A Nissan GT-R convertible might not be on Nissan’s production car to-do list, but it seems there is a demand for such an idea. US-based auto workshop Newport Convertible Engineering has come up with a conversion package for the latest R35. The engineering firm is able to do a lot […]
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Ferrari 458 GT3 wins 2014 Bathurst 12-hour
Craig Lowndes, John Bowe, Mika Salo, and Peter Edwards have won the 2014 Bathurst 12-hour endurance race, taking place over the weekend, driving a Ferrari 458 GT3. This is the first time in the race’s history that Ferrari has won. It was an arduous race this year, as it often […]
Nissan DIG-T R 1.5-litre 3cyl turbo packs 298kW
Talk about extracting every ounce of performance from a compact unit. This is Nissan’s new 1.5-litre turbo three-cylinder racing engine which will be used in the updated ZEOD RC pointed race car. A lot of carmakers seem to be jumping on board the 1.5-litre three-cylinder bandwagon, including Ford, BMW, and […]
Nissan IDx confirmed for production, Datsun 1600 revival
As cool and creative as the Nissan IDx concepts are, inspired by the legendary Datsun 240k and 1600, the company’s vice president has confirmed they will go into production. Although they aren’t likely to hit showrooms exactly as is, Andy Palmer, Nissan executive vice president, spoke out at the Detroit […]
Nissan Sport Sedan Concept unveiled at Detroit
The hits just keep coming at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept unveiled today. Featuring a sporty four-door design, the sedan concept is a look into Nissan’s future and it could even inspire the next-gen Maxima sedan. The concept is front-wheel […]
Nissan Sports Sedan concept heading to Detroit show
Nissan is planning to unveil an all-new sports sedan concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit later this month, and has released this teaser image to stir some anticipation. Many believe the concept will preview the new Maxima sedan, while Nissan says its will embody next-generation […]
Nissan Xtronic CVT transmission under fire
Nissan is blaming gearbox supplier Jatco – a company it owns a 75 per cent stake in – for problems with its Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Xtronic gearbox is fitted to many of Nissan’s smaller cars and there are reports customers have complained about the system. Jatco has […]
Video: Nissan GT-R Nismo – the development story
Finding it difficult to sleep at night? Need to absorb more information about the epic Nissan GT-R Nismo to sooth your soul? Nissan has released just the thing that might help; a comprehensive 26-minute video outlining all the nitty-gritty about the new model. The Nissan GT-R is already regarded as […]