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The Nissan Altima Isn't Dead Yet (Update)

Nissan is reshuffling its lineup in the United States, and some cars could be on the chopping block.

Motor1 · Jul 15

Nissan CEO Confirms New GT-R Development—And Hints At More Sports Cars

The Nissan GT-R is an icon—a cornerstone of Japanese performance with a legacy that spans nearly 60 years. The beloved R35 generation exited the market for good in 2024, marked by two special editions bringing the sports car's impressive 17-year run to a close. But that doesn’t mean the GT-R…

Motor1 · Apr 14

Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's

Nissan has steered clear of hybrids in the U.S. for years. The Rogue Hybrid e-Power plans to change that.

InsideEVs · Apr 4

Nissan Officially Kills Pair Of Electric Sedans Meant For U.S.

Nissan is axing two more EVs from its planned U.S. portfolio. This time it's two sedans that the brand says simply aren't appealing to consumers anymore because they're, well, sedans. But don't worry—there's an electric crossover planned to replace it. Because Nissan has nothing like that at all.

InsideEVs · Apr 24, 2025

Confirmed: Nissan Frontier Plug-In Hybrid (Update)

Update 4/23/25: Just hours after this report was published, Nissan has launched a plug-in version of its Frontier pickup. Guess we didn't have to wait long.

Motor1 · Apr 22, 2025

Nissan Exec Suggests GT-R and Acura NSX Could Share a Platform

The Honda-Nissan merger may be dead, but that hasn't stopped collaboration talks between the two brands. Speaking with The Drive, Nissan North America Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer, Ponz Pandikuthira, revealed discussions between Honda and Nissan are still ongoing. He even brought up the possibility of platform sharing for the…

Motor1 · Apr 22, 2025

Nissan: 'GT-R Will Be Back, Without a Doubt'

It was a huge deal when, in 2008, Nissan announced that the then-new R35 GT-R set a sub-7:30 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. It was a time that beat the almighty Porsche 911, and it caused something of a crisis in Stuttgart. The next GT-R, whenever it comes, and in whatever…

Motor1 · Apr 17, 2025

Why Nissan Thinks Tariffs Are a Golden Opportunity

Back in the dark days of the 2008 financial crisis, Rahm Emmanuel, then an advisor to Barack Obama, famously said "[n]ever allow a good crisis go to waste." Tariffs are a crisis for automakers, but one in which Nissan sees an upside.

Motor1 · Apr 17, 2025

Nissan Says 'We Never Stopped' Talking To Honda

Nissan and Honda's initial merger attempt may have collapsed, but that doesn't mean the two auto firms are walking away from the table. The shape and extent of future collaborations are still to be determined, but Nissan executives want to make one thing clear.

InsideEVs · Mar 26, 2025

Nissan Is Making An Xterra-Inspired Adventure EV

Nissan's next electric SUV is the next-generation Leaf, which will launch sometime in the next 12 months. But if you're like me, its next electric crossover may get you far more excited. Nissan confirmed today that it's working an adventure-oriented, Xterra-inspired off-road EV. I saw it in person, and it…

InsideEVs · Mar 26, 2025