Recall da Nissan Frontier LE

A Nissan está convocando os proprietários de picapes Nissan Frontier Limited Edition fabricadas na Espanha entre 2005 e 2008 para comparecer às concessionárias.

O recall é referente as rodas de liga leve que podem trincar quando usadas com carga máxima, com grave risco de ocasionar acidentes.

Os carros chamados deverão ter as cinco rodas trocadas por novas.
O recall inclui as 208 unidades do modelo vendidas no Brasil, que têm chassis entre VSKCVND4060069190 e VSKCVND4070144648. A Nissan tentará entrar em contato com os proprietários.

Maiores informações podem ser obtidas pelo telefone 0800 011-1090 ou no site Nissan.

2012 Nissan titan

Features of 2012 Nissan Titan
The new 2012 Nissan Titan will be a re-design that was initially intended to be incorporated into the Dodge Ram model, but when that co-development contract with Chrysler collapsed, the auto engineers at Nissan had to come up with a new concept for this version. The closest competitors for this model would therefore include the Dodge Ram 150, Ford F-150, and the Toyota Tundra.
There will be only minor alterations to the cosmetic design of the 2012 Nissan Titan, such as the addition of new exterior body colors. Its overall design can also be described as somewhat muscular with its three-section front grille and wide headlamps as the most distinctive visual elements.
There will be two cab styles to choose from – the King Cab offers a forward-opening access panel doors with small rear seating arrangement, and the Crew Cab that offers roomy cabin space and incorporated with rear doors. But the biggest enhancement to this model would have to be the mechanical features, which has substantially gained mechanical and powertrain improvements. There will be only one engine choice available for the 2012 Nissan Titan though, which is the 5.6-liter V8 engine that is coupled with its sole transmission option of five-speed automatic. This engine type can produce  max at 317 horsepower and yeild up to 385 lb-ft torque.
Depending on which model you choose to buy, the 2012 Nissan Titan will offer you a wide range of features. Some of the standard ones include the front overhead console, remote keyless entry, chrome steel bumpers, off-road optimized wheels and tires, and leather upholstery on the truck’s interiors for a purposeful design and optimum comfort.

New Nissan Teana 2011

New Nissan Teana, a luxury sedan from Japan last year when the Tokyo Motor Show still a concept vehicle, eventually sold to the market. Before the launch, the Nissan Teana was exhibited at the Auto China Motor Show, in late April. This luxury sedan comes thrusting several new features. Nissan Teana is using the new D platform and use the glass roof. Glass roof concept has been used on Nissan 350 XV. Is on a Nissan 250 XV, 250 XL and 250 XV Four is an option.

For the interior, also a new instrument panel design, which blends a bit soft at the center cluster. Including center consul, the new design. And the front seat equipped with ventilation systems. All new Nissan Teana uses X-Tronix CVT transmission (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), a newly developed to help drivers get the maximum power with an efficient fuel consumption.

2011 New Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R SpecM

Nissan GT-R SpecV

New Nissan GT-R SpecV and SpecM. on display at the Tokyo Motor Show, Japanese. Kazutoshi Mizuno as lead development projects is not much comment about the sports car.

Clearly, the GT-R SpecV marketed next year only for the domestic market (Japan). Because this car for speed enthusiasts, the focus of reform be done by reducing the weight, use of a new suspension system, and improvement on the wheel, the new program be Transmission Control Module (TCM), and dual clutch transmission with 6-speed.

Meanwhile, in 2011, they will prepare the GT-R SpecM. Its base is still using the GT-R R35. However, the focus changes to be an advantage in convenience. Gloss on the suspension made ​​for motorists to enjoy the journey while passing in the city. Air channel design for the rear wheel is also new, plus data logging system from the satnav system.

2012 New Nissan 370Z GT with the new performance

New Nissan 370Z GT, new car model called the 370Z GT Edition will increase the specification for the European market. Some parts such as suspension, transmission and equipment to get refreshment, including the inner layer. In transmission, available optional seven-speed automatic transmission that also can prevent wheel spin occurs in the snow. Spin machine can be controlled so that the car to avoid a spin, either in ice or snow.

While the upgraded equipment, including cameras parking as part of Nissan's premium option that can be connected with satellite navigation. In addition, there are tire pressure monitoring system as standard. With the change, consumers have a choice of three colors, namely black metallic, white pearl and black pearl rose. Display a cooler packed with four-wheel rim size of 19 inches with a contrasting design.

