Nissan camper van morphs from RV to commercial workhorse in minutes

Nissan may not be known for camper vans in the US (or vans at all, at this point), but it continues to release intriguing designs abroad. It’s currently busy with the official launch of its MyRoom sleeper van in Japan, and it’s designed a very differen… Continue reading Nissan camper van morphs from RV to commercial workhorse in minutes

Nissan made its own camper van, and it’s a gorgeous Murphy bed retreat

We like Nissan cars, SUVs and trucks well enough, but we’re starting to think the company is wasting its talents and should focus all attention on camper vans. It has designed several of our favorite camper van concepts in recent memory and even sells … Continue reading Nissan made its own camper van, and it’s a gorgeous Murphy bed retreat

Nissan’s new paint cools cars by up to 21 °F in direct sunlight

Nissan has demonstrated a new automotive paint that can drastically cool a vehicle parked in direct sunshine. Tests have shown that treated cars stay up to 21.6 °F (12 °C) cooler than untreated cars parked side by side.Continue ReadingCategory: Materia… Continue reading Nissan’s new paint cools cars by up to 21 °F in direct sunlight

Nissan reveals ransomware attack exposed 53,000 workers’ social security numbers

Nissan North America has revealed that extortionists who demanded a ransom after breaking into its external VPN and disrupted systems last year also stole the social security numbers of over 53,000 staff.

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Photo gallery: 2024 New York International Auto Show

One of the largest automotive shows in the world, the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) happens every year in New York City. For decades, it’s been the home of the World Car of the Year awards and a fulcrum for automotive unveils in North Americ… Continue reading Photo gallery: 2024 New York International Auto Show

The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality

Manufacturing a car involves choreographing hundreds of parts, most of which are created somewhere else, to be at the same spot at the same time for final assembly. Given the widespread adoption of “just in time” manufacturing methodology, it’s underst… Continue reading The U.S. auto industry’s dirty little secret: plummeting quality