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#customcars

Ruined 350Z Finally Put Right

Remember the 350Z seemingly ruined by a bodykit installed with woodscrews and bondo? A year and a full makeover later, Jalopnik reader Brian Gee now has a slick photoshoot to show off the Z he always wanted. More »

02/05/10

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By Wes Siler

#spyphotos

The Juke: Proof Nissan Isn't Even Trying Any More

Avert your eyes. Please. This is likely the upcoming Euro-spec Nissan Juke, a horrifying fug-monster of a vehicle so hideous it might supplant the Pontiac Aztek as the butt of all jokes. At least for a little while. [WoodysCarSite]

02/01/10

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By Ben Wojdyla

#lolcars

“My GF Wont Let Me Spend My Money On A New Engine Until My Motor Is Dead”

If that's not the best (worst?) opening line for a forum thread, then we don't know what is. Can you guess what's next? Yep, incompetent attempts to destroy said motor using rocks and antifreeze. More »

01/25/10

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By Wes Siler

#celebrities

Andrew Bynum's GT-R Makes Michael Phelps' Benz Look Like A Bitch

In the world of star athletes there are celebs like Michael Phelps, satisfied with shiny black wheels, and then there are the afflicted. For example: Laker's Center Andrew Bynum with his "Giant Killer" Nissan GT-R and its $20K body kit. More »

01/18/10

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By Matt Hardigree

#chumpcar

$500 Race Car Virus Continues Its Spread: TransMaro Wins ChumpCar Infineon

The ChumpCar World Series race was held last weekend at Infineon Raceway and Jalopnik was there to catch all the action. More »

01/17/10

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By Rob Krider

#downonthejunkyard

This Maxima Wagon Is On Death Row, But Phonograph-Based Voice Warning System Lives On!

The Datsun 810 became the Maxima for the 1982 model year, but the Datsun-to-Nissan changeover hadn't taken effect yet. That means you're looking at a very rare Datsun Maxima wagon… and it's doomed. More »

01/16/10

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By Murilee Martin

#lolcars

VIDEO: This GT-R Proves Again Why You Need Snow Tires

Think you're safe driving in snow just because you've got AWD? Guess again. The low-speed donuts this Nissan GT-R's pulling, yet again prove summer performance tires don't belong in the white stuff, even with all four wheels providing the power. More »

01/15/10

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By Wes Siler

#carcrashes

Nissan 370z Finds God, Crashes Into Church

The Nissan 370z is a fun car and, like a devil on your shoulder, encourages you to give into your sinful impulses. A member at the370z.com found one Z-car seeking forgiveness the hard way. More »

01/15/10

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By Matt Hardigree

#genevamotorshow

2011 Nissan Juke Crossover Not A Fake-Out

The 2011 Nissan Juke, inspired by the Applesque beach buggy Qazana concept, is the company's attempt to rid the European continent of small boring hatchbacks... with yet another crossover. It's like fighting drowsiness with an Oprah Winfrey biography. More »

01/07/10

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By Matt Hardigree

#lolcars

Nissan 350Z Teeters On Guard Rail After Snowy Crash

We knew the Nissan 350Z was a well balanced car, but this accident on the snowy roads of New York illustrates that fact in remarkably dramatic fashion. (Hat Tip To Eric)

12/31/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#lolcars

Nissan GT-R and Kia Soul: Separated At Birth?

Cantilevered roofs, trapezoidal front grilles, black-out glass houses, silly vents in the front wings; we never realized the Kia Soul looked so much like a Nissan GT-R. [YorgoTloupas]

12/28/09

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By Wes Siler

#carauctions

Seized Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 Up For Auction

Recently, the feds have had a field day seizing Skylines and other performance vehicles brought over via the gray market. Reader Erik snagged these photos of an auction-ready "export only" R33 Skyline GT-R and the paper work in Connecticut. More »

12/24/09

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By Matt Hardigree

#santasled

Over The River And Through The Woods: Top Ten Christmas Sleds

Globally, Christmas weather is everything from tropical rainforest or frozen snow-piled wasteland. Although everyone wants to get over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house, these are the ten best vehicles for the job with presents in tow. More »

12/24/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#adwatch

Nissan Shows Chevy Volt Dancers How It's Done

The Chevy Volt dance disaster continues, but Nissan is here to show us how to do stupid dances right. Maybe GM's marketing department just wasn't taking enough drugs.

12/15/09

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By Wes Siler

#carporn

Now That's How You Cool Your Brakes

The multi-piped brake cooling on the absolutely epic FIA GT GT1-Spec Nissan GT-R is absolutely epic. [via GTRBlog]

12/10/09

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By Ray Wert

#overthebackfence

REPORT: Next-Gen Nissan GT-R Going Hybrid

The Nissan GT-R achieves great speed in part to its technical wizardry, which makes the Best Car-sourced rumor of a Nissan GT-R going hybrid with a 110 HP electric motor a juicily-plausible one. [4WheelsNews]

12/10/09

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By Matt Hardigree

#supercarteardown

Supercar Teardown: Nissan GT-R

The $80,790 Nissan GT-R is faster around a racetrack than many super cars twice the price or more. A lot of that performance comes down to the VR38DETT engine. Here's what it looks like on the inside. More »

12/09/09

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By Wes Siler

#customcars

Scandalously Ruined 350Z Finally Reborn

Ever read about the 350Z ruined after a shop installed a bodykit with wood screws and bondo? The owner's finally made it right with new bodywork, new paint and a new shop. That camber is on the "to do" list. More »

12/08/09

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By Wes Siler

#racinggames

Forza Motorsports 3 Hot Holiday DLC Pack: What's Inside

If you're one of the million gamers laying virtual tracks in Forza Motorsports 3, the Hot Holiday DLC pack offers ten cars with a combined 5,649 HP. Below, discover why you'll want these bruisers in your virtual garage. More »

12/08/09

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By Matt Hardigree

#newcars

Nissan Roox: Kei Car Comes With Round-Eyed Headlights Or Umm...

Japan's Kei cars are universally cool. So small they fit into a separate tax segment and require no proof of parking, they're a Tokyo urbanite's best friend. Now the new Nissan Roox looks like it's trying to fit in anywhere. More »

12/03/09

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By Ben Wojdyla

#detroitautoshow

Detroit Auto Show Pretends It Has Aston, Ferrari, Rolls, Porsche and Lambo

According to the Detroit Free Press, the 2010 Detroit Auto Show will see a limited return for Nissan, but more interestingly Aston Martin, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and Porsche will have completely separate, invite-only displays at the MGM Grand Casino. More »