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First NISMO Performance Center outside of Japan opens
Nissan Motorsports has cut the ribbon on the first NISMO Performance Center built overseas. It’s in the whimsically Australian-sounding suburb of Ferntree Gully, just outside Melbourne. It’s all part of Nissan’s grand plan to expand NISMO’s presence globally.
Nissan’s Z Kaze Concept is an homage to the 90s
With its newly unveiled Z Kaze concept, Nissan is paying tribute to the 1990s. The car was unveiled at ZCon in Phoenix, Arizona, a gathering of the hardest-core Z enthusiasts in the country. Nissan says the Z Kaze “unlocks a … Continue reading
Here’s what a Nissan 350Z would look like with Datsun 240Z headlights
There’s no doubt that the S30 Fairlady Z was a styling icon. It’s the most beloved of all the designs, and it’s something that Nissan has been trying to chase ever since with varying degrees of success. Chief among the … Continue reading
Impul revives the GT bumper for R34 Nissan Skylines
The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R might be decades old, but aftermarket parts are still coming. Case in point: Impul has revived its GT Bumper. It hearkens back to the original Impul GT Bumper from when the R34 was available new, … Continue reading
Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance welcomes a Japanese class for the first time
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance that marks the grand finale of Monterey Car Week has long held the title of most prestigious car show in the world. Winning Best of Show is the highest and most coveted honor a car … Continue reading
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Japanese cars at the 2026 Monterey Car Week auctions
Among the big draws to Monterey Car Week are the various car auctions that spring up across the peninsula. They represent some of the most prestigious and highest-grossing public automotive sales on the planet, bringing collectors, speculators, and museums from … Continue reading
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Tagged A80, acura, datsun, honda, J80, land cruiser, lexus, lfa, mazda, NISMO 400R, nissan, nsx, S30Z, supra, toyota, TRD 3000GT, z31
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Nissan welcomes new Patrol with heritage lineup
Nissan Australia has published a tribute video celebrating over six decades of the iconic Patrol nameplate down under. As production of the 5.6-litre V8-powered Y62 draws to a close, the film highlights how the Patrol evolved into a foundational piece … Continue reading
Can an AE86 actually beat an R34 Skyline GT-R in a race?
The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R is often seen as the pinnacle of JDM performance cars, but can the humble Toyota AE86 actually give it a run for the money? With a 15-year age gap and 200-horse power gap the mismatch … Continue reading
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It’s the end of the road for the Nissan Altima: The rise and fall of the once-proud Accord rival, Part 01
The Nissan Altima is officially dead. Its demise was confirmed by Nissan’s head of product planning and senior vice president for North America Ponz Pandikuthira in an interview with WardsAuto. It’s been rumored to be on the chopping block since … Continue reading
Honda and Nissan will soon announce team-up of some kind
Honda and Nissan broached a merger in 2024, but the talks blew up spectacularly before any sort of agreement could take place. A lot has happened in the two years since and now Honda’s CEO is hinting that a collaboration … Continue reading
Keisuke Kuwata’s latest music video is a feast of Showa Era cars
Keisuke Kuwata’s latest music video “Hitotarashi” is a carspotter’s dream. It takes place in a Tokyo traffic jam where almost every single car is a standout from the 70s, 80s, or 90s. Prior to the gridlock Kuwata himself, a known … Continue reading
We regret to inform you that Mitsubishi has desecrated the Eclipse name even more
Mitsubishi has once again exhumed the Eclipse name and slapped it on a car completely unrelated to the sports coupe it originated with. We’re not sure what’s more incongruous, the fact that the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback is an electric … Continue reading
The 2027 Nissan Z comes with even more nostalgic nods
We covered many of the upgrades and throwbacks of the facelifted 2027 Nissan Z, but Nissan just pointed us to a few more that we missed. One of the coolest is the fact that the Performance trim wheels are inspired … Continue reading
The revived Nissan Primera nameplate has a lot to live up to
After nearly two decades, the Nissan Primera nameplate has been revived. Those expecting an SR20-powered sports sedan may be disappointed, though, as the Primera has been resurrected as an EV. While it shares a name with its predecessors, it likely … Continue reading
Nissan to open first NISMO Performance Center outside of Japan
Nissan has announced its first NISMO Performance Center outside of Japan. The facility will be located in Ferntree Gully, Victoria, about 45 minutes outside of Melbourne. Nissan states that the center will provide a direct link to the NISMO Omori … Continue reading
TUNE UP: Skylines and Supras star in Jenevieve and Jihyo’s ‘Hvnly’
[Old man voice] Back in my day when music videos wanted to create a cool vibe producers brought in muscle cars. Candy colors and chrome are what set pop stars apart from the common traffic cars and offered an air … Continue reading
Nissan declares that May 6 shall henceforth be known as V6 Day
Despite all the silly holidays we’ve covered it’s still a rare occasion that an actual carmaker declares its own. Well, Nissan has decided to plant a flag on May 6, which shall henceforth be known as V6 Day (the “V” … Continue reading
Could this Nissan Terrano concept preview the new Pathfinder?
Nissan has pulled the wraps off of a new SUV concept called the Terrano PHEV at the Beijing International Auto Show. Since the Terrano was the Japanese-market name for the original Nissan Pathfinder, it’s only logical to look to this … Continue reading
