Nissan to Show New Versa and a Motorsports Concept in New York, Infiniti to Announce New Addition to Range

One by one, automakers are revealing their plans for the upcoming 2011 New York International Auto Show. This time we have news from Nissan and its luxury division Infiniti. Starting with Nissan, the Japanese firm will debut a “new compact sedan” and a “new, zero emission motorsports concept”. While we have don’t have any information yet on the concept study, from what we know, the compact sedan will be the next generation of the Versa that was teased in an official sketch back in late 2010.

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Hennessey's HPE1000 Escalade Cracks 60 in 3.3 Sec, bests Nissan's GT-R [with Video]

The concept of turning SUVs into pavement-pounding, drag-racing, supercar-shredding monster rods never ceases to amaze me, and by that I mean my jaw is on the floor and I'm completely boggled. I love me some automobiles (and vehicular transportation in general), but there's something about a nigh-three ton box on wheels and oodles of GO that seems...weird.

However, if monster rods - or high performance in general - are your cup of Starbucks soy latte, then Hennessey has got you covered (as if you didn't know that already, what with their cray-cray 1,000+ horsepower Vipers from way back when). Below, for your viewing pleasure, is video of a 2011 Cadillac Escalade drag racing a 2011 R35 GT-R and beating it.

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Light Tune up for the Nissan 370Z by Schmidt Revolution

For its latest endeavor, German tuning company Schmidt Revolution has released a rather modest package for the Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster sports cars. The tune up doesn’t include any engine modifications, and instead focuses on the Japanese model’s appearance, sound and handling. Read more »

Japanese Carmakers Lose More than 500,000 Vehicles to Earthquake, Toyota hit the Worst

It’s been over a month since the first of a series of earthquakes along with a catastrophic tsunami hit Japan’s shores resulting in devastating destruction and flooding, but the country is still feeling the effects in more ways than one.

According to a news report, Japan’s big seven automakers have lost more than half a million units of output since the March 11 quake. To make matters worse, even though many factories opened recently, they have not yet reached their full production capacity due to a lack of parts.

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VIDEO: Nissan Skylines Drifting with the Ladies on Top

There are two things many adolescent boys and men love: cars and women. So it makes sense, both to us and event organizers, that cars and women together are a winning combination. Don’t believe me? Try Megan Fox in Transformers, Jordana Brewster in Fast & Furious or Angelina Jolie in that famous scene from Wanted. Like peanut butter and jelly or beer with kebabs, women and cars work.

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VIDEO: Nissan Skylines Drifting with the Ladies on Top

There are two things many adolescent boys and men love: cars and women. So it makes sense, both to us and event organizers, that cars and women together are a winning combination. Don’t believe me? Try Megan Fox in Transformers, Jordana Brewster in Fast & Furious or Angelina Jolie in that famous scene from Wanted. Like peanut butter and jelly or beer with kebabs, women and cars work.

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Toyota May See Production Diminished by 500,000 Cars because of the Earthquake

The shortage of parts and electricity problems in Japan in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake may delay the production of at least 500,000 Toyota vehicles, according to market research company Advanced Research Japan.

The world's largest carmaker may subsequently see its operating profit drop by at least 100 billion yen ($1.2 billion) in the 2010 fiscal year (ending March 31 2011) and up to 200 billion yen in the 2011 fiscal year. Auto analyst Koji Endo says any impact on production destined for export will affect earnings even more. “Hardly any cars will be built in April and a very low level of production will continue from May,” Endo was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.

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Toyota May See Production Diminished by 500,000 Cars because of the Earthquake

The shortage of parts and electricity problems in Japan in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake may delay the production of at least 500,000 Toyota vehicles, according to market research company Advanced Research Japan.

The world's largest carmaker may subsequently see its operating profit drop by at least 100 billion yen ($1.2 billion) in the 2010 fiscal year (ending March 31 2011) and up to 200 billion yen in the 2011 fiscal year. Auto analyst Koji Endo says any impact on production destined for export will affect earnings even more. “Hardly any cars will be built in April and a very low level of production will continue from May,” Endo was quoted as saying by Bloomberg.

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Find of the Day: Infiniti G35 Dressed Up as a Nissan GT-R

Usually, it’s Nissan owners that want to upgrade to a model from sister company Infiniti, but in this case, it’s the other way around. Found for sale in Quebec by Carscoop reader Caroline is this Nissan GT-R wannabe based on the Infiniti G35 Coupe. From what we can tell, the owner’s budget dried out after he or she finished the front end that now resembled the R35 with a bespoke grille and front bumper assembly. Read more »

Find of the Day: Infiniti G35 Dressed Up as a Nissan GT-R

Usually, it’s Nissan owners that want to upgrade to a model from sister company Infiniti, but in this case, it’s the other way around. Found for sale in Quebec by Carscoop reader Caroline is this Nissan GT-R wannabe based on the Infiniti G35 Coupe. From what we can tell, the owner’s budget dried out after he or she finished the front end that now resembled the R35 with a bespoke grille and front bumper assembly. Read more »

Nissan at Glance

Nissan Motor Co.., Ltd.., or abbreviated as Nissan Motors or simply Nissan, is a Japanese automotive industry which used to market the Datsun brand products until 1983. Its main office is located in the Ginza area of Chuo-ku, Tokyo but Nissan plans to move their main offices to Yokohama, Kanagawa in 2010, where construction has started in 2007.

