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VIDEO: Nissan Z Proto designers talk about what inspired them

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Ben Hsu

The Nissan Z Proto’s design leads, Executive Design Director Satoru Tai and Senior VP of Global Design Alfonso Albaisa, both have a strong love for Z-cars and worked on past Z generations. Tai said he in fact wanted to be … Continue reading →

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Nissan takes over Cars & Coffee Tokyo with Z Proto

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Dan Hsu

Cars & Coffee in Tokyo is a relatively small event but given its location, it’s a place where Japan’s carmakers will sometimes sneak a priceless concept out to mingle with enthusiasts. Sometimes, even a CEO will pop up and pose … Continue reading →

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This thing could have been the Nissan Z Proto

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Ben Hsu

Okay, just one more thing about the Z Proto and we’ll shut up about it (for now). In some materials that Nissan shared, alternate designs for the Z Proto can be seen on the wall at the Nissan design studio … Continue reading →

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Here are all the references to past Z-cars on the Nissan Z Proto

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Dave Yuan

Now that we’ve had some time to digest the Z Proto, let’s take a look at what Nissan has given us. In the company’s own words, the Z Proto is mostly a design statement. So, we can’t really speculate any … Continue reading →

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The Nissan Z Proto wasn’t even a thing until three years ago

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Ben Hsu

The Nissan Z Proto is finally here, and that’s a good thing. For one, it means Nissan plans to bring a seventh-generation Z to market. Let’s not forget that the sixth-gen 370Z was introduced in 2008, or two Spider-Man reboots … Continue reading →

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This is the seventh-generation Nissan Z Proto

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Ben Hsu

It’s hard to believe, but the Nissan Z Proto is the first new Z design in nearly 12 years. It was way back on November 15, 2008 we showed you the first photos of the 370Z ahead of its official … Continue reading →

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Watch the debut of the Nissan Z Proto live right now

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Ben Hsu
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Is this the rear of the seventh-generation Nissan Z Proto?

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Ben Hsu

The official reveal of the seventh-generation Nissan Z isn’t until September 15, but here’s a sketch that might reveal a never-before seen rear view of the Z35. The line drawing comes from Nissan Senior VP for Global Design Alfonso Albaisa … Continue reading →

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