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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Cobra Nissan Juke Crossover

Nissan Juke becoming more and more popular every day, and we slowly new elements unique Japanese crossover. Earlier we posted a few pictures from a photo-traded Juke Nissan tuning job, but now the German tuner has released the Cobra Technology styling upgrades. Giving is coarser and harder look of stainless steel radiator is some LED lights, which also said that the European pedestrian safety standards. Other parts consist of specially formulated tubular running boards, sport exhaust system with two terminals, and according to the customer 19 or 20-inch wheels with more than used to change the Juke.

New AMS Nissan GT-R Alpha 9

AMS Performance tuning of the final package before Nissan GT-R called the Alpha 9: e With close to many of the Bugatti Veyron is the world record, the new GT-R kit catapult the stock up to an incredible 530 hp 800 hp crank with a few important improvements. This includes a new piece wheels with ball bearing turbo, new turbo pipe entrance, a larger front mount intercooler, 90mm exhaust system custom-calibrated MAF sensor, new ECU tuning everything runs smoothly. Nissan GT-R is now able to 1 / 4 mile in 9.95 seconds at 141 kmh run second, which is a new R35 GTR pump gas, one quarter mile record. The price for this package starts at $ 21,999 U.S. dollars, but we are convinced that it will continue to improve over time, to push about 1,000 horsepower, and broke all records in the current Bugatti fraction of the cost.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

2010 Nissan iV

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

2012 Nissan Sunny

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Nissan Altima Coupe

Nissan Altima Coupe 2.5 S 6M/T is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 175-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The 3.5 SR 6M/T is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 270-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Review And Specs nissan leaf

It seems that the electric car is back from the dead. You may have noticed that Nissan obviously no trend in hybrid cars. While other producers to pump more money into research and development of hybrid Nissan lead to a true all electric vehicle. The end result is the 2011 Nissan Leaf, the first mass produced all electric car to be placed on the sale of American consumers. The following is a description of the features and specifications.

New Nissan blades powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery making it one of the first vehicle of sophisticated technology. New lithium-ion batteries have a longer range and better acceleration than comparable size batteries nickel metal hydride. There are several ways to recharge the system. 1) Station Nissan for the family, which runs on 220 volts and must be installed by a certified electrician. This charger takes about 4 to 8 hours with full costs. 2) Leaves Commercial Base Station, this option only takes about 30 minutes but this time there are limited seats for this method. Nissan is currently working with various cities and companies across the country for commercial infrastructure charging points to be developed. The leaves have filled an estimated range of 100 miles.

There are two trim levels are available:

SV standard equipment includes keyless ignition, keyless entry, automatic climate control, 16-inch alloy wheels, power lock, power windows, cruise control, LED lights, tilt steering wheel, 60/40 folding rear seat, height adjustable driver’s seat, the computer travel, fabric made from recycled materials, Bluetooth, six-speaker sound system with CD player, auto dimming rear view mirrors, satellite radio, iPods and USB interface, additional audio connectivity and navigation system. Machine is 80 kilowatt synchronous electric motor powered by a battery 24 kWh lithium-ion batteries. Output of 107 horsepower and 207 pounds feet of torque. Standard safety equipment includes stability control, traction control, ABS brakes, airbags and side curtain airbags.

SL-Adding automatic lights, reversing cameras, solar panels mounted spoiler, fog lamps and cargo cover. All the machinery and safety standards remain the same.

All the leaves come standard with Nissan Nissan Connection, remote system that reports the battery data and to enable the climate control device.

Monday, January 10, 2011

2011 new Nissan Rogue

We do not envy the hordes of the product planners who work in the automotive world. America's concept of quality of service is to shift the seasons, while analysts predict an amorphous mix to market demand, while manufacturers are hardly justifies the space in the range to fill. If you need proof, look no further than Hot CUV segment. Customers have a seemingly unquenchable thirst for small, car-based high-riders, and virtually all sports carmaker least a large canopy in the offer.

Nissan jumped the train to the small crossover belately in 2007 when he was introduced as a model Rogue 2008: E and pint-sized 'ute borrowed many cues from the will more Murano is equipped with an efficient and capable one built to adapt to different flavors. But it was three years ago. To keep informed as Rogue until they are full until the next generation model arrives, the company released a slightly updated version in 2011. It can not be leader in its class, but in 2011 updated Rogue promises to defeat all the same notes that U.S. buyers now sings. We have one week with one out.
At first glance it is clear that Rogue is not breaking any boundaries. If you are looking for rule bending, best go to the Nissan showroom, it makes a great juke. Instead of trying to create controversy with his lines, just Rogue CUV taking a generic form and there is a light-Nissan flavoring. While the overall design is slightly curved and tricks upkicked C-pillar and delicately packaged lamps giving Rogue a family flair.

