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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 Denis Flierl on
Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world and brought his recording breaking speed to Nissan's GranDrive testing track in the Nissan GT-R. [Video]
By John Goreham on
Nissan and Mercedes reach new milestone in their joint venture to build engines in the US for their premium vehicles. No surprise on the location of the 400 new jobs created.
By Anthony Faccenda on
The gold-painted supercar will be auctioned off with proceeds going to Bolt's charity.
By John Goreham on
Nissan's newest crossover is priced aggressively. Watch out Infiniti JX
By Patrick Rall on
Each month, TorqueNews looks at the sales race between the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt and considering how many comments and emails we get questioning this comparison - I wanted to take a few minutes and explain why I chose to look at these two innovative new models each month on a head to head basis.
By David Herron on
In an interview that attempts to be straightforward, Nissan EVP Andy Palmer gives what may be the best and clearest to date explanation of the Nissan Leaf battery capacity loss issue.
By David Herron on
The Nissan Leaf battery pack capacity loss controversy has exposed a weakness on Nissan's part in communicating openly with Leaf owners, and a new Advisory Board being formed by EV Advocate Chelsea Sexton aims to help Nissan learn how to communicate.
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan is exhibiting its prototype NSC-2015 electric vehicle with a new autonomous driving application at CEATEC JAPAN 2012.
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Volt had its best month ever in September 2012 and for the 8th straight month the electric Chevy has badly outsold the Nissan Leaf - this time by a margin of almost 3 to 1 as the Japanese competition continues to try to fill the preorders made more than 3 years ago.
By John Goreham on
The 2013 Nissan Quest pricing has been announced by Nissan. If you just bought a 2012 stop reading now and select another Torque News story to avoid anger and frustration. That’s right, Nissan is pricing the 2013 Nissan Quest lower on its popular trim levels than the 2012 prices.
By Denis Flierl on
Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world is compared to the 2013 Nissan GT-R and there is no competition.
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan has released pricing information for the all-new 2013 Sentra, starting at $15,990 with best-in-class fuel economy.
By Anthony Faccenda on
Affected wheel hubs may crack or break while driving, possibly resulting in an accident.


By David Herron on
Prospective electric car owners evaluating an vehicle purchase should have accurate information for comparisons, but in some cases manufacturers create confusion by claiming more than the EPA certified range.
By David Herron on
After several months of heated debate of Nissan Leaf battery capacity loss, and a large test by Leaf owners in Phoenix, Nissan has agreed to a buyback from two Leaf owners.
By David Herron on
Engaging in a bit of damage control, facing growing distrust by Nissan Leaf owners, Nissan publishes another open letter explaining the results of investigating Leaf battery packs, and announcing an independent advisory board to be led by Chelsea Sexton.
By David Herron on
Nissan unveils more data in the battery capacity loss controversy, saying that the culprit is total driving distance, not heat, and that the battery packs are behaving as expected considering the heavy use.
By Don Bain on
By a majority vote of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) the Nissan NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow has been officially approved, along with regulations mandating the replacement of retiring taxicabs with the model.
By David Herron on
Coda personnel talk up the temperature management system built into the company's electric car following news that Nissan Leaf owners testing Leaf battery capacity have found significant battery capacity loss.
By Aaron Turpen on
To protest Nissan's lack of meaningful response to battery lifespan issues, Leaf owners in Arizona have banded together in one of the largest EV tests of its kind to prove that the Leaf's batteries are, indeed, aging prematurely and losing effectiveness before their time.
By David Herron on
FedEx has been testing Nissan's futuristic e-NV200 electric cargo van since December 2011, and the pilot program is expanding globally ahead of the e-NV200's production launch in 2013.
By Nicolas Zart on
The new generation of Nissan Leaf should not only have a faster charger but also a different battery pack. Find out what this means to potential EV buyers.
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Proving that fuel cell technology has not been forgotten, Nissan released a preview of the Nissan TeRRA Fuel Cell SUV concept vehicle that will debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.
By Nicolas Zart on
You’d think the tough, rugged Lada image we have would continue its happy life with rather inefficient gasoline engine but a project aiming to electrify some Ladas is not that surprising.
By John Goreham on
Nissan, like other manufacturers, continues to invest in Mexico. The new Sentra is its latest vehicle to roll off a new line there.
By John Goreham on
The Nissan Maxima is so good it would fit right in with Infiniti, but the front drive sports sedan is still part of the Nissan family.
By Anthony Faccenda on
The Nissan Innovation Garage gives applicants the chance to submit their most creative ideas and possibly see them come to fruition.





By Patrick Rall on
General Motors predicted that the Chevrolet Volt would have its best month ever with more than 2,500 units sold and as the August 2012 sales statement has been issued, the Volt has vastly exceeded that number - moving a whopping 2,831 units and continuing the landslide beating of the Nissan Leaf.
By Aaron Turpen on
The new 2013 Nissan Sentra has a new engine and next-generation CVT offering higher efficiency and better MPG, yet the car is larger than ever.