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Affordable HEV Technology debuts soon in the new 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

When it comes to sustainable mobility – including electric vehicles and gasoline/electric hybrid systems, Nissan is known for its innovative approach. More than 75,000 Nissan LEAF EVs have been sold around the world in its first two years, affirming Nissan's position as the global leader in affordable production electric vehicles and advanced Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology. The company's "one-motor, two-clutch" gasoline/electric powertrain parallel hybrid system made its production debut in the United States in spring 2011 in the rear-wheel drive Infiniti M Hybrid – a vehicle delivering more than 350 horsepower and 30 miles per gallon fuel efficiency.

Now Nissan has adapted its advanced Intelligent Dual Clutch System to create a new front-wheel/four-wheel drive hybrid system that debuts in the fourth-generation Nissan Pathfinder SUV (for full details on the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid, please go to NissanNews.com).

While the high performance hybrid system utilized in the premium Infiniti M Hybrid is highly appropriate to a luxury sports sedan, the new Pathfinder's hybrid system is designed to provide milder performance and fuel economy gains at a more affordable price for a wider customer base. Said Nissan North America, Inc. Vice President, Product Planning Pierre Loing: "The new system used in the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid serves as the natural evolution from conventional internal combustion powertrains to the wider adaption of hybrid systems. With its compact packaging and light weight design, it is ideal for use in family vehicles such as the Pathfinder where interior passenger and cargo space are critical – and where the system's design preserves the same abundant amount of space offered by the conventional Pathfinder."

Three key elements are critical to the design of the new hybrid system, all of which are already available in the Nissan technology catalog:

A range of downsized internal combustion engines, such as the new Pathfinder Hybrid's 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder – which has been fitted with a Roots-type supercharger to give it total horsepower (250 hp with HEV system) and torque (243 lb-ft) similar to the Pathfinder 3.5-liter V6-equipped model.

An advanced Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) that maximizes engine operating efficiency with both the gasoline engine and electric motor compared to a fixed gear ratio transmission. Nissan's industry leadership in CVT design includes the latest generation Xtronic CVT®, used in all Pathfinder models, that features greatly reduced internal friction, a wider ratio coverage than most automatic transmissions, and compact size – allowing the Pathfinder's CVT and integrated motor-clutch configuration fit in the same space as the conventional vehicle's transmission.

And finally, a compact Li-ion battery system that is both powerful and easily configurable for a variety of applications so as not to intrude into the passenger or cargo areas. For use in the new Pathfinder Hybrid, the battery fits compactly under the 3rd row passenger seat, so there is no difference in passenger or cargo volume versus the conventional Pathfinder models.

"This new system is not only adaptable to front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations like with the new Pathfinder Hybrid, it is completely scalable depending on vehicle design or segment," said Loing. "For example, with Pathfinder it is used with the supercharged 2.5-liter engine, 15 kW electric motor and relatively small battery pack – retaining solid SUV capabilities including standard towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. For use in an urban compact or sedan, the system might include a smaller 2.0-liter engine but a more powerful electric motor and larger battery to extend the pure electric driving range for city stop-and-go traffic use. There is complete design flexibility with this system – along with an affordability factor because it uses readily available components."

The New Nissan FF-Hybrid System in Detail

Compact and adaptable to vehicles of any size, the new FF-Hybrid powertrain achieves smooth and direct acceleration, excellent fuel economy and it significantly narrows the price premium over conventional internal combustion engines.

As with the FR-Hybrid, the FF-Hybrid utilizes the unique one-motor, two-clutch configuration known as the Nissan Intelligent Dual Clutch System. The electric motor is linked with a Lithium-ion battery. Positioned between the gasoline engine and the Xtronic CVT® (where the torque converter would normally be), the motor also functions as a generator, conveying energy from the CVT to the battery upon deceleration. As for the two clutches, one is installed between the gasoline engine and the electric motor, the other between the motor and the CVT.

When both clutches are engaged, the engine and electric motor connect directly to the CVT, allowing the electric motor to augment torque from the engine as required. This creates the potential for powerful acceleration.

The high input/output Li-ion battery is automatically topped up by regenerative power from the brakes by converting the vehicle's kinetic energy otherwise lost in braking.

Pairing this battery with a smaller engine than conventional gasoline vehicles, closely integrated with an electric motor and CVT, results in a highly compact and cost-effective package that can be adapted for use in a range of applications.

Contact us now and we will let you know when the Pathfinder Hybrid is available at Mossy Nissan in San Diego!

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-s-unique-approach-to-affordable-hev-technology-set-to-debut-in-2014-pathfinder-hybrid

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Nissan GT-R Egoist Unveiled!

