The Future: Today in Norway

 

OSLO, Norway – Nissan's Future: Today exhibition opened this week in the Norwegian capital, with a gathering of Nissan LEAF owners due in the city's main square on Friday night for a special event.
Check out the video for a behind-the-scenes look at the event.

Alex Buncombe: Nissan's Secret Weapon

ROLLE, Switzerland – Since its formation in 2008, Nissan's GT Academy has grown into one of the best driver selection and development programs in the world. The stakes are raised each year making the competition harder and making sure that only the best talent rises to the top.
Something that has remained constant since 2008 is the involvement of RJN Motorsport and Alex Buncombe, who has been each of the graduate's first professional team mate.  It was 'Al' who partnered Lucas Ordonez in 2009 and 2010 and Jordan Tresson in 2011 and it is Al who has raced the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 so strongly in its development season with Jann Mardenborough in this year's British GT Championship.
Next week Al will be continuing his official Nissan Europe driver role when he races the Greaves Motorsport Zytek-Nissan LMP2 at one of the best sportscar races in America: Petit Le Mans.
Nissan's Darren Cox has seen Al work quietly alongside the GT Academy graduates and believes it is the turn of the man from Somerset to step into the spotlight.
"GT Academy is a success story," he commented. "The doubters have long been proved wrong as we have continued to turn out truly talented racing drivers through the GT Academy selection process and the following driver development program.  All of our graduates have made the grade and become fully-fledged racing drivers. We're not running a nursery though.  Failure to perform at any stage will be treated in the same way as in any top competition and the drivers all know this.
"Alex Buncombe's role in the GT Academy family is to set the benchmark for each of the graduates when they embark on their racing careers," Cox continued. "His job is to calmly help them realize what steps they need to genuinely become a professional driver after the bubble of Race Camp, the initial phase of the Driver Development and the Dubai 24 hours. Being alongside Al and being looked after by Bob Neville and the team from RJN Motorsport is the perfect environment for these fresh new talents. There are no egos, just racers. Al is often overlooked when the plaudits are given out. I am happy to give him this drive and am confident he will do a solid job. His lack of seat time will mean he will be playing a supporting role – something he is used to doing of course – but sometimes it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for!  His peerless performances and multiple wins in historics this year are a little hidden, but show what a versatile a professional driver he has become."
Q&A with Alex Buncombe
What did you think when you got the call up to race at Petit Le Mans?
"One word: amazing! I had to pinch myself. I am so pleased to get this fantastic opportunity.  This will be my first time at Road Atlanta and the first time I have raced an LMP car for eight years so I can't wait.  I know Tom (Kimber-Smith) as we both raced in the 'Champions' Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 in Dubai earlier this year and I'm sure I'll get to know everyone else very quickly."
What are your expectations for the race?
"I really want to do a good job for Nissan and for Greaves. I need to learn the car and the circuit but you never know what is going to happen in endurance races. A podium finish in LMP2 would be awesome."
This year you have taken wins at the Monaco Historic, Le Mans Classic and Goodwood Revival in a Jaguar C-Type, you are the 2012 E-Type Challenge Champion and you won the British GT race at Brands Hatch in the Nissan GT-R.  What are the chances of adding a win at a modern day classic track like Road Atlanta?
"The Greaves Zytek Nissan is a very competitive car and we have a great driver line up. If we have a clean race with no problems who knows where we might end up."
Your relationship with Nissan goes back a number of years. When did you first get involved?
"My first race for RJN and Bob Neville was the 2007 GT4 race at Spa where I had two fantastic second place finishes. We then had many race wins from there on and the rest they say is history."
What is your racing background, prior to joining RJN Motorsport?
"My racing career before 2007 with RJN was very mixed. I did Formula Renault in 2001, 2002 and 2003, some of which were not complete seasons because of budget problems. I really saw myself as a GT driver though and in 2005 I competed in the first round of the Vodaphone Maserati Trofeo cup at Monza where I won the one hour race by 35 seconds."
As the first team mate to the first GT Academy winner, Lucas Ordonez, what did you really think of it all back then?
"I must confess I was a little worried about Lucas in 2009 with it being the first year of GT Academy. Could he really step from the virtual world to the real racing world? After the first race though my feelings changed. These guys are fast! I can't wait to see Lucas race Nissan DeltaWing at Road Atlanta. He did this race last year and has good experience of the circuit and the car and I think he will do a great job."

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2013 Quest

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2013 Nissan Quest minivan, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide.  The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the innovation-packed 2013 Nissan Quest are reduced $1,310 USD on the Quest SV and $980 USD on the Quest SL, making Quest more competitive than ever.  Pricing for the Quest S remains unchanged, while the Quest LE with added equipment increases just $290 USD.
Each of the four well-equipped Quest models comes with a standard 260-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 engine and Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT® transmission.
Enhancements for 2013 include the addition of standard Around View® Monitor on LE models, which utilizes four small superwide-angle cameras mounted on the front, side and rear of the vehicle to provide a virtual 360° view of objects around the vehicle, helping to maneuver it into tight spots.  The DVD Entertainment System is now available on SV and SL models (it remains standard on Quest LE and was previously offered as an option on SL).
Key available features include one-touch power-sliding doors, fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats, Advanced Climate Control System, standard permanent hidden storage and standard SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately).
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2013 Nissan Quest include:

