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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.

2012 Nissan Versa under investigation for possible airbag failures

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2012 - 12:04PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the 2012 Nissan Versa over a concern that the driver’s side airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident due to either a production or design flaw.

2013 Nissan Leaf may have longer driving range according to Japanese news

By David Herron on August 16, 2012 - 8:23PM

Information about the 2013 Nissan Leaf is beginning to leak out, with longer driving range being the most tantalizing tidbit yet.

Nissan's NV Cargo Van and Commercial Van winning fans

By John Goreham on August 16, 2012 - 6:51PM

The Nissan NV line includes some great small vehicles, but sometimes size matters. For the contractor who needs to bring it all, this is the state of the art.

The Osborne Legacy, GM's 200 mile electric car, and electric car adoption

By David Herron on August 11, 2012 - 4:04PM

Could the Osborne Effect (preannounced future products dry up sales of current products) delay adoption of electric cars?

Will Nissan's NV200 cab be accepted in the world's toughest cab market

By John Goreham on August 7, 2012 - 2:30PM

Not NYC, but London. How will the modern and sleek Nissan NV200 be accepted by a people who love their old boxy cabs?

2013 Nissan Pathfinder: All-New with class-leading fuel economy

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 12:52PM

Nissan has announced the launch of the all-new 2013 Pathfinder that has been totally redesigned inside and out with improved fuel mileage.

Chevy Volt posts 2nd best month of 2012 in July, continues to pound Nissan's Leaf

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 3:18PM

The Chevrolet Volt continued its vast dominance of the electric vehicle segment in the US in July 2012 with their second best month of the year in terms of sales volume – with 1,849 units sold equaling nearly five times the number of Nissan Leaf electric vehicles sold in July.

New pictures of the completely redesigned 2013 Nissan Pathfinder

By John Goreham on July 27, 2012 - 7:28PM

Nissan sends its Facebook followers a reason to smile.

Nissan responds to Leaf owners worries about battery capacity loss

By David Herron on July 24, 2012 - 11:49PM

The Nissan Leaf battery pack is supposed to retain 80% capacity after five years, but some Leaf owners in hot areas like Phoenix are reporting nearly that much (sometimes more) capacity loss after one year.

Nissan announces prices for the 2013 370Z line as competition mounts

By John Goreham on July 23, 2012 - 2:20PM

Will the new Subaru BRZ, the Toyota FR-S, and a coming new IS form Lexus influence Nissan’s 370Z line?

Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan following different paths to electric car nirvana

By David Herron on July 21, 2012 - 10:06PM

If electric cars are our future, the automakers are following different paths to that goal, where most are focusing attention on one or two flagship electric vehicles, Ford is working on an across-the-board electrification strategy which will take several years to play out.

The Nissan Juke smiles about its production boost. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain.

Renault-Nissan boosting Korean production of Rogue

By Don Bain on July 21, 2012 - 5:16PM

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has just announced it intends to pour $160 million into the Busan, Korea plant to address growing demand for the next-generation Nissan Rogue and simultaneously accelerate the growth of Renault Samsung Motors.

Nissan Leaf owners in hot climates experiencing battery problems

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2012 - 11:00PM

2012 has been one of the hottest years in American history and while that is only a minor concern to most owners of newer vehicles – Nissan Leaf electric vehicle owners in US areas with extremely high temperatures are reporting vastly reduced battery mileage.

New Nissan Leaf Limo redefines luxury in the renewable era

By John Goreham on July 18, 2012 - 10:50AM

You and 7 friends can roll like gangstas in the new Nissan Leaf Limo.

New Nissan sports car can’t compete with FR-S and BRZ

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2012 - 7:53AM

Nissan is reported to be working on a new sports car called the "Mini-Z" that will attempt to compete with the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ.

Nissan recalls over 11k Juke models for rear seat issue

By Anthony Faccenda on July 17, 2012 - 10:55PM

The problem, which stems from a weak weld, may result in the vehicle's rear seat backs becoming disengaged during a crash.

Wirelessly charge your electric or plug-in hybrid

Electric Cars Charged Without Cables, Without Touching

By Nicolas Zart on July 17, 2012 - 4:19PM

When it comes to introducing risk free electric cars into the mainstream, car rental is a no-brainer. Wireless charging systems could be just the right push to increase the adoption and convenience.

Nissan’s best-selling Versa shakes up the sub-compact market

By John Goreham on July 17, 2012 - 11:13AM

The Nissan Versa, leader in its segment, is not satisfied, and is planning a bold move in 2013.

Electric cars to become inevitable, cost competitive, by 2020ish says report

By David Herron on July 16, 2012 - 9:05PM

Falling battery pack prices will contribute to lower cost of ownership for electric cars, and a few years into the future electric cars could be cheaper to own than gasoline powered ones, according to a report from McKinsey Quarterly.

Future Nissan sports car will have high-flying cockpit [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 3:38PM

A team of Nissan designers paid a visit to an unlikely place to get inspiration for a future sports car.

Nissan's huge expansion in North America to add over 12,000 new jobs

By John Goreham on July 10, 2012 - 4:29PM

Nissan doubles down on its Aguascalientes complex in a bi-cultural ceremony attended by country’s President and other dignitaries.

Nissan Leaf, soon to appeal to a new market

Nissan Tackles What Comes After Early Adopters For LEAF

By Nicolas Zart on July 9, 2012 - 2:55PM

Nissan beat everyone to market the first-modern all-electric car, EV. But after appealing to early adopters, the company shifts strategy.

Loyal Leaf owners brainstorming Nissan Leaf marketing ideas

By David Herron on July 7, 2012 - 3:16PM

Loyal Nissan Leaf owners, worried about slow sales of the electric car, are debating what Nissan should do to improve Nissan Leaf marketing efforts.

Nissan whets public's appetite for 2013 Altima with splashy new hologram you must watch

By John Goreham on July 4, 2012 - 7:42PM

Nissan shines a light on the new 2013 Altima during Canada Day celebrations with an amazing hologram.

Nissan LEAF backs into the record books

By Aaron Turpen on July 4, 2012 - 4:51AM

The LEAF set the record for speeding in reverse at the Goodwood Festival of Speed thanks to stunt driver Terry Grant.

Chevy Volt continues to crush the Nissan Leaf in June 2012

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 1:57PM

For the fifth month in a row, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance of the electric car segment as it outsold the Nissan Leaf by more than a 3-to-1 ratio.

2012 REFUEL electric car and motorcycle race bigger and badder than ever

By David Herron on July 2, 2012 - 10:44PM

In what may be the biggest yet assemblage of high powered electric vehicles, the 2012 REFUEL races, in its fourth year, is turning into a powerhouse of an informal electric racing event.

Hilarious video shows electric car gassing up

By John Goreham on July 2, 2012 - 10:26AM

2013 Nissan Leaf confounds attendants at gas station

2013 Nissan Sentra to be Made in USA

By Aaron Turpen on June 29, 2012 - 5:29AM

Nissan has announced that the 2013 Sentra will be made in the U.S. and will begin production this fall and that the Frontier and Xterra will also be moving to the same production facility.

Free electric Nissan Taxi drive this past weekend in London

How To Get People Into Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on June 25, 2012 - 7:33PM

To the puzzling questions of how to get more people to try electric cars, the answers are many and simple.

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