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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.

Win a Nissan in the Keep Summer Rolling Sweepstakes

By Aaron Turpen on August 1, 2014 - 11:49AM

Loyal Nissan owners will already be fans of the Keep Summer Rolling Service Sweepstakes held every year. New owners, here's your chance to win too!

All-electric Infiniti LE with greater range back on track for 2017 production

By Luke Ottaway on July 30, 2014 - 7:41PM

The Infiniti LE has emerged from its slumber in the shadows of the electric vehicle industry where it had been residing for the past year. With an anti-EV former Infiniti boss out of the way, the promising LE has once again been given the green light.

JD Powers loves on the 2014 Nissan Rogue and Quest

By Aaron Turpen on July 29, 2014 - 12:57AM

The latest consumer APEAL survey from J.D. Power gives top spots to the 2014 Nissan Rogue and 2014 Nissan Quest.

Nissan adds 226,000 vehicles to airbag recall list

By Aaron Turpen on July 29, 2014 - 12:35AM

Nissan, like many automakers, is dealing with a complex airbag issue. The company recalls for over half a million cars. See the new list of recalls.

45 Years of The 2015 Nissan 370Z

By Aaron Turpen on July 26, 2014 - 2:25PM

It took 45 years to get the Z-car we have now, with the 2015 Nissan 370Z being the culmination of that evolution to this point. Amazingly, the Z almost never happened.

Nissan GT-R and Ferrari 458 Italia face-off

By Aaron Turpen on July 26, 2014 - 1:06PM

How's this for a day at the office? A day on the track with a 458 prancing pony and a Godzilla, both completely stock. See what a natural V8 and a turbo'd V6 are like side-by-side.

Not surprisingly, Nissan will lose money on first LEAF replacement battery packs

By Luke Ottaway on July 24, 2014 - 11:00PM

Nissan surprised some people when it announced LEAF replacement batteries will cost just $5,499 plus the return of the old pack. The company has now confirmed it is subsidizing the cost to an undisclosed degree.

2014 Altima wins Best Retained Value Award from Edmunds

By Aaron Turpen on July 24, 2014 - 1:43PM

One of the most coveted awards in the automotive industry, especially in the contentious midsize sedan segment, has been taken by the 2014 Nissan Altima.

2014 Versa Note named to KBB Cool Car list

By Aaron Turpen on July 24, 2014 - 1:15PM

Kelley Blue Book has released their "10 Coolest New Cars" list and the 2014 Versa Note has been included. No wonder this car sells so well.

Rumored 200-mile EV confirmed to be on the way for 2016 – but who will make it?

By Luke Ottaway on July 20, 2014 - 11:47PM

The Korean battery maker LG Chem has announced that it will supply the battery for a 200-mile electric vehicle in 2016. Which automaker signed the contract?

Party like it's 1994! Nissan No. 75 300ZX heading to Monterey

By Aaron Turpen on July 20, 2014 - 4:38AM

On the twentieth anniversary of the 300ZX's Le Mans victory, the car will show up to commemorate that by once again showing up on the track.

Datsun on-DO production expands nameplate to Russia

By Aaron Turpen on July 18, 2014 - 4:41PM

The revival of the Datsun name continues as the brand expands into Russia with production beginning on the on-DO family sedan.

Nissan LEAF Autonomous Drive test vehicle

Autonomous Drive coming sooner than you think, Ghosn explains

By Aaron Turpen on July 18, 2014 - 3:28PM

At a press conference in Japan, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn talked about the company's plans for self-driving vehicles, but the details were far more interesting than the headlines.

Nissan is clearly targeting Chrysler with the 2016 Titan Diesel

By Aaron Turpen on July 16, 2014 - 9:21AM

The 2016 Nissan Titan Diesel, likely to unveil in Detroit this January, is aimed at a specific part of the pickup buying market and shows that Nissan is clearly targeting Chrysler's market share.

Is Nissan's aggressive strategy making other carmakers nervous?

By Aaron Turpen on July 15, 2014 - 3:25PM

Nissan has been quickly gaining market share, building manufacturing capacity, and growing sales. Other automakers, particularly Honda, might be getting nervous.

