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Nissan announces U.S. pricing for 2015 Versa Note

May 28, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

May 28, 2014 – NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2015 Nissan Versa Note hatchback, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Following its highly successful debut as a 2014 model, the Nissan Versa Note enters its second year of production with a number of significant enhancements – led by the addition of new Versa Note SR and Versa Note SL trim levels. There are now a total of five models: S, S Plus, SV, SR and SL. The new 2015 Versa Note SR offers a…

Four gamers to compete at legendary Le Mans 24 Hours for Nissan

May 15, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Mark Shulzhitskiy and Jann Mardenborough join Alex Brundle in new Ligier JS P2 Lucas Ordonez and Wolfgang Reip will race Nissan ZEOD RC with Satoshi Motoyama Over a quarter of all the cars running in the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours will be “Powered by Nissan” LONDON – In 2011 Nissan showed the world that it is possible to take a gamer, put him through a driver development program, unleash him at Le Mans and see him stand on the podium after 24 hours of grueling racing. The story of…

2015 Murano design sets a new standard

May 10, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

May 9, 2014, YOKOHAMA, Japan – To the design team tasked with creating an all-new third generation Nissan Murano, one thing was perfectly clear: Nothing less than a return to the original’s “wow” factor would be acceptable. The new Murano was subjected to three times the normal wind tunnel testing, eventually resulting in a 0.31 coefficient of drag – the same as many sports cars. The 0.31 Cd is projected to be among the best in the midsize crossover segment. While exploring ways to give the new Murano an energetic,…

Nissan debuts Lannia Concept at Auto China 2014

April 22, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

BEIJING, China — Nissan premiered the Lannia Concept at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, its latest sedan concept geared towards China’s rising “Post-80s” generation, the “balinghou.” The concept is the second model to be borne from Nissan’s design center in China, which opened the new studio in 2013. It features signature trademarks of Nissan’s next generation design, including the V-motion grille, boomerang headlamps, a distinctive kick-up pillar, as well as the “floating” roof. Taiji Toyota, head of Nissan Design China, says the Lannia Concept exudes “daqi” — a Chinese word…

Nissan set to electrify Clipsal 500 in Australia with LEAF NISMO RC

February 27, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Clipsal 500 in Adelaide to see first Australian appearance of Nissan LEAF NISMO RC – state-of-the-art all-electric, zero emission racing car “Nissan Time Attack” sees LEAF NISMO RC on Adelaide street circuit against Nissan GT-R and Nissan Altima V8 Supercar MELBOURNE, Australia – Nissan is set to electrify this weekend’s Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, South Australia with the on-track appearance of its spectacular, all-electric racing car, the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC. Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is one of the most innovative racing cars in the world with its all-electric powertrain….

Year of change in SUPER GT in Japan

February 25, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan has traditionally won the championship in SUPER GT racing when debuting a new car, and if so, this season should be a banner year. The monocoque, transmission, brakes, shock absorbers and fuel tank – about 70 percent of the new GT500 Class car – will be common to all cars in the series, based on the same new technical regulations as the DTM (German Touring Car Championship). Teams can develop engines, and new regulations will allow manufacturers to freely develop the aerodynamic characteristics of their cars,…

All-New Nissan Rogue Crossover Included Among Kiplinger’s “2014 Best Value Awards” Winners

February 18, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Citing tremendous affordability and high fuel economy, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has named the 2014 Nissan Rogue the “Most Fuel-Efficient Small Crossover” in the publication’s 2014 Best Value Awards. Kiplinger’s annual buyer’s guide sorts the 2014 models by price and category and ranks them for performance, safety and value. The all-new 2014 Rogue was praised by the publication for its excellent combined fuel economy of 28 miles per gallon, which provides an excellent value to consumers with annual fuel costs a mere $1,800. Rogue also gets best-in-class 33…