Nissan, Nissan Motor Co. the full name., Ltd.. (Nissan Jidōsha Kabushiki-gaisha) (TYO: 7201, NASDAQ: NSANY)-is the second largest automotive company in Japan after Toyota and is one of Asia's three main contender in the United States.

Together with their alliance, Renault, Nissan became the fourth largest producer in the world

Nissan Car Model

VIDEO: 2012MY Nissan GT-R Trims Nurburgring Lap Time to 7:24.22, Plus Split-Screen with ZR1

At last November’s LA Auto Show, Nissan lifted the sheets off the revised GT-R that recently went on sale as a 2012MY in North America and as a 2011MY in the rest of the world. Key changes over the previous model include a 45HP bump in output to 530HP, plus a series of aero and chassis tweaks.

For those of you wondering how these modifications affected the GT-R’s performance on the notorious Nordschleife, Nissan’s team managed to shave more than two seconds off the 2011MYs time of 7:26.4, dropping it to 7:24.22, allegedly in less than ideal conditions. You’ll have to skip to about 3:20 into the clip for the driving to begin.

We also found a edited film on Youtube that compares the 2012 GT-R and Corvette ZR-1 on the 'Ring in a split format, which was created by synchronizing the two videos at the pit exit. Watch both videos after the jump.

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VIDEO: 2012MY Nissan GT-R Trims Nurburgring Lap Time to 7:24.22, Plus Split-Screen with ZR1

At last November’s LA Auto Show, Nissan lifted the sheets off the revised GT-R that recently went on sale as a 2012MY in North America and as a 2011MY in the rest of the world. Key changes over the previous model include a 45HP bump in output to 530HP, plus a series of aero and chassis tweaks.

For those of you wondering how these modifications affected the GT-R’s performance on the notorious Nordschleife, Nissan’s team managed to shave more than two seconds off the 2011MYs time of 7:26.4, dropping it to 7:24.22, allegedly in less than ideal conditions. You’ll have to skip to about 3:20 into the clip for the driving to begin.

We also found a edited film on Youtube that compares the 2012 GT-R and Corvette ZR-1 on the 'Ring in a split format, which was created by synchronizing the two videos at the pit exit. Watch both videos after the jump.

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Ford Sues Nissan Over Brazilian TV Ad that Ridicules the Focus for Being Overpriced [with Video]

Ford’s Brazilian arm has filed a criminal (!) lawsuit against the local division of Nissan for airing an aggressive TV commercial directed at the Focus sub-compact. To make a long story short, the parody-like ad points the finger at Ford for allegedly overpricing its Focus model.

The TV spot, which looks exactly like a rap video, shows two men dressed as Ford engineers living the big life with gold chains and rings, plenty of champagnes, and –the best part- an exotic assortment of sexy women in bikinis dancing around them. And oh, there’s also a silver Ford Focus on the background….

At the end, the commercial announces the price of Nissan’s Tiida sub-compact (sold as the Versa in the States), which in Brazil, costs around BR 3,000 or a little over US$1,800 less than Ford’s rivaling Focus.

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Ford Sues Nissan Over Brazilian TV Ad that Ridicules the Focus for Being Overpriced [with Video]

Ford’s Brazilian arm has filed a criminal (!) lawsuit against the local division of Nissan for airing an aggressive TV commercial directed at the Focus sub-compact. To make a long story short, the parody-like ad points the finger at Ford for allegedly overpricing its Focus model.

The TV spot, which looks exactly like a rap video, shows two men dressed as Ford engineers living the big life with gold chains and rings, plenty of champagnes, and –the best part- an exotic assortment of sexy women in bikinis dancing around them. And oh, there’s also a silver Ford Focus on the background….

At the end, the commercial announces the price of Nissan’s Tiida sub-compact (sold as the Versa in the States), which in Brazil, costs around BR 3,000 or a little over US$1,800 less than Ford’s rivaling Focus.

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Overkill: Pink Nissan GT-R Photos

Outside the hotel JW Marriott in Kuala Lumpur of Malaysia, Adam found and photographed a bicolor Nissan GT-R in pink and black matte color with black rims. I really do not know if it's overkill or not.

