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Nissan Murano with more Accolades and Sales Records

2015 Nissan Murano was introduced in the end of last year and since then it has gathered a lot of accolades, prestigious awards and achieved new sales records. The latest trophy in its collection is the “Best Crossover” in the Parentsmagazine and Edmunds.com annual listing of the “10 Best Family Cars”. Just like before, the top cars for the new year were chosen by the Parents and Edmunds.com editors. They have considered their safety, convenience and high-tech performance features.

Recently, Nissan Murano also received another very important award. It has been selected as an IIHS “Top Safety Pick Plus” ranking. The main reason for this is that it offers Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) and Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) systems. These two were specifically designed to notify drivers of potential risks ahead.

The crossover can be also equipped with the optional Driver’s Attention Alert (DAA) system. It analyzes driver steering behavior thus delivering an alert if signs of drowsiness or inattention are detected.

In terms of sales, those of the 2015 Nissan Murano increased 58.3 percent in May and continued growing. These numbers are in comparison to the same periods in the last calendar year. All in all, the Murano stands out with exceptional styling, premium interior, advanced safety and driver aid technologies.

The new Murano is distinguished by its V-Motion front end, boomerang lights and floating roof treatment. The efficient aerodynamics is to support the great looking exterior design. On the inside, the crossover offers a “social lounge” experience, because of features such as lower-height instrument panel, wide center console, advanced Zero Gravity seating and huge Power Panoramic Moonroof.

In the features list are included options such as NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support, SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Travel Link and many more.

Under the hood, the vehicle is powered by 3.5-liter DOHC V6 that has been linked to an advanced Xtronic transmission. The unit drives the front-wheels or can be also equipped with an All-Wheel Drive. For both variants, the fuel economy is rated at 28 mpg on the highway.

2015 Nissan Murano is offered in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum. It is currently on sale with a starting price of $29,560 USD.

Source: Nissan

June 8, 2015

Nissan Proudly Returns on Le Mans Race With Three GT-R NISMO Models

It is finally here! The moment has arrived! On June 13, at 9 a.m. there will be three Nissan GT-R LM NISMO models, that will start the world’s toughest race, which will also mark Nissan’s return on Le Mans 24 Hours race.

The three machines, that received some radical upgrades, will compete with international team of drivers from Formula One, sportscar racing and Nissan’s GT Academy.

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Max Chilton (GB), who is an ex-F1 star, GT Academy winner and GP3 racer Jann Mardenborough (GB} and the sportrscar legend Oliver Pla (FRA) will tame the #23 beast.

In car #22 will compete the longest-standing NISMO racer of them all, Michael Krumm (GER) himself, side by side with Le Mans winner Harry Tincknell (GB) and Nissan GT ace Alex Buncombe (GB)

And now, the special part. Nissan NISMO #21 was given a special livery to celebrate the Nissan R90CK, that dominated the Le Mans track 25 years ago. The number 21 vehicle comes with red, white and blue finish, so that it honors its predecessor. Now, for 2015 le Mans race, #21 will be driven by the current Super GT Champion Tsugio Matsuda (JAP), the first GT Academy winner and Super GT500 racer Lucas Ordonez (ESP) and the first winner of GT Academy Russia, Mark Shulzhitskiy (RUS).

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The tree Nissan GT-R LM NISMOs will get back on the track on Wednesday, June 10 for a practice session. The qualifying for the race itself starts on Wednesday and Thursday.

As you know, Nissan-powered machines has taken the LM P2 class victory numerous ways in the last year, which makes it no surprice, that the NISMO-tweaked Nissan VK45DE V8 engine will be still choice number one for LM P2 engineer and race teams. Now the 2015 Le Mans 24-hours race will meet the three Nissan vehicles with V6 twin-turbo engines, and a 30 per cent grid at Le Mans, powered by Nissan.

Stay tuned for further information.

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Source: Nissan

June 5, 2015

2016 Nissan Maxima is Here! We all Wonder if It Offers the Maximum [VIDEO]

2016 Nissan Maxima is finally here! After the crushing debut at New York International Auto Show, the latest Nissan model is already at all Nissan dealerships worldwide. The 2016 Maxima catches the eye with its elegant lines, confident look, powerful engine and of course, high levels of safety features and technology gadgets.

Along with the reputation of “4-Door Sports Car” the 2016 Maxima also features and a combination of low profile and wide stance, sharp-looking front and premium cozy interior. In fact, the vehicle further grants owners with NissanConnectSM with navigation and 11-speaker Bose audio system.

