Nissan Unveils 370Z, Cube ahead of Detroit Show

Two Nissan models made their debuts at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, the Nissan 370Z, designed for car enthusiasts, and the Nissan Cube designed for consumers looking for an economical vehicle. The 370Z comes with a new 3.7-liter V-6 engine with 332 horsepower and 270 foot-pounds of torque and will start at $30,000. The 370Z will also be available in two models, the coupe and the convertible. The coupe will go on sale in January, but the convertible will arrive later as a 2010 model. The Nissan Cube is will be available in three versions, the base Cube 1.8, the midlevel Cube 1.8S, and the top of the line Cube 1.8SL. The Cube goes on sale in the United States in the spring and has an expected price range of $13,000-$20,000.  

Nissan Unveils 370Z, Cube ahead of Detroit Show

Two Nissan models made their debuts at the recent Los Angeles Auto Show, the Nissan 370Z, designed for car enthusiasts, and the Nissan Cube designed for consumers looking for an economical vehicle. The 370Z comes with a new 3.7-liter V-6 engine with 332 horsepower and 270 foot-pounds of torque and will start at $30,000. The 370Z will also be available in two models, the coupe and the convertible. The coupe will go on sale in January, but the convertible will arrive later as a 2010 model. The Nissan Cube is will be available in three versions, the base Cube 1.8, the midlevel Cube 1.8S, and the top of the line Cube 1.8SL. The Cube goes on sale in the United States in the spring and has an expected price range of $13,000-$20,000.  

GM’s Chevy Traverse earns “Top Safety Pick’

The new Chevrolet Traverse crossover is one of several vehicles for the 2009 model year to earn the “Top Safety Pick” designation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety which is based on extensive crash tests. The Traverse, GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, and Buick Enclave are the only large sport utilities to qualify for the top safety honors.

GM’s Chevy Traverse earns “Top Safety Pick’

The new Chevrolet Traverse crossover is one of several vehicles for the 2009 model year to earn the “Top Safety Pick” designation by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety which is based on extensive crash tests. The Traverse, GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, and Buick Enclave are the only large sport utilities to qualify for the top safety honors.

Chevrolet Drops New Photos of the 2009 WTCC Chevrolet Cruze Race Car

Shortly after the Chevrolet Cruze was revealed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Chevrolet unveiled plans to race in the World Touring Car Championship. Although the 2009 season will not start for a few months, the team has been working hard to prep the car and released photos of the new paint job.

 

 

Chevrolet Drops New Photos of the 2009 WTCC Chevrolet Cruze Race Car

Shortly after the Chevrolet Cruze was revealed at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Chevrolet unveiled plans to race in the World Touring Car Championship. Although the 2009 season will not start for a few months, the team has been working hard to prep the car and released photos of the new paint job.
 

2008 Nisan Titan Pro-4x King Cab

The Nissan Titan Pro-4X King Cab has nestled into a comfortable niche. Favored as a daily driver with utility to spare, testers comment on the 1/2-ton’s ability to haul everything. Virtually any load hooked up to the receiver doesn’t phase the V-8, 318 hp, and 385 lb-ft of torque. Around town, the throttle response and sensitive tip-in allows the Titan clear victories over other pickups at stop-light showdowns. From the start, the Titan’s engine was designed to be a super achiever, featuring dual-overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, a forged steel crankshaft, six bolt main bearing caps, and graphite-coated pistons.

2008 Nisan Titan Pro-4x King Cab

The Nissan Titan Pro-4X King Cab has nestled into a comfortable niche. Favored as a daily driver with utility to spare, testers comment on the 1/2-ton’s ability to haul everything. Virtually any load hooked up to the receiver doesn’t phase the V-8, 318 hp, and 385 lb-ft of torque. Around town, the throttle response and sensitive tip-in allows the Titan clear victories over other pickups at stop-light showdowns. From the start, the Titan’s engine was designed to be a super achiever, featuring dual-overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, a forged steel crankshaft, six bolt main bearing caps, and graphite-coated pistons.

Nissan GT-R is Motor Trend’s 2009 Car of the Year

Motor Trend Magazine has called the Nissan GT-R the most significant new car in 2009, which granted it the 2009 Car of the Year award. The magazine brought the GT-R from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds. Motor Trend wrote, “The bottom line is Nissan is comfortably performing in a rarified air, legitimately shaking up the hierarchy within the supercar stratosphere. The selection was based on the car’s superiority, significance, and value.

 

Nissan GT-R is Motor Trend’s 2009 Car of the Year

Motor Trend Magazine has called the Nissan GT-R the most significant new car in 2009, which granted it the 2009 Car of the Year award. The magazine brought the GT-R from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds. Motor Trend wrote, “The bottom line is Nissan is comfortably performing in a rarified air, legitimately shaking up the hierarchy within the supercar stratosphere. The selection was based on the car’s superiority, significance, and value.