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Automotive design is a secretive world rightfully obsessed with keeping the prying eyes of the competition out. However, a peek inside Nissan Design America in San Diego proves inspiration comes from anywhere. Even a bunny.

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The 2018 Nissan TITAN King Cab today was named "2018 Rocky Mountain Truck of the Year," marking back-to-back victories for the TITAN lineup at the annual Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP) Awards. The 2017 TITAN XD Diesel took top honors last year. The award – voted on by top automotive journalists in the Rocky Mountain Region – was presented during the annual Charity Preview Party of the Denver Auto Show. "The Rocky Mountains feature some of the best off-road terrain America has to offer, and the area is also home to some of the top truck enthusiasts in the country," said Tiago Castro, director, Light Commercial Vehicles Sales & Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. "Because of that, this award holds a great amount of significance, and we are thrilled for the TITAN lineup to take home top honors in back-to-back years." more Following several weeks of test drives, the 2018 TITAN King Cab topped the RAM 2500 and Ford F-250 in final voting, with journalists noting the TITAN King Cab’s 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine, seven-speed transmission and four-wheel-drive performance as top factors for their decision. "Last year, Titan XD impressed RMAP voters with Nissan's second generation truck, engineered and assembled in the USA," said David Muramoto, president, Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. "For 2018, Nissan has scored an unusual follow-up victory with the gas-powered version of the TITAN and the half-ton King Cab chassis in the RMAP Truck of the Year voting." The TITAN King Cab is marked by its available 6-person seating, wide-opening rear doors and available "rear seat delete" option, which is ideal for commercial use with its flat floor and secure in-cab storage space. Like all 2018 TITAN and TITAN XD models, the TITAN King Cab is covered by Nissan's "America's Best Truck Warranty"1 – featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first. (See dealer for limited warranty details.) The half-ton TITAN King Cab is offered in 4x4 and 4x2 drive and three grade levels – S, SV and PRO-4X – each equipped with a standard 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission. TITAN King Cab offers an available maximum towing capacity2 of 9,420 pounds and maximum payload capacity3 of 1,640 pounds when properly equipped.

Reflecting the importance of the Altima to the Nissan brand, the company is making its largest investment ever in a new model powertrain development – introducing for the first time, two completely new engines for one model change. The new 2.0-liter VC-Turbo, which recently launched as a world's first technology in the all-new INFINITI QX50 crossover, replaces the previous-generation Altima's 3.5-liter V6, offering similar performance figures while providing 4-cylinder fuel economy. It will be available on the Altima SR and Platinum front-wheel drive grades. The new 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder, which is standard on all 2019 Altima front-wheel drive and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive grade levels, utilizes more than 80% new or redesigned parts. It offers 9 additional horsepower and a fuel economy improvement versus the previous-generation 2.5-liter design. more Importantly, both engines' short profile designs and low engine mountings contribute to the all-new Altima's low and wide exterior design, including the lower hood and cowl – as well as reduced levels of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). "With its long list of Nissan Intelligent Mobility features such as ProPILOT Assist, this all-new 2019 Altima is the most advanced sedan we have ever built," said José Muñoz, chief performance officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. "Yet not to be overlooked is the groundbreaking technology under the hood – two new engines that power the Altima's balanced, confidence-inspiring driving experience." World's first production Variable Compression Turbo engine Designated as the VC-Turbo, the technology behind the new Altima powerplant was more than 20 years in development and represents a breakthrough in combustion engine design by continually adjusting its compression ratio to optimize power and fuel efficiency. It is projected to offer a double-digit percentage increase in fuel economy. Assembled in Japan, the VC-Turbo changes its compression ratio seamlessly through an advanced multi-link system, continuously raising or lowering the pistons' reach to transform compression ratio – offering both power and efficiency on demand. A high compression ratio gives greater efficiency, but in certain applications poses the risk of premature combustion (knocking). A low compression ratio allows for greater power and torque and avoids knocking. Click here to read more.

May this Easter bring your Family together for a great celebration filled with lots of joy, happiness and of course chocolate!

The all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF, the world's best-selling electric vehicle, was named the "2018 World Green Car" at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. LEAF is the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company's vision for changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society. The first all-electric vehicle to win the World Green Car award since the category's inception in 2016, the 2018 Nissan LEAF has been reinvented for its second generation. Available in showrooms today, the new Nissan LEAF combines greater range1 with a dynamic new design and the latest Nissan Intelligent Mobility features including ProPILOT Assist, e-Pedal, automatic emergency braking and more. more "We're very proud that since Nissan LEAF launched in 2010, we've been able to put more than 300,000 zero-emission electric vehicles on the road worldwide, helping to reduce carbon footprints around the globe," said Daniele Schillaci, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Sales, Zero Emission Vehicle and Battery Business; Chairman of Management Committee for Japan/A&O (Japan, Asia, Oceania Business); Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.,. "We're honored to be recognized by this esteemed jury and proud to continue to expand the vision of Nissan Intelligent Mobility." The 2018 Nissan LEAF rose to the top among a list of five initial category entries and was the stand-alone EV in the running. Jurors considered the vehicle's overall environmental impact including tailpipe emissions and fuel consumption upon selecting the overall winner. The previous-generation Nissan LEAF was named "World Car of the Year" in 2011 and remains the only pure electric vehicle to win that award in its 14-year history.