If the Nissan GT-R doesn't boost your vehicular ego enough as it is, the next iteration seems to be designed to do just that. Buzzing the internet for the last few days, real information has come out from Nissan Japan concerning their Spec-M and the Nissan GT-R's future. We've seen the visual touches that are occurring. The new, LED-adorned front fascia is a thing of eye-catching beauty, while the new carbon fiber rear diffuser is a more subtle stylistic touch. The wheels, 20" works of art they are, are being redesigned to eschew themselves from the subtle side of visual flair back to the radical and aggressive. And, above all else, the car which was already a performance power-house is getting a bit of a boost. A very good bit of a boost. The vehicle will definitely cross the 500HP thresh hold, but by how much is a question. Some people with "source information" are claiming as much as 545, although 530 seems to be the safest bet at this point. That's right: 530 HP is a safe bet. So, you take the most impressive automotive machine in production right now (at least, the most impressive with a price tag under a quarter million), give it some more get-up-n-go, and adorn it with lighter weight, truly beautiful, exterior modifications and what do you have? You have the Egoist.

Yeah, you read that right: the Egoist. This car is meant to not only strike fear in the hearts of others but to also make you puff out your chest with pride and add a little more swagger to your step. Of course, the GT-R already does that, but with 530HP now, it will undoubtedly do so even more. Especially considering that the current GT-R boasts 485 power, so this is no small jump. 485 to 530 is a big difference, and will definitely shave large chunks of time off of the GT-Rs already unbelievably impressive performance numbers. Wow. This is exciting, and I can't wait for the official announcements and numbers.

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The Versa Note Inspires THE PASSION GENOME PROJECT

- Interactive visual experience uses Facebook to bring people together, promote all-new 2014 Versa Note -

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Our passions are what make us who we are. They add purpose, perspective and joy to our lives, they bring us closer to our friends and relatives and they spark connections between perfect strangers. To release the power of our passions and demonstrate how shared interests bring people together - and to promote the all-new 2014 Versa Note - Nissan is launching an interactive and shareable social media experience known as the Passion Genome.

Via Facebook and at PassionGenome.com, participants will see the passions they share with their friends illustrated in a Passion Portrait, a personalized, interactive visualization of themselves. After exploring their top-six passion categories, users can explore the entire Passion Genome to see where they fit within an expanded virtual universe of people and passions from across the world. Anyone who creates a Passion Portrait and shares it via Facebook or Twitter using the #MyPassionPortrait hashtag will be entered for a chance to win one of eight $1,000 gift cards from Amazon.com and have their portraits featured on PassionGenome.com.

"We are all part of a greater whole, and the rapid growth of social networks has made that clearer than ever before," said Jon Brancheau, vice president, Marketing, Nissan North America. "The Passion Genome displays passions and connections in an extraordinary and fascinating way, and we at Nissan can't wait to see how it resonates with everyone who explores it."

The Passion Genome was inspired by the 2014 Nissan Versa Note, a second-generation hatchback with a sculpted, modern and energetic look that reflects the active lives of its target buyers. The Versa Note is an exceptional combination of versatility, technology and value that boasts a substantial 40 miles per gallon (mpg) highway fuel economy and best-in-class total interior volume.*

It's a kid friendly and adult-comfortable vehicle that enables owners to take their friends and family anywhere they want to go. The Versa Note is your door to doing more of all the things you love to do.

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-passion-genome-to-link-people-and-their-passions-using-social-media

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Nissan uses the Juke Ride analysis with wingsuit flyers to evaluate and train NISMO Drivers!

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Watch the fastest Nissan GT-R in the world hit 250 mph in 22.6 seconds

On a cold morning in Russia, competitors in the Moscow Unlimited Standing Mile event readied for action, seeking the ultimate speed from their tuned missiles. One competitor, piloting a 1,800 hp Nissan GT-R by Oberlin, Ohio, based tuners Switzer Performance, sought to claim the title as "world's fastest GT-R." Completing the mile in a reported 22.602 seconds, the machine nicknamed "Goliath" hit 250 mph to become the undisputed tsar of the GT-Rs.

Tym Switzer, owner of Switzer Performance, prides himself on creating the fastest GT-Rs imaginable and yet ensuring it remains user-friendly. “It’s important to realize, this is still a 4,000 lb. streetcar with a full interior, AC, stereo – it even has the stock seats," says Switzer. "It’s a real, drivable streetcar, albeit at the limits of what most people would tolerate. The only ‘race stuff’ in the car is the fuel."

Having driven a 1,000 hp GT-R tuned by Switzer, I concur. Only, my brain can't fathom what a blend of almost 1,800 Japanese and American stallions must feel like, especially on a drizzly day in Moscow just feet from a flimsy iron railing. "In the '90s," Switzer says, "a 1,000 hp street car was unheard of. Now? Fifteen hundred hp and people want more – they think they do, anyway, but very few people really know what ‘pushing the envelope’ means."

