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Nissan Z Proto is Retro-Styled Tease of Next-Gen Sports Car Nissan Z Proto is Retro-Styled Tease of Next-Gen Sports CarPrototype model pulls design inspiration from the Z’s 50-year history: features turbo V6 and a manual transmission. more....

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Nissan Z Proto previews the new Z car Take a long, adoring look at the new Nissan Z Proto, the concept previewing the automaker’s next-generation Z car. Bright yellow, and hoping to be an eventual bright spot in Nissan’s revamped range, the Z Proto strikes a careful balance between just enough heritage to keep the long-time ....

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Nissan executive pleads not guilty at Ghosn fraud trial in Japan A former aide to Carlos Ghosn has fronted a Japanese court over allegations of financial misconduct related to the under-reporting of pay promised to the ex-Nissan chief. (FRANCE 24 English)....

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Ex-Nissan executive Greg Kelly pleads not guilty in Japan trial Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly has pleaded not guilty to accusations that he helped Carlos Ghosn under-report tens of millions of dollars worth of compensation.....

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Japan begins trial of ex-Nissan executive Greg Kelly over Carlos Ghosn's pay Greg Kelly denies involvement in a 'criminal conspiracy' to conceal financial compensation for Ghosn, who led Nissan Motor Co. for two decades.....

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Nissan Continues Teasing New Z Sports Car, Official Reveal September 16 Nissan Continues Teasing New Z Sports Car, Official Reveal September 16Retro styling with a manual gearbox? Yes please. more....

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Scandal-tarnished Nissan shows off production innovation Nissan says it has developed a new way to produce high-tech auto parts that highlights the Japanese automaker's engineering finesse, even as it faces a criminal trial in an ongoing scandal involving former Chairman Carlos Ghosn.....

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US judge OKs extradition of 2 accused of helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan; State Department to decide BOSTON (AP) — US judge OKs extradition of 2 accused of helping ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape Japan; State Department to decide. Read more on NewsOK.com....

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Nissan Z Concept Will Debut September 15 Nissan Z Concept Will Debut September 15The next iteration of Nissan’s long-running Z sports car will debut in concept form in two weeks. more....

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How Carlos Ghosn Escaped Japan | Screen Written Reporter and Vanity Fair writer, May Jeong, tells the story of how ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn escaped house arrest in Japan in late 2019. May's account of the story is based on her interview with the former Green Beret that helped Ghosn flee to Lebanon.....

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Japan's Mitsubishi executive behind Nissan alliance has died TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors' former Chief Executive Osamu Masuko, who engineered the automaker's alliance with Nissan, has died.Read more on NewsOK.com....

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Nissan's new Z car may be called the 400Z and is expected in 2022 Nissan Z car fans will be disappointed at a new rumor making the rounds and suggests the car may be coming later than expected. The new report indicates that the car may not be revealed until the end of 2022 and may not be available to purchase until 2023. If correct, that will mean the current 370Z....

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Nissan announces 2021 GT-R Premium and NISMO pricing Nissan has officially announced US pricing for the 2021 Nissan GT-R Premium and NISMO models. The GT-R Premium starts at $113,540, with the NISMO version starting at $210,740. The NISMO is massively more expensive than the Premium. The Premium features a 3.8-liter DOHC twin-turbo V-6 engine rated at....

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Daihatsu Copen roadster dresses up like a Nissan GT-R The gang over at Liberty Walk in Japan has turned their hand to the tiny little Japanese two-door kei convertible known as the Daihatsu Copen. The Daihatsu isn’t exactly known for raw speed but is known for its very impressive handling. Liberty Walk wanted to up the Copen’s style and giv....

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Tesla wants to prevent child heatstroke with an in-car radar that alerts drivers who leave their kids behind Tesla Tesla filed a petition with the FCC in order to get approval for a motion detector that would detect when kids are left behind in the car. Elon Musk has never been keen on adding sensors to his cars, but seems to be making an exception here. GM and Nissan also have technology to pre....

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Nissan slapped with more back taxes from Ghosn period Nissan Motor Co. has been ordered to pay several hundreds of millions of yen in back taxes in connection with misuse of funds by the Japanese automaker under former boss Carlos Ghosn, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. (Kyodo)....

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I pitted a $136,000 Maserati Levante GTS against a $167,000 Porsche Cayenne GTS in a battle of high-performance luxury SUVs Matthew DeBord/Insider I pitted a 2020 Maserati Levante GTS against a 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS is a battle of high-performance, luxury SUVs that are ... both GTS's! The Porsche I tested was quite a bit more expensive than the Maserati, but it was crammed with options — the base Cayenne is ....

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The 11 coolest features of the Lucid Air, the upcoming luxury EV looking to dethrone the Tesla Model S Lucid Motors The 2021 Lucid Air just might woo some hardcore Tesla fans with its laundry list of impressive features. Lucid says its luxury sedan will be able to travel up to 517 miles on a single charge, blowing every other electric-vehicle maker out of the water. On the performanc....