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Drivetrain System

The most interesting part of the vehicle is definitely the engine. 2016 Maxima comes with the crushing 300 hp (220 kW) V6 engine, paired with the performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. What is also interesting about the engine is that, it demonstrates a total of 15 per cent better fuel consumption and economy. Sweet, huh?

Additional Technology Features

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The 2016 Maxima offers wide range of different safety, security and drive aids. Some of them are the Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and Driver Attention Alert (DAA). Surely everyone will feel safe and comfortable in a ride with such systems.

And of course, Nissan team offers the best for every customer: the “4-Door Sports Car” comes in five variations, that are indeed S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum. All the vehicles are assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee, with engines assembled in Decherd, Tennessee.

With the success of previous models and the wonderful features, the 2016 Maxima looks promising, confident and beautiful. I wonder what you think about the latest Nissan model. We await your opinions in the comment section below!

Prices for 2016 Nissan Maxima start from $32,410.

Source: Nissan

June 4, 2015

Have You Seen the R90CK livery for Nissan GT-R LM NISMO Competing at the Le Mans? [VIDEO]

Nissan has just revealed its car for the Le Mans series, the GT-R NISMO which will carry the No.21 and a very special livery. The latter is inspired by the iconic R90CK model, which 25 years ago ensured a pole position for Nissan with its stunning 3:27.020 lap of the Le Mans circuit. Behind the steering wheel was Mark Blundell.

Now, the No.21 Nissan GT-R LM NISMO will be the third LM P1 car that will be raced by current Super GT Champion Tsugio Matsuda and two winners of GT Academy, Lucas Ordonez and Mark Shulzhitskiy.

In addition, the No.24 Nissan R90CK, which will appear at Le Mans in a special parade in order to celebrate anniversary of the emblematic lap. Well, the 1100 hp car may not achieve the 366 km/h (227 mph) speed as it did in 1990 but it will most certainly attract everyone’s admirations.

On Sunday is the official Le Mans test day, when the three Nissan GT-R LM NISMOs will be on track. This means that for the trio it will be the first time on the track and the first time running along with all of the other Le Mans entrants.

Ten laps are mandatory runs during the test day. And during testing, rookies will all drive a Ginetta-Nissan LM P3 car that will be taking part in the test. Once they finish with the laps, the car will be handed to Nick McMillen, who is 2013 GT Academy USA winner. The second LMP3 car will also be on track with Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy.

Don’t forget to check out the video below, which shows the building of the GT-R Nismo timelapse and how the livery reveal.

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Source: Nissan

May 29, 2015

Renault-Nissan Alliance Will Support a Noble Cause for Noble Results!

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is ready to provide 200 all-electric vehicles for the United Nation’s COP21 climate conference in Paris. The agreement was signed today between the well-known Alliance and the General Secretary.

Now, more than 20,000 U.N. participants from nearly 200 countries are expecting what will happen next. In fact, this is the first time, that the U.N. fleet will be using electric-charged fleet for the entire event.

Furthermore, the idea of the Paris summit is to create a new climate-changing agreement, that is expected to help countries to adopt the climate changes and the reduced emissions. The COP21 car fleet will include the Renault ZOE compact car, Renault Kangoo Z.E. van, Renault Fluence Z.E. sedan, Nissan LEAF and the special 7-seater Nissan e-NV200 van. What is expected from the vehicles is to be available throughout the week and of course to provide smooth and clean ride to key venues during the public transportation.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance will be cooperating with numerous French companies, that will create a network of more than 50 charging stations, just to ensure quick and clean recharge for the environmentally friendly vehicles. The stations are expected to recharge the automobiles from 0 to 80 per cent energy in just 30 minutes.

It is good to hear such good news. We all hope, that there will be more automobile brands, that will follow the Alliance strategy for producing more environmentally friendly vehicles.

Source: Nissan; Renault

May 27, 2015

Godzilla is Back: Meet Prior-Design’s 720HP Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R is undoubtedly on of the best sports cars on the planet. I sincerely think that there isn’t a car enthusiast who would not want to drive this emblematic vehicle. And it is always a pleasure when we see some good GT-R conversions. Remember the Liberty Walk Nissan GTR, for instance?

Well, this time the tuner is Prior-Design and it has given this Nissan a Widebody Godzilla aero kit. The most important thing that it has done for the GT-R is that it has lowered its weight, thus giving it the capability of faster acceleration.

PD750 Body Kit

The aerodynamic PD750 body kit comprises of several carbon fiber parts that has been added to the car. The first one is the new front bumper, which features large intakes for the uprated intercoolers and brakes.