2012 Nissan titan

Nissan has had a long history when it comes to auto manufacturing such that they know what it takes to deliver up to the transportation needs of its consumers. Thus, they innovate a powerfully built pickup truck that promises to deliver all your requirements via the 2012 Nissan Titan.To learn whether or not it will be a worthy purchase, read on below.
Features of 2012 Nissan Titan
The new 2012 Nissan Titan will be a re-design that was initially intended to be incorporated into the Dodge Ram model, but when that co-development contract with Chrysler collapsed, the auto engineers at Nissan had to come up with a new concept for this version. The closest competitors for this model would therefore include the Dodge Ram 150, Ford F-150, and the Toyota Tundra.
There will be only minor alterations to the cosmetic design of the 2012 Nissan Titan, such as the addition of new exterior body colors. Its overall design can also be described as somewhat muscular with its three-section front grille and wide headlamps as the most distinctive visual elements.
There will be two cab styles to choose from – the King Cab offers a forward-opening access panel doors with small rear seating arrangement, and the Crew Cab that offers roomy cabin space and incorporated with rear doors. But the biggest enhancement to this model would have to be the mechanical features, which has substantially gained mechanical and powertrain improvements. There will be only one engine choice available for the 2012 Nissan Titan though, which is the 5.6-liter V8 engine that is coupled with its sole transmission option of five-speed automatic. This engine type can produce  max at 317 horsepower and yeild up to 385 lb-ft torque.
Depending on which model you choose to buy, the 2012 Nissan Titan will offer you a wide range of features. Some of the standard ones include the front overhead console, remote keyless entry, chrome steel bumpers, off-road optimized wheels and tires, and leather upholstery on the truck’s interiors for a purposeful design and optimum comfort.

2012 Nissan altima

2012 Nissan altima

The actual Next year Nissan Altima recognizes no main adjustments subsequent it is model-year 2010 freshening. This midsize automobile is available in sedan and also coupe physique styles. Compared with the actual coupes, sedans trip over a more time wheelbase and therefore are slightly more time total. Four-cylinder and also V6 motors are usually contributed in between body styles. The gas/electric Crossbreed model exists like a four door.

Altima 2.5 versions can be found in Foundation and also Utes cut amounts. There is a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. V6 types are called Several.A few SR and employ a 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Any constantly varied tranny (CVT) which reacts similar to a computerized will be common about just about all sedans and entirely on coupes.Coupes will also be supplied with a 6-speed manual.
Altima Hybrid cars can be bought within California, Oregon, and certain northeastern says. Hybrid cars set the 4-cylinder engine as well as CVT using a battery-powered electric motor with regard to 198 horsepower. The actual Cross can run on one or both of the strength resources according to generating problems and does not require plug-in getting.

Accessible safety measures contain ABS, grip handle, antiskid system, curtain-side safety bags, and front-side safety bags. The direction-finding method is accessible and carries a rearview digital camera. Furthermore available are a radio cell-phone link as well as keyless access/engine start. A good SL Bundle for two main.Five Azines models consists of leather covers as well as warmed up entrance car seats.

2012 Nissan gtr

The 2011 Nissan GTR can be a high-performance sports activity coupe having a 2+2 with capacity of design. Standard features consist of 20-inch metal added wheels shod along with high-performance wheels, automatic xenon headlights, Brembo tires, a good in electronic format variable suspension, leather/faux suede furniture, heated power-adjustable top car seats, Wireless bluetooth, keyless ignition/entry, automated climate control as well as an 11-speaker Bose CD/MP3 audio system together with two subwoofers, satellite radio, ipod device connection and Wireless loading audio. Additionally common is a multi-purpose driver-configurable details keep track of and a hard-drive-based direction-finding program with 9.4 gigabytes available for audio tracks storage space. Real-time traffic and also weather may also be supported.
                                           2011 Nissan GTR

                                                            2011 Nissan GTR

                                                    2011 Nissan GTR

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster

Nissan 370Z Roadster

like the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche Boxster S or Audi S5 Cabrio. The Nissan 370Z Roadster, as the Porsche and Audi, has a roof which is made of a canvas; the Mercedes-Benz and BMW Z4 carry a folding metal.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The Nissan 370Z Roadster has not specified how much it takes to open or close. The model it replaces, the 350Z Roadster, it took 20 s.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The hood is connected to the frame of the windshield with three fixing points, the central beam to be a release or block manually (Nissan has not explained how they carried out this operation on the Nissan 370Z Roadster).

Nissan 370Z Roadster

Behind the seats has a crystal deflector for limiting air turbulence reaching the occupants when driving with the roof folded.


Nissan 370Z Roadster

The Nissan 370Z Roadster has a 3.7 liter V6 engine that provides 330 hp.and has more displacement than the Nissan 370Z Roadster; a 3.5-liter V6 in the latest version had 313 hp. It can be coupled to a gearbox six-speed manual or an automatic seven relations, which can be operated from the lever or by a cam located behind the wheel.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The manual transmission has a system called 'SynchroRev Control" which allows the gears quickly and easily fall over the cuts.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The motor is centrally positioned front and rear traction is. Like the coupe version of which follows, the Nissan 370Z Roadster has a limited slip differential.

Nissan 370Z Roadster