2016 Nissan GT-R Overview

The Nissan GT-R is what you get when you look at a car and say, “I’d like that to go really fast, please.” So it seems, people have been saying that a lot, because this is the 45th anniversary of the worldwide release of the Nissan GT-R, for which Nissan has made a whole new…

Nissan GT-R Archives

When it finally arrived on American soil in 2008, the Nissan GT-R… If you value speed over any other attribute in a car, consider… If you find yourself getting bored of the same old ride, the… Even though the Nissan R35 GT-R has been in the same generation… Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into…

Usain Bolt Unveils 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO at LA Auto Show

The 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO was officially unveiled at the 2013 LA Auto Show The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show got a whole lot faster with the official debut of the 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO—and only half of that had to do with the performance car’s absurd capabilities.  Much of that speed came from the man responsible…

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Japanese Police Get Nissan GT-R Upgrade

When you’re an adult with a driver’s license, you tend to memorize what kind of vehicles the police drive so you can be wary of them. The police force in Japan’s Tochigi Prefecture is changing it up a bit, adding a Nissan GT-R car to its fleet. Looking For Something Bigger? Check out the 2018 Nissan truck…

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Nissan Debuts 2020 GT-R NISMO at New York International Auto Show

2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO Photo: Nissan Making its world debut at the 2019 New York International Auto Show, the 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO sports race car-worthy updates. With tuning enhancements, unprecedented amounts of carbon fiber in the model’s structure to reduce weight, and an aerodynamic design thanks to elements like scalloped vents and rear spoiler,…

Nissan Reveals Pricing for 2021 GT-R Premium and NISMO

Photo: Nissan The car nicknamed “Godzilla” comes with a kaiju-sized price tag. Here’s a look at what you’ll have to pay for the latest models of the GT-R Premium and GT-R NISMO, along with some of its recent updates and price increases. In the Market for a New Nissan? Take a virtual test drive Photo:…

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2020 Nissan Sentra Overview

Photo: Nissan Want a sleek and stylish sedan that won’t break the bank? The all-new 2020 Nissan Sentra combines remarkable value with plenty of standard and available features. It even features a muscular new look that’ll turn heads, whether it’s parked or cruising down the highway. Check out our overview to learn more about this…

Nissan Salutes India For Its Birthday

This year marks the 68th year of the Indian Republic, and Nissan decided to celebrate in style. It doesn’t hurt that its tribute to India happened to break a world record at the same time. Nissan’s giant birthday card to the Asian nation was a giant map of India drawn with the handcrafted Nissan GT-R…

Nissan lineup Archives

Drivers in Canada who appreciate the thrill of driving a sports car… A hot, stuffy cabin makes driving in the summer a lot less… Nissan has big plans for this year’s Chicago Auto Show. The automaker… This fall, the Nissan GT-R NISMO Special Edition will make its stylish… The old adage of “you get what…

Nissan Bringing 2020 Vision Gran Turismo to Goodwood

Back on June 6, Andy Palmer, vice president of Nissan, issued the following tweet in regards to the upcoming, as-then-yet-revealed NISSAN CONCEPT 2020 Vision Gran Turismo: think it’s worth coming to Goodwood???? https://t.co/29D9OOo1jO — Andy Palmer (@NissanAndy) June 6, 2014 When the concept inspired by the legacy of the Gran Turismo series missed its June…

Nissan Archives

If you need to carry more than nine people, you need a… With a variety of updates, a choice of two bold exterior colors,… The 2021 Nissan Rogue is a popular SUV in the Nissan lineup,… The Nissan Foundation has earmarked a sizeable sum to 28 nonprofit organizations… The all-new Nissan Pathfinder offers a bold…

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Nissan Aguascalientes Powertrain Plant Builds 10 Millionth Engine

The Aguscalientes Powertrain Plant manufactered its 10 millionth engine this week Yesterday, Nissan celebrated a significant milestone at its powertrain plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico: the production of the facility’s 10 millionth engine. Nissan Mexico held a commemorative event at the plant, which was hosted by Renault-Nissan Alliance global director and corporate vice-president of Powertrain Production…

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Nissan Canada Announces Second Quarter Sales

2020 Nissan Rogue Sport The second-quarter sales numbers for Nissan Canada are in, and they’re lacking when compared to last year. Tallying the units sold from April to June, sales in Canada are down approximately 57.3 percent compared to 2019. In 2020, total Canadian second-quarter sales recorded 17,123 units sold. Despite the decrease in sales…

Nissan Uses Radar to Peek Under Cars

Lately, many car manufacturers have been producing systems to warn and help stop vehicles if the car in front of them suddenly slows or stops—many have even promised systems to automatically stop the car if it senses an obstruction, avoiding a dangerous collision. However, these systems are inadequate in one respect—they can’t tell what is…

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Five Nissan Vehicles Named Among “2014 Most Popular on Edmunds.com”

Nissan GT-R In the inaugural edition of the “Most Popular on Edmunds.com” Awards, Nissan cleaned up quite nicely by taking home five trophies for popularity in five different segments. The Altima, Pathfinder, GT-R, NV, and Frontier were all honored for being well-appreciated among prospective car buyers who frequent the Edmunds website. Nissan Altima Nissan Pathfinder…

2016 Porsche 911 Overview

2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS The 2016 Porsche 911 is a rear-engine sports car with a starting MSRP of $89,400. The Porsche 911 has been in production since 1963 and it’s currently in its sixth generation, competing in the same segment as the Chevrolet Corvette, Nissan GT-R, and Mercedes-AMG GT S. The 2016 Porsche 911…