The second one is the front lip spoiler, and the others are the side skirts and a three-piece rear underbody diffuser with vertical fins. The fins actually channel the out-going airflow in order to minimize the drag. As an option, the company is also offering an eight-piece wheel arch extension kit.

Drivetrain

The aggressive look of the Godzilla is complemented by the uprated engine. The 3.8-liter V6 unit driving the four wheels now produces 720 hp (529 kW) and 820 Nm (605 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, the new in-house made steel sport exhaust features a pair of 200-cell free-flow catalytic converters and a flap control. When entirely open, the latter emits powerful sound.

Wheels & Suspension

Prior-Design has ensured that the GT-R receives the best, so they given it a KW Variant 3 coil-over suspension system. Thanks to it, car’s ride height can be adjusted. There is also an added bounce and rebound control, which assists in the effective use of the extra power.

At last, the Nissan rides on new alloys which measure 10.5 and 13.0×21-inches at the front and rear, respectively. They provide huge mechanical grip and look spectacular.

Source: Prior-Design

May 25, 2015

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Proved it is Really a 4-Door Sports Car

As you know, Nissan brand promised, that the 2016 Maxima will be known as “4-door Sports Car”, because of the debut of the eighth-generation sports design at the New York International Auto Show. And something more. There is a certified proof to what Nissan has promised: the brand uploaded a vide test, that demonstrates the performance capabilities of the 2016 Maxima.

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Named “1016 Nissan Maxima Test Track Challenge”, the testing was made by a objective, independent third-party organization, that made serious tests , researches and comparison between 2015 Acura TLX 3.5 (FWD), geared with Technology Package, 2015 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus Tiptronic, 2015 BMW 328i Sedan and the 2016 Nissan Maxima SR.

All the results demonstrated without any doubt, that the 2016 Maxima was the fastest vehicle and the one with best overall performance.

The AMCI Testing itself got the Acura, Audi and BMW vehicles anonymously and the Maxima SR was obtained from Nissan North America. the driving tests were done with certified drivers at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park’s West Loop.

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As required by the organization, all the vehicles underwent AMCI Testing’s break-in procedure and were prepared according to every manufacturer’s specifications. Along with the special preparation and examinations, the test team created “simulcam technology”, that creates “ghost images” on every single vehicle, tested in order to create even better and more productive comparison on the track.

Long story short: Nissan team demonstrated two things. First, it kept its word by saying it will create a 4-door sports car. Second, the brand created such a 4-door sports car, that dominated the track.

Source: Nissan

May 19, 2015

Nissan NISMO Team Continues Preparation for Le Mans Challenge [VIDEO]

Nissan NISMO completed the three-day two-car tests in NCM Motorsports Park in Kentucky. now, Nissan team is ready for the final preparation before the le Mans 24-Hours race, that will take place next month. The team focused to complete longer distances with the GT-R LM NISMO’s pair and to create even better performance and confidence on the road.

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The full Nissan team of drivers attended the test and there was even Harry Tincknell, who just arrived from his LM P2 Victory at the Spa round of Fia World Endurance. Now, as the whole team has gathered, there was a decision taken about the driving line-ups. And here they are, as follows:

#23 – Max Chilton (GB), Jann Mardenborough (GB), Olivier Pla (FRA)
#22 – Alex Buncombe (GB), Michael Krumm (GER), Harry Tincknell (GB)
#21 (Le Mans only) – Tsugio Matsuda (JAP), Lucas Ordonez (ESP), Mark Shulzhitskiy (RUS)

The Russian racer Mark Shulzhitskiy joined the LM P1 team and now he had his first try in the GT-R LM recently. He is famous for winning GT Academy Russia in 2012 and since then, the raced in GT3 and LM P2 and made his Le Mans debut in 2014.

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Nissan NISMO team is now at the Indianapolis base to finish the tweaks of the sports car, before heading to the UK base to finish the final preparations for the Le Mans challenge.

Source: Nissan

May 15, 2015

Nissan Team Reveals Specs for the GT-R LM NISMO

Nissan‘s latest sport car, that will be competing in the Le Mans 24-hour race was created by a team of precisely selected professionals and experts from different countries from Japan, USA and Europe. The different here is, that unlike other LM P1 vehicles, the GT-R LM NISMO‘s 3.0-Liter twin-turbo engine V6 gas engine is placed in front the of the FWD-drive car. Here, we offer you further information about the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO specs:

The engine is a 3.0-Liter, 60 degree V6 direct injection gasoline turbo Nissan VRX 30A NISMO, that works in harmony with the 5-speed sequential gearbox with pneumatic paddle shift system. Tilton 3-plate carbon clutch assembly is also included. The chassis is a FIA Homolograted and weights exactly 870kg. The vehicle is right-hand positioned.Furthermore, the body panels are especially crafted with carbon-fiber-composite elements. Additional polycarbonate windscreen and wind tunnel bring incredible high efficiency bodywork design with adjustable rear wing. In addition to the bodywork, Ohlins multi-adjustable front dampers are included, as well as Penske adjustable rear dampers, enforced with 6-position front and 4-position rear calipers. There is also driver-adjustable brake bias.

