As anybody talking about the nature of Formula 1 or supercars will tell you, technology is expensive. Unfortunately this also translates into EVs. Since the bits that make up these exquisitely green and desirable machines for the eco-minded are quite pricey when it comes to ownership. 2014 Nissan Leaf Even the Nissan Leaf, a car built as a small hatchback...
Nissan releases official pricing figures and specifications for the new Qashqai 360 in the United Kingdom. The Japanese model starts at £19,945 and benefits from leather trim, new armrest, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation, a panoramic roof, new parking assist system and more. The new Qashqai 360 is a mid-range version as it sits above the Acenta grade but is less...
A step before we enter 2013, Jotech Motorsport have announced that their work with the Nissan GT-R is ready to meet the world. The vehicle was custom built for a Brazilian customer who, thankfully, is not a very big fan of the Fast and the Furious. Nissan GT-R by Jotech Motorsports The exterior of the car remains unaltered with no...
Vilner, a Bulgarian tuning company, decided to take a look at the new Nissan GT-R and develop a special package focused on interior improvements. While the exterior remains untouched, Vilner provides a comprehensive styling kit for the interior. It starts with a new steering wheel wrapped in Alcantara, diamond-quilted seats and door panels, contrasting red inserts, piano black accents, a...
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) picked the 2013 Nissan Altima as the safest model thanks to its very good scores obtained at one of the most stringent tests. The Japanese model already received the most coveted five-star rating from NHTSA, IIHS' pick coming as a new confirmation that the Altima is a very safe car. 2013 Nissan Altima...
If you love the Nissan GT-R, you're probably a very big fan of Japanese technology, thinking outside the box and pushing the laws of physics. With the previous generations of the Nissan GT-R, and even the current one, electronic help has been at the core of the performance. 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition All sorts of information was chucked into...
The Japanese people from Nissan decided to introduce a new entry-level version of the Navara pick-up truck in the United Kingdom. The new trim level is called Visia and receives a starting price of £17,995. Under the hood sits a 2.5-liter diesel engine offering 142 horsepower and 350Nm of torque returning a combined fuel economy of 33,6mpg UK. 2013 Nissan...
Nissan released official pricing details on the new Juke Nismo, a model which will be available starting next in Britain. Carrying a starting price of £19,995, the Japanese model benefits from a 1.6-liter turbocharged unit delivering 197 horsepower and 250Nm of torque. 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo Linked to a six-speed manual transmission, the new Juke Nismo sprints from 0 to...
Nissan are pretty pleased with themselves these days, but life is not exactly the nicest thing on Earth so they have to face the music. Despite recent unveiling of the facelifted version of their Leaf EV today and announcing the plan to auction off a GT-R in a couple of days, some bad news is going on. 2013 Nissan Leaf...
Nissan officially reveals the 2013 model year Leaf, the well-known electric vehicle which receives some significant improvements after two years on the market. Under the hood we find a new electric motor and new components which are significantly lighter. To be more specific, the new powertrain is 80 kilograms lighter which, without doubt, improves the performance. 2013 Nissan Leaf The...
Auction fans should ready their wallet as they're about to go through something unusual. They'll get a chance at buying a unique Nissan. The GT-R Bolt Edition the Japanese company alongside the Jamaican athlete about a month ago is now ready to be taken up to the auction block. Nissan GT-R Bolt Edition Nissan announces that their one-off version of...
Nissan's Murano is genuinely one of the more interesting cars they make. It may be a crossover and it may be designed in America but it's certainly not the typical lumbering vehicle. It can be a very unusual machine thanks to its high quality interior, its clever interior toys, its rather rare drivetrain solution and its very competitive pricing. 2013...
Nissan introduces today the 2013 GT-R Nismo GT3 racing car through a set of photos, a presentation video including driving footage and all the important details with UK/Japan pricing. Under the bonnet of the Japanese racing model we find a powerful twin-turbo 3.8-liter engine capable to produce 543 horsepower and 637Nm of torque. 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 The company...
The Japanese people from Nissan released official information on the 2013 model year Titan, a pickup truck which is dedicated to the North American market. In terms of styling, the revised Titan benefits from new step rails, a revised tailgate and rear spoiler. If you opt for the higher trim levels, you will get new alloy wheels, a 120V outlet...
And yet there's still a few amazing stories out there, ones like this one about the Nissan GT-R. It's a cheap supercar, but it's still out of the reach of most people. This version however, is a little more accessible. It only costs the equivalent of 38.900 USD, provided you live in Portugal, where it's listed. Nissan GT-R Wagon Just...
Somebody at the NHTSA must have heard our complaint about the way we don't get too many recalls and how we weren't exactly impressed with the Jeep Patriot's investigation. They've responded by putting the 2012-2013 Nissan Altima through a recall. The matter is quite a serious one and there's also quite a bad outcome if not properly taken care of....
The DeltaWing race car, currently teamed up to the Japanese at Nissan got of to an interesting start in motorsport, managing to fight off giants for quite a while at Le Mans. Unfortunately, after a while though, the race ended in tears at the side of a track, hours before the end would be coming through. Nissan DeltaWing No matter,...
Nissan unveiled a special edition of the well-known GT-R supercar, a model built in partnership with Usain Bolt. We are told by the Japanese carmaker that this is a one-off model and is going to be auctioned. Nissan GT-R Bolt Edition All the money resulted from selling this unique model will go to the Usain Bolt Foundation. Its main purpose...
The NHTSA is the sort of authority that keeps itself busy doing all sorts of things, most of which we approve of for our safety and some which are simply annoying. They do get their fair share of pats on the back, particularly for stuff like these crash tests. They're cool because of the resulting footage and actually useful in...
Nissan's stand at the 2012 Paris Motor Show will contain this new concept, one they call the TeRRa. Aside from the unusual letter format you know what's about to happen when a car gets such a name. There's going to be a lot of Mother Earth stuff going on, everybody will have a deeply pious attitude towards the environment, our...
