It feels like Nissan has already out-done itself environmentally with the Leaf, but just when you think an auto company can’t do more, they do. In fact, they have went and drawn this sketch of an electric version of the NV200 light commercial van. Global mass-marketing of the Leaf will begin in 2012, so I imagine it will probably take a long time before we see an actual electric NV200. Still, it’s fun to dream, isn’t it?

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This economic crisis thing has caused many companies to lose a lot of money, and Nissan put EVP Colin Dodge in charge of a task force to stop that happening.

The company already lost 2.4 billion dollars in the last fiscal year, and it would appear that things have already been in place to make sure that won’t happen again.

In fact, Dodge is about ready to disband his little task force because “we’re not losing money anymore”.

Say what? I suppose all those new programs actually worked? Was there any government bailout involved? I hope not.

Hey, Nissan, don’t celebrate too early with a “Mission Accomplished” banner just yet. The last time I saw one of those it was on an aircraft carrier, and it still hasn’t come to pass.

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Nissan unveils its own ticket to the growing number of vehicles aiming to provide space and transportation with the 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom. It comes armed with the usual features like the 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine, Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and an intuitive All-Wheel Drive system.

The Nissan Rogue Krom falls in the category of compact sports utility vehicles such as the Toyota Fortuner, Kia Carens and the Honda CRV. The Nissan Rogue Krom will be available in three color choices namely, Venom Red, Wicket Black, and Gotham Gray.

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The other day we told that the Nissan Fuga, or Infiniti M as us Americans will know it as, is expected to hit dealerships towards the end of next year. To stir up a bit of hype regarding the vehicle, Nissan has released the above promotional video showcing off the car as it eloquently hits the streets.

Sure, it’s not very exciting but it’s always nice to see a car in action when all you’ve seen were still shots, right?

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The Tokyo Motor Show is underway and information about new vehicles continues to flow out — The latest bit focuses on the Nissan Fuga hybrid which is expected to hit North American dealerships sometime in 2011 as the Infiniti M.

This vehicle features an electric motor capable of 50 kW and 200 pounds-per-feet of torque that will have the Fuga reaching speeds of up to 62mph on electricity alone. Couple that with a 3.5-liter 6 cylinder engine and you have yourself a luxury model that any fuel sipping driver would love.

Nissan is expected to release complete engine output numbers sometime next year.

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You’re going to be hearing a lot about Tokyo in the next few days for sure. One of the highlights is the Nissan Leaf EV, the supposed Electric Model T. That is a pretty hard title to live up to, but with a car that can travel up to 100 miles on a single charge with the electric equivalent of 376 MPGe, it could be the new standard. One day we could look back and say it all happened here.

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Nissan has recently confirmed its plans to offer the Micra in the United States. Three variants will be available which include a four-door sedan, five-door hatchback and “an MPV-like vehicle”. It might not be available until 2011 or 2012.

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Switzer Performance has been around for a while and we already know what they’re capable of but their latest milestone is quite the feat — It was announced today that a Switzer tuned Nissan GT-R has hit 191 MPH during a standing mile. Now, this may not seem that fast but it is a record speed for a GT-R in that short of a distance.

For those who don’t know the Switzer GT-R has 700 HP to the wheels so it’s no surprise that it was able to reach such a high speed in just a mile.

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Nissan is planning on celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Z with the 370Z Anniversary Edition. As a result, the new version of the Z will have some special features including red brake calipers, “high luster” smoke 19-inch Rays wheels, 40th anniversary badges on both rear hatch and front strut tower brace. It will also have red leather, plus 40th anniversary badges embroidered on the seats and floor mats. All this, plus a satin car cover.

I definitely think I would have something to celebrate if I had one of these.

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There is another recall for vehicles on the horizon. This time it involved Nissan X-Trails and Qashqai units which reportedly have defective steering system. Approximately 18,146 Nissan X-Trails and 33,667 Nissan Qashqai units will be recalled by Dongfeng Motor Co. Ltd. for defective steering nuts which may lead to loss of directional control. Dongfeng will install fasteners on the recalled cars to remedy the said steering system defects. This new recall comes after Nissan had already recalled Muranos and 143,000 vehicles made up of the Cube, Rogue and Infiniti. Nissan better improve their quality control section unless they want to see this as a dent to their brand image in the auto industry.

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While most of you may have heard that the Nissan Land Glider concept will be at the Tokyo Motor Show that is not all Nissan has lined up. One other vehicle that Nissan is unveiling is the Nissan Roox Minicar, a compact 4-seater vehicle that is said to be the most spacious in its class. Among the striking features of the Nissan Roox Minicar include sliding rear doors, a drink cooler at the upper glove box, a storage box under the passenger seat and front SRS side airbags. Expect availability and pricing to be announced soon once the Nissan Roox Minicar is formally unveiled!

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Reports have today surfaced regarding a new market that Nissan plans to bring their all electric Leaf to. We already know that there are several places in the US that will be getting the Leaf, Tennessee, Oregon, California etc, but have yet to hear of regions out of the country.

Well said reports come from Globe and Mail that say that Vancouver inhabitants will be the first Canadians to get their hands on the Leaf in late 2010 with it hitting dealerships in British Columbia sometime in 2011.

Since this is right around the time the Chevy Volt is expected to hit the market we will have to see how the two cars compare.

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Nissan has annouced today that they will be recalling a staggering 143,000 vehicles of the 2008-2010 model year including the Cube, Murano, Rogue and Infiniti M35/M45.

Apparently, there is a problem with a nut in the Tire Pressure Monitoring system that has the possibility of corrosion due to salted roads. If this nut were to corrode it could cause the system to malfunction making the driver unaware of a possible deflation. Just imagine, the nut comes out and the system malfunctions and then sometime after you get a flat tire and aren’t made aware of it. Safety hazard? You betcha.

Nissan says to head to your local Infiniti or Nissan dealership to get the problem checked out.

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I think I speak for a whole lot of people when I say, where’s my autodrive system?  I’m getting sick of having to work my own wheel and pedals and suchlike, and I’d love it if the car could handle its own getting around, instead of me having to figure out where everything is while I drive.  No, I’d sooner leave the driving to the car, and thanks to Nissan’s EPORO, I may finally have my druthers.

The EPORO is designed to operate just like a fish in a school, with three basic behaviors:  avoid collisions, travel side by side, and approach far away fish.  This is, of course, exactly what you do in your car, so once a car can be programmed with these same “prime directives” and allowed to act accordingly, it becomes a simple matter of tying the whole thing in with GPS and cruise control and bam! self driving car.

This is all still very much conceptual, and the prototypes debut at CEATAC this weekend.

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The Nissan 370Z sports car, one of the most wanted cars to date, will be launching in India in 2010. This move, announced by Hover Automotive India Vice Chairman G M Singh, aims to bring more variants to the Indian market despite a limited demand for now. But showing much optimism on the car demand market trend, he expects the demand to increase after some time.

The target date is January 2010 where the Nissan 370Z Sports Car is expected to be priced around Rs 35-38 lakh. At the same time, another car was likewise unveiled in the Micra hatchback which will become available in petrol and diesel. The price range for the Micra is expected to play around Rs 5 lakh.

Nissan is aiming to introduce nine new variants in India by 2012.

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