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Nissan confirms limited Juke-R production
Thursday, May 03, 2012
What started as nothing but a flashy concept has now become a reality. The Nissan Juke-R, which made its global debut in Dubai this past January, will soon enter limited production.
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GT-R Track Pack makes Nissan's supercar even more hardcore
Friday, April 27, 2012
In order to meet the demands of GT-R owners, Nissan has developed a special ''Track Pack'' that will boost the supercar's price to £84,450 (about $135,000 CA), making it even more exclusive than it already is.
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2013 Nissan Sentra: Smell of change in the air
Friday, April 27, 2012
Nissan plans on redoing 75% of its fleet within the next 15 months. The Altima, the Pathfinder and the Sentra models are already going under some serious changes.
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2012 Nissan Versa 1.6 SV Sedan Review
Monday, April 30, 2012
Nissan's plan was simple: develop and produce a spacious subcompact sedan using mechanicals shared within its joint alliance with Renault, nail down the essential stuff and affix the lowest MSRP to it. Inexpensive to build, inexpensive to buy, inexpensive to maintain. That's an easy yet effective plan.
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What Carlos Said...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The highest profile auto executive at the 2012 New York International Auto Show was Nissan and Renault president, Carlos Ghosn... at least judging by the amount of paparazzi and media scrums that showed up whenever he showed up.
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Endurance: DeltaWing passes first full wet test in Europe
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
The experimental Nissan-powered DeltaWing prototype sportscar kicked off its European testing program in England at Snetterton, in Norfolk, yesterday with Marino Franchitti and Michael Krumm getting the opportunity to sample the car in wet conditions.
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Nissan kicks off Deltawing development film (+VIDEO)
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Nissan this week released the first installment of a new online film series following the development of its DeltaWing LeMans 24 Hours entry. The first installment covers wind tunnel testing.
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2013 Nissan Altima Preview
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
When it comes time to create a new-generation model, automakers have to first decide if a clean sheet reinvention is necessary, or if they can build on what's already there. In the case of the new 2013 Nissan Altima, it was clearly an example of the latter.
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All-New 2013 Nissan Altima unveiled at the New York International Auto Show
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
When it comes to the innovations and advanced technology behind the ground-up, totally new 2013 Nissan Altima design, some things might be considered evolutionary. Take the body, the engines, transmission, suspension, steering, seats, the instrument panel, navigation system, music connection, armrest, windshield wipers, and tire pressure monitoring system.
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Nissan unveils taxi of tomorrow
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Nissan debuts its 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi -- Manhattan's Taxi of Tomorrow -- to the press this week at the New York Auto Show, which opens to the public April 6.
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2012 Nissan Juke SL AWD Review
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
I can imagine a bunch of manufacturers sitting around in a treehouse, or hanging out in the back alley of the 7-eleven, trying to figure out who's the bravest of the gang while they chug down their slurpees and complain about frozen foreheads.
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2013 Nissan GT-R Preview (video)
Thursday, April 05, 2012
The Nissan GT-R has taken another step towards legendary status. In 2012, the Japanese automaker presented a fresh new look and a revamped mill whose power skyrocketed from 485 to 530 hp. We admired the new LED taillights, redesigned fascia with dual "rectifier fins" and increased downforce via a reduced drag coefficient.
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How low would you go?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Sometimes, when we talk about the North American car and truck market, we tend to forget about Mexico. While the majority of new vehicles for sale down there are similar to what we've got here in Canada (and in the US), there are several exceptions due to the population's buying habits, but also because their rules and regulations aren't as restrictive.
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Nissan to roll out new Leaf
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Nissan says it will upgrade its all-electric Leaf by year's end, adding leather seats, a darker interior, and a more efficient heating sytem.
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Nissan extends an INVITATION in Geneva
Thursday, March 08, 2012
INVITATION is a compact hatchback concept Nissan says previews its next-generation B-segment offering. The new production model is due in Europe starting next year.
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Nissan unveils Hi-Cross concept
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Making its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the Nissan Hi-Cross crossover concept heralds a "possible new design direction" for the company. In other words, yes, this is where they're going.
