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Irish Drivers Are Insane [Hoon Of The Day]

Scott Mosher — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +0000

What’s crazier? The Irishman in the wee Nissan Micra launching it over a creek Dukes of Hazzard -style or the person who yells out “again!” after the jump? Here’s hoping Sheriff Seamus T. Justice doesn’t see this video. More »

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Take Your Fuel Economy And Stuff It [LOLCars]

Christopher Champion — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0000

These days it takes a certain egotistical fortitude to drive a Hummer H2 and revel in the conspicuous consumption. Other people? Well, they’re ridiculed. Take that LOL OIL Tesla . Oh Packer backers, you so crazy. More »

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Nissan Leaf Batteries to Carry 8-Year/100,000-Mile Warranty, Launch Markets Announced

Jake Holmes — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:23:02 +0000

Nissan has announced that the lithium-ion battery pack for the upcoming Leaf electric car will carry an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty. That could quell any fears potential customers may have about costly battery replacement down the road (at least for the first eight years of ownership). The announcement comes just hours after Chevrolet revealed pricing for the upcoming Volt , which also has an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty . If you think the timing is more than coincidence, you’re not alone. So far, 17,000 customers have paid the $99 necessary to reserve a Leaf, with real orders beginning in August. The first production Leafs (Leaves?) will be sold in Arizona, California, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington this December—about the same time the Volt will first appear in select regions. Nissan also told us about the preferences of those who have made their reservations. Over 30 percent want their Leaf in blue, with 26 percent asking for a silver car. Three-quarters of buyers are willing to pay $940 extra for the SL trim, which nets a rearview camera, a solar-panel rear spoiler, fog lights, and automatic headlights. As for why they’re interested in buying an electric car, 35 percent of those reserving a Leaf cited energy independence, 34 percent cited environmental consciousness (is everyone else environmentally un conscious?), and 20 percent said the purchase was due to concerns about fuel costs. We’re thinking that many of them and the remaining 11 percent simply want an EV in order to show off their green credentials to friends and neighbors, but that apparently wasn’t an option on Nissan’s survey. Related posts: Chevrolet Volt to Carry 8-Year/100,000-mile Battery Warranty Nissan Announces Joint Venture to Reuse Electric-Car Batteries Nissan Leaf Pricing Clarified (Somewhat)

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Switzer’s 1000 HP R1K Nissan GT-R Sets A Scorched-Earth Tuner Policy [Tuner Cars]

Jordan Brown — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0000

“Don’t compete with your contemporaries, crush them.” seems to be the operating principle at Switzer Performance which has unofficially debuted its 1000 HP Nissan GT-R R1K package. Without a doubt, this kit is aimed squarely at the Bugatti Veyron . More »

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Chevrolet Volt Priced at $41,000; $33,500 after Federal Tax Credit

Jake Holmes — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:32:19 +0000

Chevrolet has revealed the sticker price for the upcoming Volt extended-range electric vehicle. The Volt will cost $41,000, but if a buyer is eligible for a full federal tax credit of $7500, the effective price would be $33,500. Other state and regional tax subsidies could push the effective price even lower for some buyers. Chevrolet will also offer 36-month leases starting at $350 per month with $2500 due at signing, which works out to about $15,100 over the three-year period. The Nissan Leaf , a full-electric car set to go on sale around the same time as the Volt, costs $32,780 before tax credits. Volt standard equipment will include a navigation system with seven-inch touch screen, a Bose sound system, and a five-year subscription to GM’s OnStar service. There’s a 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty for the batteries . GM will begin taking orders for the Volt today, and has announced 642 dealers approved to sell and service the car divided between California, Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia. Buyers can find their nearest dealer by calling 1-888-VOLT-4-YOU or by visiting www.getmyvolt.com. The Volt will initially launch in the aforementioned regions at the end of this year before rolling out to the entire country by mid-2012. GM plans to build 10,000 units next year and 30,000 in 2012. Related posts: Chevrolet Volt to Carry 8-Year/100,000-mile Battery Warranty Chevrolet: 10,000 Volts in 2011, 30,000 in 2012; Launch Regions Expanded Pure-EV Chevrolet Volt in the Works, According to Lutz

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Nearly The Engine Swap Of The Day: Saab Turbo B Into Nissan 300ZX! [Engine Swap]

Erin Riches — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Dropping an L28ET yanked from a Datsun 280ZX Turbo into a third-gen Firebird and racing the result was a good idea, which makes today’s swap a great idea! More »

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2010 Nissan Cube SL Review & Test Drive

