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What's Keeping You From Going Electric?

by jessica on Mon, 2011-08-29 09:00


Chevrolet Volt

There's no question that owning an electric car is better not only for the environment but also for your wallet. Then why does it seem like so many Americans are hesitant to take the plunge? Anxiety about battery life is probably the biggest concern to electric owners and potential owners. People fear change, but according to the EPA the Nissan Leaf averages 73 miles per charge and the Chevrolet Volt can run for 35 miles on a charge.

Charging an electric car at home is not only simple, but economical - costing anywhere from $1.50 to $4.00. It's far from dangerous, the power required to charge your car is equivalent to running a hair dryer. Maybe its time for resistant buyers to reconsider their fears when it comes to owning an electric car!

Check out the video after the jump and see if you change your mind...Read more

Nissan 370Z Roadster Officially Priced at $36,970

by Justin Hubbell on Wed, 2009-08-05 14:09


Nissan 370Z Roadster

The 370Z Roadster will be available for purchase this September with the 6-speed manual transmission starting at $36,970. Another version will be available with a 7-speed automatic transmission for $38,270. Also offered are two Touring models, which add a 6CD Bose sound system, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, HomeLink Universal Transceiver, aluminum-trimmed pedals and power leather-appointed heated and cooled ventilated net seats. The 370Z Touring Roadster 6MT is priced at $40,520 and the $370Z Touring Roadster 7AT is $41,820.

For a summer-type car, it's rather odd that this will be released near the end of the warm, sunny season. Also, its price puts it up near other luxury roadsters that have more of an appeal to most consumers based on their brand name. I'm just really curious as to how well this roadster will fare in the marketplace…

2009 NISMO 370Z Price Starts at $39,130, Available Now

by Justin Hubbell on Fri, 2009-06-26 00:30


2009 NISMO 370Z

The NISMO-tuned V6 engine produces 18 more horsepower than the base 370Z for a total of 350hp @ 7,400 RPM and 276 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 RPM. It runs with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with SynchroRev Match.

The NISMO 370Z rolls on a set of unique 5-spoke 19-inch RAYS forged aluminum-alloy wheels mounted with Yokohama ADVAN Sport Y-rated high-performance tires.

Also, NISMO has added a strut tower brace, new performance dampers, a viscous limited-slip differential, sport brakes, a dual exhaust system and a nice body kit. You can visit your local Nissan dealer and pick up your very own now.

If you want NISMO carpeted floor mats, that will cost you an additional $115, carpeted trunk mat is $95, while the NISMO illuminated kick plates will set you back $200. Read more

Nissan Announces Lowest-Priced New Car in the U.S.


2009 Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6November 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan on Friday announced a new 2009 Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 model, which features a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $9,990* (excluding Destination and Handling). The new Versa focuses squarely on value and fuel economy, with its standard 107-horsepower DOHC 16-valve 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder engine delivering responsive performance and a 34 mpg highway fuel economy rating (with the 5-speed manual transmission).

The Versa Sedan 1.6 goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning November 18, 2008.

"Starting under $10,000, this new Versa Sedan 1.6 has the lowest new-car MSRP in the United States," said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. "It combines the low price of a used car with the dependability, high quality and full factory warranty of every new Nissan. It's our way of saying that in tough economic times, Nissan is here to help." Read more

All-New 2009 Nissan Z Makes Its World Debut in EA’s Need for Speed Undercover

October 30, 2008 -- EA and Nissan shift into high-gear this holiday! The Need for Speed series continues the tradition of featuring the most desirable cars as Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. and Nissan today revealed the highly-anticipated all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z. This marks the first time an auto manufacturer has partnered with a videogame company for the world premiere reveal of a car. The Nissan Z will be available exclusively in this holiday’s hottest action driving title, Need for Speed Undercover, available in North America on November 18 and in Europe on November 21.

“For the past 15 years, Need for Speed has helped define contemporary automotive culture by bridging the gap between gamers and the world’s hottest cars. As such, we are very excited to partner with one of the automotive powerhouses today to exclusively reveal the all-new Nissan Z,” said Keith Munro, Vice President of Marketing at Electronic Arts. “Need for Speed is about style, fast-paced action and power; this is definitely a car made for Need for Speed fans. Come November, they’ll be able to test drive the all-new 370Z in the game before the car is released on the market.” Read more

Need for Speed is Satisfied by the 370Z

by jeff on Wed, 2008-10-29 15:05


2009 Nissan 370Z With all the R&D money invested into the Nissan GT-R it is only fitting that Nissan lends those efforts to the 2009 370Z. With an all new interior, and fierce looking front-end you are bound to see this car turning heads. The 3.7-litre VQ engine is the same found in the Infiniti G37 which produces 330 hp. with 270 lb. ft. torque. The rumor is the 370Z will have 350 hp, and I am sure the aftermarket people will squeeze this for more. The media planners at Nissan (or their agency) have this car debuted in the latest video game, Need for Speed Undercover. A great marketing effort on that one...

The 2009 370Z will go on sale at Nissan dealers in early 2009.

All-New 2009 Nissan Maxima


2009 Nissan MaximaNissan just unveiled the 2009 Nissan Maxima at the 2008 New York International Auto Show. This seventh-generation performance sedan features new exterior and interior designs, along with enhanced performance from a revised 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine. The 2009 Maxima goes on sale at Nissan dealers beginning in early summer 2008.

Designed as a four-door sports car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima’s exterior combines an aggressive stance and powerful fender design - not unlike many exotic sports cars on the market today. Maxima's new stance comes, in part, from a slight reduction in wheelbase and overall length, along with a wider front and rear track.

The new Maxima's interior design team developed an interior concept of "Super Cockpit" – for the feeling of sports car with controls close, yet with plenty of room for both driver and passengers. The interior includes a special driver's sport seat, available leather-appointed seating, offset shifter lever that is closer to the driver, "Daylight Illumination" gauges and a range of available technology, including a premium audio system, RearView Monitor and Nissan Hard Drive Navigation system with XM NavTraffic real-time traffic information (active XM subscription required, sold separately), Voice Recognition and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive. Read more

2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar Pre-Orders Now Being Taken

Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan just announced that the all-new Nissan GT-R supercar is now available for pre- ordering at 691 officially certified Nissan dealers across the United States. The 2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine and advanced 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $69,850 for the GT-R and $71,900 for the GT-R Premium model (exclusive if Destination & Handling). Customer deliveries of the new GT-R are scheduled to begin in June 2008. Read more

Nissan Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 Murano

Jan. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the all-new, totally redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano crossover with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $1,500 lower on all models versus the previous generation. The 2009 Murano goes on sale this week at Nissan dealers nationwide.

The original Nissan Murano set new standards for style and sportiness when it was first introduced, becoming, in essence, a "class of one." The all-new, second generation 2009 Murano elevates that unique position with new exterior and interior designs, enhanced technology and a premium driving feel resulting from a new, advanced platform and continued refinement of Murano's standard 265-horsepower V6 engine (an increase of 25 horsepower over the previous generation) and advanced, second-generation Xtronic CVT. Read more

Nissan North America to Build Suzuki Pickup

Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. announced that the midsize pickup truck it will produce for Suzuki Motor Corp. will be based on the Frontier midsize pickup and built at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn.

Production of the pickup truck will begin in 2008. The vehicle will be solely marketed by Suzuki in North America. Preparations currently are under way to ready the Smyrna facility. Read more

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