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After a long time watching the rest of the world benefit from Nissan's innovative e-Power hybrid system, which aims to combine the benefits of both all-electric and gas powertrains in a single setup, America will finally get access with the 2027 Rogue crossover. And if recent comments made at a media event outside Detroit are anything to go by, Nissan isn't stopping there. According to Carscoops, Nissan officials indicated that more e-Power models will come to the U.S. before long, and it's pret

Plugless Hybrid Now Getting a Plug Nissan’s e-Power system was built as a stepping stone for buyers who want an EV-like drive but aren’t ready to deal with charging. The wheels get their power from an electric motor, while a gasoline engine runs only as a generator. What doesn’t get talked about enough is how much effort Nissan put into the driving experience. Engineers actually benchmarked e-Power against the GT-R, aiming for quick response and smooth power instead of just chasing fuel economy.

Nissan's latest survival strategy might just be one of its most radical yet. Faced with bleeding market share and persistent losses in Europe, Nissan is actively considering using Chinese-developed platforms to underpin its future European electric vehicles. The revelation comes directly from Nissan’s newly minted CEO, Ivan Espinosa, who took the helm a year ago to pilot the struggling Japanese automaker through a sweeping corporate restructuring dubbed "Re:Nissan." Speaking at an industry summi

Nissan Entered the Year with High Expectations Nissan began 2026 expecting a rebound. After a turbulent 2025, management aimed to stabilize performance and rebuild momentum. A central part of that narrative was the decision to sell the Yokohama headquarters in a sale-and-leaseback transaction worth about $610 million. It also cut seven plants and about 20,000 jobs to reduce costs and bolster its coffers. The company presented the move as a way to strengthen its balance sheet while continuing to

A Playful Return, With Something We All Missed The new Juke EV doesn’t stray far from what made the original stand out. It’s still a bit polarizing, still quirky, and definitely not built to chase mainstream approval. You see it right away in the design. The yellow-green paint, the sharp lines and creases, and the wildly styled LED graphics give it more of an origami vibe than a typical crossover. It leans so far into the concept-car look that you might wonder if it’s actually headed for product

Every drive needs the perfect soundtrack No matter if you are an everyday commuter, a dedicated gearhead, or the protagonist from the movie “Baby Driver,” music is an essential part of driving. Whether you’re cruising down the highway or stuck in rush-hour traffic, the right music can elevate your entire driving experience, even if your journey is just across town. The proper set of songs has the power to set the mood, energize your morning, or help you decompress after a long day. But here’s th

A Dangerous Pattern Nobody Can Fix A woman in Sydney claims Nissan can't help her because her 2019 X-Trail (also known as the Rogue in America) loses power when she's driving alone or with her kids. Despite repeated visits to the dealership, technicians have been unable to duplicate the shutdowns. After learning that a previously identified "kill code" affects her CVT automatic transmission, she fears her car may be unsafe to drive. Her case mirrors those filed by thousands of other Nissan custo

A Fragile Year That Ended in the Black Nissan went into 2025 with its back against the wall. The company faced tough financial headwinds worldwide, closing factories, selling off its headquarters, and cutting costs wherever possible. With that kind of pressure, hopes for the US market were understandably muted. Even so, Nissan managed to hold its ground by the end of 2025. The brand moved 926,153 vehicles in the US, including Infiniti, a 0.2 percent bump from last year. The real story is that Ni

Nissan's Chinese Arm in an Aggressive Stride After releasing two high-tech sedans meant to be sold worldwide, the N6 and N7, Nissan's Chinese arm, a joint venture with Dongfeng, officially announced its first high-riding model. Meet the NX8 – a midsize SUV that's so high-tech, it makes the Nissan Pathfinder – yes, even the recently updated version – look ancient by comparison. The NX8 is part of Nissan's new N-series, representing the legacy brand's aggressive strategy in China's tightly contest

A Familiar Shape, But a Different Playbook Nissan previewed a new midsize SUV for China late last year, one that closely matches the Pathfinder in size. Now that the NX8 is official, it’s clear Nissan is taking a different approach compared to its global models. The NX8, developed by Dongfeng Nissan, joins the N Series, which focuses on electrification and advanced software. Buyers can choose between a full battery-electric version and a range-extended EV with a combustion engine for added flexi

At one point, it looked as if Nissan would not survive without Honda's intervention, but since Ivan Espinosa took over as CEO on April 1 last year, things are starting to look a lot rosier. Initially, Nissan shareholders were less than impressed with Espinosa, but in the short year that he's been in charge, he's made major changes that could ultimately result in more exciting offerings, particularly for enthusiasts. As noted by Automotive News, Nissan announced that it now expects an operating p

You might think of Nissan as a well-established brand in America, one that is perhaps as big as it can be, but if last year's financial results are any indication, Nissan is still growing, and fast. The automaker has announced that it finished its 2025 fiscal year (April 1-March 31) as "the fastest-growing mainstream automotive brand in the U.S. over the past 12 months, thanks to 12 consecutive months of sales growth." It's attracted a 19.6 percent year-on-year increase in retail market share, w

