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Posted on: Thursday, June 04, 2009 11:00 PM
Author: Gary Spencer
Subject: My Favorite Cars Pt. 4: Mustang vs. Z Series
| You know, I'm a big fan of Mustangs, both past and present. They're the classic American muscle car. But I'm also a fan of the Nissan Z series (my favorite model being the 300ZX, but I think they're all pretty sweet) as it's a fun, ... |
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Posted on: Saturday, August 08, 2009 9:07 AM
Author: Brian Cooley
Subject: 130: Obama boosts the Guzzler's program, and we burn a bunch of gas in a Z4
| Obama extends the Guzzler's program--how long will it last? Nissan prepares to get its first EV to market ahead of schedule. California makes new rules about car insurance company snooping. And we take a ride in the stunning BMW Z4. Listen now: Download today's podcast Originally posted at Car Tech Podcast |
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Posted on: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 3:31 AM
Author: Antuan Goodwin
Subject: Nissan developing new CVT with auxiliary gearbox tech
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Nissan and JATCO are developing a new generation of CVTs. (Credit: Nissan) Nissan's continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have historically impressed us with their smoothness and efficiency. Nissan's latest announcement, in conjunction with its transmission supplier JATCO Ltd., could mean that its next generation of transmissions could be even ... |
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Posted on: Monday, July 27, 2009 11:04 PM
Author: Martin LaMonica
Subject: Nissan unveils all-electric sedan prototype
| Nissan gave a glimpse of its plans to make an all-electric sedan that will go 100 miles on a charge and have a suite of online features to aid drivers. The company on Monday showed off an electric car prototype, based on the Tiida mid-size sedan. It said that an ... Originally posted at Green Tech |
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Posted on: Friday, July 10, 2009 7:00 PM
Author: Automotive News
Subject: Nissan's big bet: Mass market for EVs
| YOKOHAMA, Japan--Nissan Motor Co. CEO Carlos Ghosn is spending big money to make electric vehicles in high volumes--and soon. On Aug. 2, Ghosn will unveil the first of three electric models in three vehicle segments that he plans to sell by 2013. The vehicles will be made ... |
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Posted on: Thursday, July 02, 2009 7:00 PM
Author: Automotive News
Subject: Automakers scrap diesel plans
| Mainstream carmakers have put the brakes on nine diesel-powered vehicles that had been scheduled for 2010. Honda, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, and Toyota have halted diesel programs because of spiraling costs and other problems. Financial problems halted the programs at some companies. Others, like Toyota, are looking elsewhere for fuel economy. "We are banking heavily on hybrids," said Toyota spokesman Curt McAllister. Only German automakers--Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW--have followed through with plans to launch U.S. diesels on time. Most German diesels are in premium vehicles similar to vehicles built in large numbers for Europe and other markets. That volume reduces development and production costs per vehicle. A diesel engine typically delivers fuel economy 20 to 30 percent better than that of a gasoline engine. But a diesel can add between $3,000 and $8,000 to a vehicle's price. Costly components include the turbocharger, the high-pressure fuel injection system and the complex emissions system, which is filled with precious metals. That cost seems to be a barrier for the mass-market brands. Still, the new German diesels are selling well. The price of diesel fuel may be a factor. It has dropped from its high last summer of $4.85 per gallon--considerably more than gasoline--to $2.63 last week, a few pennies less than a gallon of regular gasoline. ... |
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Posted on: Saturday, June 27, 2009 11:00 PM
Author: Wayne Cunningham
Subject: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V isn't all it can be
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We love hopped-up compact cars. Driving a Civic Si, Mazdaspeed3, or GTI is always a blast, so we were anticipating the arrival of the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V. But it didn't exactly deliver on its promise. Tire squealing acceleration? Check. Flip through corners? Not ... |
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