What to look for in the 2015 Nissan Titan

By Aaron Turpen on July 15, 2014 - 2:27PM

In its last year before a full revamp, here is what you can expect out of a 2015 Nissan Titan pickup truck.

2014 Lexus IS 350 and IS 250 pass Infiniti Q50 on way to number two in sales

By John Goreham on July 14, 2014 - 11:51AM

The new Lexus IS redesign for 2014 was a huge success. As Lexus moves from its 2014 model year to the 2015 the IS is now headed to number two in sales behind the BMW 3-Series.

Is the Cube driving off into the bright white light?

By Aaron Turpen on July 13, 2014 - 12:04AM

The Cube was not included on the lineup of 2015 model year changes Nissan released, making us wonder if it is being pulled from the market like a dramatized Canadian film festival showing.

Nissan’s free EV charging program aims to turn range anxiety into “range confidence”

By Luke Ottaway on July 9, 2014 - 10:48PM

In an effort to improve the EV ownership experience and attract new LEAF buyers, Nissan’s “No Charge to Charge” program allows LEAF owners to recharge at almost all public stations for free. One critical charging network is back in the fold, but only partially.

2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO sees major updates; for better or worse?

By Aaron Turpen on July 9, 2014 - 1:45AM

Nissan has made big changes to the 2015 370Z NISMO, but are they actually improving the car or just slapping on a lot of gimmicks?

NISMO drivers shuffled before SPA 24 Hours

By Aaron Turpen on July 9, 2014 - 12:38AM

The next Blancpain circuit will see some shakeup in the NISMO team's driver lineup going into SPA 24 Hours.

Coming updates to the 2015 Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster

By Aaron Turpen on July 9, 2014 - 12:23AM

Nissan has announced the full suite of changes coming for the 2015 model year 370Z offerings, including some new trim levels and bundles. What's coming?

New Nissan plant to become hub for Navara opens

By Aaron Turpen on July 3, 2014 - 4:40PM

Nissan has announced the opening of a new production facility that will become the production hub for the NP300 Navara exports.

Nissan Group sales still through the roof

By Aaron Turpen on July 3, 2014 - 1:43AM

Nissan sees continued sales growth year-on-year with June 2014 rising over June 2013 for the brand while Infiniti is more hit-and-miss with their growth.

Nissan LEAF continues impressive monthly sales hot streak

By Luke Ottaway on July 1, 2014 - 11:36PM

Nissan’s all-electric pioneer has been on a tear of late. Coming off a record-setting May, the LEAF didn’t disappoint in June.

Mardenborough smashing Supercar record at Goodwood

Gamer-turned-Racer pwns Supercar record at Goodwood

By Aaron Turpen on July 1, 2014 - 11:33AM

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is many things, but for this NISMO driver, it was a chance for the rookie to take on the Hillclimb record and totally pwn it.

Nissan plant in Mexico with Daimler plans

The implications of a Nissan-Mercedes partnership

By Aaron Turpen on July 1, 2014 - 10:55AM

The Infiniti plant in Dechard, Tennessee is now in operation and the partnership is continuing with plans to build a plant in Mexico to make cars.

Replacement battery cost bodes well for used LEAF market

By Luke Ottaway on June 30, 2014 - 10:00AM

A big unknown when it comes to resale value of electric vehicles is battery degradation and the cost of replacing the battery pack. Nissan has addressed this concern with aggressive pricing of Nissan LEAF replacement batteries.

2014 Nissan Juke NISMO at High Plains Raceway

Track day in a 2014 Juke NISMO

By Aaron Turpen on June 21, 2014 - 12:06AM

The new Juke NISMO has a better-tuned suspension and this time our drive was in a manual transmission, which made all the difference.

Will the Nissan Titan diesel go dually?

By Aaron Turpen on June 20, 2014 - 11:32PM

During an automotive press event this week, we had the chance to corner some Nissan representatives and ask the burning question: will the new diesel-powered Titan have dual wheels on the rear axle and is a half-ton "plus" the plan?

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