In fact, Tym Switzer had to plead with his Russian client to be more conservative; that is, until the client explained that he was well aware of the risks and demanded the car be made to his specifications anyway. While ultimate performance is Switzer's calling card, utilizing that power with a linear curve ensuring the car remains stable, specifically upon launch, is key. Switzer attests this differentiating attribute to their Syvecs engine management system. In this case, it helped their Russian client speed to 250 mph and a claimed GT-R record, a speed, according to event organizers, that has only been surpassed by two other cars – a 267 mph Ford GT and a 250 mph and change Chevy Camaro.

Last time I was in Switzer's shop in Ohio, driving their Ultimate Street Edition GT-R, there was a "Goliath" being built. At the time, I wondered quite how fast a car that boasts 80-percent more power than the insane GT-R I drove (which was faster to 130 mph from 60 than even a Bugatti Veyron) must be. Well, I guess I now have the answer: Very.

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Nissan Foundation Seeks Grantees for 2014!

Nissan Foundation is pleased to announce the call for Letters of Intent (LOI) for its 2014 grant year. The mission of the Nissan Foundation is to build community by valuing diversity. Nonprofit organizations located in Southern California, North Central Texas, Middle Tennessee, South Central Mississippi, Eastern Michigan, and the New York and Atlanta Metro areas are encouraged to apply for funding to support programs that align with the Foundation's mission.

"The Nissan Foundation is committed to enriching people's lives in the neighborhoods where Nissan operates," said Vicki Smith, executive director of the Nissan Foundation. We are looking for educational programs that foster a greater appreciation for diversity while creating a positive influence in the community."

To be eligible, nonprofits must have been in existence for more than three years. Projects must demonstrate creative and replicable solutions and establish clear methodology for measuring results.

The Nissan Foundation was established in 1992 and has contributed more than $7 million to nonprofit groups since its start. The Foundation is committed to celebrating cultural diversity as a means to promote respect for others, generate alternative ways of thinking, strengthen self-awareness and enrich communities.

The Foundation application process is conducted electronically to eliminate paper waste and align with Nissan's global mission to support a greener environment.

Organizations that meet the Foundation's eligibility requirements and that wish to apply for an initial grant from the Nissan Foundation must submit an LOI by Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Nissan Foundation grants are awarded annually; the next grants will be awarded in July 2014. For more information about the Nissan Foundation and its application process, visithttp://www.nissanusa.com/about/corporate-info.html.

About the Nissan Foundation

Established in 1992, the mission of the Nissan Foundation is to build community through valuing cultural diversity. The Nissan Foundation is part of Nissan North America's commitment to "enrich people's lives" by helping to meet the needs of communities throughout the United States through philanthropic investments, corporate outreach sponsorships, in-kind donations and other charitable contributions.

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WOW - Check out these sexy little Nissan GT-R’s we found courtesy of Sexyli.com!

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Tires Tip #1

Learn the importance of tire pressure

Proper inflation pressure in your tires is essential. Under-inflation can lead to tire failure and over-inflation can wear out your tires rapidly. Check your pressure at least once a month.

Tires Tip #2

Check your tire alignment

Misalignment of wheels in the front or rear can cause uneven and rapid wearing of your treads and should be corrected by a dealer.

Tires Tip #3

Why rotate your tires?

Front and rear tires wear differently. Tire rotation can prevent irregular tire wear and help to extend the life of your tires.

Tires Tip #4

Monitor tire treads

Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch. Traction, particularly in bad weather, and resistance to hydroplaning are reduced as tires wear.

Wipers Tip #1

Why is wiper blade replacement a safety concern?

Reduced visibility accounts for 42% of collisions. Weather, chemicals, and usage will eventually wear the rubber on your wiper blades. Inspect your wipers' performance regularly and replace every 12 months.

Wipers Tip #2

Signs that it's time to replace your wiper blades

• Streaks on your windshield after use

• Cracked and brittle wiper blades

Battery Tip #1

Check battery health regularly

There are a number of factors that can affect your battery's life including weather, driving habits, and technology within your vehicle. As part of your complimentary multi-point inspection, your dealership should check the current health of your battery to prevent inconvenient failures before they happen!

Battery Tip #2

Ways to help improve your battery's life

• If possible, park in an insulated garage during cold winter months. You can also insulate the battery itself if you don't have access to indoor parking.

• Clean away grease, dirt and any oxidation.

• Oil & Filter Tip #1

• Why change your oil and filter regularly?

• Oil reduces wear and tear by providing a lubricating barrier between your engine's many moving parts. Friction, heat, and contaminants can cause oil to degrade.

• The oil filter can extend the life of your oil and your car by capturing contaminants and reducing engine-damaging oil sludge buildup.

• Oil & Filter Tip #1

• Why change your oil and filter regularly?

• Oil reduces wear and tear by providing a lubricating barrier between your engine's many moving parts. Friction, heat, and contaminants can cause oil to degrade.

• The oil filter can extend the life of your oil and your car by capturing contaminants and reducing engine-damaging oil sludge buildup.