Jordan Brown — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:23:06 +0000

It’s a new day and age, with that Nissan has proven they are fully aware of the younger Facebook/Twitter on-the-go generation in the new Nissan Cube. The Cube not only appeals to the younger crowd but those who desire practical, safe and reliable transportation literally all wrapped up in a box. The 2010 Nissan Cube is sometimes considered to be “cute” to some. To those who have never driven one it may appear to be an attention-getting pushover on the highway. In our time with the 2010 Nissan Cube we have found out that it’s surprisingly peppy for what it is. With a 122hp / 127 ft-lbs of torque gas-miser 4-cyl engine directing power through a CVT transmission, everything works very well together. Having to propel a 2800 lbs “Cube” does not sound like an easy task but somehow Nissan packed in just enough power get the job done in a better fashion than some of the Cube’s competition. The performance area was one complaint we had with the Kia Soul in a review we did last year. Aside from performance, because obviously that’s not what the Cube is all about, it is a different take on the automobile that people do not want to call a “car”. The Nissan Cube has actually been around for several years in Japan entering into its 3 rd generation. Nissan thought it would be a good fit for the U.S. market and they were right. The unique blend of fashion and functionality defines a new era as we witness new bold designs that target several genres at the same time. During our test drive of the Cube we would get several questions from on-lookers asking what was the gas mileage on the Cube and how it drove. They were all somewhat shocked when I told them it got 27mpg in the city and 31mpg on the highway. I guess people had inquiring minds because the Cube looks so “different”. That’s actually a good thing now a days when every other vehicle is either something that resembles a Toyota Camry in some way or some big monstrous SUV with dear ol soccer mom behind the wheel. Sometimes you want to stand out from the crowd without spending a fortune on the latest Italian sports car. The incognito look and appeal of the Cube on the outside is somewhat mimicked on the inside. The dashboard is very different from other vehicles even in the Nissan lineup. You have an attractive electroluminescent cluster, a centralized round climate control pod that’s easy to operate, a shag dash carpet (I have no idea what this is for), and a decent stereo with a color screen. Our Cube SL test vehicle was well equipped. It even had a back-up camera, floor-board/cup holder, and colored LED lighting that could be set to cycle colors as you drive. Very hip Nissan! Styling cues on the inside continued throughout with wavy designed speaker covers. This style is somewhat replicated on the roof liner. Just about everything on the inside of the Nissan Cube has somewhat of an eccentric styling cue about it. It works well for attracting buyers both young and old. Even though the Nissan Cube is no speed demon, it still has a satisfying ride in the city and on the highway. You should be prepared to have some bug cleaner handy because the front windshield is a magnet for them. Unfortunately you are once again reminded of what you are driving when you put the Cube into a turn. The small 16-inch wheels and soft suspension does not give you much reassurance of safety on those rare occasions that you are pushing it to the limit. Luckily every new Nissan Cube comes with all of the safety bells and whistles such as traction control, vehicle dynamic control, ABS brakes with electronic force distribution, and a plethora of airbags. Other amenities found on our Cube SL are ones that you usually do not expect on a vehicle classified as a compact wagon. We had the intelligent keyless system with push-button start, premium audio system with a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer, XM satellite radio, fog lights, rearview monitor (backup camera), illuminated kick plates with colored LED interior accent lighting, and a rear cargo organizer. By the way, half of the rear cargo organizer works great as a cooler during these hot 100 degree days in Florida. For all of these options, our Nissan Cube came in at $20,350. Starting price for a base Cube is just $13,990. If cute, inexpensive practicality is what you are looking for in a hip boxy package, then the 2010 Nissan Cube is the vehicle for you. Copyright: 2010 AutomotiveAddicts.com SPECIFICATIONS Price: Base Cube $13,990 As-Tested $20,350 Type: Compact Wagon Where Built: Japan EPA Class: Small Station Wagons Dimensions Exterior Length: 156.7 in. Width: 66.7 in. Height: 65 in. Wheel Base: 99.6 in. Ground Clearance: 6.3 in. Curb Weight: 2849 lbs. Gross Weight: 3858 lbs. Interior Front Head Room: 42.6 in. Front Hip Room: 48.8 in. Front Shoulder Room: 52.2 in. Rear Head Room: 40.2 in. Rear Shoulder Room: 52.4 in. Rear Hip Room: 47.6 in. Front Leg Room: 42.4 in. Rear Leg Room: 35.5 in. Luggage Capacity: 11.4 cu. ft. Maximum Cargo Capacity: 58 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5 Performance Data Number of Cylinders: 4 Engine Size: 1.8 liters Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 122 hp Max Horsepower: 5200 rpm Torque: 127 ft-lbs. Max Torque: 4800 rpm Drive Type: FWD Turning Circle: 33.4 ft. 0-60mph: 9.3 seconds Fuel Data Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.2 gal. EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway/Combined) Automatic: 27 mpg / 31 mpg / 29 mpg Range in Miles: Automatic: 356.4 mi. / 409.2 mi. / 382.8 mi.

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Want To Buy A Porn Star’s Hot-Rodded Nissan? [Found On Craigslist]

Jake Holmes — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Adult film star Peter North is selling his Stillen-modified, 516-hp Nissan 300ZX on eBay. The car has 15,000 miles on it. We’ll let you make your own jokes with this one. [ eBayMotors ] More »

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James Bond Car Museum Planned For Rural Illinois Town [Movie Cars]

Mark Quint — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +0000

There are only 3000 people in the small town of Momence, Illinois, but they’ll soon be joined by a host of James Bond fans coming to visit the Museum of Bond Vehicles and Espionage. Land of Lincoln, meet Q Branch. More »

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Detroit, We Love You [Car Porn]

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Letterboxing, flames, a sled, and whitewalls. Some things just make you glad to be an American. [via FuckYeahCarburetors ] More »

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