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Nissan LEAF Wins 2011-2012 JAHFA Car of the Year and Car Design Awards

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that its 100% electric car – the Nissan LEAF – has won the 2011-2012 Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (JAHFA) Car of the Year and 2011-2012 JAHFA Car Design of the Year awards, both presented by the selection committee of JAHFA. Nissan LEAF won the JAHFA Car [...]

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Tokyo Motor Show grows in comeback year

The Tokyo Motor Show opened to international media Wednesday, the last major industry exhibition of the year, with a focus on green technology and mobility. Held in the Japanese capital city for the first time since 1987, the 42nd Tokyo show will feature 176 exhibitors from 12 countries, compared with 129 two years ago at [...]

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NISSAN JUKE-R – HANDLING

The Juke-R is a project that turns the Nissan Juke into a supercar crossover. In order to make it handle like a GT-R, the Juke-R features a purpose-built roll cage to provide the rigidity required to handle the GT-R’s speed and power, and subtly different suspension to compensate for the car’s different weight and height. [...]

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2012 Nissan Sentra Offers Versatile Space to Spare, Amenities Including Navigation and RearView Monitor

For 2012, the stylish, roomy, fun-to-drive Nissan Sentra sedan remains a versatile performer for people with busy weekday, weekend and around-the-clock lives. And, with six well-equipped models and available equipment ranging from the Bluetooth? Hands-free Phone System to the Nissan Navigation System and RearView Monitor, Sentra has the perfect combination to match any need or [...]

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2013 Nissan GT-R Gains 15 Horsepower to 545 HP Total

Since its introduction, the iconic Nissan GT-R has had one goal in mind – never rest on its laurels. One of the most acclaimed supercars in automotive history, the Nissan GT-R is the ultimate expression of the Nissan brand and its “Innovation for All” philosophy. A multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept [...]

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NISSAN JUKE-R – SEAT FITTING AND ERGONOMICS

The driver is the most important part of any car and this fact is true within Juke-R. GT-R’s 3.8-litre V6 engine has an impact on the interior of the car and it’s vital that the driver is positioned where they can reach all of the controls and gain good visibility. This doesn’t just mean the [...]

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Nissan Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast

Nissan Motor announced first-half results showing net income at $2.3 billion, and an operating margin of 7.1%. The income figure was limited by the strong yen and the lingering impact of the natural disasters that struck Japan in March. From April to September, Nissan sold over 2.22 million vehicles worldwide, a jump of 10.7% on [...]

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NISSAN JUKE-R – THE ENGINE

At the heart of Nissan Juke-R will be the GT-R’s V6 turbo-charged engine that produces an incredible 480bhp. Fitting this into the space usually taken by Juke’s 1.6-litre engine is a big challenge for the team. Not only do they have to build the car around the engine but also find space to house all [...]