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AvtoVAZ will start production of cars C-class platform based Renault-Nissan in 2012. As told Vedomosti, a source close to the Volga car factory, a machine that will be produced under the brand Lada, will feysliftingovoy version of the sedan Nissan Almera Classic.

According to a representative of AvtoVAZ, the final decision about running in a production vehicle based on the Almeria is still pending. Nevertheless, the development and manufacture of machine C-Class provided the business plan of the Volga car until 2020, which was approved in March 2010, the Russian government.

In the case of “Frets” platform Renault-Nissan, it would be “relatively inexpensive car” segment cars Golf class, but the most expensive model in the line of AvtoVAZ. Currently, the base cost sedan Nissan Almera Classic, equipped with a 1.6-liter engine producing 107 horsepower, is 461,000 rubles.

The car is planned to produce up to 2014-2015, when it comes to replace the new model, built on the platform of the joint development of “AvtoVAZ”, Renault and Nissan. As told the CEO of Renault in Russia and CIS Bruno Ancel, the production of the new sedan is planned to organize at the Izhevsk car factory, which “AvtoVAZ” intends to purchase up to the end of 2011.

According to unofficial information, the cost of the car will be 470-480 thousand. In this case, the business plan of the plant suggests that the price of the new car will start from 400 rubles. It was planned that the car will be built on a platform of Renault-Nissan C (used in models of Renault Megane. Fluency and Nissan Sashay… However, according to Angel, on this basis it was decided to give up “on cost”.

According to the business plan of AvtoVAZ in 2011, the company will begin production of budget hatchbacks Lada Granta, built on the platform cheapened Lada Kalina. In addition, the end of the year Volzhsky hold restyled its best-selling – Lada Priora.

As spring arrives, consumers begin to see the new cars hit the showroom floor of dealerships throughout the country. The Nissan and Infiniti models are no exception with several vehicles getting fresh new looks for the 2000 model year. In addition to the introduction Nissan Xterra, which is featured in an accompanying article, the fifth-generation Maxima, scheduled to go on sale next month, has also hit the ground running.

This freshened package includes a more aerodynamic form and a refined engine, which boosts the vehicle to 222 horsepower and 217 foot-pounds of torque. The 2000 Maxima is roomier inside, with an additional 2.4 cubic feet of passenger space, which includes increased head and leg room for front occupants. As with the previous year, the Maxima will be available in three models– the GXE, the performance SE and the luxurious GLE. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve said recently as United States, individuals and businesses may reserve the Nissan LEAF power in spring 2010.

This month, the manufacturer Nissan has partnered with the City of San Francisco.

Their purpose is to promote environmental technologies and also accelerate the development of electric vehicles and infrastructure (charging stations …).

The Nissan electric LEAF will be part of their program of testing before marketing.

I remind you that it will be released late 2010 in Japan, the United States and Europe. It is available in San Francisco in December 2010: well, its people will buy it and drive it everyday.

The organization released the results of new EuroNCAP crash tests. Of the four smashed cars worst result showed compact car Chevrolet Aveo: in the case of a frontal collision the driver’s head knock the wheel. Most likely to survive the drivers Toyota RAV4, but only those who buy a car after processing. Read the rest of this entry »

The Nissan LEAF, new car 100% electric (5 doors / 5 seats), is currently under the spotlight at Tokyo Motor Show 2009. It will be released late 2010 in Japan, the United States and Europe.

The Japanese manufacturer has announced that after this event car, it would make a tour across North America from November 13, 2009 to February 14, 2010 entitled “Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Tower. It will traverse a total of 22 cities and 11 states! Read the rest of this entry »

We had wondered whether we should stay longer in New Orleans, before we decide we have already explored by New Orleans Nissan. We bought our Nissan from New Orleans, where we see number of New Orleans Car Dealerships. Last year we also visited Nissan Baton Rouge. I wanted to stay longer in New Orleans in any case, while Frank and Marko were much impressed by the city, but had no objection to drive on. Therefore we checked this morning from the hotel (this time it was a hotel and not a motel) out, saddled our Nissan Budz and left the city with the aim of Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa was our guide for the ADAC, which we had received for free in front of the holiday, touted as a tip. In it we read that there lay the most beautiful beaches of Florida, a total of about 200 km long and covered with powder-white sand. Santa Rosa is located a peninsula in the Gulf of Mexico, between Pensacola and Panama City, not as crowded and noisy Guide by travelers like Miami Beach and Orlando. Since we mainly Southerners spend their holidays, the beach, also called “Redneck Riviera.” Since we wanted to and so now let’s burn the sun on their fur.
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The Nissan Rogue is a compact SUV in the crossover style, much like the Honda CR-V. Despite the recent trend toward seven-passenger seating, the Rogue seats five. Read the rest of this entry »

The Nissan Quest features wild styling and better performance than most other minivan. Its powerful 3.5-liter V6 is a version of the same engine used in the 350Z sports car. And its smooth five-speed automatic would be perfectly at home in an expensive luxury car. Read the rest of this entry »

The 2008 Nissan Armada demonstrate that you need not have an all-new vehicle to make it feel like one. Familiar with body work and a test engine and chassis it might come across as merely a minor restyle, Read the rest of this entry »

The Nissan Altima is a driver’s car among Midsize ago. This fourth-generation Altima was all-new for 2007. It set record sales records, won the Auto Pacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Premium Mid-Size Cars, Read the rest of this entry »