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Zele carbon kit for Nissan’s R35 GT-R

( Supercars and Nissan and Modified )

Can’t wait for Nissan to release its own carbon-fiber enveloped Spec-V version of the GT-R? Japanese tuner Zele may have what you’re looking for with its latest carbon-fiber accessories range for the giant-killing super-coupe.

The list of carbon parts include a new front bumper, lip spoiler, side skirts, underbody spoiler, air duct, […]

Video: Nissan GT-R crashes during race

( Supercars and Videos and Nissan )

The race cars of the GT500 class in the Japanese touring car series (JGTC) have some of the most extreme aerodynamic and powertrain packages in the business so it’s always interesting to see one of the cars lose control and crash. This latest video, taken at last weekend’s Okayama round of the Super […]

Nissan and Chrysler sign truck and car deal

( Industry and Chrysler and Nissan )

After months of speculation Nissan and Chrysler have announced a new partnership, which will see the two carmakers build vehicles for each other for sale in the U.S., Europe and other markets by 2010. Nissan will produce a unique version of its Versa compact (pictured) for Chrysler, which plans to sell the car in North […]

Hennessey Lexus IS-F and Nissan GT-R in the works

( Lexus and Nissan and Modified )

Perhaps most famous - or infamous - for its even more over-the-top take on the already outrageous Dodge Viper, Hennessey Performance is considering expanding its collection of custom cars to include more foreign makes and top of its list at the moment is the new Lexus IS-F saloon and the Nissan GT-R super-coupe.

Hennessey’s already heady […]

Nissan GT-R ECU cracked and delimited

( Supercars and Nissan and Modified )

Previously we reported on the Nissan GT-R’s ‘uncrackable’ speed limiter, which could only be delimited when entering circuits via a GPS link. While Nissan assured customers the encryption on the ECU was very sophisticated and difficult to crack, U.S.-based COBB tuning has indeed cracked the speed limiter and is now working on sorts […]

Spy Shots: 2010 Nissan GT-R Spec-V spied at the ‘ring

( Supercars and Nissan and Spy shots )

Just when you think there’s nothing more to see or read about Nissan’s GT-R super-coupe, images of a mysterious prototype start to crop up on the internet. These latest shots depict a car with several features you won’t find on the standard model and has led many to speculate the car is in […]

UK Nissan GT-R sales stronger than expected

( Supercars and Nissan )

Offering supercar performance for high-end sports car prices is a winning formula for obvious reasons. The GT-R’s recipe for success has been so well-received around the world that the car’s limited supply is being snatched up almost as soon as it’s available. UK buyers placed orders for nearly 700 of the cars within […]

Garage Defend Nissan R35 GT-R aero-kit

( Supercars and Nissan and Modified )

Modification of the R35 GT-R is still in its infancy but already top-name tuners like Amuse and Mines have set new lap records for Japan’s Tsukuba Circuit with only minor modifications to Nissan’s new super-coupe. The latest firm to join the growing list of GT-R tuners is Garage Defend, whose latest package, like […]

Pre-production Nissan ‘370Z’ spotted

( Coupes and Nissan and Spy shots )

The Nissan 350Z, or ‘Fairlady’ as it’s known in Japan, is set to be replaced next year by an all-new model sporting a larger displacement engine and a dramatic new look. The current car’s combination of a front-engine RWD layout and a torquey V6 has won it numerous accolades across the globe, and it’s a […]

Production Nissan Intima to debut at Beijing Motor Show

( Sedans and Nissan )

Nissan teased us with the unveiling of an extravagant sedan concept at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show but then went silent when it came time to talk about production details. Now, on the eve of this month’s Beijing Motor Show, Nissan has released an official teaser for a new sedan that shares some […]

Nissan Fairlady Z Type 380RS club racer goes on sale

( Motorsport and Nissan )

After seeing sales of Porsche’s GT3 line of club-spec cars continuously rise over the years, Nissan thought it was high-time it released its own track special for both racing enthusiasts and serious competition events. The carmaker’s latest release is the new Fairlady Z Type 380RS-Competition and it has officially gone on sale for […]

Nissan GT-R mods hit the market

( Supercars and Nissan and Modified )

Despite fears Nissan’s new GT-R wouldn’t tolerate anyone tinkering around with its innards, Japan’s industrious tuning firms have managed to develop a number of aftermarket parts claimed to boost performance of the supercar. Initial testing showed that even simple mods such as adding new wheels or breathing mods makes the ECU go haywire, […]

Nissan Denki Cube EV concept official details

Nissan may have fallen behind its rivals in the race to launch a hybrid car but it won’t be making the same mistake with its new generation of all-electric vehicles. The carmaker today rolled out its new Denki Cube at the New York Auto Show, a concept car created to draw attention to […]

2009 Nissan Maxima unveiled in New York

( Sedans and Nissan and Car shows )

Although we saw several images of the new Maxima just a couple days ago, no details of the new car were yet available. Now that Nissan has officially revealed the car at the New York auto show, we can bring you the full story - and a full gallery of high-res photos - […]

Nissan Denki Cube all-electric concept

Nissan may have fallen behind its rivals in the race to launch a hybrid car but it won’t be making the same mistake with its new generation of all-electric vehicles. The carmaker plans to introduce its first all-electric car in 2010 in both Japan and the U.S., and will preview one of its […]

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