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The final upgrade for our stock 350-Z are aerodynamic front and rear fascia. These will allow us to get more air in to keep the engine and brakes cool and still get all of that air out the back of the race car. Then, our Spec Z gets wrapped and rolls back into the shop as a full-fledged racecar that's ready for the track.

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The all-new sixth generation of the Altima will make its world debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on March 28. This official exterior sketch reveals an expressive, sophisticated all-new Altima and hints at the future of Nissan’s sedan design language. This year’s auto show is open to the public March 30 – April 8. For more information on the complete Nissan vehicle lineup and available advanced safety, security and driver assistance technologies, please visit www.nissannews.com.

"With its available innovative bed features, lockable TITAN boxes, Rockford Fosgate premium audio system and luxurious interior, the TITAN XD is a fantastic tailgating truck as is," said Billy Hayes, division vice president, LCV and Trucks, Nissan North America, Inc. "But the incredible enhancements made to convert a stock TITAN into the Smokin' TITAN – a built-in smoker, stove and spice rack – make it a dream for those who love to spend time with friends and family smoking meat, as I do myself." The project truck started as a stock TITAN XD Gas King Cab – straight from the Canton, Mississippi, factory floor. The transformation to Smokin' TITAN began with the addition of a custom CM Truck Beds aluminum flatbed – allowing space for three food prep stations each featuring a Partner Steel aluminum double burner prep stove alongside a Churrasco Brazilian Wood cutting board. A Teton Steel custom on-board 24x24 sink and water storage system is accessible with an easy step up from the flatbed. The self-contained sink and water system also can be interchanged with a Yeti Cooler when cold storage is more the priority. Utilizing TITAN's flat load floor in the second row of the King Cab, an ARB 50-qt. Fridge Freezer and Slide was added to the backseat along with a custom built spice rack. The heart of Smokin' TITAN lies inside the custom trailer behind the truck. Since food smoking can create heat up to 600 degrees, the TITAN XD's factory bed was removed from the truck and put on a B&S Custom trailer to prevent that heat from affecting the truck. The Smokin' TITAN bed-trailer features two Nissan TITAN Boxes as lockable dry storage for the smoker pellets and wood chips flanking the smoker. Utilizing the TITAN's innovative Utili-Track System, a B&S Customizing sliding tray was designed to easily slide the smoker in and out of the bed, supporting the custom Lang BBQ Smoker and Char Grill. When the smoker is not in use, the whole trailer is secured with a steel Diamondback SE Tonneau cover, allowing the user to smoke meat at a tailgate and pack it up for the trip home. "This truck has everything you need for a tailgate barbeque, including the kitchen sink!" said Hayes. While the TITAN XD Gas King Cab presents a powerful presence in factory form, Smokin' TITAN spices things up with a leveling kit and an IF Signs Custom Flame wrap. In addition, the truck features 20-inch ICON Alloy Alpha wheels, and 275/25-20 Nitto Terra Grappler tires. All told, Smokin' TITAN showcases 20 unique aftermarket parts and accessories from leading manufacturers in the grilling, kitchenware and trucking industries. "I absolutely love this project vehicle – it is the perfect combination of truck, food smokin' and family time," added Hayes. "If I could take it home with me, I would." The Nissan Smokin' TITAN will be making additional appearances this spring and summer at outdoor adventure shows and exhibitions. A full list of Smokin' TITAN accessories and suppliers can be found here.

The acceleration of electrification was the key theme at the Nissan stand during this year's Geneva Motor Show. Taking center stage was the world premiere of the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E Championship race car, seen in its concept livery for the first time. The car will make its city circuit debut at the start of the 2018/19 season later this year. more Also featured was the all-electric, zero-emission new Nissan LEAF. One new Nissan LEAF is being ordered in Europe every 12 minutes, making it the region's fastest-selling electric vehicle. More than 19,000 orders have been placed for the car across Europe. Mobility vision. It is spearheading the brand's drive to create a more exciting, confident and connected society. Technologies that made their European debut on the LEAF are already being rolled out across Nissan's range of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Nissan's innovative ProPILOT advanced driver assistance technology will be available on Europe's best-selling crossover – the Nissan Qashqai – from this month. And the LEAF's 40kWh battery is now available on the e-NV200 van, increasing its range by 60% with no reduction in load-carrying capability. The LEAF is delivering the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision today, and the brand is already working towards what consumers will demand tomorrow. Nissan has confirmed that under its new Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022 midterm plan, it will offer electrified powertrains within the next generation of its best-selling crossovers. It is a pioneering initiative that will further extend consumer choice. Also for the future is the Nissan IMx KURO, a concept vehicle that showcases Nissan's leadership in both electric vehicles and crossovers. The model has been updated since its Tokyo Motor Show debut and now features Nissan's pioneering Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V) technology. The brand also highlighted how Nissan Intelligent Mobility is going beyond the vehicle with an integrated electric ecosystem. A new strategic partnership between Nissan and energy company E.ON has been announced. The collaboration will explore opportunities on pilot activities and commercial offers related to vehicle-to-grid services, renewable energy generation and storage solutions, as well as grid integration for Nissan electric vehicle customers.