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Nissan Z generations converge in this surreal ad

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Ben Hsu

We’re pretty happy whenever we see heritage acknowledged in a Nissan ad. It’s also pretty cool to to see the Z Proto driving along a track with an S30 Fairlady Z and a Z32. But with footage that looks like … Continue reading →

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QotW: What’s the rarest “normal” JNC you’ve spotted in the wild?

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Ben Hsu

When we are out our radars are usually tuned to rare JNC sightings (much to the annoyance of our spouses). Of course it’s incredible when you see a 2000GT in morning rush hour traffic, but a once-common-now-rare car in good … Continue reading →

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QotW: What’s does the Fairlady mean to you?

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Sixty-five years ago today, My Fair Lady opened on Broadway. The play would go on for a run of 2,715 performances, and as the legend goes, in one of those performances, sometime in 1959, in the audience sat then Nissan … Continue reading →

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Happy Z31 Day from JNC

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Nissan cruelly left out the Z31 from the lineup when they talked about the Z Proto’s design inspirations last year. Don’t worry, Z31 stans. There’s a whole day devoted to celebrating the third-generation Nissan Z, and that’s today, 3/1. We’ll … Continue reading →

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MINICARS: Help us identify this grotesque Datsun 240Z toy car

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Recently we received a bizarre toy that has us puzzled. It looks like a Datsun 240Z or S30 Nissan Fairlady Z that, instead of rolling on four wheels (which it has), walks on human feet. There are a few markings … Continue reading →

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Infiniti Red Sport twin-turbo V6 confirmed for Nissan Z Proto

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Ben Hsu

What has long been suspected has now been confirmed. The Nissan Z Proto has the VR30DDTT under the hood. Nissan hasn’t popped the hood of the Z concept for press, but a fan was able to snap a few shots … Continue reading →

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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 new Nissan CEO’s first car was a Z32 Fairlady Z

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Ben Hsu

Nissan has been through a tumultuous couple of years. In November 2018 its CEO of nearly 20 years Carlos Ghosn was arrested on charges of misappropriating company funds and has since become an international fugitive. His replacement, Hiroto Saikawa, lasted … 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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All seven generations of the Nissan Z gathered for a family portrait

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Ben Hsu

With any car possessing as much heritage as the Nissan Z, you can’t just trot it out with paying respects to its elders. So it was only natural that Nissan would bring out its classic Z-cars from its own collection … 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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SHOWA SNAP: Nissan Fairlady Z unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Ben Hsu

On October 18, 1969 the motoring world was forever changed when the Nissan Fairlady Z was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. These lucky attendees, who probably all have heads of gray now, got to see it in person. Did … Continue reading →

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QotW: What’s your fondest Nissan Z-Car memory?

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Ben Hsu

By tomorrow night the world will know what the long-awaited seventh-generation Z-car will look like. It’s been over 50 years since the debut of the original, so let’s take this opportunity to reflect on our fondest memories of the Z, … Continue reading →

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Nissan Z Proto: I am manual, hear me roar

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Ben Hsu

Nissan is really coming on strong with the Z Proto teasers. It was only Monday that they seemed to hint at a manual transmission. Many of you jokesters said that it was probably just the gear selector for a CVT, … Continue reading →

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The seventh-generation Nissan Z Proto appears to have a manual transmission

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Ben Hsu

A new teaser trailer for the seventh-generation Z Proto seems to imply that the car will be coming with a manual transmission. Not only does it show a brief clip of a driver’s hand coming to rest on a gear … Continue reading →

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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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