• Oil & Filter Tip #2

• Signs that you may have gone too long without an oil change

• Illumination of your oil pressure indicator light

• Pooling of leaked oil under your car

• Odd noises coming from your engine

• Smell of burning fluids

• Low oil levels on your dip stick

• You can't remember the last time you had an oil change

Brakes Tip #1

Check your brake fluid

Check your brake fluid every month. If you need to top off fluid levels, only use a brand recommended in your owner's manual. Brake fluid can be easily contaminated when exposed to air, so don't use fluid from a previously opened container.

Brakes Tip #2

Ways to tell if you need new brake pads

• Less than 1/8 padding

• Grooves or rough patches on your rotor disc

• Metallic screeching or grinding noise when you brake

• Shaking or a feeling of being pulled to one side when you brake

• Increased braking travel distance can indicate worn pads and low brake fluid

Air Filter Tip

Why should you replace air and in-cabin filters?

Change your air filter regularly to help protect your engine. It helps to remove dust and soot from the airflow to help keep your engine clean. An in-cabin filter re-circulates cabin air and helps maintain the efficiency of your heating and air conditioning system. It should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles to maintain proper air quality inside your cabin.

Interior Tip

How to protect your car’s interior

• Clean or replace your floor mats

• Care for leather or upholstery following your owner’s manual

• Consider purchasing a trunk mat or protector

CREDIT: NissanUSA.com

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Nissan's cars aren't the only works of art! See who wins the 2013 Nissan Art Awards!

An international jury of five museum directors and curators tackled that question at Yokohama's BankART Studio NYK while selecting for the inaugural Nissan Art Award.

Corporate sponsorship is not unique in the arts. But as a first for Nissan, the Nissan Art Award aims to recognize art that expresses innovation and creativity to inspire society.

CEO Carlos Ghosn said Nissan is contributing to society in a meaningful way by providing support and greater visibility to Japanese contemporary artists.

Eight artists – all of whom have exhibited work overseas – showcased their mixed-media installations with themes ranging from language and history to boundaries and transience.

Dusseldorf-based artist Hiroyuki Masuyama took a photo every 20 seconds during an 11-hour flight from Frankfurt to Tokyo to combine more than 900 photos as a visual representation of time and space.

In the absence of a time machine, he said our relationship with those dimensions is elusive.

"Given the current state of civilization, I think, as humans, we still don't have the means to properly explain the concepts of time and space," said Masuyama. "Science keeps evolving and growing, but the dimensions of time and space are still mysterious to us. I wanted to express these concepts through art."

Artist Tatzu Nishi, known for constructing rooms around monuments, tries to bring alternate meanings to what we see everyday. At BankART, a public restroom became the provocative "Perry's Squadron," alluding to ships that docked at Yokohama Port and led to the opening of trade.

But winner of the Grand Prize was Aiko Miyanaga with "Tegami" (Letter), a site-specific work that suggests historical memory and transience with naphthalene shaped as keys and suitcases that degrade over time into the air.

"When Western culture came to Yokohama, many things changed suddenly, and at the same time people's desires also changed," said Miyanaga. "They had new dreams and hopes. There was an exchange of values and people. Things changed physically, too, and I think that's what led to the city of Yokohama we can see today.

"I imagined that within each of these exchanges, there was a key hidden among them. That could signify the expanding feelings of the people. That is the idea behind the title 'Letter'," she said.

Jury Chair and Mori Art Museum Director Fumio Nanjo said art is an endless source for creative ideas.

Japanese contemporary art must walk a fine line between being unique and translatable to inspire new ways of thinking. The most interesting moment of being involved in art is when that is discovered, said Nanjo.

"Art creation has to be in between unique and local, and international and universal," said Nanjo. "And then they have to show a new language, a new way of looking at things, a new concept. And then the new values – maybe they're very local and very limited values – but they become international. And the best for a curator is to promote that this phenomenon happens – that you find a unique artist."

And the Nissan Art Award did just that, with Miyanaga receiving a trophy with the signature style of artist Kohei Nawa. Nishi won the Special Jury Award.

In art, as in life, the ways in which we challenge convention – from historical memory to reimagining the car – evolves, and as technology changes, so does design.

The show runs until November 4, and the Nissan Art Award competition will be held every alternate year.

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/what-constitutes-award-winning-art

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NISSAN GT-R WALLPAPER

We never get tired of showcasing these beauties!

Here’s some wallpaper for you courtesy of sexyli.com!

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The All-New 2014 Nissan Rogue comes with confidence standard!

Confidence comes standard

Like every Nissan vehicle, the all-new 2014 Rogue comes equipped with a suite of standard safety, driving, and convenience features designed to help inspire confidence behind the wheel, and make every ride better, safer, and more enjoyable.

Forward Collision Warning

Sensors in Rogue's front bumper are continually monitoring the road ahead and calculating the distance to the vehicle in front of you. If the system senses you are closing in too quickly, you will be alerted with visual and audio cues.