Nissan may not be thought of as a leader in the area of driver-assistance technologies, but the Japanese brand has made steady progress with its ProPilot system through the years. Back in 2018, the semi-autonomous system in the Rogue was a finalist for one of our top technologies of the year. Then, in 2019, the more advanced ProPilot 2.0 system arrived. But Nissan has more ambitious plans on the horizon. It has just signed an agreement with autonomous driving technology company, Wayve, to bring

While we still wish we were livestreaming the March Meet at Famoso, we are super grateful that the Monday Morning Racer was on hand to shoot all the action so we can still check it out and share it. In the video below, you are going to get to watch all the Nitro Funny Car action that was going on during the March Meet, and boy was there a lot. From the small team that would ultimately win, to the drama in between, you check it all out below. And stay tuned because we’re pretty sure there will b

It’s time for more IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series racing action baby! They are back at it, coming to you from IHRA Darana Motorsports Park in Dunn, North Carolina, where racers are going to be battling it out for big money in all classes. The livestream was excellent, as always, but if you want to check out just the Funny Car Eliminations, then the Monday Morning Racer video below is going to make you happy. We’ve also got a link below to the livestream so you can check out all the racing action there

Photos by Brian Losness and Kim Fuller) (Words by Darr Hawthorne) • When a racetrack carries the legacy of the 55th NAPA Ignitor, Idaho’s first 2026 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series Nitro Funny Car event at Firebird Raceway, it naturally attracts the sport’s top racers. This year’s edition is no exception, once again bringing the best in nitro funny car racing to Boise. As the Northwest’s longest-running major drag race, the Ignitor is rich in history and tradition. The event debuted in 1971,

We shared Funny Car action from the IHRA Season Opener at Darana Motorsports Park, formerly GALOT, yesterday and loved the IHRA Nitro action. Fuel Altereds are part of the Nitro show as well, along with Top Fuel, so if you are a Nitro fan you’ll love it. Only the IHRA has three Nitro classes in competition, which means one hell of a show for fans online and in person alike. Video Description: IHRA Fuel Altered qualifying roars to life at Darana Motorsports Park! Friday night thunder from the I

No Top Safety Pick for Minivans Considering that minivans are geared towards families, it's rather shocking to learn that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety didn't include a single one on its Top Safety Pick roster. There were affordable compacts in the list, as well as SUVs of varying shapes and sizes, but family shuttles were noticeably absent. So, what gives? Following the Institute's new, tougher testing guidelines for moderate overlap crashes, all the minivans it tested simply didn'

Although Lucid doubled EV production last year, deliveries were still far below the company’s original projections for 2025. For Lucid to significantly boost sales, it needs more affordable models, which is why the company is planning to release three midsize EVs. While a smaller SUV is a guarantee, it was widely believed that at least one of these new models would be a sedan. However, a new report says otherwise, with the company’s interim CEO expressing no interest in a smaller version of the

No More Speedsters This is it, we're in the endgame now. Gunther Werks is signing off on Porsche 911 Speedsters with its final and wildest build yet. Called "Project Endgame," it means more than just the ultimate; it also means the final rendition in the Gunther Werks Speedster program. For non-Porsche enthusiasts, Gunther Werks is a well-known brand that uses modern engineering and technology to recreate and reimagine classic 911s. When simply owning a Porsche isn't enough, the folks over at Gu

Fiat’s quirky but unsuccessful 500X crossover was killed off in late 2023, having last been on sale in the United States for the 2023 model year. Believe it or not, sales of the 500X have continued to trickle in this year (31 were sold in the third quarter), as the last few units to be built have been incredibly difficult for dealers to sell. The problem is so bad that some dealers are selling 2023 Fiat 500X models with over $14,000 slashed off the original price. Is this a great opportunity to

The National Off-Road Racing Association has been putting on races since 1967 and is known for their Baja race that is a little less hardcore than SCORE’s BAJA 1000. Not that the racing isn’t fast, furious, and series, but NORRA allows for older desert off-road machines and has a bit of a nostalgia vibe going on. There is no shortage of racing action this weekend, and we’re so thankful for the free livestream they are putting out thanks to the folks at King of the Hammers. Check it out and let

Norway has just done something no other country has managed: it ended 2025 with 95.9% of all new passenger cars registered as fully electric, a figure even officials round up to “96% of the new car market.” December was closer to 98% EV share, making combustion a statistical rounding error rather than a real segment. Norway’s EV Tipping Point New-car registrations jumped roughly 4

We’ve been slacking on our Rebeldryver’s Garage video sharing lately and have got a few to show you so we can get caught up. I don’t know how we missed a couple of these, but we’re here now! In this video below, Scott is taking his 1976 El Camino project and giving it some love and sex appeal. Okay, maybe not sex appeal but it is going to get a nose job that even a Kardashian would be proud of. If you aren’t familiear with the Laguna front ends that were available on 1975 and 1976 Chevelles, the

While we still wish we were livestreaming the March Meet at Famoso, we are super grateful that the Monday Morning Racer was on hand to shoot all the action so we can still check it out and share it. In the video below, you are going to get to watch all the Nitro burning Top Fuel action that was going on during the March Meet, and boy was there a lot. IF YOU MISSED ANY PART OF THE SHOW, CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO CHECK IT ALL OUT. CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE FUNNY CAR ACTION FROM THE MARCH MEET