Nissans

Nissan’s New Hybrid Engine Could Beat Hyundai and Toyota. Here’s How

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Nissan's New Hybrid Engine Could Beat Hyundai and Toyota. Here's How

Hybrid powertrains are an essential part of Nissan’s comeback plan. The automaker will soon release its third-generation E-Power system, which uses an internal-combustion engine purely as a generator, with an electric motor driving the wheels on its own. With that, Nissan aims to eke the most efficiency out of its new hybrid powertrain as possible. … Read more

Nissan’s Ongoing Engine Problems Have Forced Owners to Sue

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Nissan's Ongoing Engine Problems Have Forced Owners to Sue

Nissan’s VC-Turbo variable-compression engine is a fascinating bit of technology, but it’s proven problematic. The actual mechanism used to alter the compression ratio is a failure point, and Nissan recently had to issue a huge recall for various models equipped with these engines. Now, it’s got a class-action lawsuit to contend with. Brought to our … Read more