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Nissan Leaf is the World Car of the Year 2011

AutoLemming — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:48:19 +0000

Nissan Leaf has become the most successful model launched in 2010 in the world after the Nissan electric model won the World Car of the Year title. Thus, Nissan Leaf has become one of the few models that won the two most important awards given by the auto industry, the European Car of the Year and the World Car of the Year.

The prize has been awarded to the Nissan officials at the New York Auto Show, the Japanese model surpassed in the final the Audi A8 and the BMW 5 Series.

“It’s a tremendous joy to us that the first electric vehicle sold worldwide, the Nissan Leaf, won the prestigious World Car of the Year. This distinction recognizes the Leaf as a pioneer of zero mobility, one comparable in performance, noise level and handling chapters to the gasoline cars, ” said Carlos Ghosn, the Renault-Nissan president.

The jury was composed of 66 top journalists elected from the 24 more representative markets. Each of the jurors was eligible to participate in this jury after a professional analysis of the expertise, experience, credibility and influence that they have in their country.

The secondary categories of the 2011 Edition of the World Car of the Year ware won by Ferrari 458 Italy (World Performance Car), Aston Martin Rapide (World Car Design of the Year) and the Chevrolet Volt (who received the consolation prize for Green Car of the Year ).

NIssan ESFLOW – an electric coupe concept

AutoLemming — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:01:45 +0000

The Japanese from Nissan want to attract more customers for electric vehicles and will present a new futuristic concept. This time, it is about a two-seater sports model, which promises an acceleration from 0-100 km/h in less than five seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h. To provide this level of performance, the Nissan ESFLOW concept is equipped with two electric motor, but their power has not been disclosed.

The new concept will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, but the Japanese have not announced whether they will introduce this model into production in the coming years. However, the Nissan officials have indicated very clearly that we are talking about a zero emissions vehicle, designed from the start for electric propulsion, and that it is not an adaptation from an internal combustion engine. This means that Nissan wants to develop a sports electric car in the coming years, which could be a possible successor to the 370Z.

The Nissan ESFLOW concept has a protective cage built into the resistance structure and also has rim carbon fiber inserts. Both front and rear lighting concept has blocks with blue LEDs. The Nissan designers have prepared a futuristic appearance of the concept, but it is unclear what features will go into production.

Nissan Murano CrossCabrio – the first convertible SUV

AutoLemming — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:36:58 +0000

Nissan promised to produce the first SUV with folding roof and kept his word. The Japanese car manufacturer will present in world premiere at the Los Angeles Motor Show the long awaited Murano CrossCabriolet.

The convertible version of the model with four-wheel drive and SUV allure can accommodate four adults and their luggage, even when the roof is folded. Moreover, Nissan promises a premium interior, spacious and comfortable. Under the hood we will find one version of the 3.5 liter engine, the V6 petrol, able to deliver 256 HP.

According to Asian officials, the model will be produced in a limited number, to emphasize the exclusive character. Also, the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet will not reach the European continent, only showrooms in the United States will sell the first convertible SUV.

Nissan will present at the Los Angeles Motor Show the concept Ellure and the Minivan Quest, both created and designed for the U.S. market. The series version of the electric model Leaf will also be presented at the American Motor Show.

Nissan started the production of the Juke crossover

AutoLemming — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:03:39 +0000

Nissan announced that the Japanese factory from Sunderland began assembling the urban crossover Juke. The British factory will be the one that will produce the Juke models for the European market. The production rate of the model will be 100.000 units per year. According to the Japanese company, the Nissan Juke gathered 22.500 pre-orders since June.

To facilitate the production of Juke at Sunderland, Nissan invested in the British factory 57 million pounds of which 6.2 million came from the British government as an investment grant. The decision to produce the Nissan Juke in Sunderland has provided 1.100 jobs in the factory and other 2000 jobs in the Nissan suppliers.

The prices of the urban crossover from Nissan have not been announced yet.

The 35 finalist of the European Car of the Year 2011 Award

AutoLemming — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:02:26 +0000

The most important European car competition, the European Car of the Year, has announced the list of the 35 models that will enter the battle for the big prize in this autumn.

To be eligible for the Car of the Year award, a car must be launched in Europe during 2010 and appear on at least two continents until June 2011.

