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Here’s Your Peek At The New Nissan Altima

It’s hard to believe how fast the month of March is going. Before you know it, the New York International Auto Show will be upon us and it’ll be time…

Did Nissan Accidentally Leak a New Altima Feature?

The all-new Nissan Altima is set to make its big entrance into the car world at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. Unlike previous reveals, the announcement did not…

Nissan Kicks Makes the Grade for Recent Grads

2020 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan U.S. News & World Report weighed three key components of 2020 models to determine its list of the Best Cars for Recent Graduates in 2020.…

Changes to 2021 Nissan Rogue Improve Crash Test Scores

2021 Nissan Rogue Photo: Nissan The 2021 Nissan Rogue is a popular SUV in the Nissan lineup, but even it has room for improvement. The automaker has implemented changes mid-year…

Nissan GT Academy Winner Racing in America

Nissan has quite a unique way to acquire new drivers for its race teams. While it does hire drivers the traditional way, the automaker also holds competitions for video game…

Nissan Design America Rio to Examine Trends, Fashion in Brazil

Robert Bauer, who worked on the 2012 Nissan EXTREM concept, will head up Nissan Design America Rio Nissan announced that they have opened a design studio (Nissan Design America Rio)…

New Nissan NISMO Model to be Revealed at Chicago Auto Show

2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO Nissan has established NISMO as a respected performance label for its sports cars, and now we’re getting performance versions of even more Nissan models. We’ve already…

Nissan NISMO Announces 2017 Motorsport Plans

As February moves quickly to March, the days in the Northern Hemisphere are getting longer and warmer. While some people are thinking of flowers and open windows, race fans are…

Nissan Has A Sunderland Problem

Brexit, or the British exit from the European Union, is all anyone can talk about these days, and with good reason. The political, social, and economic fallout will change both…

Nissan Pitches In To Help Habitat For Humanity

Nissan has a proud history of helping out in times of need, as seen in recent volunteer efforts in areas of Japan still recovering from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.…

History of the Nissan Armada

Photo: Nissan The Armada is the largest SUV in the Nissan lineup, offering seating for up to eight people. This full-size SUV was introduced in 2004 specifically for the North…

Nissan Debuts New Off-Road Parts at Rebelle Rally

Photo: Nissan The Nissan Frontier is ready to rock the Rebelle Rally with a brand new set of NISMO parts. The automaker plans to use the grueling race to showcase…

Infographic: Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry

The three best-selling mid-size sedans in the US last year all came from Japanese automakers. The reliable Toyota Camry led the way with 429,355 units moved and the venerable Honda…

[VIDEO] Survive the Snowpocalypse in the Nissan Juke NISMO RSnow

No more snow days, kids. Nissan engineers have done some awesome things with the Juke, like the time they put all those GT-R bits in it, for example. This time,…

2015 Nissan Juke Overview

If you’re considering the Juke, it’s already clear that you like to stand out from the crowd. The Juke’s funky styling is unmatched in the segment—and in the industry—so if…

4 Nissan Models Make U.S. News’ Safest Cars List

2021 Nissan Altima Photo: Nissan Year after year, Nissan has released innovative safety technologies in its vehicles. And, the automaker’s efforts are getting attention. Four 2021 Nissan models were recently…

Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault to Lower EV Prices by 20% by Sharing Nissan LEAF Platform

We recently reported that Mitsubishi and Nissan would begin to share all EV tech, and already we are getting a glimpse of what that might mean for the global market.…

The Nissan TITAN XD Gets A Beach Makeover

Summer is here, and while it brings heat waves and humidity it also has prime weather for lounging by the water. If you love the feel of sand between your…

Nissan Kicks Makes US News’ List of Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs

2020 Nissan Kicks Photo: Nissan If saving money at the pump is one of your driving goals in 2021, consider getting behind the wheel of the Nissan Kicks. The staff…

5-Year Cost to Own Awards Go to Nissan LEAF and Armada

Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan There is so much to consider when purchasing a new car. First, you have to decide on a brand you trust, a model that meets your…

The Nissan Kicks e-Power EV Charges Itself with Gasoline

Photo: Nissan When you think of an electric vehicle, you’re probably imagining a car that you plug in to charge. However, Nissan wants to shake things up with the Nissan…

Nissan Tests New, Heat-Resistant Battery for the LEAF

We could see a heat-resistant battery for the LEAF in the future. Nissan has found itself in some hot water recently because its Nissan LEAF is having some difficulty in…

2014 Nissan Altima Sedan Overview

With the Altima Coupe out of the picture for the 2014 model year, the Altima sedan will benefit from being the only kid in the Altima family, featuring brand new…

Nissan Has The Ultimate Gift for New GT-R Owners

We all aspire to find the ultimate gift under the tree on Christmas morning. When we were a kid, it usually was a bike, or the more ambitious of us…

Pricing for 2018 Nissan Versa Note Released

Last week Nissan released the 2018 Nissan Versa Note hatchback car to dealers around the US. This sporty little car and its three trims are gaining some new features, yet…

What Is Nissan Getting From the UK to Continue Sunderland Manufacturing?

