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Nissan is preparing to change the face of racing with an historic entry in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race this summer. It's the Nissan DeltaWing, an experimental car that is half the size and weight of traditional Le Mans competitors (it's also twice as efficient, but let's not get too far ahead of ourselves here). Nonetheless, the team at Le Mans sent a special invitation to the team...

A few weeks ago, we told you a little bit about the impending rebirth of Datsun from Nissan. As the company readies itself to bring back a piece of their history, CEO and President, Carlos Ghosn, thought it only appropriate to return to the company's roots in Japan.  Instead of a press conference about the history and future of the brand, Ghosn took a public tour of the Zama Heritage Garage, an often-talked about...

There's no question that when it comes to fuel-efficiency, Nissan leads the way. As a matter of fact, they were one of the first automakers to release a car that doesn't use a single drop of gasoline - the Nissan LEAF. What's up next for the Japanese automaker? Well, they took to the Green Pavilion at the Geneva Motor Show in March to address that particular question.

Jerry Hardcastle, VP of Design and...

Tucson drivers are pretty lucky. Well, first, lucky enough to live in Tucson. And second, lucky enough to live in one of the 29 select markets where the Nissan LEAF is available for a test drive. It's available all over the country, sure - but not everybody can just head over to their local dealership and take one for a spin.

Americans aren't the only ones experiencing this issue, either. Drivers all over the...

What do you get when you put together the Nissan NV200 commercial van and the all-electric drivetrain of the LEAF? Well, you get the Nissan e-NV200 Concept, which impressed critics and other show-goers at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this month.

The NV200 is slated to become the next official taxi-cab of New York City, but the all-electric version offers a gas-free driving experience combined with the futuristic styling we...

If you have a smartphone with a touch screen, you know just how annoying it is when you get a scratch on it. It's even kind of annoying if the protective case you bought for it gets scratched, isn't it? As much as we hate to see our cell phones show the abuse we put them through, it's even more frustrating to see the cars we've invested our hard-earned money in...

Braking systems used to be pretty simple: when the driver hit the brake pedal with their foot, brake shoes would press down on the wheels of the vehicle, thereby slowing it down or completely stopping it. Not so much anymore, however. Today's vehicles with advanced computer and technological systems, enable enhanced safety for drivers and passengers. But it also means there's much more to stopping your vehicle than simply hitting the brake pedal...

Auto enthusiasts got a special surprise from Nissan this year, as the automaker brought something a little bit different to the last month's LA Auto Show. As a matter of fact, Nissan arrived with concept versions of their NV Vans outfitted with graphics and order windows to feed hungry show-goers grilled cheese and ice cream sandwiches while they admired all of the latest and greatest in the automotive industry.

That's right, the Japanese automaker arrived in LA with...

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...