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Nissan shows off new Versa-based electric vehicle prototype

A week before it shows the world what its new dedicated electric vehicle will look like, Nissan is showing off its latest-generation prototype. The company's previous iteration was based on the original Cube, but the new test units are based on the Versa/Tiida. A 108-horsepower / 206 pound-feet electric motor designed in-house at Nissan drives the front wheels, while a lithium ion battery pack created by Automotive Energy Supply Corp. stores electricity. The 24 kWh pack is fitted under the floor and is expected to yield a 100-mile range. ... Read more →

Chrysler/Nissan partnership frozen, Ram-based Titan and Chrysler small car in jeopardy Chris Shunk

Times are tough all over the auto industry, but the situation at Chrysler seems to be far more dire. Chrysler's sales numbers are significantly worse than they are elsewhere in the industry, with ...

What does the Nissan Versa 1.6 offer for $9,990? Not much Chris Shunk

Cheap, efficient transportation is highly desirable right now, and Nissan has stepped and delivered a super base Versa that will run you under 10 large. But what do you get for that rock-bottom MSRP? ...

More evidence Nissan will build the Dodge Hornet Chris Shunk

Click above for high-res gallery of the Dodge Hornet concept The Dodge Hornet was one of the best-looking concepts that Chrysler has produced the past few years, and thanks to a partnership with ...

Nissan cutting production in Mexico to compensate for low U.S. demand Jeremy Korzeniewski

It's been easy to forget about Nissan's small car offerings with the recent introduction of the redesigned Maxima in New York and the impending arrival of the GT-R for the first time on U.S. shores. ...

Nissan streamlines Nismo, extends parts availablity in Japan 1 year ago on Autoblog

Nissan's in-house tuning arm, Nismo, is looking to expand its reach both in its home market and abroad, beginning with an S-Tune package for, of all things, the Tiida. Beyond the Tiida (Versa here in the States), Nissan plans to offer Nismo parts and professional tuning at every one of its ...

Mazda still mulling over Mazda2, while Honda dealers clamor for more Fits 2 years ago on Autoblog

According to Mazda President Hisakazu Imaki, "As soon as North American dealers see this, they ask for it." That, in reference to the new Mazda2, a freshly styled sub-compact that is set to go on sale in Europe this fall. The only problem is that Mazda execs are still waffling on whether or not to ...

Whiplash a serious problem with many vehicles, says IIHS 2 years ago on Autoblog

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in Arlington, Va. has just concluded testing on some 75 vehicles' head restraint systems and after performing a simulated rear-end impact of 20 MPH, only 22 of the systems received the top score of "good." At the head of the class was Audi's A4, S4 ...

Your Nissan Versa is trying to kill you, with interior toxins 2 years ago on Autoblog

Every couple of years, a study comes out identifying the myriad of chemicals being absorbed by your lungs during your daily commute. Surprisingly, these studies don't focus on emissions, but rather turn their scientific eye towards the materials that make up the interior of your car. The Ecology ...

Nissan slaps a sticker on the Versa sedan 2 years ago on Autoblog

If you need a car and have $12,550 to spend, you can get yourself into a brand-new 2007 Nissan Versa sedan, which went on sale nationwide on Wednesday. We're partial to the hatchback ourselves, as we favor the practicality it offers, but based on what Americans buy, we appear to be in the minority. ...

Nissan announces pricing on 2007 trucks and SUVs 3 years ago on Autoblog

Another year is approaching and, on its impending arrival, Nissan released new figures for its current lineup of pickups and sport utility vehicles. But before we douse you with the bloated figures that make up anything with optional four-wheel drive, a note about the Versa. Nissan's fuel-miser ...

B-cars rule as gas prices become more meaningful 3 years ago on Autoblog

Everybody thought General Motors was on crack when it launched the Aveo back in 2003. Not particularly attractive or powerful, it did exactly what it was supposed to do -- drive for cheap. Little did the industry know that gas prices were about to blow up, and the image of the B-car as a European ...

Nissan tries new incentive: Buy Now, Pay Later 3 years ago on Autoblog

Beginning today, Nissan is offering its buyers a creative new incentive that it hopes will spur the company's sagging sales. Any customer who buys a Nissan now through October 2 won't have to make a payment for 130 days. That means if you bought a Versa today, your first payment wouldn't be due ...

CNNMoney.com picks 7 best College Cars 3 years ago on Autoblog

The guys at CNNMoney.com have come up with a list of the 7 best "college cars" -- the best available rides for current college students or new grads who have to work within a limited budget. To make the list, each car had to have a base price of under $16,000, be fuel-efficient, and offer good ...

Cost of oil hits record high - gas prices up 3 years ago on Autoblog

Yes, we've avoided them for a while, but high gas prices have become a major hot button again. With Israel's attack on Lebanon last week, oil prices hit a record $78.40 per barrel before settling in at $77.03 -- still very high, and probably a hint of what's to come. Analysts predict that if Iran, ...

Ford cancels, delays vehicles in the interests of bolder design 3 years ago on Autoblog

A favorite adage of the particularly deadline-oriented is, "80 percent on-time is better than 100 percent late." The idea behind it is that you'd better turn something in when it's due, even if it's half-assed. Good thing for Ford that turnaround guru Mark Fields isn't so deadline-oriented. Among ...

Nissan Versa getting Scion-like sport package and accessories 3 years ago on Autoblog

Nissan has announced that come January it will be offering Scion-like sport package for its Nissan Versa sedan and hatchback. While not going as far into the customizing scene as Scion, Nissan will offer items in the order of shift knobs, floor mats and the like in addition to body pieces that ...

Will the American market's new small cars resonate with young buyers? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Continued gas price hikes have intensified media coverage on subcompacts like the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit and upcoming Nissan Versa. Bloomberg's Doron Levin, though, questions if young Americans will truly embrace the 'Small is Beautiful' trend. He points out that today's young people don't ...

Japanese automakers fuelling record profits with new models 3 years ago on Autoblog

According to a Reuters report, Japan's five major automakers are set to post record profits as they prepare to close out their 2005/2006 fiscal year. While the depressed value of the yen has played a role in boosting profits for Japanese companies, there remains a strong link between new product ...

Nissan revises down Versa fuel economy 3 years ago on Autoblog

In a short-but-sweet press release Nissan announced that it is revising downward the estimated EPA combined city/highway gas mileage for its Xtronic CVT-equipped Versa sub-compact. The original estimate was 38 mpg, which has now fallen to 33 mpg. Nissan offered no explanation for the adjustment. ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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