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Inside Nissan's experiential car showroom of the future The significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen many brands accelerating their digitalisation plans as the economy reboots and enters a new normal post-Covid-19. This is no different for automotive industry, as their showrooms stand empty globally as people go into lockdown. The Drum spe....

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Small EV showdown: It's the Chevy Bolt against the Nissan Leaf Plus and the MINI Cooper Electric (GM) Matthew DeBord/Insider I've checked out the Nissan Leaf Plus, the Chevy Bolt EV, and the MINI Cooper SE Electric — a trio of compact/sub-compact, all-electric hatchbacks. The Bolt and the Leaf Plus have comparable range, while the MINI manages just over 100 miles on a charge. The Nissan L....

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ADAS tech remains a blind spot for independent car sellers — and it's putting lives at risk Within the broad discussions taking place about self-driving cars, there's a growing conversation that explores how drivers are informed and educated about the technologies that make partial or full autonomy possible. Before we dive into that conversation, let's get one thing straight, the most adva....

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Nissan Pavilion opens in Japan and accepts electricity for parking fees Japanese electric car owners have many reasons to visit the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama, Japan. Apparently, guests can pay for parking with electricity from their EVs. This novel idea is a global first and showcases the many innovative features unique to Nissan's Pavilion. "The Pavilion is a place w....

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The important bits about Nissan's 300-mile Ariya, its first EV in 10 years This article was originally published by Michael Coates on Clean Fleet Report, a publication that gives its readers the information they need to move to cars and trucks with best fuel economy, including electric cars, fuel cells, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and advanced diesel and gasoline engines. Th....

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My $136,000 Porsche 911 Carrera S loaner had $21,200 in options — here's each one, and whether it was worth it Kristen Lee/Business Insider Porsche is famous for offering an extensive menu of options on its cars. I tested a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S recently and in addition to its $113,300 starting price, it had $21,190 in options. Some were worth it. Others were definitely not. Visit Business Insider....

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Winning the electric car race is just the beginning of Elon Musk's plan for Tesla (TSLA) FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images The electric car race has been on since 2010, but it's now essentially over, and Tesla has won: CEO Elon Musk's automaker dominates the EV market But that market remains tiny, at just about 2% of global sales. Musk knows that for Tesla's grand vision to su....

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11 electric SUVs coming for the Tesla Model Y Tesla's Model Y is currently the hot electric compact SUV. But Ford, Nissan, Mercedes, and other automotive giants are coming for the crossover crown. The latest challenger: Cadillac's first electric vehicle, the Lyriq. The Model Y has a lot of competition. Image: tesla The Model Y i....

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Feds rake in $19.5M by selling 575 vehicles originally purchased for $23M OTTAWA – There were no big tent events, employee pricing offers or inflatable flailing tube men, but the government managed to sell 575 cars in 2018 and 2019, after buying them for just a few days as part of the 2018 G7 summit. ....

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Girl, three, dies after being hit by car in Townhill, Fife Police are investigating after the child was struck by a Nissan Micra in Townhill in Fife on Monday morning.....

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Chinese automaker Kandi plans to bring a $13,000 electric car to the US this year, slashing the entry price of EV ownership Kandi America Kandi Technologies Group, a Chinese auto company, announced this week that it's launching two ultra-affordable electric vehicles in the US later this year. After federal tax credits, Kandi's K23 and K27 hatchbacks will cost $12,999 and $22,499, respectively, the company said.....

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A.I. helps businesses recover from the lockdown – And can Nissan take on Tesla? How is A.I. and automation helping businesses bounce back post-lockdown? And does Nissan have a car to take on Tesla?View on euronews....

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If we could turn back time: 2020 through the lens of pre-pandemic ads It's fair to say that 2020 didn't turn out as planned. While it's hard to imagine a 2020 without Covid-19, the first months of the year saw marketers reflecting the zeitgeist of the new decade. With no end in sight for the pandemic, The Drum looks back and wonders how things could have been. It's 3....

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With Ghosn gone, Japan sets trial date for ex-Nissan executive left behind Former Nissan executive Greg Kelly, who was arrested in connection with the financial scandal of his ex-boss Carlos Ghosn, will soon face trial in a Tokyo court. Both cases had been in limbo after Ghosn fled to Lebanon. (autoblog.com)....

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Europe's most popular EV isn't a Tesla, Nissan, or VW… what? Scanning over the electric vehicle media, certain brand names are more prominent than others. Tesla is obviously mentioned frequently. Nissan — which has been in the EV game for 10 years — has also been in the press this week after launching its 300-mile range 'Ariya.' And there's a lot of excit....

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U.S. says Ghosn's son paid $500,000 in cryptocurrency to man for escape from Japan The son of former Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn made about $500,000 in cryptocurrency payments to one of the two Massachusetts men who helped him escape from Japan, U.S. prosecutors said in a court filing. (Japan Today)....