Instead of going feral pigs on the strip completely renovated in 2011, Nissan's designers opted for a simple little tweaks existing forms. With massage grille, fascia now wears a fine grooves in the light, that is to bring a touch position. Low, the higher the fog light openings are provided with the same details.
Nissan plans to market as Rogue adult alternative to the rash of youth-oriented CUVs currently on the market, the company stressed that the requirement for a vehicle with a new chrome strip to arrange. We're usually not big fans of pretty cool stuff on the outside of the vehicle, and this case does little to change attitudes. New upholstery just nothing for us, especially for the rest of the Rogue very bling-free except for some, such as cross-looking door handles. Fortunately, Nissan also threw a new set of stylish 17-inch, five split-spoke alloy designed for the Rogue a pulse. It's amazing what a new set of shoes will do.

Of course, if the customers in this segment are looking for a truly unique design, something tells us it will be more attractive sports car travel abroad instead of long, tall drivers. Our vision is that the customer who wanders in many Nissan Rogue looking for a few reasons: the huge amount of cargo, a high seating position and at a reasonable price. In particular, the spatial front, it delivers Rogue admirable. A total of 58 cubic meter storage capacity with rear seats folded, and Nissan says you can put down about 8.5 meters long from the back.
On the contrary, Rogue offers the same quasi-good view of the road, like most small production cruisers, and Nissan made sure to throw in the many standard comfort options. Our tester came SV trim, which means that the cabin was full of goodies, such as mirrors, reversing camera, satellite radio and six-way power adjustable seat as standard equipment. Bluetooth hands-free calls are also along for the ride, giving a decent well-rounded package of technology assessment of what Rogue costs.

Unfortunately, within the compliments end. Thanks to the dark canvas screws and many mindless black hard plastic throughout, light enters the cab, never to return. Rogue can really benefit from an infusion of bright colors, much less quality material. Even with the optional sunroof in our tester, like Rogue felt sadness at the wheel.
The good news is that the various switches and buttons heavy, solid effort seemingly in conflict with cheap materials distributed. This is especially true for the case - a smaller piece that feels good in your hand, but nothing special to watch. The bike is equipped with various switches to everything from cruise control for hands-free system to control, but their sites are easy to remember in a short time.
Every Rogue ship with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine puts 170 horsepower and 175 pounds-feet of torque. The four-pot is screwed CC complete with Overdrive function, select the purchaser, either front or four wheel drive. Our tester came with my motor frame to the front, and at high-riding, low-horsepower engine CVT sounds like a recipe for a perfect combination of brain damage, it is true that the rogue is capable of a decent machine. It's about urban transport, freight forwarding and international trips around the eye, food and a few passengers without complaints.
Nissan is using one of the best CVT units are available, and the "box feels like home a bit thin cylinder in the Rogue. By placing the motor on the right side of the speed, whatever the situation at hand, always Cab noise to a minimum and seems to have more power than the spec sheet suggests. Throw in that the EPA says it's good for 22 mpg city and 28 mpg highway and Rogue starts a little more attractive.

2011 Rogue also features a fully independent suspension, allowing a more planted feel CUV taking into intergovernmental cloverleaf or slalom light masts at the local mall parking lot. Customers are more inclined to interpret as you feel heavier version of its Sentra guy, but it's nice to know that the horse is not necessarily the abandonment of a rear-meaning antics.
Perhaps the most surprising part of the Rogue is its price. Our mid-range models riding SV came pretty close to $ 23,220 Vehicle MSRP, though, if you're really on a budget, Rogue is also available in S trim for $ 20,810. It is not much money for what you get, but unfortunately for Nissan, this segment loaded with an absolute bargain buying. Vehicles like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage is an excellent choice, many of which carry a price tag of guarantees and slimmer than the supply by Nissan.

