Posted on 07.29.2010 18:00 by Bryan Usrey Filed under: Nissan | industry news | Accessories | Cars | Car News Nissan has gone a bit health conscious. The Japanese automaker has revealed its all-new “Health & Well-Being” concept that will attempt to create a more healthy and comfortable environment for drivers and passengers. The car has three features that will make those goals achievable. They are a comfortable captain’s seat,... 

The youngest woman ever to climb Everest is backing the British built Juke. Selected by Nissan to take part in the new Juke launch due to her… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]  Read More →

Earlier this week I pounced on the news that Nissan may be working on a sports car version of the Nissan LEAF. I speculated that it could be based on the 370Z platform, as the current LEAF will be based on a modified Versa platform. Reader green racer posted a link in the comments section to an electric sports car Renault is working on, called the DeZir. Could this be the basis for a Nissan LEAF sports car instead? I’ve never much cared... 

Each Monday, Edmunds takes a look at the most recent recalls published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ). NHTSA's recall coverage is extensive, addressing everything from tractor trailers to motor homes. We pore over this coverage and whittle it down, spotlighting only those recalls that are of pressing concern to owners of passenger cars and trucks. Listed after the jump is this week's batch.  Read More →

The Nissan LEAF is coming, and it could be the catalyst that makes electric cars more than just a pipe dream. Nissan says orders have already exceeded expectations and the hype around this little electric car is poppin’ (to use the vernacular of our times). Reality may dampen some expectations though; the 100 mile range is under the best of conditions, and I doubt the LEAF will be a very fun car to drive in terms of speed and handling…... 

Filed under: Europe , Crossover , Nissan , UK , Diesel 2011 Nissan Murano diesel – Click above for high-res image gallery The last time we found ourselves strapped behind the steering wheel of a Nissan Murano , we wrote the following : What the Murano engineers did right was the powertrain. The matchmaker who hooked up the VQ with the Xtronic CVT deserves a promotion. In fact, after spending countless hours with the pair, we observed that... 

Posted on 07.9.2010 18:00 by Bryan Usrey Filed under: Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Smart | electric cars | green cars | Cars | Car News The idea of the electric car is nothing new. It has actually been around for quite some time. In fact, according to a few new rumors and The Telegraph , the first electric car idea came from way back in 1884 with a vehicle created by British inventor Thomas Parker. The electric car, in theory, is one of the greatest... 

Autech Japan, the Nissan’s accessories affiliate has announced an X-TREMER X program for the newly revised Nissan X-TRAIL SUV. Scheduled to hit the Nissan’s dealerships network on August 23rd, the extremely robust X-TREMER X will boast a price tag between 29,500- and 38,800-USD. Focused exclusively on the powerful SUV’s off-road driving experience, the X-TREMER X program  Read More →

> With the World Cup nearing a climactic showdown and Tour de France in full swing, our television screens feature a decidedly international flair. Announcers with accents tell us about competitors whose names most of us can’t pronounce amidst ads for products we’ve never seen outside duty-free shops. That global feeling is also overtaking U.S. roadways, with captive imports and minicars increasingly making the local Walmart parking lot... 

Nissan 370Z GT Coupe is going to be one of the most interesting cars in the UK, because of its incredibly low price. Nissan’s perferences are superb – they allow drivers to deposit only 25 per cent and spread the cost of 370Z over the next 2 years with the option to pay off  the  Read More →

After the teaser image of MY2012 Nissan Quest that leaked approximately three months ago, the PRs at the Japanese brand have finally decided to reveal us in full the face of the fourth-generation of its family vehicle – 2012 Nissan Quest. Officially, the all-new Quest minivan will make its first public appearance at the forthcoming  Read More →

Nissan has announced some surprisingly high results regarding the domestic orders for the all-new Nissan JUKE. Available on the Japanese market from June 9th, the Nissan JUKE has already received more than 10,900 orders to date and exceeded the brand’s monthly expectations almost nine times – 1,300 units monthly target. The 2011 Nissan JUKE represents an  Read More →

It’s Canada Day, and in honor of the national holiday of our neighbor to the north we’re bringing you a gallery of Canadian-only cars. We all know about the tragic story of the Bricklin SV-1, a failure of a car largely paid for by taxpayers of New Brunswick . The story of how Buick’s LaCrosse had to change its name before crossing the border always makes us chuckle, too. Turns out, the word “lacrosse” has a prurient... 

Switzer Performance, the Ohio-based engineering expert has amazed the tuning scene once again with its latest development, the ultra-powerful Switzer E900. As we can suggest from the name, this amazingly-potent Godzilla ride produces 900 horsepower, an extra kick of 100 horses in comparison with its renowned brother – Switzer P800. This greater performance level is  Read More →

Nissan has gone and produced a short video highlighting the various test drivers’ experiences with the LEAF over the course of last week’s global test drive. I was one of the five Americans invited to Japan, and, as I’ve already written, was extremely impressed with the LEAF . (more…)  Read More →