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What's trending on Reddit... and what does it mean for brands? What does the world look like for marketers through the lens of Reddit? It's full of cake, surreal paintings, home gyms and lots of consumer insights. The Drum has partnered with Reddit's marketing sciences team for a twice monthly look at what's trending – and what it means for brands. Here's w....

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Former Nissan Chief fails to appear before France court due to 'technical obstacle' Former CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn said that he failed to appear before the court in France on July 13 due to "technical obstacle," Lebanon's local media reported on Monday.....

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The Name of Nissan's New Car Comes From an Unlikely Source: a Marketing Exec's Niece Allyson Witherspoon might be the world's greatest aunt. That's because Witherspoon, Nissan's vice president of marketing, was able to name the Japanese automaker's all-new electric SUV after Ariya, her 7-year-old niece. Unveiled last week, the Ariya is set to become one of the world's first all-elec....

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Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn calls Renault/Nissan results pathetic Former Nissan Motor Co Ltd Chairman Carlos Ghosn took a swipe at his old employers in a newspaper interview on Sunday, calling the Renault and Nissan results "pathetic", driven as much by a lack of joint leadership than the COVID-19 pandemic. (Japan Today)....

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The once humble pickup has gone full-on luxury — here are my favorite swanky features (F, GM, FCAU) Years ago, full-size pickup trucks were intended for rugged use on farms, ranches, and job sites. But as they've exploded in popularity and posted epic sales, they've become as luxurious as some some upscale cars. I've tested every full-size pickup on the market, from Ford, Chevy, GMC, R....

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2022 Nissan Ariya Revealed: 300 Mile Range, $40,000 EV Takes Aim at Tesla 2022 Nissan Ariya Revealed: 300 Mile Range, $40,000 EV Takes Aim at TeslaNissan’s first EV SUV will arrive with up to 300 miles of range—in late 2021 for North America. more....

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More of this, please, Nissan Nissan lost its way, and now it looks like it has found it again. Revealed this week, the 2021 Nissan Ariya isn’t just a new electric crossover from the Japanese automaker, but an appealing electric crossover. In the midst of a maelstrom, that’s exactly the sort of reinvention Nissan nee....

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Rolls-Royce etched its newest car with encrypted messages, and it wants buyers to crack the code — tour the 'Kryptos Collection' The Rolls-Royce Kryptos Collection is a limited run of cars that incorporate complex, encrypted ciphers into their design. The 50 Wraith models that comprise the collection will feature secret codes, including on the Spirit of Ecstasy emblem and the headrests. Only two people on th....

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Nissan unveils new all-electric SUV Nissan Motor has unveiled its new all-electric sports utility vehicle. It's the first EV to roll off the firm's production line in about 10 years, since the Leaf. (NHK)....

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Nissan just debuted its first major EV since the Leaf took the world by storm in 2010, and it may be a game-changer for the struggling brand Nissan unveiled its first all-electric crossover, the Ariya, during an online event on Wednesday. It's the first major EV debut from the brand since it launched the Leaf all the way back in 2010. According to Nissan, it will have up to 300 miles of range, two battery options, and an all-....

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Hurray! Nissan's upcoming 300-mile Ariya EV will use CCS for fast-charging It's been a while since Nissan launched a new electric vehicle. Given the popularity of its cute Leaf, people were understandably excited earlier today when it announced its new high-range Ariya crossover SUV. But there's another thing drivers should be excited about. Nissan has ditched the CHAdeMO ....

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Nissan unveils its first electric SUV, the Ariya The Nissan Ariya, the company's first all-electric SUV, will be able to drive up to 300 miles on a single charge and features a high-tech interior, with almost no buttons or knobs, according to the automaker.....

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Nissan Ariya is just like its concept EV, only now it's a real Tesla Model Y competitor The Nissan Ariya made a splash last year at the Tokyo Motor Show as a concept electric SUV with a sleek interior and an advanced driving system built in. Now the car is a real thing coming to the U.S. late next year. Nissan is well-known for its Leaf electric vehicle, one of the original all-electr....

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EV users want a charger emoji since 'gas pump + lightning bolt' doesn't cut it Most Tesla, Chevy Bolt, or Nissan Leaf drivers probably don't care that Friday is World Emoji Day, but this year the electric vehicle community is fighting for better representation within the selection of digital icons available on keyboards. Charging network Electrify America (EA) is leadin....

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Buick and RAM lead the pack as auto ads slowly gain traction Automotive marketers have been navigating a dark and narrow road over the past several months during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have been attempting, in earnest, to respond to lingering anxieties while still attracting customers. The end result has been soft sales. However, automakers are expressin....

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Nissan Rear Door Alert now available on 12 models Nissan has announced that its Rear Door Alert system is now available on 12 different models, including some of its most affordable vehicles. The affordable vehicles that include Rear Door Alert include the Versa, Sentra, and Kicks. Nissan says the feature will be available in all four-door trucks, ....

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Ghosn says helping everyone who stood by him BEIRUT (Reuters) – Former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn is helping everyone who stood by him, he said in an....

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