Quest 3.5 S	$25,990 USD
Quest 3.5 SV	$29,740 USD
Quest 3.5 SL	$33,520 USD
Quest 3.5 LE	$42,640 USD

About the 2013 Nissan Quest
From its bold styling with full surround glass to its extensive list of family friendly innovations, the 2013 Nissan Quest "gets" parenting better than any other minivan.  With one-touch power-sliding doors, quick release fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats, Advanced Climate Control System and an always-available rear storage well, Quest provides the innovation to help make the impossible possible on a daily basis. 
Quest's sophisticated, modern exterior combines fluid sculptural elements with a dynamic mass and crafted details to provide a fresh take on minivan design.  In front, the bold bumper and horizontal grille and headlights blend into the side character line.  The bold door sections and surfaces flow seamlessly into the rear "boomerang" taillights and tailgate finisher, helping create a look as if Quest was carved from one solid piece of sculptor's stone.
Also, the sliding door step-in height is several inches lower than competitive minivans, which is helpful for small children or older adults getting into the 2nd or 3rd rows.  To assist entry further, the Quest's 2nd row features a standard walk-in device for easier access to the 3rd row.  A one-touch unlock/open power rear liftgate is standard on Quest SL and LE models.  Third row power return seatbacks are standard on Quest LE.
All 2013 Quest models feature a standard VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6 rated at 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, and an advanced Xtronic CVT® transmission that provides a smooth driving experience.  Fuel economy is estimated at 19 mpg City/25 mpg Highway.  Quest also features 4-wheel independent suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes and vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering.
Standard features include Nissan Intelligent Key® and optional one-touch power-sliding doors, which unlock and open the side door with the simple touch of a button; quick-release fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats – the 3rd row folds forward unlike any other minivan, so there is no stowing required; available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier and Grape Polyphenol Filter, which works three ways to help reduce allergens and unwanted odors within the Quest cabin; and a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with a segment-first Easy Fill Tire Alert that lets owners know when the ideal inflation is reached with a beep of the horn.

As part of Nissan's "Safety Shield" concept, Quest incorporates a number of advanced safety systems, including the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system, which is standard on Quest LE.  BSW helps alert the driver by illuminating an indicator light in the outside mirror if another vehicle is detected in the blind spot area.  If the driver then engages the turn signal, the indicator flashes and an audible alert sounds.
About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing.  Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 and 2011 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.  More information about Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.Infiniti.com.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second largest Japanese automotive company by volume, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan and is an integral pillar of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 150,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4 million vehicles in 2010.  With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of fuel-efficient and low-emissions vehicles under the Nissan and Infiniti brands.  A pioneer in zero emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades including the prestigious 2011 European Car of the Year award.
For more information on our products, services and commitment to Sustainable Mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.

Separating Fact from Fiction: The Truth About Electric Vehicles from the Renault-Nissan Alliance

PARIS - Some people have funny ideas. On the eve of the Paris Motor Show we asked a number of Parisians a few questions about electric vehicles. Their answers varied from the almost right to the completely wrong!

We decided the best way to get to the truth was to ask the experts. We've lined up Thomas Orsini and Olivier Paturet, electric vehicle specialists at Renault and Nissan respectively, to explode a few of the myths surrounding EVs.
We asked people when they thought we'd be able to buy an electric vehicle. Watch the video below to see whether electric vehicles are still science fact or whether in fact the future is here, now.

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Nissan Terra Concept takes zero emissions off road

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Nissan already has the Xterra, but from the looks of it, its new Paris Motor Show concept vehicle could be called the eTerra. In reality, Nissan's new off-road-ready, fuel cell concept is known simply as the Terra Concept, and while it sounds like there are no plans to build such a vehicle just yet, it doesn't hurt to dream.

The Terra Concept has a style that instantly reminds us of the Juke and of the 2009 Qazana concept utility that previewed it – but its tall stance shows that it means business on the trail. As an electric four-wheel-drive vehicle, the Terra uses three separate motors, with the front wheels being driven by the same system currently used in the Nissan Leaf and the rear wheels driven by two motors powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The benefit of such a system means that in everyday driving, the front wheels can do most of the work, and when added traction is needed, the rear motors can kick in to power through whatever terrain it comes across.

In terms of the interior, the TeRRa Concept looks the part with a futuristic cabin, and having the motors independently mounted at the front and rear means that designers have been able to fit a flat load floor for improved cargo potential.

Nissan points out that hydrogen fuel cell stacks cost far less than they did just seven years ago, and it sounds like the only thing limiting Nissan from having a fuel-cell vehicle right now is the lack of a proper hydrogen fuel infrastructure. And even that might not be a limitation – we already know that Nissan is working on delivering a fuel-cell vehicle vehicle by 2015.

The best part of an electric fuel-cell off-road vehicle like the Terra Concept hints at is that, as a zero-emission vehicle, that sounds like the ultimate way to "Tread Lightly" to us.

Check out our live images of the Terra Concept on display in Paris, and scroll down for Nissan's official press release.

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