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Nissan’s Infiniti began in the United States around the same time as the other luxury car of choice for most middle-aged individuals, Lexus. In America, the FX50 is the top seller. It is a powerful SUV with punch, a beast for the roads with nothing to lose. And people are buying it, believe it or not. In fact, Nissan’s luxury car division isn’t doing all that badly considering the way the markets are turning.

So perhaps now is as good a time as any to start bringing Infiniti to Europe.

The official launch for Infiniti in Europe was scheduled for the late summer of 2008. The idea is to expand slowly into Europe, pushing into markets with purpose. It seems to be doing nicely so far, as a good round of promotions are pushing the luxury line and people seem to be interested in it. With European headquarters in Rolle, Switzerland, Infiniti and Nissan are looking to take a bite out of Europe.

Currently there are 14 European Infiniti Centres scheduled to open in United Kingdom, with more spread out throughout the rest of Europe. These outlets will not share space with Nissan dealerships and will not sell traditional Nissan cars, instead selling the Infiniti line in an attempt to gather a brand identity separate from the standard Nissan line-up.

The jokes about the 2010 Nissan Cube are obvious and, once one has been behind the wheel of one of these beauties, only a fool would make them.

In fact, despite its rather “box-like” appearance, the Cube marks the future of new vehicles in terms of efficiency, operation, and overall driveability. It is one hell of an automobile and Nissan is hoping its “fridge on wheels” will move some serious units when it is released in 2010. And by all accounts, the Nissan Cube should sell relatively well in a market looking for something new and compelling. It worked with Toyota’s Scion line, which was just slightly less boxy than the Nissan Cube.

While there’s little doubt that the Nissan Cube is an efficient vehicle, there are some facets of it that may surprise even the most hardened opponent. For starters, the vehicle is incredibly roomy despite what it may look like on the outside. There is a considerable amount of leg-room and seat room, allowing people to stretch out more than they might expect from such a car.

In terms of performance, there isn’t much to offer that isn’t standard on a vehicle of its type. But it does have plenty of zip and will work in small situations well. It’s easy to park, naturally.

For more information on the 2010 Nissan Cube, keep it locked here and check out your local dealer for more on other Nissan cars.

If you’ve ever had to repeat something or consistently deny something to a large group of people, you’re not alone. Nissan Executive VP Carlos Tavares is in the same boat. He keeps having to deny that his company is having anything to do with a bunch of merger opportunities.

The first denial came when Nissan and General Motors Corp. talked merger. The conversation about the merger was blown out of proportion by various news outlets. As the result of the economic troubles in North America and globally, many car companies are said to be clinging to one another to survive as though they’re floating on a raft in a sea of recession.

Of course, Nissan’s Tavares denies such conditions and says Nissan isn’t looking actively for a merger. The latest came when Nissan was said to be in active talks with Chrysler. Tavares’ answer? No.

Chrysler’s owner Cerberus Capital Management LP recently considered joining the Nissan-Renault alliance, said the Wall Street Journal and other normally reputable news sources. But none of these merger discussions seem to be going all that well and, what’s worse, none of them seem to actually be making any progress.

So what are these car companies doing and will it impact the cars you and I drive? Will Nissan cars benefit from talks with Chrysler, GM, or anyone else?

Time will tell. Or at least time will tell more than Tavares is.

A lot of people make the mistake of dubbing the Nissan Maxima as an old person’s car. Indeed, many drivers simply bypass the vehicle altogether because they think it’s an unsporty, unattractive version of a car their parents carted them around with in their youth. As a car that, allegedly, won’t pick up girls and won’t beat anyone off the line, most people are probably already thinking of hitting the “Back” button on their browser upon seeing the name Nissan Maxima.

But wait!

The 2009 Maxima isn’t your father’s car. It isn’t  your mother’s car. It isn’t even crazy Uncle Larry’s car. It’s your car, doggone it!

The 2009 Nissan Maxima has a new look that will pull people to the windows and have them breathing all over the glass before you can say “I told you so!” The ‘09 Maxima is so styling and so cool that it was enough for Nissan to add it to their brand spanking new lineup of slick new updates for 2009. With the popular 350Z on its way and a whole fleet of sweet, sweet magic from Nissan filling car dealer lots. It really was only a matter of time before Nissan got a big style upgrade for the Maxima.

So unless you like being way, way behind on the trends, you’ll need to book your test drive for the new-look Maxima today. Don’t delay.

Nissan is certainly quickly becoming one of the most compelling car companies on the face of the earth. Regardless of the process of human error and poor road judgment, Nissan is introducing a set of technologies that will help eliminate accidents or, at the very least, extraordinarily lower the risk of them.

Nissan announced yesterday that it will demonstrate its advanced “All-Around Collision Free” prototype vehicle (complete with two all-new accident avoidance technologies) at the 15th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems in New York. The Congress takes place November 16-20 and should be very revealing in terms of what Nissan has to offer the world in the field of crash prevention.

This is the first time the “All-Around Collision Free” prototype will be displayed in the United States. It also marks the world’s first demonstration of Back-up Collision Prevention, which is pretty much what it sounds like. The prototype also incorporates Side Collision Prevention and two current production technologies, Distance Control Assist and Lane Departure Prevention.

These technologies help eliminate the risk involved with driving by adding extra sensors and devices that will help the driver become more aware behind the wheel. Granted, the Nissan system can’t help other drivers nor can it save the road from idiots everywhere, but responsible drivers around the world will have a lot to gain from Nissan’s system.