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Nissan unveils its new NV200 at the Chicago auto show
Thursday, February 09, 2012
The all-new Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van, which makes its North American debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, is set to join the growing lineup of Nissan Commercial Vehicles in early 2013 at 300 Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealerships nationwide.
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2012 Nissan Murano SL Review
Thursday, February 09, 2012
The Murano is Nissan's mid-size SUV/crossover. It's too small for third-row seating but is otherwise spacious. In Canada, this polished performer is available only in an all-wheel-drive (AWD) format, which utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to connect smooth V6-produced power to all four wheels.
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Nissan unveils the improved 2013 370Z at Chicago Auto Show
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing - sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, and Roadster configurations.
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Nissan to debut the INVITATION concept at Geneva Motor Show
Monday, February 06, 2012
Nissan has revealed the first details of a head-turning hatchback concept which previews the company's next generation compact car, a mainstream B-segment contender to be sold alongside the Micra city car and innovative JUKE B-segment crossover.
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2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Review
Monday, January 30, 2012
A few years back, I attended the launch of the latest generation Nissan Maxima. It entered the automotive world completely new for 2009, and not a lot has changed since then. I'm pleased to again have the Maxima in-hand. For 2012, the car receives a couple of subtle styling changes and some new interior trim. In reality though, it's the same vehicle as last year -- but that's not a bad thing by any stretch of tarmac.
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2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab SL 4x4 Review
Sunday, January 22, 2012
It may be considered a Japanese alternative to the Holy Trinity of American pickups, yet it's built in Canton, Mississippi, United States - go figure. Nonetheless, DNA for the Nissan Titan reaches back to the Land of the Rising Sun.
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VIDEO: Nissan Pathfinder and e-NV200 concepts unveiled in Detroit
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The previous Pathfinder was one of the last real SUVs on the market. Like the Ford Explorer before it, it's now a CUV, being based on a unibody platform. A V6 engine and CVT transmission should be making their way into the production vehicle.
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Protect your iPhone with Nissan's Scratch Shield
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Nissan's Scratch Shield paint, developed in 2005 and already used on various Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, might just revolutionize the world of mobile phones as well. Prototypes are currently under testing and promise surprising protection for your newest iPhone.
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2012 Nissan Altima Coupe 2.5 S Review
Sunday, January 08, 2012
A lot of people used to buy midsize coupes, but not anymore. Back in the '80s, virtually every manufacturer had at least one such coupe in their product lineup; today, only a handful are left, and a market segment that was once dominated by the domestic brands has been turned over to the Japanese and Korean manufacturers.
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Nissan Pathfinder gets revisited (VIDEO)
Sunday, January 08, 2012
Last month, Nissan teased fans and the
media with an intriguing picture of the
new Nissan Pathfinder Concept, set to
debut at the 2012 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS) in
Detroit, beginning on January 9th.
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder: no more boxy styling!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit will welcome the Nissan Pathfinder Concept, which offers a sneak peek at the major changes that will define the next-generation model when it goes on sale next fall.
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2011 Japanese automaker report cards
Friday, December 30, 2011
Honda (Acura)
Oh la la. Talk about a sinking ship. This Japanese automaker had the industry copying its every move 15 years ago when the entire Honda and Acura lineups made non-owners green with envy. The Civic Si, the Acura Integra... now that was some car!
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Nissan LEAF NISMO RC headed to Montreal Auto Show
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Nissan Canada has announced that the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC prototype and NV3500 HD Passenger Van will make their first appearance in the country at the 2012 Montreal International Auto Show.
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2012 Nissan Murano LE AWD Platinum Edition Review
Sunday, December 18, 2011
For the better part of a decade now, members of my family have been Nissan owners. As we entered the new millennium, my father decided to ditch our boat of a Plymouth Acclaim and invest in a brand new car: a 2001 Nissan Sentra GXE. At the time, I was still a student and had just gotten my driver's license. My vehicular obsession had begun and I was none too pleased when my parents came home with the beige (inside and out, to match the house so my mother claimed), automatic Sentra.
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Nissan GT-R Track Pack
Sunday, December 11, 2011
If you though that Nissan's GT-R supercar could not get any more super, slap yourself.