Race car Archives

In a move that’s sure to delight drag-racing enthusiasts, Chevrolet Performance is… With its new RM19 Racing Midship sports car protoype, Hyundai is making… Chevrolet is debuting the Corvette C8.R at Rolex 24. Not only will… Nissan has set the U.S. sticker price for four 2020 Nissan GT-R… Canada got its first glimpse of Cadillac’s…

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model history Archives

Since 2008, the Chevy Traverse has been a popular option in the… The Nissan Frontier entered the market in 1997 to help Nissan re-establish… The Nissan Maxima was created for the family driver who wanted an… When it finally arrived on American soil in 2008, the Nissan GT-R… In October 2007, consumers could purchase the…

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Moments in Car History: The Japanese Gentleman’s Agreement

For almost two decades, Japanese automakers were engaged in a state of informal, unstated mutual restraint, where no car that they produced would have higher than 280 horsepower. There are a few reasons suggested for this, but sources seem to agree that it was mostly about safety. According to The Japan Times, this informal agreement had roots…

NAIAS through the Viewfinder of My Nikon

At work, I’ve been doing everything I could to be recognized as a photographer (I’m a part-time wedding photographer), so when my supervisor asked if I’d be interested in traveling to NAIAS to photograph the event, I was ecstatic! Luckily, my partner in crime for the trip, Tim, was just as excited! My 2010 Honda…

performance cars Archives

Though manufacturers are technically supposed to make a road car and then adapt it to the track, it often goes the way around… The Paris Motor Show begins on Oct. 4, and Infiniti is celebrating… The latest generation of the Nissan LEAF was revealed in September and… There’s no question that Nissan vehicles carrying the…

horsepower Archives

If you’ve ever wanted to know how many humans it would take to power a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette, you now have your answer.… Automakers love to tout the power ratings of their vehicles, but to… General Motors recently announced its all-new electric Hummer pickup as one of… Hennessey Performance Engineering is planning to give drivers…

Fast cars Archives

In the wide world of car-themed movies, stories about off-road racing are… Way back in 2017, a little movie called Baby Driver left a… The Fast & Furious franchise is a modern blockbuster juggernaut. Having kicked… If a budget-friendly(ish) speed demon is the only option for your new… Celebrities are known for doing weird and…

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Datsun GO+ Panca Launches in Indonesia

The Datsun GO+ Panca rolls out of the Purwakarta, Indonesia plant where it shall be built The rollout of the reinvigorated Datsun brand continues throughout Europe with the launch of the Datsun GO+ Panca in Indonesia last week. The GO+ Panca will be built at an all-new plant in Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia, and will…

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goodwood festival of speed Archives

Branching out into a new segment, Genesis will debut its brand-new G70… The MC20’s run at the Goodwood Festival of Speed was not quite an all-out run, but clearly not a leisurely Sunday drive either… The new Toyota GR Yaris made its first public appearance at the Goodwood Speedweek, which replaced this year’s Goodwood Festival…

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Japan Archives

Honda’s 5% raise is its largest since 1990 and beats the nation’s rate of inflation. The company says the extra money will largely to go boosting starting salaries… The announcement was made alongside news that Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda would skip Friday’s opening ceremony… There are few fictional characters with as varied and wide-ranging a…

Los Angeles Archives

A Los Angeles City Councilmember is attempting to make a car-free zone… Back in February of 2017, a woman’s car fell into a sinkhole,… Cruising down the coast in your vehicle can be a relaxing and… The Chevrolet Volt was among the list of six sedans that General… The Los Angeles Auto Show serves as…

EU Archives

Nissan has been pushing against the United Kingdom’s exit from the European… It feels like it has been a long time since Volkswagen’s blatant… The European Union has a been having a bit of an air… When it comes to testing its vehicles, it’s probably safe to say… When Nissan announced that it would be…

nismo Archives

The Nissan Frontier is ready to rock the Rebelle Rally with a… Recently, Nissan unveiled its first foray into the exciting world of LEGO…   Nissan and NISMO this month confirmed that it will become the… Nissan’s extensive worldwide lineup has a lot of fans, but none so… The Goodwood Festival of Speed in England…

Brexit Archives

Honda has officially confirmed it will close its factory in Swindon, England,… Toyota has once again added its voice to warnings about the impact… To say the economic future of the United Kingdom is foggy is… Porsche is asking its British customers to sign a contract that commits… In case you missed it, the United…

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What Exactly is NISMO?

Nissan is sick and tired of everyone not understanding its NISMO brand. We know that the badge usually means that the cars go fast, but what else? To help clear the air and teach the world about its racing teams, the brand is pushing the Nissan NISMO channel on YouTube as the 2016 racing season kicks off. A…

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police car Archives

Have you looked in your rearview mirror to see a cop car… The Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedan is currently the most popular police… When you’re an adult with a driver’s license, you tend to memorize… The BMW i3 is a well-crafted electric vehicle that is changing to world… It seems that criminals have recently picked…

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video game cars Archives

2002’s Mafia is a rare treat for retro gearheads and gangster movie aficionados.… By drawing inspiration from so-called walking simulator games and films like “Locke,” I think driving simulators are due for a renaissance. … Watch Dogs 2 inadvertently nails the feeling of distracted driving better than most other games.… Ty The Tasmanian Tiger 3:…

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Paul Walker Archives

First featured in the 2001 film The Fast and the Furious, the car is probably best known for making a Ferrari driver look like a punk… If you know anything about the Toyota Supra, you’re probably familiar with…     Genre: Action Director: F. Gary Gray Producers: Neil H. Moritz,…     The Fate of…

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