Nissan Says CVTs Make Sense—But Not For Everything: ‘Not Putting A CVT In A Skyline’

Nissan Says CVTs Make Sense—But Not For Everything: 'Not Putting A CVT In A Skyline'

Nissan says CVTs still have a role in small, light-duty cars. The company is already moving bigger models like the Murano and Pathfinder to traditional automatic transmissions. CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed CVTs won’t be used in future performance cars. Nissan has had its fair share of issues surrounding its continuously variable transmission—also known as the …

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Nissan Drops First Glimpse Of New Off-Road Concept

Nissan Drops First Glimpse Of New Off-Road Concept

The boxy SUV will be joined by a second concept at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The hardcore off-roader has auxiliary lights and beefy all-terrain tires. If a production version follows, it could be exclusive to China. It’s safe to say it has been a busy week for Nissan. Aside from teasing the return of …

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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 Teases An All-New Skyline—But Not For America

Nissan Teases An All-New Skyline—But Not For America

Nissan teases an all-new Skyline.  It has round taillights and ‘Skyline’ script on the rear fender.  It will spawn an Infiniti version in the United States.   Nissan has already confirmed that it is developing a new Skyline outside of the US. It’s expected to debut soon, and the automaker is providing our first look …

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