The Gumball 3000 will feature a very special Nissan

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Nissan will be present at the Gumball 3000 rally with a Nismo 370Z. The coupe Japanese take a specific decoration and display its journey in social networks. The 2013 Edition of the Gumball 3000 is held from 18 to 25 May, with a journey from Copenhagen to Monaco spanning 13 European countries.

Nissan will take part in the Gumball 3000, which will start on May 18 in Copenhagen. The famous rally through 13 European countries on a route of 5,000 kilometers, which is brings together the most exclusive sports car market. The Japanese manufacturer will feature a very special model: the Nissan 370Z Nismo.

The last member added to the family Nismo be differentiated with the bib number 56. It is not a number at random since this was the number that competed in the prototype Nissan DeltaWing during the last edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans. In the Gumball, the Nismo 370Z is differentiated by its special decoration camouflage. Continue reading

Nissan expands its sporty range in Cheste

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Nissan invited us to participate this weekend in a ceremony with their sports models unbeatable scenario, the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste. Under the name of Nismo Sports Cars Event, the Japanese showed the capabilities of the 2013 versions of the 370Z and GT-R, the wild Juke R, the Juke Nismo GT-R Track Pack and electric Leaf Nismo RC. Also allowed Nissan 370Z Nismo enjoy the first in Europe.

It is the second such event to be held this year by Spanish land. The first was in Castelloli circuit, where we met nearly signed by Nismo models in Nismo Nissan Live event.

A unique feature about the action on the track Barcelona was able to enjoy in the European premiere of the 370Z Nismo version, a variant which goes on sale in June for a price to be around 60,000 euros. Regarding 370Z 2013, this version draws more power from the V6 engine (344 hp instead of 328) and changes in suspension, exhaust and aerodynamic. Continue reading

Nissan GT-R by WrapStyle: 1,000 hp dresses blue chrome

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From the Czech Republic reached impressive preparation of the Nissan GT-R. WrapStyle specialist has done various mechanical modifications that can produce 1,000 Horsepower from its v-6 engine. In the aesthetic section, it is striking the chrome tones by combining the colors Blue and black that enhances the beauty and magnificence of the Japanese sports.

The Czech specialist WrapStyle has presented its latest project: a Nissan GT-R whose engine has been refined to extract nothing more and nothing less than 1,000 Horsepower. The impressive sporting draws attention not only for its strength but for its exterior decoration, where the blue chrome is the protagonist. Continue reading

Nissan will present the hybrid Pathfinder in New York

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The Japanese automaker will be informing the ecological version of the renowned SUV during the American sample. For now, official details of its mechanics are not known. However, expected that the model has a similar configuration to the Infiniti QX60, which mounted a 2.5 engine combined with one electric motor. Thus, it is capable of developing 250 horsepower.

Few hours before your presentation official at the Auto Show in New York, Nissan confirmed that the hybrid version of the SUV most famous in the world, and the one who opened the doors of the segment, will be present in your production version, showing that already there limits to find the greater care of the environment. Continue reading

Nissan introduces the Special Edition Juke n-tec

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It is a version that is characterized by offering the new generation system Nissan Connect, offering at the same time, the system GoogleTM Send-To-Car this system allows driver to plan your journey through your PC or a tablet and send it to the browser, that will wait for you with the best possible route, taking into account the traffic and the points of interest.

Seeking to increase it’s already if successful sales, Nissan have just announced a new version of the Juke compact crossover that revolutionized their segment. N-tec, the Juke is a special edition which is characterized by an advanced technology that lets users connect the drive via a PC or a smart phone browser and so, send your navigation needs before the journey.

This is possible thanks to the new generation of the Nissan Connect system, which offers remote connectivity of series, touch screen 5.8 inches, navigation by satellite and Bloetooth connectivity for mobile phones and stereos and GoogleTM Send-To-Car technology. Continue reading

New Nissan Note: Images and official data

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The new Nissan Note will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show with a new design based on the prototype Invitation and an arsenal of technology. It will wrap around view camera 360, the set of security technologies Safety Shield and a touch screen of 5.8 inches. It goes on sale this fall.

The new generation of the Nissan Note is presented to the world on March 5, during the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale in autumn 2013. The new B-segment model comes loaded with technology and features a design specifically designed to meet European tastes.

The new Note design builds on the Nissan V platform and is inspired by the style marked by the Invitation concept introduced last year in Geneva. Dynamic and aerodynamic lines mark its character, with a grill that invades the space of the front headlamps. Continue reading

The Nissan 370Z Nismo lands in Europe

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Since the division of racing and high performance vehicles to Nissan, we hear of a new Nissan 370Z Nismo that, besides improving over previous versions, coming this summer to the European market next to the Nismo Juke.

While hiding the same 3.7-liter V6 that the conventional model, in this case develops 344 hp at 7,400 rpm and 370 Nm of maximum torque, up from 328 hp at 7,000 rpm and 362 Nm of torque with the factory shipping Japanese model. Furthermore, Nismo improves throttle response in the lower area of ​​counter and reduces time in the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in a tenth to 5.2 seconds (with manual six relationships). Continue reading

The Nissan Leaf and is manufactured in the United States

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From this week, the Nissan Leaf is manufactured in two countries at once: Japan and the United States. The electricity is produced on American soil in Tennessee, near the Altima and Maxima. The batteries are produced locally, and prepare another engine factory that is far more than 100 kilometers.

For the rest of the world, the advantage is that the Japanese factory will take less units serve as the U.S. is a major market for this car. For Americans, there are lower transport costs and the price that can be loosened a bit. Still do not know how low.

They have added a range entry model, the Leaf S, which dispenses with the browser, the new quick charger (use the same as before) and speed control. The 17-inch wheels are replaced by steel wheels 16 “. Continue reading

Customize Nissan Juke design a Crossover without equal

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The Nissan Juke is constantly in the news. After expanding its range with the imminent arrival of Nismo far accompanying her Juke-R sports version, now reach several customization packs. They are about three packages with different items of equipment in the exterior and interior, for customizing the model to a point never seen.

Now the range is expanded, reaching Nismo versions, special editions and the ability to fully customize and that Nissan has officially launched its customization program. Now have the ability to customize it with three different packages and also get to choose between new exterior colors. Between outside and inside in total there are 32 items that can be customized to give a unique character to Juke. Continue reading

Visteon e-bee concept, a look at mobility in 2020

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The components supplier Visteon has presented an interesting project under the name of e-Bee concept. Based on a Nissan Leaf, Visteon gives his personal view on how mobility can be in 2020 and how to grow interactivity with our car.

The brands, manufacturers and companies that move around the automotive world never tire of looking at the future and tell us how mobility can be a very little time. What everyone seems to be clear is that the car is aimed at the world of connectivity.

That way Visteon moves, the last to give his particular vision of what our relationship with the vehicle and its environment back in 2020. To develop his idea has been based on a Nissan Leaf, and have called e-Bee concept. Visteon proposed ideas are varied and really interesting. You discover them. Continue reading