Nissan’s NV200 concept van was one of the undoubted stars of the Hanover Show – and designer Ryoichi Kuraoka found an unlikely inspiration for its innovative demountable pod system. “It’s based on Thunderbird 2, the one with the pod,” he said. (more…)
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Hanover CV show: F-A-B – Nissan NV200 is go!
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Crash Avoidance Robotic Car Inspired by Flight of the Bumblebee
![Robot Car \"BR23C\"](http://www.automobilesreview.com/uploads/2008/09/robot-car_br23c_thumb.jpg "Robot Car \\"BR23C\\"")
What better way to advance the development of crash prevention technology than to mimic some of the best proponents of collision avoidance in the natural world? Bees. -
More Murano than ever
Hot on the heels of the Qashqai+2 comes the striking all-new Nissan Murano, the second generation of a model that was key to establishing the entire crossover genre. Even more generously equipped than its predecessor, the latest Murano is priced from £32,795. (more…) -
Nissan At The 2008 Paris International Motor Show
A world premiere of a futuristic concept car and of an all-new production car, as well as a heavily revised version of an existing model will be the stars of Nissan’s 2008 Paris Motor Show. (more…) -
Nissan Releases New Otti Minicar
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has launched a revised version of the popular Otti minicar, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide.
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Nissan Announces Price Adjustment On The 2009 GT-R
Nissan today announced an interim price adjustment on the 2009 Nissan GT-R due to increased raw materials costs. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)* of $76,840 for the GT-R and $79,090 for the GT-R Premium model are effective immediately. Destination & Handling (D&H) is $1,000. The adjusted prices do not apply to customer orders already in dealer hands prior to September 5. The initial GT-R pricing was established nearly a year ago. (more…)
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Nissan Releases New Clean Diesel X-TRAIL “20GT”
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of a new clean diesel X-TRAIL “20GT,” which goes on sale September 18 at Nissan dealers nationwide. The new X-TRAIL 20GT has met Japan’s stringent “Post New Long-term Regulations”*1 – the first vehicle in the world to do so*2. (more…) -
Nissan Announces Production Of Livina, Grand Livina In Brazil
Nissan officially announced the start of production for its first passenger cars – Nissan Livina and Nissan Grand Livina – in Brazil. -
2009 Nissan Rogue Named Top Safety Pick By IIHS
The Nissan Rogue has earned a Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. The Rogue, as well as nine other small SUVs, was evaluated for front, side and rear crash protection. The Top Safety Pick award recognizes vehicles that provide superior overall crash protection among vehicles in their class and only includes vehicles with available electronic stability control, the Rogue comes standard with Nissan’s electronic stability control system, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC). (more…) -
Zero-Emissions Technology Visits Nissan’s Smyrna Plant
Nissan’s Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell Vehicle Showcases Innovation for Future Mobility
Nissan’s hydrogen-fuel-cell research vehicle, along with several fuel-cell vehicles from other manufacturers, made a stop today at Nissan’s Smyrna Test Track as part of an historic two-week cross-country trip. The 13-day, 31-city Hydrogen Tour is traveling from Portland, Maine, to Los Angeles and is designed to showcase the commercial viability of environmentally friendly fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). (more…) -
Nissan Altima Hybrid Named To “Top 10 Green Cars” By Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com
The Nissan Altima Hybrid, which offers the efficiency and fuel economy of a hybrid drivetrain with the performance and excitement customers have come to expect from the Altima line-up, has been named one of the “Top 10 Green Cars” by the editors of Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. (more…) -
Eleven Minutes, 58 Seconds And Zero Emissions
Lap runs on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany’s Eifel region are often cancelled due to rain. But the wet weather didn’t stop Nissan from taking its X-TRAIL fuel cell vehicle for a spin on the course recently, making Nissan the first automaker to record an FCV lap on the famous race track. (more…)