While the 2011-Rogue crossover all the basics, there is little to this compact instrument than the rest of the audience to distinguish. It was nice to stop sorting and competitive fuel stores are fun for sure but they just are not enough for a Rogue advantage over competitors. If Nissan Rogue gets a little air in and not feel like it was designed by someone with photophobia, 2011 Rogue be able to carve out a bigger niche for itself. Until then, this rider is expected to remain high as a backup singer in a rock opera CUV.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

New Nissan GTR at the Palazzo

2011 Nissan X-Trail Coming Soon

Taking a quick chance to gaze at the interior of the vehicle, one would find that the vehicle really does provide utmost comfort. Plus, the materials used inside sure do look like quality ones so owners would not have to worry about experiencing damages to the owner after a day of traveling with the kids or with their pets.

2011 Nissan X-Trail Cockpit

With the road performances the Benziner and the Diesels take themselves not much. The smaller accelerate the X-Trail in approximately 10 seconds of 0 to 100 km/h, the larger need for it one second less. In the maximum speed the Diesels with scarcely 190 km/h and approximately 200 km/h lie even a little more highly than the Benziner. But they offer then also approximately 40 per cent more torques, meanwhile jeep drivers did not only learn which to estimate.
More ITS than seem…

2011 Nissan X-Trail Coming Soon

2011 Nissan X-Trail Cockpit

2011 Nissan X-Trail Coming Soon

2011 Nissan X-Trail Red Special Editions

If you are asking about the kind of power that this one has, we all would have to wait for Nissan has yet to inform the public about its power source and just how powerful it can be. Plus, most of the parts under the hood have to be revealed. But we all sure do know that this vehicle is not going to come using an AEM Acura intake.

2011 Nissan X-Trail Red Special Editions
That outwardly apparently so little changed new ones grew after the slogan: More its than seem. However at tray surfaces, beverage holding and pilot possibilities in the interior he offers now approximately 50 litres of volume. Its trunk grew even on class optimum of more than 600 litres, if one takes the lower load soil out, under which approximately 120 litres camouflaged area hide themselves. If one leaves in the vehicle, 40:20 develops after surrounding the rear seat in the relationship: 40 a completely even loading area. Without the soil maximally 1773 litres of volume are available. That empty something over two tons weighing X-Trail can zuladen - depending upon equipment - between 460 kilograms and well 530 kilograms and draw as Diesels maximally two tons.
To the Interieur

2011 Nissan X-Trail Rear Light

2011 Nissan X-Trail Red Special Editions

2011 Nissan X-Trail Rear Light

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

New 2011 The Nissan Murano is powered by a 265 horsepower

The Nissan Murano is powered by a 265 horsepower, 3.5 liter, V-6 engine matched with a Continuously Variable Transmission. The CVT automatic works well and the engine provides all the power needed for a mid-sized vehicle. Towing capacity is listed at 3,500 pounds, but that is enough for small camping trailers and boats.

2011 Nissan Murano Diesel Rear Light

First released in 2003, the Murano SUV is today competitively priced between $28,050 - $38,180. With many luxurious standard features, it's no wonder this crossover has often been described as "revolutionary". Sporty and chic, the Murano stands in a class of its own with the look of an off-road vehicle, designed for an urban lifestyle.

New 2011 The Nissan Murano is powered by a 265 horsepower

2011 Nissan Murano Diesel Rear Light

New 2011 The Nissan Murano is powered by a 265 horsepower

America's Top 10 Selling Vehicles in 2010

The U.S. auto sales numbers for 2010 are out and once again, Ford's F-Series pickup truck has been crowned the best-selling vehicle of the year, a title which it has held for 34 years in a row. According to Autodata Corp., the Dearborn-based brand moved 528,349 units of its F-150 light-duty and F-250, F-350 and F-450 heavy-duty trucks in 2010, recording an impressive increase of 27,7 per cent over 2009.

The Chevrolet Silverado took second place with 370,135 units, or some 158,000 less than the F-Series. Sales of GM's pickup truck were up 16,9 per cent from the previous year.

Despite Toyota's recall debacle, the Camry finished third overall earning the title of the best-selling passenger car in the States with 327,804 units, posting an 8.1 per cent drop from 2009. The Honda Accord and Toyota Corolla followed in fourth and fifth positions respectively.

Overall, U.S. automakers had four vehicles on the Top 10 list, while Japanese carmakers took six spots. For more details check out the complete list below that includes percentage changes from 2009.

