Facebook is pulling ads from racy, violent pages
Facebook is pulling ads from pages that contain violence or sexual content. The social network said that on Monday, it will expand its definition of pages and groups that are too controversial to carry...
View ArticleToyota exec: Camry will stay as US top-selling car (Update)
Toyota will not relinquish the Camry's spot as America's most popular car this year, a top executive told industry analysts on Tuesday.
View ArticleNissan Nismo is smartwatch with driving experience
(Phys.org) —The smartwatch as a killer form factor in computer wearables is still up for debate. For some consumers, even the greatest-looking designs will not justify the cost of wearing a...
View ArticleEcotality says it filed for bankruptcy protection
Ecotality, which makes charging systems for electric vehicles, says it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
View ArticleNissan recalls over 188,000 SUVs to fix brakes (Update)
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 188,000 Nissan and Infiniti SUVs worldwide to fix faulty brake control software that could increase the risk of a crash.
View ArticleShutdown slows—but doesn't halt—US car demand
The government shutdown dampened—but didn't stall—Americans' demand for new cars and trucks.
View ArticleNissan to introduce the 100% electric commercial vehicle 'e-NV200' in Japan
Nissan Motor today announced that the 100% electric commercial vehicle, the "e-NV200," will arrive in the Japanese market during fiscal year 2014, and will eventually be sold worldwide.
View ArticleNissan's first public road test of autonomous drive
Nissan has carried out the first public road test of Autonomous Drive on a Japanese highway. A Nissan LEAF electric vehicle equipped with the revolutionary technology took to the Sagami Expressway in...
View ArticleNissan Leafs can now power the office, as well as the home
Nissan has carried out a successful early field test of a system that will allow companies to regulate their electricity bills using the batteries of Nissan LEAFs used by their staff to commute to...
View ArticleBhutan, Nissan partner on electric cars
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has tapped Nissan Motor Co. to supply electric cars for its taxis and government fleet, hoping to reduce reliance on imported oil.
View ArticleNissan recalls more than 1M vehicles for air bags (Update)
Nissan is recalling just over 1 million cars, SUVs and vans because the front passenger air bags may not inflate in a crash. It's the company's second recall to fix the same problem.
View ArticleNissan develops first 'self-cleaning' car prototype (w/ Video)
Washing a car can be a chore – and a costly one at that. In response, Nissan in Europe has begun tests on innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt, meaning drivers may never...
View ArticleBest of Last Week – 'Self cleaning' car, discovery of cold star and the...
(Phys.org) —It's been a great week for applied science with researchers coming up with all sorts of ways to enrich the human experience. One example is Nissan's first "self cleaning" car prototype....
View ArticleWorld's top electric car makers 'talk collaboration'
Electric car-makers Nissan and BMW are keen to collaborate with rival Tesla after the US company agreed to share its patents with competitors, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
View ArticleGlobal automakers split on 'green car' strategy
Global automakers are locked in a showdown evoking the video format wars of the 1980s, as they bet on what eco-friendly vehicles will prevail in the battle for dominance of the burgeoning low-emissions...
View ArticleNissan, NASA to work on autonomous car technology
Japanese automaker Nissan and NASA are teaming up to advance the technology behind cars that drive autonomously.
View ArticleBring on driverless cars
Imagine no more gridlock, road rage and drunk driving—and 90 percent fewer car accidents. You could well be able to sit back and enjoy the ride sooner than you think, according to the engineers who are...
View ArticleMore electric car charging points in Japan than gas stations
Green-car sceptics take note: Japan now has more electric vehicle charging spots than gas stations.
View ArticleNissan pledges self-driving cars in Japan in 2016
The boss of Nissan wants to put self-driving cars on Japan's roads next year, and says they will be able to navigate busy urban environments on their own by 2020.
View ArticleCEO: Nissan will be ready with autonomous driving by 2020
Nissan Motor Co. will have vehicles packed with autonomous driving technology by 2020 but whether people will be able to drive them on roads is up to government regulators, Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn...
View ArticleToyota, Nissan, Honda back hydrogen stations for fuel cells
Toyota, Nissan and Honda are working together to get more fuel cell vehicles on roads in what they call Japan's big push toward "a hydrogen society."
View ArticleNew York cabs get smart in battle with Uber
As New York taxi drivers face surging competition from smartphone cab services, the traditional taxi force in the city that never sleeps is preparing to push back against the likes of Uber.
View ArticleNissan shuts websites after 'anti-whaling' cyberattack
Carmaker Nissan on Wednesday shut down its global websites after a cyberattack that may have been motivated by anger over Japan's controversial whale and dolphin hunts.
View ArticleNissan suspends electric cars mobile app over hacking fears
Nissan Motor said on Friday it has suspended a mobile phone application for a pair of electric vehicles, including the world's top seller, after finding it can be easily hacked.
View ArticleNissan recalls nearly 4 million cars with air bag problems
Nearly 4 million Nissan cars are being recalled due to major safety problems where passenger air bags or seat belts could fail in a crash, leading to serious injuries or fatalities.
View ArticleNissan keeps self-driving simple—and not quite autonomous
Self-driving cars may be all the rage, but when it's a real product, coming soon from Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co., the technology gets toned down. And so don't expect to the driver to disappear...
View ArticleReports: Nissan CEO Ghosn to head troubled Mitsubishi Motors
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Japan's Nissan Motor, was due to appear at a news conference Thursday amid reports he will become chairman of Mitsubishi Motors, presiding over efforts to turn the troubled...
View ArticleWhite House announces US electric car recharging network
The White House announced plans Thursday to create a 25,000 mile (40,000 km) recharging network for electric cars that it hopes will encourage drivers to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles.
View ArticleNissan banks on after-sales 'hyper-personalization' revenue
Nissan is going to offer internet access, safety technology and myriad accessory options the Japanese automaker calls "hyper-personalization," not only in new models but also for vehicles people...
View ArticleNissan Juke uses onboard cameras to set world-first 'blind' J-turn record
The record-breaking Nissan Juke has done it again. This time the popular compact crossover has established the world's first 'blind' J-turn record with the driver using only the car's Intelligent...
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