Nissan Wants To Make ‘Cool Cars’ Again

Nissan Wants To Make 'Cool Cars' Again

Nissan wants more sports cars beyond the GT-R and Z. The company is exploring an entire ‘sports lineup’ with more enthusiast-focused models. Executives have hinted at the return of the Silvia nameplate Nissan is gearing up for a comeback. We were on hand earlier this week as the company unveiled the new Rogue E-Power Hybrid …

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Nissan CEO Explains What Went Wrong With Infiniti

Nissan CEO Explains What Went Wrong With Infiniti

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said, ‘There were many mistakes” with Infiniti.    The automaker learned Infiniti does not need a dedicated architecture to succeed.     The executive said the brand needs at least 5 models before it can begin to grow.    Infiniti is in the rebuilding stages. The luxury brand has struggled in …

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Nissan CEO Confirms New GT-R Development—And Hints At More Sports Cars

Nissan CEO Confirms New GT-R Development—And Hints At More Sports Cars

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa has confirmed that a new GT-R (R36) is currently in development. The next GT-R is expected to remain a true performance car, likely incorporating some form of hybrid technology. Nissan is also considering expanding its sports car lineup, with the possibility of a more affordable model like a revived Silvia. The …

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Nissan CEO: There’s Still A Market For Cheap Sedans

Nissan CEO: There's Still A Market For Cheap Sedans

Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa believes there’s still a demand for cheap cars in the US. Tariffs on Mexican-built cars make ultra-cheap models hard to price competitively. A new Versa is being built in Mexico for Latin America, but it likely won’t come to the US. The death of the Nissan Versa in the US following …

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Hyundai Explains Its New Design Philosophy: ‘Stronger, Not Louder’

Hyundai Explains Its New Design Philosophy: 'Stronger, Not Louder'

Hyundai has been pushing the envelope of automotive design for the better part of a decade. What’s more, it doesn’t simply copy and paste one set of styling cues across a variety of vehicle shapes and sizes.  The automaker’s “chess piece” strategy means that its different designs are tailored to segment needs, while remaining recognizable …

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