The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ) recently completed crash test evaluations of eight small SUV models finding most provide good protecting in front-end collisions, but decidedly mixed results from side and rear crashes. The best performers, earning the Institute's Top Safety Pick...

As gas prices soared past $4/gallon nationwide, and full-sized pickup trunk sales plummeted by double-digit percentages, some corners of the auto industry cast an optimistic eye toward small pickup trucks. Theory would have it that people would be right-sizing their trucks, just as they have cars. The...

In just one short week, deliveries of the all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R begin, putting the exotic 480-horsepower supercars in the driveways of seriously fortunate buyers starting July 7th. More than 1,700 (approximately 70 percent) of the of the first-year allocation for the United States market have already...

On sale now, the all-new, seventh-generation 2009 Nissan Maxima looks to distance itself from platform-mate Altima by deliver more luxury and sporting character wrapped up in a more exciting design. Nissan describes this bold sedan as returning to its heritage as "The 4-Door Sports Car," reminding...

Nissan has released photos and preliminary information on the 2009 Frontier and Xterra, with refinements and minor updates to both midsized vehicles. The 2009 Nissan Xterra features a new front-end appearance, new wheel designs, available off-road lights built into the roof rack, new seat materials and...

Fresh from its split from Daimler, and subsequent purchase by investment group Cerberus, Chrysler formed a partnership with an international automaker Nissan. Back in January, Nissan agreed to supply Chrysler with a new car based on the Nissan Versa sedan for limited distribution in South America. This...

All seven family and luxury sedans in the latest crash test group evaluated by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ) earned a Good rating for occupant protection in frontal crashes. Only one fell short of the top rating in the side crash test, the Kia Optima. However, results for the rear crash...

Scion proved its hip to be square with its original xB, being affordable, frugal, and urban chic. Nissan has been watching the success of that enthusiast-rallying box from afar, while offering its own successful take in Japan, the Cube. Over the past few years, the Cube has made token appearances at...

The 2009 Nissan Murano was the best performer in the latest crash tests conducted by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ). Results from this group of midsized SUVs saw span the safety spectrum, with only the Murano earning a Top Safety Pick award for good performance in front, side, and rear...