Nissan Leaf Car Pictures

The Nissan LEAF ("Leading, Environmentally Friendly, Affordable, Family Car") is an electric car announced by Nissan in 2009. It is expected to be marketed in North America, Europe, and Japan, beginning in autumn 2010

The EV-11 prototype electric car was based on the Nissan Tiida platform, but uses an all-electric drive train including an 80 kW (110 hp)/280 N·m (210 lb·ft) electric motor, 24kWh lithium-ion battery pack rated to have a range of 100 miles (160 km) on the EPA LA-4 or "city" driving cycle, navigation system, and remote control & monitoring using a cellphone connection through Nissan's secure data-center to the car.

The prototype was on display July 26, 2009. A week later, on August 2, 2009, the production version was unveiled at Nissan's Yokohama headquarter and is set to begin selling in both the North American market and Japan in 2010.

Source: NissanUSA.com, Wikipedia

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Nissan Maxima Car Pictures

Nissan Maxima is a great car made by Nissan, marketed as the "four-door sports car." The Maxima began in 1976 as an upscale version of the Bluebird and was spun into its own line in 1980, after been made continuously since then. Most max pre-2004 were built in Oppama, Japan, until the max in North America began to be assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee.

The Maxima models are also known as Nissan Cefiro or Nissan Laurel in various markets.

The current Maxima represents the seventh generation of the car, and debuted for model year 2009. It is a front-wheel-drive mid-size sedan that packs a 290 horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Sending the engine power to the front wheels is a continuously variable transmission (CVT). In terms of size, is actually a bit shorter than previously max, Nissan has made this change in the hope of improving the management of the car and making it more distinctive.

There are two available trim levels: 3.5 S and 3.5 SV. The basic model-S is very well equipped, with a list of standard features that includes services such as key ignition / entry, dual-zone automatic climate control and a full range of security features. SV pump models with luxury features like leather upholstery and a premium nine-speaker Bose stereo. Many packages are available that give you the opportunity to upgrade with options like a voice-activated navigation system, iPod integration and a rearview camera.

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Infiniti G-37 Car Pictures

The press says the G37 range is excellent, and often a better deal than the BMW.

The 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe is an updated version of the G35 coupe that put Infiniti on the map as a serious player in the market for premium sporting coupes. There is a new engine, new front suspension, updated style inside and outside, and slightly altered dimensions.

2009 Infiniti G37 Class 3 high-end of 17 midsize cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 40 published reviews and test drives of the Infiniti G37, and our analysis of reliability and data security.

Both coupe and sedan are available in a dizzying array of finishes, including G37, G37 Journey, G37S Sport 6MT and G37x AWD. Sport and travel models with four-wheel active steering system that improves handling. The G37 is convertible into one rear trim

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Nissan 350Z Modified Cool Car

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Nissan Skyline GTR 34

Cool Nissan Skyline GTR 34

Nissan Skyline GTR 34

Nissan Skyline GTR 34

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The Nissan Skyline GT-R is a Japanese sports car based on the Nissan Skyline range. The first GT-Rs were produced from 1969-1977. After a 16 year hiatus since the KPGC110 in 1972, the GT-R name was revived in 1989 with the Skyline R32. This car was nicknamed "Godzilla" by the Australian motoring publication "Wheels" in its July 1989 edition, a name that sticks to this day. The R32 GT-R surprisingly dominated the motorsport in Japan, winning a 29 straight victories out of 29 races. The GT-R proceeded to win the JTC Group A series championship 4 years in a row, and also had success in the Australian Touring Car Championship winning from 1990-1992, until the GT-R was outlawed in 1993. The Skyline GT-R (R33) was also the first production car to lap the legendary Nürburgring in under eight minutes.

The Skyline GT-R became the flagship of Nissan performance, showcasing many advanced technologies including the ATTESA-ETS 4WD system and the Super-HICAS four-wheel steering. The GT-Rs remained inexpensive compared to its European rivals, with a list-price of ¥ 4.5 million (US$ 31,000). Today, the car is popular for import Drag Racing, Circuit Track, Time Attack and events hosted by tuning magazines. The GT-R actually is the winner in the 2007 Tsukuba Time Attack held in Japan-- the M-Speed GT-R ( 9 out of the top 15 cars consists of GT-Rs ). Production of the GT-R officially ceased in August 2002.
The Skyline GT-R was never manufactured outside of Japan, and the sole export market was Australia. In 1991, 100 R32s were exported to Nissan Australia, though sold poorly, and were never offered again. Despite this the car has become an iconic sports car, including in countries from the Western World (mainly the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada). It has become notable through pop culture such as cinema and video games like the The Fast and the Furious series and Gran Turismo.
The car was named by BBC's Top Gear as the only true Japanese contribution in the line of Supercars. The car was also named by the main presenter of the show, Jeremy Clarkson, as one of the best cars in the world.

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New 2009 Nissan Altima Pictures and Review

Both Altima body styles can be luxuriously appointed with an impressive array of options, but those options are typically part of large and pricey packages. These feast-or-famine packages are further complicated by being conditionally paired with other packages. This structuring makes it difficult, if not downright impossible, to pick and choose among options you would consider essential or frivolous.

The luxury-oriented Altima 3.5 SL is the most amply appointed trim level and is only available as a sedan. Standard equipment includes 16-inch alloy wheels, xenon headlights, leather seats (heated for the driver and front passenger), metallic interior trim, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear passenger vents, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, interior mood lighting, Bluetooth and a nine-speaker Bose audio system with an in-dash six-CD/MP3 changer and satellite radio.

The 2009 Nissan Altima offers two engine choices. Altima 2.5 models come with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder producing 175 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. Altima 3.5 models have a 3.5-liter V6 that pumps out 270 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.

Pros
Strong engines, smooth and responsive continuously variable transmission (CVT), responsive steering, attractive styling inside and out, high-grade interior materials, high crash test scores.

Cons
Stability control unavailable on four-cylinder models, mediocre rear seating comfort, complex option grouping.

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