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Nissan unveils front-drive GT-R LM Nismo Le Mans racer

Nissan has unveiled its Le Mans challenger, the Nissan GT-R LM NISMO, the car that will take on the best in the world in the race to glory at the Le Mans 24 Hours. In a bold move, the Japanese manufacturer has interpreted the sport’s technical regulations in an innovative …

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Nissan at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon

The 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon kicks off this weekend and Nissan is using the auto show to showcase its racing activities with a range of Nismo-tuned championship cars and their road going versions. Taking centre stage is this Nismo Nissan GT-R SuperGT which competes in the GT500 class. Parked alongside …

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Nissan 370Z successor to be offered with hybrid engine

More details have emerged on the Nissan 370Z’s successor after it was revealed last week that the new model could get a range of turbocharged four-cylinder engines on top of the regular V6. According to a report out of Japan, the next-generation model could even sport a hybrid four-cylinder engine. …

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R34 Nissan Skyline driven by Paul Walker up for sale

One of the stars from Fast and Furious 4 is up for sale. Of the four wheels variety, that is. The heavily modified R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R, driven by the late Paul Walker, has been put up for sale for an unspecified amount. It is one of nine Skylines used …

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Next-gen Nissan 370Z to get 6 and 4-cyl engines

Nissan’s Corporate Vice President and Global Head of Marketing and Brand Strategy, Roel de Vries, has spilled the beans on the next-generation Nissan 370Z. In a recent interview with Car Advice, de Vries hinted that the 370Z successor could be offered with more than one engine, including six- and four-cylinder …

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2015 Nissan GT-R boasts improved refinement

Nissan has refined its mighty GT-R supercar for 2015, further trimming off rough edges for a more comfortable and matured driving experience. Since its releases in 2007, the Nissan GT-R has received yearly fine tuning. The 2015 updates further enhances Godzilla’s legacy as the ultimate everyday supercar, combining ballistic performance …

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Nissan snatches 2014 Super GT Championship

The eighth and final round of the 2014 Super GT Championship, the race to decide who would be the champion, was held on November 16th at Twin Ring Motegi (4.801km) in Tochigi Prefecture where the #23 MOTUL AUTECH Nissan GT-R of Tsugio Matsuda (Japan) and Ronnie Quintarelli (Italy) took victory …

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2015 Nissan GT-R to get new front bumper?

A Nissan GT-R with a camouflaged front bumper has been spotted undergoing testing on public roads in Germany. Accompanied by a second 2014 model year GT-R, the prototype is believed to be the new 2015 Nissan GT-R. The scooped photos reveal a slightly restyled front bumper for the new GT-R, …

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2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo goes to its first US owner

It was a momentous day for Winston-Salem, North Carolina, US, and a historic day for Nissan. North American GT-R Owners Club (NAGTROC) co-founder Matt McCulloh took delivery of the first 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo made for the US market. McCulloh knows the GT-R and Nismo history well. NAGTROC was founded …

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Nissan Kicks Concept premieres in Sao Paulo

The Nissan Kicks Concept premiered today at the São Paulo International Motor Show, a compact crossover reflecting the design inspiration from Brazil. “This concept is a product of global collaboration, but it was inspired by the streets of Brazil and designed for its people,” said Mamoru Aoki, Executive Design Director …

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441kW Nissan GT-R Nismo headed for SEMA

Nissan will return to the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas this year with a special “Nismo Lounge” within the Nissan booth. On display will be a duo of Nismo-tuned sports cars, including the new 441kW 2015 Nissan GT-R Nismo and a Nissan 370Z Nismo safety …

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Nissan outs Juke Midnight Edition

Nissan Australia has release a black-themed limited edition of the wildly-styled Juke SUV. Called the Midnight Edition, the compact sports crossover lives up to its name by employing black accents on the base ST and mid range ST-S models. “The Juke Midnight is one of the smartest looking SUVs on …

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Nissan X-Trail Diesel on sale now from $35,380

The Nissan X-Trail turbo-diesel has joined Nissan’s Australia lineup, going on sale alongside the 2.0 and 2.5 petrol variants launched earlier this year. Read ForceGT’s Nissan X-Trail Review here. The 1.6-litre R9M turbo diesel engine will be offered in TS and TL trim and features Idle Stop/Start Technology, Swirl Control …

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5 star ANCAP for Accord, City, X-Trail, 308 and Prius C

ANCAP has today released the test results for five popular models. The Honda Accord, Honda City, Nissan X-Trail, Peugeot 308 and Toyota Prius C all scored the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating. While ANCAP is happy that the popular Nissan X-Trail scored a maximum of 5 star, the victory is bittersweet as the …

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