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Nissan Le Mans Electric Racer Unveiled in Japan

Posted on 18 October 2013 by Ken Zino

Nissan the latest version of its electric racecar – Zeod RC – debuted today at the headquarters of Nissan’s performance arm, Nismo, in Yokohama. The initial prototype show car of the electric racer was revealed at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour endurance race. Today’s version showed changes with revamped styling, new cooling inlets and aerodynamic updates. Continue reading →

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Nissan Juke Nismo Arrives in U.S. this Spring

Posted on 28 February 2013 by Ken Zino

Nissan Motor at a dedication of its refurbished Nismo facility in Yokohama, Japan said that the first performance car coming from the new center will be a Juke, followed by the 2014 model 370Z. A new GT-R Nismo is also in the works. Nissan said more Nismo models will appear, at least one every year. All of the cars that the performance versions will be built from so far represent small volumes in the U.S., selling in January 2,400 Juke, 331 370Z and 48 GT-R models. The Nismo versions will be built in the same plants as the standard models.
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