Blind Spot Warning

If a vehicle is in your blind spot, indicators on the Advanced Drive-Assist® Display and next to your side mirror will illuminate. If you signal to change lanes while a vehicle is still there, a chime and a warning light alert you of its presence.

Lane Departure Warning

As you drive, the rearview camera monitors the lines on the road, and if you stray from your lane, the Lane Departure Warning System will let you know with audio and visual alerts.

Moving Object Detection

Moving Object Detection uses the cameras of the Around View® Monitor to help you avoid bumps and collisions. It provides visual and audible warnings if the system detects moving objects nearby, and is particularly handy when you are pulling into and out of tight parking spaces.

Clever. Careful. Confident.

Class-Exclusive 360° Around View® Monitor

The all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue has an available class-exclusive Around View® Monitor to make backing-up and parking a breeze. The system works by converting the view from each of four wide-angle cameras (in the front, rear, and side mirrors) into a composite overhead view of your Rogue. Now you can see your vehicle's position in relation to its surroundings on all sides, avoiding not only the car behind or in front, but saving your wheels from nasty curb damage.

Order the amazing new 2014 Rogue today!

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Visit Mossy Nissan this Columbus Day for Rock Bottom Prices!

Because at Mossy Nissan - you always Drive Better for Less!!!!!!

Check out our San Diego specials

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NISSAN EDGES UP IN RANK IN THE TOP MOST VALUABLE BRANDS IN THE WORLD!

Nissan has been named one of the world's most valuable brands for 2013, according to Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy. In the Best Global Brands Study, released by Interbrand, Nissan ranked 65, up from 73 in 2012. The leading brand consultant noted Nissan's leadership in zero emissions mobility, as well as the roll-out of Nismo badged performance cars around the world, and said the brand resonates with a broad range of global consumers. The value of the Nissan brand was estimated at $6.203 billion, an increase from last year's value of nearly $5 billion.

The ranking follows Nissan being named in June as one of the world's greenest brands for 2013 in Interbrand's Best Global Green Brands report. The Nissan LEAF is by far the world's best-selling 100% electric vehicle making the company the global leader in Zero Emissions mobility. Nissan ranked fifth overall out of 50 brands in that report.

"The power of our brand is a core pillar of our Nissan Power 88 strategic plan, which means that it's essential to our growth plan," said Roel de Vries, Nissan Corporate Vice President and global head of marketing, brand and communications. "These rankings demonstrate we're on track to achieve the ambitious brand power goals we set in our mid-term plan."

The Best Global Brands study is Interbrand's annual report on the world's most valuable brands. Interbrand's method looks at the ongoing investment and management of the brand as a business asset, taking into account financial performance, the role of brand in the purchase decision process, and the strength of the brand.

In this year's study, Interbrand noted Nissan's global, multi-channel approach with a consistent message of innovation, which it said was the DNA of the brand. The report noted that demand is continuing to grow for the Nissan LEAF and that stronger consumer engagement will help Nissan achieve aggressive business targets, build loyalty and energize new audiences.

CREDIT: http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/2013/Best-Global-Brands-2013.aspx

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Pretty in Pink Nissans:

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month!

1. Matte Pink Nissan GT-R

2. Pink Nissan GT-R

3. Pink Nissan 350Z

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4. Pink Nissan 350Z

5. Pink Nissan Truck

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6. Pink Nissan Cube

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1- http://www.mycarportal.net/2012/10/matte-pink-nissan-gtr-wallpaper-by-antype-photography/

2- http://www.deviantart.com/morelikethis/artists/273596791?view_mode=2

3- http://www.modified.com/events/modp-0712-tsukuba-super-lap-battle/photo_20.html

4- http://www.japanesesportcars.com/galleries/img2412.htm

5- http://www.sporttruck.com/eventcoverage/0606st_heritage_2k5/photo_13.html

6- http://wiffleballchampions.wordpress.com/

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The Nissan Leaf leads the way in EV Racing with the Nissan Leaf NISMO RC!

IRVINE, Calif. - The Nissan LEAF NISMO RC was one of many models on hand at the Nissan 360 motoring event in southern California, drawing media and car fans from around the globe over its month-long run.

Among the many Nissan executives that visited 360 was Chief Operating Officer Toshiyuki Shiga, who took the all-electric racing car for a few hot laps but didn't leave a trail of smoke - just a smile.

Some have called the LEAF RC, which debuted at the New York Motor Show in 2011, the future of racing, but COO Shiga says it embodies the most important attribute for any vehicle: It's fun to drive.

CREDIT: http://www.conceptcarz.com/articles/article.aspx?articleID=4132

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RACING NEWS:

Nissan wins Home and Away Races!!!

Nissan 1-2 in Texas sees G-Drive win two in a row
Newest NISMO Athletes take class win at Silverstone in GT Academy prize drive

G-Drive Racing put the disappointment of their Le Mans exclusion far behind them yesterday when the No.26 Oreca Nissan stormed to a dominant LM P2 win at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas. This win is their second in a row as they took the victory at the last round in Brazil just three weeks ago.

