The Manual Nissan Z Nismo Is Real—And It’s Spectacular
When Nissan launched the new Z for 2023, it did so without the high-performance Nismo variant. The automaker rectified that a year later, but it made another misstep: that car…
Tesla Is Dead Last In Long-Term Reliability: Study
Buying a used car might be cheaper than a new one, but it comes with risks. Some cars just aren’t as reliable as others, and once the new-car smell has…
Infiniti Planning ‘True Performance’ Cars That Rival BMW M
Infiniti has experimented with performance cars before—remember the Q60 IPL? While it never matched the performance of a BMW M or Mercedes-AMG model, the IPL badge did give the Q60…
‘Sub-$40,000:’ The New Nissan Xterra Should Be Affordable
We’re pretty hyped about the return of the Nissan Xterra. This rugged SUV has been off the market since 2015, but Nissan has already confirmed its revival in the coming…
Ford Reveals F-150 Raptor R With 900+ HP. But You Can’t Buy It (Yet)
The horsepower wars may be over in the supercar world, but in trucklandia, the numbers keep climbing. Not satisfied with “only” 720 horsepower in the F-150 Raptor R, Ford decided…
Honda Engineers Want a New S2000. We’re Not Holding Out Hope
Honda introduced the S2000 at the turn of the century, just over 25 years ago. It was a purpose-built convertible sports car that the automaker produced for a decade, and…
This Potent Nissan Patrol Paws at 1,000 Horsepower
Chris Forsberg has a healthy habit of unveiling top-notch machinery in the halls of SEMA. The three-time Formula Drift champion has long had a strong relationship with Nissan, and his…
Chinese Cars Are Dominating in Asia, Africa, and South America
The real battle between traditional automakers and Chinese manufacturers isn’t happening in Europe or the United States, but in developing and low-income economies. China is steadily becoming a serious contender…
Nissan’s Two New Cars Prove Sedans Still Matter
The “Re:Nissan” recovery plan isn’t just about cutting 20,000 jobs, closing seven factories, shuttering two design studios, and implementing other draconian cost-saving measures. It’s also about new products. We’ve already…
The Nissan Ariya Is Already Dead in the US
Nissan is undergoing a major corporate restructuring that includes job cuts, factory closures, and a streamlined vehicle lineup. As part of that shift, the automaker is reportedly pulling the plug…