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March numbers are out! And, they show that Nissan, Japan's second-largest automaker, has achieved a healthy 9.7 increase in U.S. market share. That's the highest single-month growth in the company's history. Even more impressive: Nissan's March U.S. vehicle sales jumped a record-breaking 27 percent.

"This [March] was our best month ever,"¹ said Al Castignetti, Vice President of U.S. Nissan-brand sales. Castignetti also added that while the…

Watch out Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota... it looks like Nissan's popularity is in the fast lane. According to February's numbers, recently in, Nissan sales jumped a tremendous 30 percent in a month. And, that growth doesn't even account for the wild success of Nissan's luxury brand, Infiniti.

We wouldn't disagree with those who argue that such a leap in popularity is an effect of rising consumer confidence. That's likely…

There's a mad rush of vehicles frantically trying to hop onto the hybrid bandwagon. The Nissan Altima, however, is one car that has been riding along in this market for years now - four to be exact. Each year, Nissan has perfected the look, performance, and comfort. Here's what the current model year has in store.

2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid

- Trim: 1 (HEV)
- Engine: 2.5-liter I4
- Horsepower (hp): 158 @5,200 RPM
- Torque…

What is it? Kids, dogs, groceries, shopping bags?and more. Available in four trim levels (S, SV, SL, and LE), the 2011 Nissan Quest minivan has all of the convenience and cargo capacity you need to get you, yours, and even theirs from Point A to Point B comfortably and without any hassle.

A haven of features Mom's, shoppers, and vacationers can revel in, the 2011 Nissan Quest offers innovative one-touch technology and get…

The 2011 Nissan Quest, which arrived at Nissan retailers nationwide last week, launches today with a 360-degree media campaign anchored by a new 30-second television spot titled "Errands." The all-new Quest is a boldly styled minivan designed to make life as a parent a little easier and put Nissan squarely back into the heart of the minivan market. The campaign also includes digital advertising, print, social and an iAd.

Since its inception, Nissan Motor Co. has produced their Rogue SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) in Japan. For 2013, that is going to change. Beginning that year, the auto maker will produce its best-selling vehicle in the United States. This plan is part of an effort to localize upwards of 85% of its manufacturing in the regions where it sells vehicles by 2015. In other words, North America loves Nissan, so why not build them where…

Online gaming and sites like Foursquare are blowing up - allowing users to have "bragging rights" over how many times they play a game, check into a restaurant, or how much they can use Twitter while driving (not that we condone texting as you drive - in fact we're pretty much against that practice).Nissan Leaf, which hopes to be the best selling all-electric vehicle on the roads of America, is getting into the gaming world…

12.21.2010 , NASHVILLE

Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) brings sustainable mobility to Tennessee with arrival of the state's first all-electric Nissan LEAF, following last week's deliveries in Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Oregon and Seattle. Nashville's Jeff Heeren took delivery of his silver Nissan LEAF SL today at Action Nissan of Nashville. This groundbreaking moment represents the state's first delivery of an affordable, mass-market, all-electric car.

Heeren, who lives with…

Nissan said it will stop building the Rogue in Japan, at least at the crossover's next remodeling around 2013. Instead they will transfer output of its best selling vehicle in the US, to reduce exposing it to a strong yen, which would result the ride getting hiked up pricing on dealership lots.

"There won't be another Rogue made in Japan (when it is remodeled)," a Nissan executive said, declining to be identified. The…

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the complete lineup of 2011 Nissan 370Z models - the 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide.

Following the total redesign of the iconic Z for the 2009 model year, the changes for the 2011 370Z Coupe are limited to the addition of RearView Monitor to the optional Navigation Package and one new exterior color, Gun Metallic. The 370Z Coupe is offered in two models, 370Z and 370Z Touring, each available with a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine and choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match synchronized Downshift Rev Matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching.