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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…

2020 Nissan Qashqai Gets Updates and Pricing in Canada

Since the Qashqai is Nissan Canada’s second-best-selling model, it’s no surprise that it received a wealth of tech upgrades for the 2020 model year. Here’s a look at its exciting…

Nissan Maxima Is One of Best Cars for Young Drivers in 2021

2021 Nissan Maxima Photo: Nissan Your young driver might have their sights on a flashy sports car, luxury car, or big SUV, but as a parent, you know these are…

2020 Nissan Sentra Earns Spot Among Finalists for Car of the Year Award

Photo: Nissan The 2020 Nissan Sentra has made quite an impression in its debut year. In addition to earning a slew of other honors, the Sentra has managed a spot…

Nissan Notches Perfect CEI Score for Second Straight Year

The Nissan LEAF served as the pace car for the Nashville Pride Equality Walk in June Nissan is now a two-time winner in an award that is arguably more important…

Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Names Nissan TITAN King Cab Truck of the Year

Nissan TITAN King Cab Photo: Nissan For the second consecutive year, the Nissan TITAN has earned praise from the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP). Last year, it was the 2017…

2019 Nissan Rogue Earns Advanced Rating for Pedestrian Detection Tech from IIHS

2019 Nissan Rogue SV Nissan has always been ahead of the game with safety technologies and driver assist features, and now the 2019 Nissan Rogue has earned an advanced rating…

What’s New on the 2018 Nissan Sentra?

Nissan Sentra NISMO This month, the 2018 Nissan Sentra went on sale at US dealerships. The model received some technology and appearance upgrades, but in general this is the same…

Will There Be A Nissan Sentra NISMO?

Nissan Sentra NISMO Concept from 2014 In the world of Nissan, the NISMO name marks a car as a true performance model that has been upgraded with track-ready technology to take…

Nissan Posts Best Annual Sales in Company History

Nissan Rogue It was no surprise that Nissan blew its 2012 sales out of the water, as the Japanese automaker had already done that with a month to spare in…

Differences Between the 2021 Nissan Sentra and Versa

Photo: Nissan If you’re looking for an affordable commuter car, the Sentra and the Versa are two of Nissan’s best values. While both models start at under $20,000, they differ…

Nissan Vmotion 2.0 Concept Looks to the Future

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Nissan unveiled its latest concept car, the Nissan Vmotion 2.0. The car’s futuristic shell is packed full of infotainment and autonomous…

Nissan Continues Habitat For Humanity Partnership

Nissan is known for being a company committed to community service and the areas in which it does business. The automaker has been a partner of Habitat for Humanity for…

Nissan Pathfinder Gains Rock Creek Edition in Chicago

Source: Nissan Nissan is all about the Chicago Auto Show, using its press conferences there to launch refreshed models and introduce new appearance packages. This year, the brand brought out…

Nissan Celebrates Thanksgiving with Mississippi Donation

This time of year is when we all think about those who have less than us, and we are thankful for the blessings we have in our own life. To…

Nissan Leaf Makes Best Hot Hatchbacks of 2021 List

2021 Nissan Leaf Photo: Nissan When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably weighing the benefits of a car vs. an SUV. But, if you get a hatchback, you’ll…

Nissan Celebrates Beginning Of 2019 Altima Production

There are a lot of things that go into creating a new generation of a well-loved model like the Nissan Altima. From conception to engineering and design, everyone puts in…

2019 Nissan Murano Gets US Price Tag

Just in time for the holiday, the 2019 Nissan Murano will hit U.S. dealerships with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $31,270.  Sporting a refreshed exterior style and available…

Nissan Armada Revived At Chicago Auto Show

The latest generation of the Nissan Armada, a behemoth of an SUV, was unveiled Wednesday night at the Chicago Auto Show before the wave of press conferences began on Thursday morning.…