Blog Archive
06-08-15
Nissan Leaf takes on Tesla and Chevy Bolt by getting a 105-mile battery for 2016!
Higher trim levels are expected to receive a 30-kWh battery pack for the 2016 model year, while the entry-level 'S' package will retain the current 24-kWh module, two unnamed dealers told InsideEVs.The report suggests the 25-percent boost in battery capacity will bring an equivalent jump in range, bringing the EPA-estimated driving distance up from 84 miles to 105-110 miles.
06-07-15
NISMO athlete Jann Mardenborough named 50th most marketable athlete in the world
ROLLE, Switzerland – GT Academy 2011 winner Jann Mardenborough has been announced as the 50th most marketable athlete in the world, joining a list of superstars such as soccer star Lionel Messi, sprinter Usain Bolt and F1 driver Lewis Hamilton.
06-05-15
Nissan donates $50,000 in support of American Red Cross disaster relief efforts
DALLAS – Nissan today announced a $50,000 cash donation to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts after devastating floods and tornadoes ripped through communities in Texas and Oklahoma this month. Areas affected include the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, together with the Irving, Denton, Weatherford, Cleburne, Corsicana, Terrell, Greenville and McKinney areas.
06-02-15
JAY LENO’S GARAGE – Nissan GT-R LM NISMO
Chief engineer Zack Eakin stops by with Nissan’s daring new front-engined LM P1 car. Watch Jann Mardenborough, Nissan GT Academy’s Season 3 winner, take it around the track, just like he’s gonna do at LeMans! See the rest of the show below!
05-31-15
Car Seat Installation Tips for New Parents
When installing a Child Restraint System (CRS), always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer and your Nissan vehicle’s owner’s manual. You may also find the following tips helpful for installing your CRS:
05-23-15
Nissan GT-R in GT3 action at Silverstone this weekend
Newest GT Academy winners joined by the GT3 experts in Blancpain Endurance Series
Full race to be live streamed on NISMO.TV
Last race for Mardenborough and Buncombe before making LM P1 debut at Le Mans
LONDON - Two Nissan GT Academy Team RJN Nissan GT-Rs will be in action at Silverstone this weekend in round two of the 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series. The UK round of the championship has seen strong performances from the Nissan GT-R in the past, so the team will be pushing harder than ever before to come away with the silverware this weekend.
05-17-15
James Davison takes Nissan’s first win in Pirelli World Challenge at Barber Motorsports Park
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - James Davison drove his #33 Always Evolving/RePlay XD Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 to an impressive flag-to-flag victory at the Barber Motorsports Park circuit near Birmingham Saturday. It was Nissan's first overall victory in the Pirelli World Challenge in just the sixth start for the new team. This was also Davison's first win in the series.
05-12-15
Nissan’s “Ride of Your Life” Altima campaign returns bigger and better in second year!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's back. One year ago, Nissan's popular "Ride of Your Life" Altima marketing campaign captured consumers' attention with the story of consumers being given rides in specially prepped race cars – only to find out the vehicles were actually stock production Altima sedans.Now, the "Ride of Your Life" returns with a twist, providing the ultimate interactive consumer experience in a new campaign that runs throughout May on broadcast and interactive channels.
05-11-15
2015 Versa Note was named one of the 10 tech-savviest cars under $20,000 by Kelley Blue Book!
Nissan's funky, cool hatchback is the only one in its class that isoffered with the excellent Around View Monitor, a system we find especially helpful every time we back out of a parking space. Other tech options: include hands-free texting, Bluetooth connectivity and one-touch Pandora internet radio capability.
05-09-15
Nissan donates $500,000 to support Mississippi History and Civil Rights Museums
CANTON, Miss. - Nissan has donated $500,000 to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to support ongoing construction efforts and future exhibits at the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
05-02-15
Nissan PlayStation GT Academy ready for fifth season
Sony Computer Entertainment America and Polyphony Digital Inc. partner with Nissan to give virtual racers a shot to earn a dream job driving real racing cars on track
Top 20 gamers go head-to-head; fastest six will advance to Silverstone competition
U.S. winner advances to International Race Camp for shot at a dream job racing for Nissan placement
04-26-15
2015 Nissan Murano is rated #1 Affordable Midsize SUV by US News.
The 2015 Nissan Murano ranks 1 out of 12 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Nissan Murano, as well as reliability and safety data.
The 2015 Nissan Murano is ranked:
#1in Affordable Midsize SUVs
#1in Affordable SUVs with 2 Rows
#1in Affordable Crossover SUVs
The redesigned 2015 Nissan Murano rides comfortably and feels luxurious inside, reviewers say, and it gets good fuel economy for the class.
04-20-15
Nissan Warns Against Texting And Driving With Bruised Alphabet Letters
Nissan has unveiled striking print ads that highlight the dangers of texting and driving.Featuring evidence bags containing charred, bruised and bloody alphabet letters, they are accompanied by copy that states, “It only takes one letter. Don’t text and drive.”Similar to this Kia spot, the Nissan ads were created by Y&R Puerto Rico.
04-19-15
Nissan sets the standard for national “Drowsy Driving Awareness Day”
NASHVILLE - Just in time for national "Drowsy Driving Awareness Day", Nissan is highlighting the fact that its new Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system is available on two of its most attention-getting vehicles – the 2015 Nissan Murano crossover and the upcoming 2016 Nissan Maxima sedan.
04-18-15
Nissan unveils Lannia at auto Shanghai 2015
HONG KONG, China - Nissan will unveil the new Lannia mid-size sedan at the 16th Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2015). The global debut represents a milestone for Nissan's business in China. Lannia is the company's first product specially created for the youth generation in China.
04-14-15
Do you know high performance? The Nissan 370Z NISMO does!
It isn't as hardcore as a Nissan GT-R , but it certainly is very sporty. The Nissan Z-cars have been around for a long time and the 2015 370Z is the latest iteration of a long line of Z-cars that have come and gone.Last year, Nissan updated the 370Z Roadster with new features like daytime running lights, an updated front fascia without compromising on the looks. The coupe has nice high shoulder and confident looks. Chopping off the roof hasn't ruined the handsome exterior of the 370Z either.
03-28-15
Are you prepared for an emergency? Mossy Nissan Helps you pack!
For commuting or traveling any great distance by car, packing an emergency kit may make the difference between getting back on the road soon, or being stuck where you are for some time.Such protection is something that every vehicle should have (along with a well-equipped first-aid kit). Yet most people carry only a few of the basic items they need to help them get back on the road quickly and safely if the run into a problem.
03-21-15
Nissan’s innovative talent search finds next two stars in Mexico and France
LONDON - In just a few weeks time, two more winners of the Nissan PlayStation GT Academy will start their dream job, racing a Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 in the Blancpain Endurance Series.Gaetan Paletou (FRA) and Ricardo Sanchez (MEX) won the European and International GT Academy competitions in 2014 and, after hitting the steep learning curve of Nissan's driver development program, they took their prize drive in the Dubai 24 Hours in January.
03-18-15
NISSAN JUKE: Coming in hot! this little Nissan will melt your moody winter blues!
03-10-15
Nissan rethinks the compact hatchback: Introducing the Sway Concept
GENEVA - Innovative design and product planning gave birth to the Qashqai and Juke, two of the biggest automotive success stories in recent years. Now the company has applied the same radical thinking to one of the most important sectors of the market: the compact hatchback. Unveiled at the Geneva Show, the Sway is a glimpse at how a future generation of compact Nissan models might look if the company's striking new design language was applied to a European hatchback. It is a concept car designed especially to appeal to European tastes: it is seen as emotional, edgy and exciting.