MotorTrend Pits the Corvette Z06, Shelby GT500 and Nissan GT-R Against Each Other

What weights ten tonnes and costs more than US$240,000? If you said, “a gold plated bulldozer”, you’d be close but no cigar. The answer is three sub-100k supercars: the Chevy Corvette Z06, Ford Shelby GT500 and Nissan GT-R. These three industry titans, with nameplates stretching as far back as the 1960s, were the recent subjects of an epic comparison test by MotorTrend. Here are three would-be-supercars – over 500hp and 3 second 0 to 60 mph times – that don’t command the supercar price tag. The US$55,330 GT500, US$90,950 GT-R and US$98,010 Z06 are all within the budgets of most mid-life crisis suffers (providing you sell the house, the kids and the dog) and offer the sort of performance that was once the sole reserve of great Italians like Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati. And they’re not stripped out racers either. The Z06, for instance, comes with such luxuries as heated leather seats, Bose audio, Bluetooth and sat nav. You can’t buy a second-hand Lamborghini with that sort of equipment for US$98,010. If you want to find out who wins this legendary battle, you’ll just have to check out the video. Even if you don’t care who wins you should check out the video anyways for a sweet-as drag race between the Z06, GT500 and GT-R. Now that’s something you don’t see everyday... By Tristan Hankins Source: Motortrend
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U Spy: Reader Scoops Mystery Sedan in California, What is it?

We're pretty proud of the fact that over the years, many of our readers here on Carscoop have seized the moment to become the ones who create the news with their spy shots, like Nick K. who snagged the first ever photos of the Toyota Prius minivan last September. The latest reader to join our list of car-scoopers is Jay Davis who photographed a heavily camouflaged four-door sedan prototype in California. "I saw this test mule in Agoura Hills, CA today. It had Michigan manufacturers plates. Not sure what it is," Jay told us.
A lot of names including Nissan, Buick and Lincoln were thrown around during our chat with Jay, but ultimately, we're still in the dark about the brand and model hiding beneath the camo. Can anyone help us solve the mystery? Leave your thoughts in the comment section after the break. Many thanks to Jay for the scoop pics!

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Nissan Cannot Meet Demand for New Leaf EV, Production Shortages to Last Longer than Expected

It has been known for a while now that Nissan is struggling with the Leaf’s slow rollout. The demand for the all-electric vehicle is so high that the Japanese maker has been forced to stop receiving new orders and concentrate on filling existing ones. However, projected production figures show that the company will only assemble 10,000 units until March 31, while it has already received 27,000 orders from the U.S., Japan and Europe. The remaining 17,000 orders are likely to be filled in the next fiscal year starting April 1, during which Nissan will reach the maximum production capacity of 50,000 units at the Oppama plant in Japan. Consequently, the automaker could take 33,000 more orders in the next fiscal year, but it hasn’t decided yet when it will do so. According to Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga, Nissan wants to “deliver enough volume to the first lot” before giving new orders the green light. One solution would be the opening of new assembly lines sooner than initially planned, but Shiga ruled out the possibility due to the fact that work has just started on the factory that would provide the additional lithium-ion battery packs needed. That means Nissan's UK factory will begin producing Leafs in 2012, followed by the Tennessee plant in 2013, so the shortage could last longer than expected. By Csaba Daradics Source: Autonews [Sub.required]
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Nissan Launches Super Clean Micra DIG-S Turbo with CO2 Emissions of just 95 g/km

With CO2 emissions of only 95 g/km, Nissan’s all-new Micra DIG-S has one of the cleanest petrol engines in the world. To achieve this, the Japanese firm's engineers used a 1.2-liter three-cylinder unit fitted with a supercharger and direct injection, which can be coupled either to a manual transmission or a CVT automatic gearbox. The powerplant uses the Miller cycle and with a peak output of 98HP and 142 Nm (105 lb-ft) of torque, it’s said to be on par with a conventional 1.5-liter four-cylinder unit. Other technical highlights include the 13:1 compression ratio that increases combustion efficiency, the reduced heat, friction and pumping losses thanks to fewer moving parts, and advanced engine management systems with Start/Stop feature and energy regeneration capabilities. When equipped with a manual transmission, the entry-level trim grade of the Micra DIG-S can hit a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph), while returning estimated fuel consumption of 4.1 lt/100 km (57.4 US mpg) on the combined cycle with 95 g/km of CO2. Manual variants with higher trim levels (Acenta and Tekna) emit 99 g/km due to the added equipment. The CVT version is the least efficient of the pack, but with CO2 emissions of 115 g/km is still a proper tree hugger’s car. Depending on market, the Micra DIG-S is also exempt from road tax and/or congestion charges and customers can benefit from further tax breaks and governmental incentives. Nissan will showcase the DIG-S at the Geneva Motor Show in March with European sales set to debut this summer. It will be only available in a five-door body style and with three trim levels. Besides the supercharged engine, the Japanese automaker is offering an 80HP 1.2-liter naturally aspirated variant as well.By Csaba Daradics

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