT-R on the Drag Strip
By Aaron Turpen on
What happens when the world's fastest production electric car goes up against Godzilla? Watch.
Nissan Heisman House 2014
Nissan Heisman House Returns to ESPN
By Aaron Turpen on
With college football heating up, the Nissan Heisman House is returning for its fourth season as part of the Heisman Trophy Trust's charitable work. Former Heisman winners will once again be showcased on ESPN via the House.
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