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We have been waiting for this a long time. Now finally we can see how Stig drives the Nissan GT-R around Top Gear’s test track and what’s most important how it ranks among other supercars on their chart.
Watch the video below where Clarkson drives it first in Japan at the Fuji race circuit and then Stig shows us what kind of a car is it on Top Gear test track.
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Eleventh season of the Top Gear is out and Clarkson gets his hand on the long waited supercar from Japan. He just does not take it to the track, but he puts it to the test in a race against the worlds most efficient public transport - Japanese bullet train “the Shinkansen”.
May and Hamster will take the train to see if they can beat Clarkson to the final destination.
May and Hamster have problems communicating in Japan to get the tickets and to figure out the train system. At the same time Clarkson is trying to figure out the buttons on the GT-R.
Click here to see part 1 and part 2
The Government of Portugal and the Renault Nissan Alliance yesterday announced a partnership to promote zero-emission mobility across that country.
The partnership was launched today in Lisbon, in the presence of Mr. José Sócrates, the Prime Minister of Portugal, and Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and President and CEO of Nissan.
Continue to read: Portugal and the Renault Nissan Alliance to partner for zero-emission mobility
Nissan announced that deliveries of the all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R are scheduled to begin on Monday, July 7, 2008.
More than 1,700 of the exotic 480-horsepower GT-R supercars, or approximately 70 percent of the first year allocation for the United States market, have already been spoken for since the announcement of a pre-sale ordering program last January.
Continue to read: Nissan GT-R prices and delivery date set for the US market
Nissan will showcase the X-TRAIL diesel prototype at the 2008 Integrated Exhibition of the Environment in Hokkaido*1 (June 19-21) as well at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit’s International Media Center (July 7-9).
Nissan’s participation supports the focus on environmental issues at the G8 Summit meetings.
Continue to read: Nissan to Showcase X-TRAIL Diesel Prototype at 2008 G8 Summit
Nissan GT-R surely is one of the most expected cars. Little while a go Brits placed 700 orders for it in 48 hours.
I guess for a car that costs less than 911 Turbo and laps Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 29 seconds that kind of a popularity is understandable.
Now Nissan has released a promotional video of the GT-R.
Hope that they will have more videos coming soon with no music on the background, just engine sound.
Click here to see the Nissan GT-R promotional video
According to company’s design chief, Shiro Nakamura the 370Z will be more aggressive than the 350Z with more muscular panel surfaces.
The essential proportions of the Z remain intact, as does the curved roof and the distinctive vertical door handles. Most surprising is the news that the new Z-car sits on a wheelbase shorter than the 2650mm of the outgoing car, taking advantage of the fact that it remains a two-seater.
Continue to read: Nissan will soon replace 350Z with 370Z
PARIS/PUNE/TOKYO (May 12, 2008) – Mr. Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj and Mr.
Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault and President and CEO of Nissan, today
announced they will form a joint-venture company to develop, produce and market the car in India code-named ULC with a wholesale price range starting from 2500 USD.
The new joint-venture company will be 50% owned by Bajaj Auto, 25% by Renault and 25% by Nissan.
Continue to read: Watch out Tata Nano! Another under 3000 USD car coming
The Nissan Cube is a mini MPV produced by Nissan and sold in the Japanese market. Like its name suggests, the Cube is very square-like in its shape, with only the front end sticking out from the box shape of the design.
In January 2008, Ishiro Nakamura, Nissan’s global design director stated that the Cube will be coming to the U.S. market. The U.S.-bound Cube will get 37 MPG and will be equipped with “e-4WD”, which includes an electric motor operating (when demand dictates) alongside the gasoline engine. The Cube’s U.S. release is scheduled to occur in late 2008 or early 2009.
Now Nissan is also considering Europe for Cube. It is surprising that it has taken them so long because small efficient and trendy cars are very popular in Europe.
Continue to read: Nissan’s Cube to be sold in Europe
GT-R’s previous recorded lap time of 7m 38s at the Nurburgring was shockingly fast get ready to be stunned again as Nissan has confirmed that its latest supercar has achieved a blistering lap time of just 7m 29 seconds - making it one of the fastest ever production road cars on the Nürburgring.
The lap times were recorded on April 16 and 17 and were for a stock-standard base specification GT-R fitted with the same Japanese market tires as the cars in showrooms.
Continue to read: Official: Nissan GT-R laps Nürburgring in 7m 29s
The top selling compact Crossover has expanded its offer with a seven-seat version. Called QASHQAI+2, the newest Nissan builds on the success of the original QASHQAI by adding space and versatility to create the first Family Crossover.
Continue to read: Nissan unveils QASHQAI+2
The Nissan GT-R official order book opened for business on 2 April 2008 and within the first 48 hours nearly 700 customer deposits were received for pre-order reservations.
* 700 orders received within 48 hours of the order book opening
* First deliveries expected March 2009
* Additional supply for UK requested to meet demand
Continue to read: Nissan GT-R going very fast in UK
The 2009 Nissan Maxima, which makes its world debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, marks a return to the longtime Nissan flagship sedan’s roots as a commanding 4-door sports car – a vehicle that is unique in both appearance and driving feel, with renewed relevance for today’s active and ambitious sedan buyers.
In other words, the Maxima is back.
Continue to read: New York 2008: All-New 2009 Nissan Maxima (details)
Electric powered cars seem to be the next big thing. And everyone wants a piece of action. Now Nissan will be introducing all-electric concept car Denki Cube at this weeks New York Auto Show.
Automakers plan is to introduce production ready all-electric car in 2010 in Japan and as well in the U.S.
Continue to read: New York Auto Show: Nissan Denki Cube
Automakers tend to say that pictures have “leaked” out before official presentation. I believe it is more likely that they leak those pictures themselves to make it more interesting. Anyway it still seems to work. Here are pictures of 2009 Nissan Maxima.
As the New York Auto Show is approaching fast we are sure that specifc details will follow soon. Enjoy the pictures.
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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the Nissan GT-R, a new multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of “an ultimate supercar for anyone, anywhere, at anytime”. The Nissan GT-R features a newly developed Premium Midship package, including the world’s first independent transaxle 4WD developed independently by Nissan. The Nissan GT-R will be available in Japan mainly through Nissan High Performance Centers nationwide from December 6th.
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The new Skyline coupe builds on the strengths and attributes of the current Skyline sedan - attraction, sophistication and high-performance - and takes them to an even higher level. It combines dramatic styling and a refined, driver-oriented interior with the advanced performance made possible by a newly developed, innovative VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) 3.7-liter V6 engine and a high-performance platform to create a vehicle that will appeal the discerning coupe buyer.
Continue to read: 2008 Nissan Skyline Coupe
While mum is still the word from Nissan regarding its upcoming supercar, the GT-R, we have been able to dig up some key bits of information confirming our notion that this is going to be one helluva fast car. The all-new 2+2 will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 rumored to produce more than 450 bhp. Power will be transferred to all four wheels via a slick new semiautomatic gearbox.
Continue to read: 2008 Nissan GT-R
