Nissan Rogue a star in winter weather
Muscular wheel arches and flowing character lines give the Nissan Rogue a more sophisticated look for 2014. (photo: NIssan Canada) By Neil Moore, Metroland Media - I couldn’t have asked for crappier...
View ArticleRoomy Altima 3.5 delivers big on performance
The fifth-generation 2014 Altima is a roomy, five-passenger sedan that is available with a thrifty 2.5-litre inline four, or still fuel-efficient 3.5-litre V6 that pumps out a solid 270 horses. (photo...
View ArticleJapanese automakers focus on performance
The curvaceous styling of Toyota’s FT-1 Concept turned plenty of heads in Detroit. Story and photos by Neil Moore, Metroland Media - DETROIT: Like Toronto, the auto show in Detroit kicks off with its...
View ArticleNissan announces Micra’s return to Canada
Nissan Canada president Christian Meunier is shown with the 2015 subcompact Micra that returns to the Canadian marketplace after 21 years. Metroland Media - Nissan Canada announced Thursday at a...
View ArticleHatchback strikes right Note with entry buyers
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note appears more modern than its predecessor with its sculpted sides, wedge profile and big wraparound headlamps flanking a more aggressive, redesigned grille. By Neil Moore,...
View ArticleLeaf hangs on during late fall snowstorm
From the outside, there are few clues that the Nissan Leaf is an all-electric vehicle, other than having only a small lower grille and a centre-mounted faceplate that hides the charging receptacles. By...
View ArticleRejuvenated Rogue seats up to seven
Totally redesigned inside and out, the 2014 Nissan Rogue now features seating for up to seven with front- or all-wheel-drive. Story and photos by Jim Robinson, Metroland Media - NASHVILLE: The Rogue is...
View ArticlePathfinder now boasts a hybrid for 2014
Nissan’s next generation Pathfinder is now offered in two hybrid models starting at $39,798 for the SV model and $49,198 for the Platinum version with just about every option that could be built in....
View ArticleA Nissan Leaf that drives itself
A car that can drive itself is already here in the form of the Nissan Autonomous Leaf, demonstrated and the global Nissan 360 conference held in southern California. Story and photos by Jim Robinson,...
View ArticleNissan opens its doors to the future
Nissan 360 brought out all the concept cars. Here are, from left are the Infiniti Etherea, Essence and EMERG-E that show the new Infiniti design language like the “double arch” grille and the arrowhead...
View ArticleA Nissan Leaf that drives itself
A car that can drive itself is already here in the form of the Nissan Autonomous Leaf, demonstrated and the global Nissan 360 conference held in southern California. Story and photos by Jim Robinson,...
View ArticleNissan sells 100,000th zero-emission car
Nissan-Renault has now sold 100,000 electric vehicles worldwide. Metroland Media - The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 100,000th zero-emission car. Electric cars from Renault and Nissan have...
View ArticleRevived Datsun brand unveils GO in India
Nissan has announced it will sell the Datsun GO in India starting in 2014 as a five-seat sedan. The car was inspired by the DAT-GO, the first Nissan car built almost 100 years ago. Metroland Media,...
View ArticleTitan a contender among full-size pickups
The 2013 Nissan Titan is a handsome full-size pickup truck with its big chrome grille and telescopic side mirrors, and optional 20-inch alloy wheels. Towing maxes out at 9,500 pounds for the King Cab...
View ArticleJuke turns up the heat with Nismo package
The eclectic Nissan Juke has received a variety of Nismo mods that include a larger lower grille to improve airflow, LED lighting strips, and unique red mirrors. By Neil Moore, Metroland Media - “I...
View ArticleNissan’s newest Versa hits higher a Note
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note subcompact hatchback offers best in segment cargo volume with claimed best in segment fuel economy as well. Story and photos by Jim Robinson, Metroland Media - SAN DIEGO, CA:...
View ArticleMurano still a standout among crossovers
Although the 2013 Nissan Murano is well into its second generation after a redesign in 2009, it still remains a stylish, five-passenger midsize crossover. Story and photos by Lorne Drury, Metroland...
View ArticleNissan updates the look of compact Sentra
The 2013 Nissan Sentra is actually larger and roomier than the outgoing model, yet its weight has been reduced by 68 kilograms (150 lb). Story and photos by Lorne Drury, Metroland Media/WheelsTalk.com...
View ArticleQuest minivan a capable family hauler
The 2013 Nissan Quest minivan, starting at $29,998, offers a unique and family-friendly range of equipment choices and trim levels, culminating in the top-of-the-line 3.5 LE model, tested here with an...
View ArticleFuel-efficient Sentra grows in size for 2013
Classified as a compact sedan, this photo shows the 2013 Nissan Sentra is really mid-size especially in terms of passenger volume, but with a starting price of $14,848. Story and photos by Jim...
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