It has just been announced that Nissan is building new SUV models in the UK. While that’s great for the British economy and its employees, we have to ask ourselves…

2018 Nissan Maxima Praised as One of the Best Four-Door Sports Cars in 2018 by US News

You might not equate a large car with a sporty performance, but the 2018 Nissan Maxima proves differently, according to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, which named…

Nissan Sentra Cup Motorsports Series Starts This Weekend

2021 Nissan Sentra Cup Motorsports in Ontario, Canada, kicks off this weekend Photo: Nissan This weekend marks the start of the new Canadian motorsport series, the Nissan Sentra Cup. It…

Nissan Rains On Tesla’s Model 3 Parade

Earlier this month, the Tesla Model 3 was revealed to the world, and the brand’s fans rushed to put in their reservations. The new model’s $35,000 price tag makes it…

Nissan LEAF Driving European Marathon

When you ask someone why they don’t drive an electric car, a lot of them bring up something about short battery range or low performance. To help shed the misconceptions…

Can You Drift A Cargo Van? Nissan Says Yes

Nissan recently engineered a GT-R to break the world record for fastest drift, so we know that the automaker takes drifting pretty darn seriously. Usually, though, the brand is drifting…

2 Nissan Models Are Semifinalists for 2022 NACTOY Awards

2022 Nissan Frontier Photo: Nissan Two Nissan models, the Nissan Frontier and Nissan Pathfinder are two of the semifinalists for the 2022 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of…

Nissan Finally Announces 2016 LEAF Details (With New, Improved Battery)

Cue the tide of “turning over a new LEAF” jokes, as Nissan has announced (finally) the details of its 2016 model year for the distinctive electric car. Three out of…

Nissan Posts Sales Increase of LEAF models for Fiscal Year 2017

2018 Nissan LEAF The world’s best-selling electric vehicle is more popular than ever. In 2016, 47,423 Nissan LEAF models were sold, and for fiscal year 2017 (concluded on March 31),…

Nissan Breaks Yet Another Electric Vehicle Milestone: 550 EV Taxis

It’s no secret that Nissan has been working hard for electric vehicles. In addition to producing the highly successful Nissan LEAF, Nissan has recently been working feverishly with partner Renault…

Nissan LEAF Drives Ahead as Best-Selling EV in Europe

2018 Nissan LEAF Drivers are getting behind the wheel of eco-friendly driving, and more Europeans are opting to do it in a Nissan LEAF. Just like every time a bell…

Three Nissan Vehicles Earn Top Marks in JD Power 2018 Initial Quality Study

2018 Nissan Frontier The 2018 Nissan Frontier, Maxima, and Altima are all standouts in the J.D. Power 2018 Initial Quality Study, and the automaker’s Smyrna manufacturing plant also has reason…

IIHS Awards Top Safety Ratings to Four Nissan Models

When shopping for a new car, safety is very important. A vehicle can be loaded with all of the latest technologies and features, but none of that matters if it…

Nissan Sells 50,000th LEAF in United States

Todd and Lisa Bolt of Dallas bought the 50,000th Nissan LEAF sold in the US Todd and Lisa Bolt of Dallas, Texas recently made the decision to purchase a Nissan…

2012-2014 Nissan Frontier Recall Alert: Fire? Again?

The 2014 Nissan Frontier, one of the models affected by the 2012-2014 Nissan Frontier Recall According to the latest notice issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Nissan…

US News Praises Cargo Space in 2020 Nissan LEAF

2020 Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan The Nissan LEAF has earned plenty of attention, accolades, and awards over the years for its eco-friendly powertrain and suite of advanced safety tech. Now,…

2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO Rolls Out at LA Auto Show

We have been talking about the possibility of a Nissan Sentra NISMO for a while here at The News Wheel. The car finally made its debut at the 2016 LA…

Nissan Sets Up Secret Drive-in Theater for LEAF Drivers

Photo: Nissan The Nissan LEAF has been a hit in Europe, and the automaker has devised an unorthodox way to thank its Portuguese fans. The automaker invited a select group…

2018 Nissan Leaf Heads To Production in Smyrna

This month, the all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf was unveiled to the world in an online presentation. The car received a much-needed update in design and driving range, along with a…

The 2016 Nissan Maxima Will Yell At You For Drowsy Driving

If you purchase a 2016 Nissan Maxima later this year, you’ll have the privilege of paying your hard-earned cash money for a feature that will enable said Maxima to monitor…

Nissan Ready to Evaluate Sunderland Plant After Hard Brexit

This month, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, Theresa May, announced that her nation would be pursuing a “hard” Brexit, which is to say that when the island nation withdraws…

Nissan Kicks Headed To Production

The Nissan Kicks Concept was revealed back in 2014 at the São Paulo International Motor Show. Its dramatic styling and unique name caught the world’s interest. Nissan’s design team drew…

First 2016 Nissan Titan Delivered

The Nissan Titan XD is one of the redesigned models to hit the market for 2016, and its new style (and larger size) is a big change from the previous…

J.D. Power Recognizes Three Nissan Models in 2020 Dependability Study

2017 Nissan LEAF The 2017 Nissan LEAF is the first zero-emissions, all-electric vehicle to take top honors in a J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. That’s not the only great news…

Habitat for Humanity and Nissan Canton Assembly Plant Continue House-building Partnership

Employees of the Nissan Canton Manufacturing Plant partner with Habitat for Humanity Photo: Nissan The 13-year partnership between Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area and the dedicated employees of the…