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Nissan Wants Hybrids To Be Its Primary Powertrain By 2030

As hybrids grow in popularity, Nissan does not want to be left behind. More Hybrids, and even EREV models are coming.

InsideEVs · Sep 30

2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Arrives In November With A Very Different Powertrain

The 2027 Nissan Rogue E-Power arrives in November, expanding the brand’s hybrid footprint.

Motor1 · Sep 29

Nissan Sounds The Alarm: Chinese Automakers Are Coming To North America

It estimates that production of Chinese cars could start in Mexico in as little as 2-3 years.

Motor1 · Sep 29

The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost 'Below $40,000'

Nissan is preparing a new Xterra, and people have been concerned about the price. New-car prices aren’t going down, but when the Xterra goes on sale, it won’t completely break the bank.  

Motor1 · Apr 21

The Manual Nissan Z Nismo Is Real—And It's Spectacular

When Nissan launched the new Z for 2023, it did so without the high-performance Nismo variant. The automaker rectified that a year later, but it made another misstep: that car only came with a nine-speed automatic. Now, more than three years after its launch, the Z will have a proper…

Motor1 · Dec 18, 2025

Infiniti Planning 'True Performance' Cars That Rival BMW M

Infiniti has experimented with performance cars before—remember the Q60 IPL? While it never matched the performance of a BMW M or Mercedes-AMG model, the IPL badge did give the Q60 a bit of extra flair, adding more power and sharper styling. Now, however, Infiniti seems ready to take performance more…

Motor1 · Nov 20, 2025

Nissan Is Bringing Back the Xterra. Here's Everything We Know

Rugged off-road SUVs are as popular as ever. The Ford Bronco just achieved its best third-quarter sales results in history, up 42 percent so far this year. But soon, Ford and others will have major competition in the form of a third-generation Nissan Xterra.   

Motor1 · Oct 8, 2025

The Nissan Xterra Officially Returns In 2028: 'Dealers Are Super Excited'

Nissan has been making headlines in recent months for its efforts to get back on track after hemorrhaging money for an extended period. While much of the focus appears to be on cutting costs wherever possible, those measures are meaningless without bringing fresh products to market. The new Leaf and…

Motor1 · Oct 3, 2025

Tesla, Rivals Brace For EV Market 'Collapse'—Thanks To Trump

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and other automakers are grappling with what could be a sharp disruption to the EV market after federal subsidies that had helped sustain demand have expired. 

Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025

The GT-R May Be Dead, But the Z Keeps Its Best Paint Job Alive

Nissan has a new Heritage Edition available for the 2026 Z sports car—and it looks sharp. Unfortunately, this latest makeover is just a visual upgrade, but it harkens back to the Z's past with a touch of GT-R influence in the Midnight Purple paint.

Motor1 · Sep 9, 2025