Thoroughbred Nissan

For years, New Yorkers have hailed the classic Crown Vic to take them to the train station, out to dinner, for a night on Broadway, or maybe just home from the airport. They're a familiar sight on the streets of New York, but pretty soon, they'll be phased out in favor of some new and environmentally-friendly features.

That's right, pretty soon, New York City commuters will hop into the back seat of...

In the electric-vehicle market, Nissan's top-selling Leaf has proven to be one of the best options out there for eco-minded drivers. Green technology is constantly evolving though, and Nissan has recently joined the fray with plans for a supercharged hybrid engine.

The Japanese automaker will combine the low-end torque of an electric engine with a supercharger to create one high-performance engine. Superchargers provide...

Nissan recently released a smartphone app that makes the experience of owning a Nissan LEAF even better. And, just like the LEAF, it's perfect for your busy lifestyle.

"Nissan understands that telematics and other communication services are important for consumers...

Even after 11 years on the market, the Nissan Xterra just keeps getting better and better. With "innovation for the extreme," the 2012 Nissan Xterra has earned the respect from outdoor enthusiasts and car lovers alike. And, Thoroughbred Nissan is sure that the top-of-the-line 2012 model won't let you down.

All trim levels in the 2012 Nissan Xterra (i.e., the X, S, and PRO-4X) feature an advanced 4.0-liter DOHC V6 engine that delivers a powerful...

Most often, when Thoroughbred Nissan talks about Nissan news and popularity, it involves stories happening in the  U.S.  However, sometimes we need to look at a global view, to get a better idea of the "Big Picture.

An example would be Nissan attaining record market share this past April in Europe.  This helps to exhibit that Nissan's increasing popularity is not only occuring in North America, but in Europe as well.  A year…

Nissan is sizzling above the competitors.  We're not referring to the climbing sales figures either, which if you've been keeping up, you know about some of the record breaking instances.  We are actually talking about Nissan gaining victory on the race track

The Nissan-powered TDS Racing Oreca recently won the 1000 kms of Spa.  Nissan power also took second place at the Boutsen Energy Racing Oreca.  Although a second pit stop delayed the…

Among the most honorable awards an automaker can receive are the internationally acclaimed Edison Awards, named after the famous innovator, Thomas Alva Edison. The awards are held annually as a tribute to his continuous pursuit of excellence and inspiration to drive the U.S. to the forefront of innovation, creativity, ingenuity, and global mobility.

This year, Nissan walked away from this year's Edison Awards with a Bronze in the Personal Transportation segment for their…

Created in honor of the Japanese automaker's huge success in GT racing across the world, the new Nissan 370Z GT recently debuted at the International Geneva Motor Show.

The new 370Z GT Edition gained many welcome additions, including:

• Standard 19" RAYS forged alloy wheels finished in a dramatic Anthracite color
• 3 Exclusive body colors: Metallic Black, Pearl White, and Black Rose
• Significant improvements to suspension and equipment, including a retuning of dampeners to provide…

Unless you're living in a cave somewhere with no access to media or other people, you're well aware that Japan has just been dealt a double whammy...a quake followed by a tsunami. And Nissan is no exception to the many Japanese automakers having a particularly hard time recovering from the blow. In the disaster's wrath, over 2,000 other U.S.-bound Nissans were damaged. The automaker was also forced to…