Articles tagged "Nissan"

Dongfeng Nissan has a fresh teaser poster that says it is not ready yet to surrender the Chinese EV market to local titans. We have watched legacy brands stumble through the global EV transition for some time now, some even trying (and many failing)...

Remember the original 2010 Nissan LEAF? Properly unpretentious, slightly bulbous eco-pod that screamed practicality from every line of its jellybean silhouette. It did not want to have anything to do with performance - it just wanted to help you...

Small electric vehicles are particularly well suited to urban driving, which is why Nissan has revived the familiar Micra nameplate as a fully electric model based on the Renault 5 E-Tech. The two cars share many of their key components, yet each...

Nissan quietly stopped the development of an electric version of its most popular European crossover, the Qashqai. This is a big surprise because Nissan originally announced plans for the vehicle back in 2023. Unfortunately, the ongoing corporate...

Nissan is trying to find a middle ground that keeps everyone happy, and at a recent global media event, the company gave us a first look at the all-new 2027 Nissan Rogue. The new version of the popular SUV is getting e-POWER technology. Along with...

Nissan has always liked to do things differently. When the first Juke came out years ago, it looked like a frog on wheels. People either loved it or thought it was the strangest thing on the road. Now, Nissan is doubling down on that unique style....

Dongfeng Nissan, the Chinese joint venture of Nissan, has now fully unveiled the NX8, a mid-size SUV developed specifically for the Chinese market. It's priced from CNY 159,900 to CNY 209,900 (approximately $23,300 to $30,700 at the current exchange...

Nissan today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Wayve and Uber for the joint development of robotaxis in Japan, with a pilot program expected in Tokyo later this year. Initially, this will come with "a trained safety...

The British company Wayve announced it raised $1.2 billion from some of the biggest names in the world. When you add in extra money already promised by Uber, the total new investment jumps to $1.5 billion. This huge pile of cash gives the company a...

Nissan confirmed it is pausing plans to release the most affordable version of its new Leaf in the US. This "entry-level" model was supposed to arrive later this year, but those plans are now on ice. For drivers waiting for a quality EV that doesn't...

It’s no surprise to anyone that electric cars need a plug and a socket to keep moving. Nissan decided that maybe it’s time to try something different. To celebrate Clean Energy Day, the automaker showed off a special version of its Ariya. This new...

Dongfeng Nissan, the China-focused arm of Nissan, pulled the covers off its latest creation, the NX8. This mid-size SUV promises to change how we think about EV charging and SUV design. These are bold claims, but while many car companies are still...

During this year's Tokyo Auto Salon, Nissan unveiled an RS concept version of the original Aura Nismo hot hatch. But unlike the Aura Nismo proper, the Aura Nismo RS Concept drives on Nissan's hybrid e-Power setup that employs a 1.5-liter combustion...

Back in October, Nissan unveiled a minor refresh for the Ariya and Ariya Nismo. The company is now sharing when these will become available in Japan. The new Ariya will be out on February 20, while its Nismo variant will be released on March...

Nissan just announced the N6, its first plug-in sedan for the Chinese market. The N6 arrives through Nissan's joint venture with Dongfeng, called the Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFN). The N6 is the first car built on the Tianyan...

The 2026 Nissan Leaf is already on the market, and it's making some serious waves, and not just for its new design or low price, but for its impressive driving range. A recent independent test shows the new Leaf, one of America's cheapest electric...

Nissan published the first official images of a refreshed Nissan Ariya electric crossover, but there's a catch: this updated model is, for now, a Japan-exclusive. The updated version will debut at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, sporting...

The new 2026 Nissan Leaf comes with a completely revamped design and is based on a new platform, so it's a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The initial reviews are very positive, praising its performance and competitive...

Nissan announced the first-ever Nismo edition of its X-Trail SUV. The company turned the family-friendly X-Trail into a performance SUV with improved dynamics, great cornering and refined ride. It also offers the new, more aggressive styling and...

Nissan unveiled the new, 2026 Leaf back in June, and today it's finally ready to share pricing and availability information for the US market. The car will reach Nissan dealerships "this fall". It starts at a pretty impressive $29,990, which...