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Turning over a new leaf
Thursday, December 08, 2011
The Nissan LEAF is Auto123.com's Green Vehicle of the Year for 2012. There is a lot of negative energy surrounding electric vehicles, but I believe this to be a technology worth pursuing, particularly if you are a gearhead. Ask yourself what other type of powerplant provides 100% of the motor's torque at full load and zero rpm?
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Nissan has big plans for Nismo
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Nissan will considerably expand the role of its high-performance and motor sports division, Nismo, making it the equivalent of BMW's M program.
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Tokyo 2011: The Nissan Juke gets the Nismo treatment
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Nissan has once again demonstrated that its jaunty Juke can quickly pose as a sports car when needed. After unveiling the athletic Juke-R, the Japanese automaker teamed up with its Nismo division to do just that at the Tokyo Motor Show.
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Auto123.com visits Nissan Design America (NDA)
Thursday, December 01, 2011
A car company has to be mighty brave to allow a bunch of journalists to roam around one of its automotive design centers. After all, we're constantly on the prowl for the latest info on what's ahead for the industry, and spy cameras disguised as coat buttons are readily available for purchase online!
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2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL Review
Monday, November 28, 2011
Before I began this crazy journey as an automotive journalist, I was a regular, run-of-the-mill university student with lofty hopes and dreams of all kinds (oh, how things change). Back in those simplistic, daydreaming days of academia when my biggest concern was what flavour muffin to bring to my Writing & Reporting 101 class, I had a car.
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Nissan Juke-R: The monster comes alive! (video)
Friday, November 18, 2011
The monster Nissan developed by adding some of the best features found on their GT-R supercar to the cute little Juke crossover has finally come alive -- and the Japanese automaker made sure we knew all about it by posting a video on YouTube.
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2011 Nissan LEAF SL Review
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Hype is a dangerous thing. Whenever a manufacturer of any product begins its marketing campaign on its latest release, they are taking a seriously large risk. Although the item may have passed all the in-house tests, the real world often serves up the maker a serious dose of reality when it gets into consumer's hands.
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Nissan LEAF recharge in under 30 minutes!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Nissan North America (NNA) and Sumitomo Corporation will be introducing a new and very affordable quick-charge station designed to make EVs more accessible.
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Nissan launches NV3500 HD Passenger Van
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Nissan will add a new member to its commercial vehicle family next spring. The four-row, 12-seat NV3500 HD Passenger Van promises remarkable space and flexibility for consumers and entrepreneurs alike.
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Next week on Auto123.com: Nissan LEAF road test
Friday, November 11, 2011
No doubt, the first electric vehicles will challenge our perception of the automobile being a symbol of freedom and escape. However, the satisfaction of driving past gas stations while rolling down the window and shouting, "So long, suckers!" is bliss.
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2004-2009 Nissan Quest Pre-Owned
Saturday, November 12, 2011
With the Honda Odyssey, Dodge Caravan and Toyota Sienna square in its sights, the last-generation Nissan Quest brought Nissan's knack for unique styling and design into the minivan segment.
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Nissan to electrify the Tokyo Motor Show
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Nissan will showcase its electric powertrain expertise at the upcoming 2011 Tokyo Motor Show (December 3-11, 2011) by presenting three concepts that highlight the Japanese automaker's ambitious plan to revolutionize zero-emission mobility.
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A solar-powered electric Nissan LEAF
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Teaming up with Nissan North America, SunPower Corp. now has the opportunity to promote its residential solar power charger with Nissan LEAF buyers.
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Nissan LEAF to take on NYC taxi duty
Saturday, October 29, 2011
After winning an invitation to tender that made the NV 200 New York City's official taxi, Nissan continues to take the Big Apple by storm - this time unleashing the LEAF.
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Nissan says increasing EV range useless
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Electric vehicles are often criticized, mainly because of their operating range, described by many as inadequate. Strangely, Nissan doesn't see the point in developing models that can go the distance, so to speak - and has proof to back its opinion up.
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Nissan Juke-R reveal shocks fans
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Nissan has released the first official picture of the real-life Juke-R, giving fans and media a preview of the brand's ultimate crossover.
