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Nissan is one of the world's fastest-growing automakers with a full product line. The company makes nearly every vehicle sold in the U.S. in its American plants. This page publishes the latest news and breaking stories on Nissan, including its iconic Nissan Leaf battery electric car.

By John Goreham on December 9, 2024 - 11:31AM
We have a chance to try out Nissan’s 2025 Kicks and see if the team at Nissan built it ready for winter conditions in New England.
By Timothy Boyer on December 7, 2024 - 9:42AM
A father-daughter team refused to be scammed on a brake job by following advice given by a popular online mechanic. This is a good demonstration of one option car owners have to take control of their car repair costs.
By Timothy Boyer on December 6, 2024 - 10:46AM
If a new car is outside your budget, here are the best used car models recently rated by analysts at Consumer Reports, which are available between $15,000 and $20,000 today.
By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2024 - 8:11AM
If you bought a Nissan Frontier or Titan Lift kit on Facebook, you got a great deal and helped a Nissan dealer's director of parts scam his employer $575,000 in free money and put it into his pocket. Check out this Nissan dealer's brazen employee scam.
By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2024 - 7:56AM
What should have been a routine Nissan Altima customer coming in for a recall issue turns ugly. Find out what happens when the customer is told his car will not be fixed for free. It's not pretty. 
By Dimitar Angelov on November 18, 2024 - 11:54AM
While great in their own right, these Japanese sports cars are perfect candidates for GM's fabled LS V-8 engine swap.
By Rob Enderle on November 14, 2024 - 6:07PM
The Chinese EV car makers are chewing up the Japanese car makers. They are likely to chew through South Korea and the US over time unless the relevant governments work to restore domestic car competitiveness before the Tariffs go away.
By Timothy Boyer on November 13, 2024 - 10:25AM
An updated list of cars that are the least and most expensive to maintain shows some surprising 5-year and 10-year costs between traditional American-made makes and which brands to avoid buying used after the first 5 years.
By Timothy Boyer on November 8, 2024 - 10:48AM
A list all EV shoppers need to see reveals which are the fastest- and slowest-charging EVs in public and in your home, as calculated by experts at Consumer Reports; Including the Toyota model that is the slowest.
By John Goreham on November 6, 2024 - 7:55AM
We highlight the plusses of the 2025 Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicle when used in a very important role.
By Dimitar Angelov on October 18, 2024 - 2:32PM
Virtually, the same car, but following different philosophies. Here's why choosing the right Nissan Z is not as simple as you think.
By Timothy Boyer on October 10, 2024 - 6:13AM
Consumer Reports' analysts recently revealed which used car, SUV, and truck models are the most searched on the Consumer Reports' website by shoppers wanting to save money with reliable used models.
By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 11:46AM
We update our year-long series on the death of the affordable EV in America. We have important updates from GM, Tesla, and Nissan. 
By John Goreham on October 2, 2024 - 8:52AM
In the American market, Nissan is emerging as the leader in low-cost vehicles, including cars like Sentra and Versa, crossover SUVs like Kicks, and EVs like its Leaf.
By Timothy Boyer on September 29, 2024 - 5:31PM
Is it possible to make your car last a lifetime? Two automotive experts (from the U.S. and Japan) review several Toyota models and discuss how this is possible, using their practical advice and insights when owning a Toyota.
By Timothy Boyer on September 17, 2024 - 3:44PM
Ten solid, safe, and reliable new 2024 models recommended by CR analysts have the lowest transaction prices this month to help you find that good deal you've been waiting for.
By Timothy Boyer on September 15, 2024 - 8:02AM
Here is what one Nissan Frontier owner discovered when a dealership failed to detect an odd problem no one would expect with his CPO purchase that could become a problem for other used Frontier shoppers.
By Timothy Boyer on September 14, 2024 - 7:19AM
An automotive expert updates the worst car and SUV models known for bad engines and transmissions that will fail on you, which could carry over onto the 2025 models leaving you with large repair bills in your near future.
By Timothy Boyer on August 30, 2024 - 9:55PM
Here are the top 5 best trucks you can buy in 2025 based on this review, comparing midsize and full-size trucks that offer the best-expected reliability and value for money. Plus, the worst trucks that you should avoid buying.
By Rob Enderle on August 28, 2024 - 8:20PM
The announced Nissan electric GTR with solid-state batteries looks to be a game-changer. It will transform the GTR from the useful and extremely fast car it is into true supercar territory. I can't hardly wait.
By Timothy Boyer on August 16, 2024 - 3:04PM
Ten solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts that have the lowest transaction prices this month.
By Dimitar Angelov on July 18, 2024 - 12:48PM
Parts for the GT-R are soaring in price and the R35 is already heading for R34 appreciation rates.
By Timothy Boyer on July 16, 2024 - 6:45PM
Ten solid, safe, and reliable new models recommended by CR analysts that have the lowest transaction prices today. Plus, a warning about the most expensive popular cars no one would recommend keeping beyond the first 4 years.
By Dimitar Angelov on July 16, 2024 - 10:44AM
Lexus and Nissan rank among the heaviest sports cars still on sale.
By Timothy Boyer on July 12, 2024 - 11:58PM
Consumer Reports’ best deals toward buying the most fuel-efficient cars and SUVs based on overall fuel-economy test results, recent consumer car shopping data, and current MSRP pricing.
By Dimitar Angelov on July 9, 2024 - 9:29AM
Nissan has a chance to make the 2025 Nissan Murano one of the most athletic, Japanese SUVs you can buy. Here's how.
By Timothy Boyer on July 1, 2024 - 7:47PM
The best car batteries recently rated by Consumer Reports and what you need to know before and after buying a new car battery to ensure that it lasts its longest.
By Armen Hareyan on July 1, 2024 - 9:57AM
Asi Moro, a new Nissan Ariya owner, recently posed a question on the Nissan Ariya Electric SUV Facebook group that sparked a lively discussion: "Does eco really give you more miles compared to standard?"
By Timothy Boyer on June 25, 2024 - 12:00PM
Summer is here, and that’s when you might discover that used car you just bought is a lemon and can’t be made into lemonade without sinking a lot of money into it. Here are 60 of the worst models to avoid buying used warns Consumer Reports.
By Timothy Boyer on June 15, 2024 - 9:44AM
Here are the latest best new car deals for this 4th of July Holiday that car shoppers need to know about on the 2024 models offered right now that come with money saving incentives that make these some incredibly attractive models for smart shoppers.