Proving paying more doesn't automatically equate to safer,some midsized cars do better than luxury models in the new frontal offset crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS). Of the 18 sedans tested in the ...
Japanese carmaker Nissan’s lithium-ion automotive battery plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, US, has started production of battery components for 2013 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle (EV). The first set of batteries manufactured at the plant ...
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Nissan has promised to substantially expand its currently limited range of hybrid models,as the manufacturer combats slow sales of its all-electric Leaf hatchback. Petrol-electric power is currently reserved for Nissan's Infiniti luxury ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer warning involving the sale of counterfeit air bags that were used as replacement parts for vehicles involved in a crash. The fake air bags look like certified, ...
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Redesigned from the ground-up for 2013, the new Pathfinder drives a lot like a lifted Nissan Altima. We get the feeling that is exactly what Nissan intended. You have to wonder, though, how much more money would be in Nissan's coffers ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan has unveiled the 2013 Altima at the New York International auto show being held in US. The Altima will be offered with two powertrain options which include the 2.5 litre four-cylinder engine which will generate ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan is planning to commence production of new 2013 Sentra compact car at its Canton Vehicle Assembly facility in Mississippi, US from the fourth quarter of 2012. According to the carmaker, it will hire additional ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan is planning to recall its 2012-2013 Altima sedans over a problem with bolts that have not been tightened during production that could increase risk of a crash. About 13,919 units built at Nissan's Canton facility ...
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Japanese car maker Nissan has started production of the 2013 Altima sedan at its Canton Assembly Plant in Mississippi, US. The new model is offered with a choice of two powertrains, including the new 4-cylinder, 182hp 2.5litre DOHC ...
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Nissan North America has reported 16.2% rise in its sales in July 2012 to 98,341 units when compared to 84,601 units sold during the same period in 2011. During the period, the sales of Nissan Division rose 12.3% to 86,722 units over ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan has recalled the Dualis models (Qashqai) due to a problem with the steering and the X-Trail model because of a potential fire risk in Australia. The recall affects 3,000 units of the Nissan Dualis, or Nissan ...
Japanese carmaker Nissan's motorsports and performance unit, Nissan Motorsport International, has unveiled a new V8 engine which is based on 5.6litre VK56 engine that will power its new Altima into the V8 Supercars Championship to be held ...
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this weekend at the final round of the 2012 championship at the Sydney Olympic Park street circuit. The Sydney Telstra 500 will provide the platform for Nissan Motorsport driver Rick Kelly to get behind the wheel of his 2013 Nissan Altima ...
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Japanese carmaker Nissan has recorded 4.845 million units in global sales in the fiscal year 2011, up 15.8% from last year's 4.185 million units, as demand for its vehicles outperformed the total auto industry which increased 4.2%. Nissan ...
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Fall has arrived, and with it comes the official annual change over in new car models. This can be a great time for car shoppers, with deep, closeout discounts available on many models. Before you choose to buy a 2012, do the math and ...
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