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Range anxiety
Monday, October 24, 2011
This is a real condition. I just stepped out of a Nissan LEAF and a small incident got me thinking about real life, and where and how the electric car will fit in.
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Nissan Hybrids, Take Two
Friday, October 14, 2011
Although Nissan said it would retire the Altima Hybrid by the end of 2011, we can assume the model will be back as early as 2013, with a new and very promising powertrain.
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Nissan cuts price of 2012 Maxima
Monday, October 10, 2011
Nissan announced the 2012 Maxima, which hit dealerships across Canada this week, will sell from $37,880, or $1,920 less than the 2011 model.
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Nissan looking to resurrect Datsun
Sunday, October 09, 2011
Go get your George Michael, Cyndi Lauper and Prince cassettes - Nissan is reportedly planning to relive the '80s by bringing Datsun back!
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When Juke meets GT-R
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Nissan is presenting the all-new Juke-R, a cross between its funky little crossover and the big, bruising GT-R.
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Nissan Pathfinder LE review - 2011 SUV comparison test
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Coming in at the bottom of the pack is the most truck-like of the group, the Nissan Pathfinder. Despite being new, the Pathfinder instantly felt years behind the rest of the pack. Thanks to cheap plastics and an overall average finish coupled with a simplistic, truck-inspired dash, the Pathfinder disappointed from the moment we drove off.
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2013 Nissan GT-R: Godzilla more merciless than ever
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Like a fine wine, the Nissan GT-R simply gets better with age. The car will benefit from a not-inconsiderable boost in the power department as well as a few changes that will ensure an exquisite 2013 vintage.
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Nissan Juke to get GT-R engine for SEMA?
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
So, we all got a little excited about Nissan's spunky little Juke getting an R badge -- so excited in fact, that we imagined it would be heading to SEMA this year.
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First Canadian Nissan LEAF delivered to customer
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Hunt Club Nissan of Ottawa was the host of the inaugural LEAF delivery on September 23rd. Ricardo Borba, a 44-year old Ottawa resident was handed the keys to his shiny new 2011 LEAF SL by the President Of Nissan Canada, Allan Childs.
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2012 Nissan NV2500 HD V8 SV Review
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Welcome to the very unglamourous world of the working stiff. He's the guy with plans to make his way up the corporate ladder, but for the moment he has to work for the man in order to pay the bills and finish up his edumacation.
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2011 Nissan Quest 3.5 LE Review
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Perseverance is a quality that many car manufacturers encompass, especially those who build and sell minivans. Spacious, practical yet unloved and ridiculed, the minivan also has a name that betrays almost all of them (save for the Mazda5). After all, they aren't exactly "mini" anymore.
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Twitter: Nissan steals 2012 Camry's thunder - during the launch
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
While Toyota was launching with much fanfare the 2012 Camry on August 23 (dancers, confetti and giant screen included), Nissan used Twitter to pull the rug out from under its rival's feet and promote its own products. Unfair competition or not, it turned out to be a stroke of genius.
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Nissan Canada announces retail network for all-electric Nissan LEAF
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) announced 27 selected Nissan retailers have passed the rigorous certification process to sell, support and service the all-electric Nissan LEAF in Canada. Nissan LEAF certified retailers have modified sales and service departments and undergone specialized training to provide the unique customer and vehicle service required, in time for the Nissan LEAF launch in the Canadian market.
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GM may take on Nissan's Juke
Thursday, August 18, 2011
It's no secret that General Motors plans to launch many more crossovers in the next few years, but this latest bit of news may come as a surprise. According to GM Inside News, the automaker is looking to develop a direct competitor to the Nissan Juke.
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Nissan tears Honda and Toyota down in new add (video)
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Last Friday, Nissan USA launched a marketing campaign designed to let consumers know it has completely recovered from the natural disaster that hit Japan last spring and that buyers looking to purchase a Nissan car won't have to wait for it to arrive. A perfect opportunity to rub Honda's and Toyota's face in it.
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A scotch-powered Nissan LEAF... Why? (video)
Friday, August 12, 2011
The inventiveness of the human race is endless and leads us to accomplish great things, but this scotch-powered Nissan LEAF, although successful from a technical point of view, is pretty useless, thank you.
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