Ford F-Series------------- 528,349 (+27.7%)
Chevrolet Silverado ------370,135 (+16.9 %
Toyota Camry ------------327,804 (-8.1 %)
Honda Accord-------------282,530 (-1.7 %)
Toyota Corolla------------ 266,082 (-10.4 %)
Honda Civic---------------260,218 (+0.2 %)
Nissan Altima-------------229,263 (+12.6 %)
Ford Fusion---------------219,219 (+21.3 %)
Honda CR-V-------------- 203,714 (+6.5 %)
Dodge Ram-------------- 199,652 (+12.6 %)

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Rising Gas Prices Might Affect Large SUV Sales and Trade-In Values

As crude oil reached $91 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange last week, U.S. gasoline prices started going up reaching an average value of $3.05 per gallon. That’s about half a dollar more than what Americans had to pay a year ago and the highest level since October 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Diesel prices have also increased to an average of $3.29 a gallon.

If the trend continues, we might see owners of large SUVs going for more fuel-efficient crossover models and trade-in values could plummet as well.

Alec Gutierrez, lead analyst for vehicle evaluation at Kelley Blue Book, said that large SUV sales could take a hit if the gallon reaches the $3.50 to $4 mark. However, since the last price spike registered in spring 2008, sales have only fallen about 1%, so this time around the “damage” shouldn’t be as big as two and a half years ago.

“If you see a 20-to-30 cent price increase per gallon over the course of a couple weeks then of course people are going to panic”, he said, “but if it increases steadily over time that gives the market a chance to react rationally”.

Nevertheless, many people could change their buying habits and opt for smaller SUVs and crossovers, such as the Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

“The American consumer still generally wants to have a vehicle that offers a lot of utility but at the same time they are conscious of the fuel economy that the vehicle offers and what they are going to pay at the end of the month”, Gutierrez commented.

Another side effect of the rising fuel prices could be the plummeting trade-in values. It happened in 2008 and it could happen once again, so many dealers are scaling back the number of large SUVs available for sale.

“SUVs are still important in this area, but people are downsizing to more fuel efficient SUVs instead”, said Dennis Egglefield, owner of Egglefield Ford in Elizabethtown, N.Y. But as gasoline prices rise, “we are still stocking with the idea that it may go either way. Hoping for the best, but prepared for anything”, he added.

By Csaba Daradics

Source: Autonews

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Report: 20 Million Vehicles Recalled in 2010, Toyota Led the Way with 7.1 Million Recalls

Some 20 million vehicles were recalled in 2010, according to a study of preliminary federal data conducted by the Associated Press. It was the highest recall level in the U.S. since 2004, when a record number of 30.8 million vehicles were recalled.

Toyota led the way with around 7.1 million recalls to fix faulty gas pedals and floor mats that could trap the accelerator, as well as numerous other problems spanning from defective brakes to stalling engines. General Motors recalled about 4 million vehicles in 2010, while domestic rival Ford is said to have recalled 500,000 cars and trucks, and Chrysler approximately 1.5 million. Japan's Honda and Nissan are said to have both recalled over 2 million vehicles in 2010.

However, not all is bad, as Transportation Department spokeswoman Olivia Alair pointed out. "More and more recalls are being voluntarily initiated by automakers and we think that's a good sign," Alair said Wednesday. "Safety is NHTSA's first priority and improved cooperation from automakers will help resolve safety issues more quickly and comprehensively."

Wade Newton, a spokesman for the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, which represents companies such as General Motors, Toyota and Ford, said carmakers "are doing a better job of identifying and pinpointing safety-related issues and taking faster action," adding that safety advances in the latest generation of cars and trucks helped decline traffic deaths to the lowest level since 1950.

Source: Associated Press , Via: NPR

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Nissan's Leaf has Game-like Infotainment Screen so you can Beat your Friends at Saving the Environment

Nissan wants drivers of its new Leaf - which didn't seem to take as much time or PR mumbo-jumbo to reach the pavement as Chevy's Volt - to know everything there is to know about their cars and the trips being made in them.

In Nissan's case, trip transparency is provided by a handy-dandy system called CARWING. The program gives drivers a bucket o'information ranging from travel time to electricity consumption and "average energy economy" on daily, weekly, monthly or annual scales.

You can also compete with other owners for best efficiency levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum) thanks to some in-car "gaming". Thanks to MyNissanLeaf member gudy, we've got some screen shots of what the program looks like and some of the info available.

Take a look at the pics below and let us know if this kind of system would be of interest to "normy" car buyers. I'll vote...yes.

By Phil Alex

Source: MyNissanLeaf

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