The 2nd Round of the 2012 AUTOBACS SUPER GT, “FUJI GT 500km RACE” was staged at Fuji Speedway (of Shizuoka Prefecture) over May 3rd and 4th amid the Golden Week holidays in Japan. This race is one of the GT rounds fighting 110 laps and where throughout, the greatest focus is on how the teams may work out strategies effective over the long distance as bringing out the best performances by machines, their tyres and the drivers, as these factors [...]
One must never forget our heritage, where our lineage comes from; it is because of our ancestors that we are where we all are today. What we make of tomorrow is up to us, but they have set the path for us. There is such a vast fascination for the Nissan Skyline in North America, mainly due to its rarity, but the Japanese have given this symbolic model so much credential in the tuner world that few would remain indifferent [...]
Today was an exciting day in Autobacs Super GT Racing as the 2012 season officially opened in Okayama, Japan. The dry, sunny conditions were perfect for the season opener as all the competitors took to the track. Aside from practice sessions this was the first time the teams took to the track together with changes to the vehicles and some new drivers compared to last season. The competition was absolutely fierce as each racer wanted to take the lead during [...]
Nissan continues offering a glimpse of the bold design of the all-new 2013 Altima sedan in advance of its world premiere at the New York Auto Show in April. The sculpted bodyside surface communicates forward motion and aerodynamics even when standing still
Nissan is aiming to change the face of endurance racing forever by becoming a founding partner in the most radical motorsport project of its time - Nissan DeltaWing. A highly-advanced and hugely-efficient Nissan engine will power the remarkable DeltaWing car as it races in anger for the first time at the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours (16-17 June). While Nissan DeltaWing will not be classified in the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours, the Company is looking to showcase the pioneering [...]
If it’s February in Chicago, it’s time for one thing – sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z®, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again [...]
The Washington Auto Show is the starting point of the automotive year in the D.C. area. The event was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center between January 27th and February 5th giving spectators a chance to see everything new in the industry. Fans were treated to a variety of cars including the Ford EVOS Concept, the New Subaru BRZ and a series of exotics from Lamborghini and Ferrari. FIAT appeared to continue their popularity in D.C. with their [...]
Nissan North America and The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) are pleased to announce the creation of an all-new Spec Z series that will feature the Nissan 350Z®. The NASA Spec Z class will include all trim levels of the 2003-2008 year model Nissan 350Z in a single classification focused on close competition, parity and cost containment that will showcase driving ability and car setup skills. NASA Spec Z will offer a comprehensive contingency prize program that will reward both [...]
The innovative Nissan e-NV200 Concept, which makes it world debut at the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit, serves as more evidence of Nissan’s leadership position in the zero-emission automotive industry. Based on the popular Nissan NV200 multi-usage vehicle, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle designed to provide businesses or families with flexible, roomy interior space, while achieving a dramatic CO2 footprint reduction. “With its ‘no gas, no tailpipe, no emissions’ [...]
The Nissan Silvia is synonymous with drifting and infamous as sports compact. In North America; the underpowered 240sx versions were sold as a pure understatement to the potential of these cars. The turbo powered versions in Japan have become legendary in drifting events and engine swaps all over the world. Our latest voyage brings us back to Hong Kong where we came across an S15 that was built for the street. Prior to our arrival we heard stories about a [...]
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd will reveal a bold new future for its Nismo performance arm. One of the undoubted stars of the Tokyo Motor Show will be the Nissan Juke Nismo, an idea of how a premium sports version of the hugely successful compact crossover could look. With its distinctive styling Nissan Juke has redefined the highly competitive B-segment, but the Juke Nismo Concept is even more dramatic. It's lower, wider and has a tougher stance. Even standing still, it's [...]
A highly advanced, range-extending electric sports car concept is under development at Infiniti. Set to emerge at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012, this vehicle is being created to extend the potential for high performance, low emission electric cars. Explaining the strategy behind the concept, Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and Infiniti said: "At the Geneva Show next year, we will present our vision for a totally new kind of inspired premium performance car. Infiniti [...]
Since its introduction, the iconic Nissan GT-R has had one goal in mind – never rest on its laurels. One of the most acclaimed supercars in automotive history, the Nissan GT-R is the ultimate expression of the Nissan brand and its “Innovation for All” philosophy. A multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of “the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere,” the Nissan GT-R receives a number of engine and suspension refinements for the [...]
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If you’ve ever wanted to extend your love of the iconic Nissan Z-car from the street to the track, now is a good time to take action. Nissan Motorsports is now offering Nissan 370Z race cars for customer orders. The track-ready Nissan 370Z NISMO RC is based on the street legal Z-car, but is significantly lighter and fitted with a FIA-compliant roll cage, fire extinguisher, racing seat and numerous NISMO performance upgrades. The Nissan 370Z NISMO RC has been designed [...]
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The Nissan Skyline may have been around for decades in Japan and other parts of the world but for North Americans our first Skyline experience started in 2001 with the release of the V35 Sedan and Coupes branded as the Infiniti G35. Except for the history lesson our latest feature takes us back to Hong Kong where we spotted a modified 350GT that definitely has more than looks. Dropped on a set of bronze Volk Racing TE37's fastened with RAYS [...]
Not content with re-shaping the new car market by pioneering the crossover – a success reflected in the soaring sales of its Qashqai and Juke models – Nissan is now creating the Juke-R, the first ever super crossover. Currently under development, the bold design of the Juke is clear to see. However, with the addition of flared wheel arches, revised front and rear bumpers plus a unique split rear wing, this is no standard crossover. It’s a Juke that thinks [...]
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Infiniti today announced U.S. pricing for the refreshed 2012 Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover, which is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide beginning in early October. The iconic FX design has an aggressive new front grille and fascia for 2012 – featuring a heavy influence from the stunning Infiniti Essence Concept – as well as a new 20-inch wheel design and an updated instrument cluster. Infiniti also announced that an FX35 Limited Edition will be available for [...]
The Nissan Gloria model started in 1959 on the premise of being an executive car; fast forward years later and the Japanese luxury car has become a favorite for VIP tuners around the world. The sleek and smooth exterior make it a perfect car to begin the VIP transformation. Our latest feature takes us back to Hong Kong where we got to check out the Bousou Garage and their VIP'd Y32 Gloria. Aside from the custom audio setup the Gloria also [...]
Limited to only 100 pieces (for 25 cars). the first pre-order batch were previously sold out in just 2 days. NISMO are accepting more pre-orders for these from June 13th since they are extremely limited, they won't last. MSRP $1,080.00 Each (USD) Size: 18" - 9.5J They can be ordered through http://www.tomeiusa.com
Nissan-powered cars have finished in first and second place in the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours. Olivier Lombard took the chequered flag as LMP2 winner in the Zytek Nissan of Greaves Motorsport. In second place was the Oreca 03 Nissan of the Signatech Nissan team of Lucas Ordonez, Franck Mailleux and Soheil Ayari. The drama-filled 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours will be remembered as the race that beat some of the best with many top drivers and manufacturers failing to [...]
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