In this year finalists list, the best represented car manufacturers are Citroen and Nissan with three models each (C3, C4 and DS3, respectively Juke, Leaf and Micra). Renault with the Wind is also on the list along with the first Romanian SUV manufactured by Dacia, The Duster.

The 35 finalist of the European Car of the Year Award are:

Alfa Romeo Giulietta,Audi A1, Audi A8
BMW Seria 5, BMW X3
Chevrolet Spark, Citroën C3, Citroën C4, Citroën DS3
Dacia Duster
Fiat Doblo, Ford C-Max/Grand C-Max
Honda CR-Z, Hyundai ix35
Jaguar XJ
Kia Sportage, Kia Venga
Lexus CT200h
Mazda 5, Mini Countryman, Mitsubishi ASX
Nissan Juke, Nissan Leaf, Nissan Micra
Opel Meriva, Opel Agila
Renault Wind
Saab 9-5, Seat Alhambra, Suzuki Kizashi, Suzuki Swift
Volkswagen Sharan, Volkswagen Touareg, Volvo S60, Volvo V60

Nissan 370Z Black

AutoLemming — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:09:31 +0000

A couple of months ago Nissan announced the 40^th anniversary model, the great looking 370Z mode. This photo that we got is confirming the car’s arrival, at Chicago Auto Show. Now they are releasing the special edition for the European market. Europe’s 370Z Black Edition celebrates Nissan Z, and has many of the same features that distinguish its Yankee brother. It comes with beautiful darkened 19-inch Rays wheels, red brake calipers, red leather interior, some special badges and much more. The only difference is that in Europe you can get a second exterior color: while the American version can only be had in “quartz” dark grey. In Europe you can get it in full black. There are 370 examples will begin distribution in April, after Geneva Show, for £33,645 (~$53k) price tag in the UK.

2011 Infiniti M

AutoLemming — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:23:56 +0000

Infiniti is the luxury car division of Nissan, and on the famous LA Auto Show they have just shown the brand new 2011 Infiniti M. Customers will be able to purchase two models: the Infiniti M37 with a 330-horsepower 3.7-liter VVEL V6 and the Infiniti M56 with an all-new 420-horsepower 5.6-liter VVEL Direct Injection Gasoline V8. They will both have Infiniti’s advanced VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) system, plus the standard 7-speed automatic transmission. Infiniti M56 will also have Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) technology. Plus, if you want, as an option, you can also get Infiniti’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system. Both models will be on the market in late March 2010.

Nissa Rogue Krom

AutoLemming — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:53:27 +0000

When we hear the word “Krom” we often think of something really strong and resistant. Nissan is now using this word to name its new specialty vehicle line. We have previously seen Cube Krom and now Nissan is thinking of unveiling the Rogue Krom. The front clip gets a GT-R-esque treatment, while the rear gets a center-exit exhaust with a sportier sound. The package sits on blinged-up wheels, and gets finished off with privacy glass, body-colored mirrors, and steering wheel audio controls. You can choose from Venom Red, Wicket Black, and Gotham Gray. There is now news about the official release day and the price.

2010 Nissan Fuga

AutoLemming — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:48:49 +0000

After years of developing and selling small volumes, Nissan is getting ready the first gas-electric model using in-house technology. The model will be called Fuga and will be a sedan. The car will be sold in North America and will be called Infiniti M. The car will use a conventional automatic transmission, a seven-speed unit. The electric drive is made of a single motor sandwiched between the engine and the transmission. Nissan people say that the engine has an output of 50 kW (67 horsepower) and 270 Nm (200 pound-feet) of torque, and the system is able to propel the Fuga/M electrically at speeds of up 62 mph. The press release also says that the car will be released in 2010.

Nissan Z anniversary edition

AutoLemming — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:54:59 +0000

On October 22 Nissan Z will celebrate the 40 year anniversary. Before Nissan launched Zed the cars in US were relatively fragile and coming from Europe. But when Datsun 240Z showed up, Americans got a fair price, a good looking sports car and with great capabilities. The Z badge lives on today and in order to celebrate its anniversary, Nissan is releasing the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition. Here are some of the details: 40th Quartz paint, “high-luster” smoke 19-inch Rays wheels, red brake calipers and 40th anniversary badges on both the rear hatch and front strut tower brace. Inside the car you will see smooth red leather, 40th anniversary embroidered seats and floor mats, red leather stitching up the center stack and also a commemorative plaque. All under a satin cover which will come off in almost a week.