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Tokyo 2013: Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo Concepts
Nissan is showing two new concept cars built on the same architecture at the Tokyo Motor show, called the IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo. The futuristic coupes have a somewhat retro personality to them and, according to Nissan, the concepts represent “a new approach to product development.”
Nissan Updates GT-R For 2015 Model Year
Nissan’s uproarious GT-R is getting refreshed one last time this cycle for the 2015 model year, with a tweaked suspension, slight design updates, and more interior options.
Nissan Unveils BladeGlider Concept
Nissan has announced a new electric concept vehicle called the BladeGlider, which will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. It’s meant to showcase the future of Nissan EVs, as well as act as a prototype for an upcoming production vehicle.
Video: First Driving Impressions Of Nissan ZEOD RC
While the car enjoyed its public debut in Japan, Driver Michael Krumm took the Nissan ZEOD RC (Zero Emissions On Demand Racing Car) hybrid Le Mans prototype out onto the track at the six-hour World Endurance Championship race at Fuji Speedway. Then he gave some of his impressions on camera after the drive.
Nissan ZEOD RC Gets Public Debut In Japan
A while back, Nissan announced its exciting hybrid-electric racecar prototype, called the ZEOD RC (Zero Emissions On Demand Racing Car), designed to study electric racing technology, and compete in next year’s 24 Hours Of Le Mans race. Now, the speedy EV makes its Japan debut, along with more interesting details and several new videos to go along with it.
Frankfurt 2013: Nissan Friend-Me Concept
At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Nissan introduced a car that is part design study, part technology theory. The Nissan Friend-Me concept is a compact hybrid that focuses on in-car technology and entertainment.
Nissan’s Nismo Smartwatch Concept Tracks Driving Data And More
Nissan has launched the Nismo Watch Concept, a smartwatch that captures performance driving data, measures biometrics, and connects to social media. Designed for drivers of Nismo cars, the watch concept is being displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and it’s a lot more than just a slick-looking timepiece.
Blog: DeltaWing Is The New Can-Am
Recent experience suggests the DeltaWing, despite some cries to contrary, should be a part of the future of racing. Not DeltaWing the car, but DeltaWing the idea. That’s because DeltaWing shows us the new Can-Am, and Can-Am is the series most often referred to as the soul of the golden age of American racing.
Chevrolet Volt Drops Significantly In Price
With lower-cost options entering the electric vehicle market, General Motors has slashed $5000 off the price of the Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric vehicle. The 2014 Volt will have a lowered MSRP of $34,995 (including destination charges). Factor in the $7500 tax credit, and the Volt’s entry price sinks to $27,495—which is a lot easier of a pill to swallow.
Jaguar Hilariously Rejects V8 Supercars Speculation
Calling it “frankly insane” and claiming “I don’t know what it does for AMG to get flogged by a V8 Commodore week after week, but it’s their brand, their issue. And the same thing will happen to Volvo to be honest,” Jaguar Land Rover’s Managing Director of the Asia Pacific region, David Blackhall, shot down all speculation that the Indo-British brand would be joining Ford, Holden, Mercedes-Benz AMG, Nissan, and Volvo in the Australian V8 Supercars series.
Nissan Announces Pricing On 2014 GT-R
Want the ultimate Nissan GT-R? Then get ready to shell out quite a bit of cash. Nissan has just announced pricing for the 2014 GT-R range, with the base model starting at $99,590. The Black Edition adds $9710 on to that, for a total of $109,300. Finally, the GT-R Track starts at $115,710.
“Porsche Young Driver Academy” Is The Racing Reality Show You’ve Been Waiting For
Porsche is in the midst of searching for its next great factory driver, and it’s turned to a quartet of 20-somethings. The four young men, all under the age of 25, are some of the best in their current racing disciplines. They’ll spend two days, taking part in Porsche’s first annual Young Driver Academy.
Video: Nissan GT-R Driver Lucas Ordonez Talks Monza
This is Nissan driver Lucas Ordonez, behind the wheel of a GT-R Nismo GT3. He’s tackling the legendary Monza circuit, a hallmark track on the Formula 1 calendar. Follow along as Ordonez flings his racer around the high-speed course, discussing the unique challenges that the Italian circuit brings to the table.
Driven: 2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman All4
The Paceman could also function as the Mini for the driver who likes the idea of what the brand stands for, but wants something that isn’t such a huge divergence from the more mainstream cars they’re used to. We found this out when we traveled to Puerto Rico to test out the Cooper S and Cooper S All4 versions of the Paceman.
Update: 2013 Infiniti FX37 AWD
For 2013, the 3.5-liter V-6 of the 2012 FX has been replaced by the same 3.7-liter that’s populated the rest of the Nissan/Infiniti range. Power is up to 325 ponies while torque receives a more modest increase to 267 pound-feet of torque. The redline remains at 7500 rpm, while the seven-speed automatic is also a carryover from the 2012 FX.
Update: 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL — Powertrain
John Snyder’s original, in-depth drive on the Nissan Altima was a positive one, focusing on the four-cylinder, CVT-equipped model. So naturally, we thought we’d take some time with a recent Altima press car to focus on the brawnier 3.5-liter V-6.
Review: 2014 Infiniti Q50
Screwy nomenclature aside, we’re quite excited over the all-new Infiniti Q50. Replacing the G sedan, the Q50 will launch with either a 3.7-liter V-6 or a 3.5-liter, V-6 hybrid, a first for Infiniti in this market.
Detroit 2013: Cadillac ATS, Ram 1500 Take North American Car/Truck Of The Year
Traditionally one of the first announcements of the North American International Auto Show, we now know the winners of the North American Car and Truck of the year.
Driven: 2013 Buick Encore
The 2013 Buick Encore is unlike anything the GM subsidiary has produced before. It’s tiny. Really tiny. It’s so tiny that you need to see it in person to appreciate the size of its footprint. Since it won’t be on sale for some time, this is the best we can say: its 100.6-inch wheelbase is shorter than a Mini Countryman (102.2 inches).
Winding Road Issue 88 Is Now Available!
This month, we take up yet another hot hatch. We’ve been patiently waiting for the Ford Focus ST to arrive on our shores, and now we finally get behind the wheel. Plus, we pack a bunch of other automotive content in this issue.
Greenformance: Hybrid Small Cars—The “Premium” Question
On the occasion of driving Acura’s new ILX Hybrid Tech, several members of the Winding Road team found themselves asking what exactly hybridized premium-brand small cars have to offer, at least in theory. But at the same time, we couldn’t help but ask two follow-up questions. First, do hybridized premium small cars deliver in reality what they promise on paper? Second, are there potentially cheaper and/or better ways to get the things we think we want from compact premium hybrids?
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