The Pecom Racing team came home second, sealing the 1-2 for the Powered by Nissan teams and taking the lead in the LM P2 Teams title race. It was a tough afternoon for Oak Racing who took sixth, seventh and eighth place, after challenging for the lead but scoring valuable points nonetheless.

"The drivers, the mechanics, the engineers, in fact the whole team did a perfect job," said race winner Roman Rusinov. "It was very important for us to start from pole position as we knew our car was not the fastest this weekend and we've done it! This is our second win in a row and I am very satisfied with the result. I hope we can continue this winning momentum when we travel to Japan."

The next round of the FIA World Endurance Championship takes place at Fuji Speedway in Japan on October 19 and 20. This event will also see the revolutionary Nissan ZEOD RC in action, making its public on track debut in a series of demonstration runs.

NISMO Athletes Take Win at Silverstone

Nissan collected silverware for first place finishes at the home of GT Academy, Silverstone last weekend. Nissan GT Academy Team RJN entered a Nissan 370Z into the Britcar 1000kms for Ashley Oldfield (2012 GT Academy South Africa winner), Salman Al-Khater (2012 GT Academy Middle East winner) and GT Academy Head Judge for South Africa, Tomas Scheckter. This race was their prize for winning GT Academy and like the other NISMO Athletes before them it is the first big test of the new driver's skills.

They didn't disappoint as they took a very confident class win in the 1000km, six-hour race. This result also gave them the outright production win and eighth place in the overall result.

"I feel so happy," said Salman. "It was a great race and it was the first endurance race I have done and I really enjoyed it, especially because of all the time you get in the car. To be on the top step in our first race after the driver development program feels really good. Thanks to Nissan, to GT Academy and to the team. It has been a great day."

"I'm really happy that we could get the victory in our graduation race," added Ashley. "It wasn't easy and it looked like we might not get it for a bit but we did it in the end. I'm really stoked!"

Salman and Ashley's mentor, Tomas Scheckter, was proud of his teammates and pleased to see how much they had developed since winning GT Academy in March.

"It has been a great weekend what with taking pole and winning the race," said Tomas. "Not only that though the way I have seen these two drivers develop and put in such consistent performances just shows what GT Academy has done. We've proved that you have found another two quality drivers. I was very happy to be a part of this weekend."

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Nissan Racing team takes the Dogzilla Food Truck for a ride!

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IRVINE, Calif. - The words "food" and "truck" combined can invoke the kind of misery-on-wheels that restocks airplane galleys. But not at Nissan 360.

At Nissan's global showcase of products and technologies in California, two food trucks - The Lime Truck (TLC) and Dogzilla - were lime-green chariots serving the best SoCal has to offer. And like Cinderella getting dressed up for the ball, tacos and hotdogs never had it so good.

"Foodies need not fret: The Lime Truck has arrived," so went the slogan for the Orange County-based taco truck.

TLT beckoned N360 guests daily from 11am to 2pm, while the Ultimate Taco (12-hour pulled pork, cojita cheese, homemade guacamole and chipotle honey cabbage) and the Sweet and Spicy Steak Taco (marinated hanger steak, Asian slaw and homemade wontons) enticed hungry journalists, confirming why TLT is royalty on the California food-truck scene.

Winner of the Food Network's 2011 The Great Food Truck Race and boasting a Twitter following over 10,000 strong, TLT now has an empire of three trucks and two brick-and-mortar eateries in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

All its ingredients are organic, locally sourced from partner Melissa's Produce, including the ghost peppers (bhut jolokia chiles) in the Death Sauce, which made the mouths of brave TLT taco eaters at N360 burn like the 110-degree desert sands surrounding the tracks.

What comes next?

The Lime Truck's Alex Demag - and high school buddy of TLT founder-owner Daniel Shemtob - says a third location in the Irvine Spectrum is planned for the cars in 2014.

The Lime Truck is often kept company by the Dogzilla team. Established around the same time as TLT, in 2010, Dogzilla unleashes the condiments of Asia on its dogs, including teriyaki sauce, furikake seasoning, fried eggs - and even yakisoba.

The Yaki Dog is a cajun pork link topped with yakisoba noodles, red ginger, okonomiyaki sauce, and aonori - all true to Dogzilla's slogan of "Not your typical wiener." But if you're not digging Asian-style dogs, Dogzilla offers the Ball Park - with chili, onions and cheddar cheese - or a classic beef frank, the Plain Wiener.

Dogzilla's Chris Le says owners Bac Dang and Martin Tse wanted to put a twist on hotdogs and with the success of fusion decided on Asian trimmings. Clearly, it's worked.

Following the food truck boom around 2010 that took mobile munchies into the hundreds, only a few remain.

Dogzilla and The Lime Truck keep their L.A. and O.C. entourages up to date on their whereabouts through social media. Did we mention they do weddings?

And after a main course, what better way to go than ice cream. Ben & Jerry's was on site with none other than Maan Sidhu - owner of the only B&J's in Orange County - scooping the likes of Chunky Monkey and Cherry Garcia into cups and cones for overheated guests.

By the end of the event, they had a chance to sample Nissan 360's auto offerings: the Nissan 370Z NISMO and the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3, and even race their own vehicles for a quick taste of food truck performance on the track.

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/truckin-with-tlt-and-dogzilla-at-nissan

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The Pro-Am team championship is a straight fight between Nissan and Ferrari!

Blancpain Endurance Series titles go down to the wire in Germany
Kazuki Hoshino races at the Nurburgring for NISMO Global Driver Exchange
Jann Mardenborough doubles up on GT and F3 duty
FIA World Endurance Championship heads Stateside to Texas
Two new GT Academy graduates join Tomas Scheckter for Silverstone 1000kms

NURBURGRING, Germany - Nissan takes its team of talented gamers to the Nurburgring in Germany this weekend for the final round of the Blancpain Endurance Series. The result of this race will decide both the driver and team titles in the Pro-Am class of the 2013 Series.

he Pro-Am team championship is a straight fight between Nissan and Ferrari, currently separated by just one point with Nissan having the upper hand.

Lucas Ordonez leads the Pro-Am driver's championship ahead of teammates Peter Pyzera and Alex Buncombe, but with 33 points awarded to the race winner that title battle is still wide open.

Nissan GT Academy Team RJN will field two cars for this event. The No.35 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 will be raced by Lucas Ordonez, Wolfgang Reip and Peter Pyzera, while the sister No.32 GT-R will be in the hands of Alex Buncombe, Mark Shulzhitskiy and Jann Mardenborough who will also be competing in the British F3 International Series at the Nurburgring this weekend.

The final event of the Blancpain Endurance Series is a one-off 1000kms race so tactics and strategy will play a key part in the outcome. Lucas Ordonez is ready to get out there and fight for the championship.

"It's a long race so anything can happen but I will be racing with the championship in my mind," said Lucas. "It will be a tough track for us so we really need to nail the set up. I've not actually raced on the Grand Prix track before but I have done many driving events there. I won my class at the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 2012 though so it is a good place for me. This is a very important event for me, for Nissan and for GT Academy. It has been a very busy and very exciting year and I hope we can finish it with a championship in our hands."

Like Lucas, Peter Pyzera has never competed on the Grand Prix track but he knows it well from taking part in many track days there.

"I really like the atmosphere at the Nurburgring and that fact that this is my home race makes a big difference to me," said Peter. "It is only two hours from my home so I hope to get a lot of local support. I have a good feeling about this race. To be honest the only time I haven't had a good feeling before a race was at Ricard and that didn't go well at all! This is my first season as a racing driver and we are going to the last race leading the championship. I'm very proud to be part of this team and I hope we can hit our targets at the Nurburgring. It would be great to stay in front of Ferrari and maybe get a podium. To win the championship would be fantastic so like always I will give 100% and see what happens."

The Nurburgring 1000kms will also see another NISMO Exchange taking place when NISMO's Kazuki Hoshino jumps into the No.23 JRM Racing GT-R with Peter Dumbreck and Steven Kane.

"Thank you very much to Nissan for giving me the chance to race in Blancpain, said Kazuki. "I am very interested in the series and I like the track so much. I have been there five times for the Nurburgring 24 Hours but not this year so I am pleased to go there again. It is good to be part of the NISMO Global Driver Exchange. I was very surprised and impressed by the three drivers who have been over to Japan so far (Lucas, Alex and Jann). They only needed three laps to get used to driving at a new track before they were putting in very quick laps. I also really enjoyed racing with Lucas. He is a good guy with a great racing ability and I hope to race and share the same car with him again."

MOMENT OF TRUTH ARRIVES FOR TWO MORE GT ACADEMY GRADUATES

While most of the GT Academy graduates are fighting for the Blancpain title at the Nurburgring, two of the newest winners will be taking part in their prize drive at Silverstone.

Salman Al Khater and Ashley Oldfield are the winners of the 2012 GT Academy competitions in the Middle East and South Africa respectively. Since winning GT Academy last March, Salman and Ashley have been on an intensive driver development program to prepare for them for international competition. Like Lucas Ordonez, Jann Mardenborough and all of the winners before them their prize is to compete in an international endurance event in a Nissan 370Z NISMO GT4 race car.

An important part of the GT Academy process is the lessons the winners learn from their mentors. Lucas was mentored by Johnny Herbert in 2008, and the ex-F1 star joined Lucas on the grid for the 2009 Dubai 24 Hours. For Ashley and Salman, they have the expertise of Tomas Scheckter to call upon as the successful South African racer will join them for the Silverstone 1000kms this weekend.

NISSAN LOOKING TO CONTINUE CLEAN SWEEP

Philippe Sinault's Signatech Team won the European Le Mans Series race at the Hungaroring last weekend, leading home a Nissan-powered 1-2-3-4 and continuing the clean sweep of Nissan victories in both the ELMS and FIA WEC.

The FIA World Endurance Championship moves to the United States this weekend to race at the Circuit of the Americas in Houston. With seven LM P2 cars powered by Nissan the racing will be as close as ever so tune into radiolemans.com or catch the action live at fiawec.com when the race gets underway on today.

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NISSAN CONCEPT CAR: The Nissan Resonance signals the future direction of Nissan crossovers with smart, edgy design!

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Inspired by a new "innovation era" and optimism for a bright, energetic future
Elevates the crossover experience with engaging aerodynamic exterior, spacious and sophisticated interior and advanced HEV powertrain
Global concept aims to present an intelligent, fresh alternative for U.S. consumers

With its boldly futuristic aerodynamic styling and fuel-efficient hybrid-electric powertrain, the Nissan Resonance concept proposes an all-new dynamic and edgy design that once again leads the trend for the crossover category. The global concept makes its world debut today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.

Said Francois Bancon, Nissan Motor Co. division general manager, Product Strategy and Planning: "When the designers were first working on conceptualizing the Nissan Resonance, they were inspired by amazing scientific advancements in technology and material innovations. They also were inspired by the aspirations of those people who unabashedly embrace innovation and are optimistic about the future. It was about serving those people a concept vehicle that is forward-looking and fuses style with an athletic ride."

While seen as a concept of global relevance, Resonance was created by Nissan Design America, San Diego, CA, under the direction of Shiro Nakamura, senior vice president and chief creative officer of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

An Energetic, Premium Exterior Design that Resonates

Light on its feet, the exterior design signals that Nissan Resonance is pushing the crossover segment forward.

The energetic surfaces show a counterpoint of dynamic fluidity and pure edginess. Nissan's designers worked to express an aerodynamic feel that was lightweight yet also protective, and drew inspiration from the futuristic allure of hypersonic travel.

The front exterior design shows the V-Motion, which starts from the front grille, moves through the hood and resonates with the iconic boomerang shaped headlights. The body is strengthened by powerful surfaces and provocative lines and is accented by the flow through the car to the kick-up shape around D-Pillar. These distinct details give the crossover a very advanced yet spacious impression.

The roof's unique "floating" design is created through the use of the thin, steeply raked A-pillars, large full-length glass panel and flowing D-pillar design. The effect created gives the impression of a flowing structure carried by the large windows and overall spaciousness of the cabin.

The body color, named Flare Orange, adds even more energy and warmth to the overall exterior design. Other exterior features include a tinted acrylic grille with Satin Chrome accents and 22-inch, full dynamic flow aluminum-alloy wheels.

Inside, a Futuristic VIP Lounge

With the interior, the designers imagined what the future of first-class space travel might be: Welcoming yet exclusive and high-tech yet premium. The resulting "VIP lounge," with its light, buttery leather and premium-stitched seats, exudes genuine sophistication.

Thoughtfully considered details, including sequential welcome lighting, add warmth and drama upon entering the vehicle. The dramatic interior illumination highlights the natural wood pattern in the modern cabin.

An advanced instrument panel floats on a generous console, creating a forum where the driver can access all infotainment and communication features. Technology is graphically layered to give a holographic experience and visual depth is used to separate information in order of importance.

The open glass roof gives passengers a unique panoramic view of the world and floating elements like the roof lining add to the sense of space and airy lightness. The spacious interior atmosphere is enhanced by the sculpted door panels and elegant, deep shape of the center console.

Said Bancon: "The Resonance interior reflects the enlightened modernity of today's crossover buyer, who values an amazing experience over traditional indulgence. The architecture of the cabin is open and structured. Like the exterior, it redefines and pushes the segment beyond convention."

Sustainably Dynamic Performance

Though Resonance is presented strictly as a design concept, its efficient hybrid electric drivetrain signals the desire by crossover drivers to be respectful of the environment without sacrificing driving pleasure. The all-wheel drive Resonance includes Nissan's proprietary "one-motor, two-clutch" system that combines a smaller displacement internal combustion gasoline engine with an electric motor/lithium-ion battery and advanced management system. Resonance also features Nissan's next-generation Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission).

An Other-Worldly Concept for Real-World Customers

The bold Resonance follows Nissan's longstanding leadership in crossover design, demonstrated by such cutting-edge vehicles as Murano, Qashqai and Juke, while pushing the boundaries of design into another dimension.

Concluded Bancon: "Resonance is meant to be provocative, energetic and engaging - even polarizing. Its edgy yet sophisticated design, combined with an environmentally sensitive powertrain and intelligent utility provides a clear, exciting view into the future of crossover innovation.

"This design is not meant to appeal to traditional two-box SUV shoppers, but rather to those whose fashion and design choices make a statement. For Nissan, this concept makes our statement about the future of this segment."

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