For information on Nissan’s All-Around Collision-Free prototype or any other information regarding Nissan cars, drop by your local dealer today.

One of the most important factors in being a successful car company is change. A successful company of any kind must never be complacent, as complacency can lead to outdated, outmoded philosophies and, worse yet, outdated and outmoded products. Most car companies branch out, allowing for vehicles in other areas and improving the operation of their older models with new updates and upgrades.

Nissan is no different. Today, Nissan North America released the first renderings of what it is considering a commercial-grade van. The vehicle will go into production at Nissan’s Mississippi plant.

The Nissan NV2500 Concept will debut in Detroit in two months at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. There, Nissan hopes to show the world that it is branching into the commercial area with a seamless movement. The NV2500 will be the first of three commercial trucks that Nissan is aiming to roll out in production at its Canton plant. First, an overhaul of the plant will take place as Nissan puts $118 million into the makeover.

After the production shift in Canton, many are expecting Nissan to become a reputable force for commercial vehicles. With the NV2500 being the first of three, its success is incredibly important to the company.

For more information on Nissan’s possible commercial ventures or other Nissan cars, drop by your local dealer today.

Boasting performance, an exterior that looks ready for business, and an interior that is more stacked than most people might think, the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4X4 is a great way to tear across the country in style. With performance that boasts a 4.0 liter DOHC V6 with/266HP/288lb-ft torque, you can bet that the Pathfinder will get the job done when you need to get the job done.

One of the aspects of the Pathfinder that may be surprising is how roomy and how comfortable the interior is.

To make it even more compelling, a driver’s memory storage system stores favorite settings for driver’s seat, power pedals, and outside mirror positions. The vehicle keeps the settings the same for each drive, enabling the drive his or her maximum comfort level at all times. Dual zone automatic temperature controls also help keep the vehicle comfortable, allowing different regions of the car to carry different temperatures.

With plenty of space for everyone and a lot of options for comfort, the 2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4X4 may well be the ideal option for those long road trips or short trips to the supermarket.

If the Nissan Pathfinder sounds like it would be right up your alley, drop by your local dealer today and check it out. Or maybe other Nissan cars are more your speed. Regardless, you can find what you’re looking for at your local Nissan dealer.

When a car company has a flagship vehicle, it takes the production of such a car or truck very seriously. In the case of the 2009 Nissan Maxima, the notion of it being Nissan’s flagship vehicle is a notion that the company has to take very seriously indeed.

The thing about this particular incarnation of Nissan’s flagship is that it claims to be a 4DSC. For those not in the know, 4DSC stands for 4-Door Sports Car. That’s no small claim on behalf of Nissan, as a car with this type of fanfare certainly needs to live up to its billing.

With Nissan putting a lot of stock behind the 2009 Maxima, it has to deliver and it has to deliver well. The good news is that most accounts suggest that it does and the 4DSC sticker on the rear windows isn’t just for decoration. The sport tuned suspension certainly helps matters, as does the 190 horsepower V6 engine. For Nissan lovers, the 2009 Maxima is a bolt from the blue designed to reclaim Nissan’s flagship and deliver a quality car at an affordable price.

Of course, the best way to see if Nissan’s flagship vehicle delivers is to find out for yourself. Hop on down to your local Nissan dealer today and book your test drive. Or, better yet, just click below.

Most people in the know already are aware of how great the upcoming model year will be for Nissan. And that means they’re aware of the fact that the brand new Nissan GT-R will be a smoking hot addition to the car company’s army of successful and sexy vehicles.

In terms of what’s hot for Nissan in 2009, it simply doesn’t get any more scorching than the 2009 Nissan GT-R. The vehicle, which is a fifth-generation Skyline coupe, is getting set to knock people over with its speed, slick design, and raw appeal. The vehicle is hitting the U.S. streets like a bolt from the blue, starting out at dealerships across the nation with a hefty but surprisingly affordable $70,850 price tag.

The GT-R boasts a lot of power, including a nearly lag-free 3.8-liter, twin-turbo V-6 that generates 480 horsepower and 430 foot-pounds of torque. Now really, who could argue with that kind of unbridled, unadulterated force?

The 2009 Nissan GT-R is a powerful, sleek machine that will have many people reconsidering just what a Japanese car can do. And that’s exactly what Nissan has in mind. Keep it locked here for more information on the exciting Nissan GT-R for 2009 and a whole slew of other Nissan cars that will change your perception of the car company and the world.

Nissan is getting set to make customers and offer they can’t refuse on a bare bones model of one of its most popular models. The Nissan Versa, a no-frills edition of the vehicle of course, is going to sell for less than $10,000. Yes, you read that right.

Nissan is hoping that they can capitalize on the hard economic situations that many people are in by offering a reliable vehicle for a great price.

On Friday, the Japanese carmaker said it would begin selling a cut-rate version of its Versa sedan in the U.S. for $9,990. That’s more than $1,000 less than the cheapest new car currently sold in America. The Versa is made in Mexico and will be available starting November 18, 2008. The car will come without power windows and without air conditioning.

Of course, the sale represents a question that many other car manufacturers may soon be asking of the North American consumer: Will they opt for the feature-laden but pricier subcompacts that many automakers are now betting on? Or will they pick the most affordable car regardless of any features or bells and whistles?

Naturally, Nissan is hoping for a bit of both with its stripped Versa. With car companies trying just about anything to put butts in seats, Nissan cars are hoping that a simpler, gentler approach will ease the pain on the pocketbook and move more units.