The incredible vehicle is further geared with BBS centre-lock, magnesium forged 18″x 13″ front and 16″x9′ rear. The ride comes with Michelin 31/71-18 front and 20/71-16 rear radialsFrom technological and electrical aspect, the sport car comes with Cosworth engine control unit, that includes: Engine control, gearbox control, drive adjustable traction control, anti-lag system control, lift-and-coast fuel conservation and other.

We will continue to bring you news about Nissan and especially the GT-R LM NISMO, so stay with us.

Source: Nissan

May 15, 2015

Nissan Brings Even More Surprices With “The Altima Chase” [Video]

With the success of last year’s campaign “Ride of Your life“, Nissan brings it back for one more time. But this time with even more events. The brand announced the start of “The Altima Chase” project, that will take the “Ride of Your Life” campaign to a even higher level. Let’s see some more details.

As we told you, Nissan team promoted customers to “unlock” the Altima from a special box. The luckiest people were given a chance to experience the sedan on a racetrack. Instantly. How cool is that?

Now, “The Altima Chase” starts with video, that tracks down the car via numerous clues on social media. For three weeks fans and customers will have to find out where the Altima is hidden. And when they do, or to be more precise, when one of them is lucky enough to find out the hidden vehicle, he takes it as a giveaway price. The rest of the participants also get some prices: numerous Nissan– and Altima-inspired gear and cash prizes.

The social media element for the campaign started on May 11 and will run through the end of the month. Fans and customers have the chance to find clues in all the social media, along with the official Nissan website.

We wish good luck to all participants. We hope we will be lucky enough to talk with the winner!

Source: Nissan

May 12, 2015

“Ride of Your Life” Launches for Second Time!

A year ago Nissan brand started its popular “Ride of Your Life” marketing campaign. You might remember, that the project captured attention with stories of people, who were given an especially upgraded and tuned vehicle, just to find out, that this is a stock production Altima sedan car. This year “Ride of Your Life” is back and offers interactive consumer experience. Let see what Nissan team has to offer.

As you will see for yourself, the video below shows a group of customers at a local market, who have the chance to “unlock” a big box, where a team of professional racers expect the lucky guy, who can try out the car on a sports track immediately. The idea is to demonstrate, that the 2015 Nissan Altima is capable of conquer the sports track at full-throttle performance.

The filming of the video took place in Southern California. Once the car is “unlocked”, participants join the professional race team and go for a simulated race experience, where every one of the lucky customers can have a lap by themselves under the guidance of the professional driving team. Definitely a mall trip, that they will remember for a long time.

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Source: Nissan

May 5, 2015

2015 Nissan Versa Note Defends its Position in the Kelly Blue’s List

This year marks the second time, that Nissan Versa Note stays on Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000”. The car won the award, thanks to the Around View Monitor, the numerous tech options, that include the hands-free texting, Bluetooth and Pandora Connectivity. In fact, Nissan Versa in on the sixth place on the prestigious list.

The companion to the Versa sedan, the Versa Note demonstrates some wonderful features, distinctive look inside and outside. In fact, the vehicle comes with large list of features and tweaks. Today we will show you some of them.

The Versa Note demonstrates incredible stylish exterior, that includes the steeply sloped windshield. There is an optional Active Grille Shitter, that makes a further boost to the overall fuel economy. And when we talk about economy, The Xtronic-geared models offer 40 miles per-gallon-highway fuel economy. The vehicle also offers spacious cargo place, that is further upgraded with the Divide-N-Hide Adjustable Floor. And of course, the Versa Note is geared with numerous hi-tech gadgets and tweaks, that include NissanConnect system, RearView Monitor, Navigation and many more.

Under the hood 2015 Versa Note shows a 1.6-Liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with dual injection and Twin Continuously Variable Timing Control (CVTC). The Note S model comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the other models, the S Plus, SV, SR and SL are geared with a next-gen Nissan Xtronic transmission.

In fact, we can still show numerous features, that are included in the 2015 Versa Note. Nissan team has included Bluetooth, Hands-Free system, Satellite radio and 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels.