Automotive Update

I remember when Nissan was just a small, small company that only produced small and compact cars.  Nowadays, Nissan has branched out quite a bit and have come out with some beautiful and awesome looking cars – and hybrids.  This includes the brand new 2010 Nissan GT-R.  This particular 2010 car is not only going to be an icon, but it is a hybrid car with a ton of horsepower.

One of the coolest things about the 2010 Nissan GT-R is that not only is the brand Nissan behind it, but I can tell you that this particular car looks high-class and high-end, which is weird for me to see coming out with the Nissan name.

With the price of just about one hundred thousand dollars, the brand new 2010 Nissan GT-R could be yours!

In a world where the cost of more and more cars could safely pay for two semesters of college, many people favor manufacturers like Nissan because they can then afford a car that is both stylish, cost efficient, and fuel efficient. Such conscientious drivers will no doubt be happy to note the new Nissan Leaf.

It is an electric car which can seat up to five passengers. It is a C segment vehicle, built on a brand spanking new platform. Later this year, the car will be launched not only in its native Japan, but also in markets in Europe and the United States.

What primarily characterizes the Leaf is a front end with a definite V shape. It has long LED headlamps which slant upwards; their design allows them to not only split but also to redirect any airflow away from the car’s door mirrors. Extending along the length of the car, there is a featureline with a smooth flow which complements and accents the DLO narrowing in the rear.

The interior of the car is no less stylish and elegant; the vehicle promises not only stylistic integrity, but also a whole host of features.

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The results of a recent crash test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety might make consumers think twice before getting four brands of full-sized 2009 pickups.

The research group reveals that the Nissan Titan which is not equipped with airbags for side impacts and the Silverado from Chevrolet were rated “poor” during the tests.

“Marginal” ratings were issued for the Dodge Ram that comes standard with side-impact airbags. The crew cab version of the Silverado was assessed as poor while the Titan that comes optional with airbags was also rated marginal.

The GMC Sierra also did not fair well getting the same ratings as its sibling, the Chevrolet Silverado.

The IIHS issues ratings in four categories: good, acceptable, marginal, poor.

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