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If you were a Nissan engineer, what would you do to the Nissan 370Z? What kind of powertrain would you give it? How about the exhaust? Suspension? Interior and exterior? Well, thanks to Nissan's new Project 370Z, these aren't just rhetorical questions anymore.

All you need is a Facebook account and an opinion. Each week, Nissan will post different choices for different parts of the car (based on the 2013 370Z. Last week...

Looking for a sub-compact that has impressed drivers, critics, and auto enthusiasts? How about one with the lowest starting MSRP in its class, an EPA-estimated (combined) 33-mpg, and the most cabin and storage room per dollar? Well, you've come to the right place! The all-new Nissan Versa has all of these things - and as of year-end 2011, has set an all-time annual sales record for Nissan.

For the entire year, Nissan dealers have sold...

Dealers like John Howard Nissan wait all year for big auto shows like the one that just wrapped up in Detroit - the North American International Auto Show. We were particularly excited this year, as Nissan promised a whole new Pathfinder - with improved fuel economy, a redesigned body, and a slew of new features. And we're here to tell you: they did not disappoint.

Since the original Pathfinder hit the market back in 1986, Nissan...

According to recent research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), making accident-avoidance technology available market-wide could cut crashes by up to a third. Unfortunately, most of these systems rely on expensive radar sensors, and they're usually only available as a costly option for luxury vehicles. However, as far as Nissan is concerned, that's just not a good enough excuse to keep drivers as safe as possible.

Nissan has long been an...

The next generation of FedEx vans could be a little different than what you'd expect. While the Nissan NV200 is already hitting the streets here in the U.S. as the official New York City taxi, it will soon be cruising around the busy streets of London with an electric drive-train and a FedEx logo on the side.

The plan is to test the real-world practicality of the Nissan NV200 power by the running...

If you've been to New York City lately, you know all about the dizzying array of food trucks. From the traditional fried fare to ice cream to gourmet food, you never can be too sure what mobile eatery will drive be next. There are even iPhone apps to help you find the truck you might be looking for.

But you can't just walk into any old dealership and buy a food truck. So, where do they come from? The answer...

If you stop into John Howard Nissan anytime soon, you'll see an impressive lineup of 2012 Nissan Altima sedans. While you may not realize it by looking at the sporty and sleek design of the sedan, this year is very special to Nissan and this lineup favorite. In fact, this year, the Japanese automaker is celebrating 20 years of the Altima!

It doesn't seem that long ago that the first 1992 Nissan Altimas starting hitting the streets. But it's really been 20 years. In honor of two decades of the best-selling car in their lineup, Nissan is offering...

For the EVI Corporation, helping cops catch the bad guys is just an added benefit to tricking out the best-of-the-best in law-enforcement vehicles. And for one lucky Northern Virginia police agency, the latest to come out of the EVI Corporation's garage is a Nissan GT-R boasting the whole spectrum of flashing blues and the latest in law enforcement technology.

The exact police agency who purchased this vehicle has yet to be named, but rumors…

Nissan has always been committed to helping build sustainable communities, and since 2005, they've partnered with Habitat for Humanity International, logging more well over 50,000 hours building homes with the non-profit. They don't just volunteer their employees in this community action, they've also donated vehicles and funding to support Habitat for Humanity's efforts in rebuilding storm-damaged communities like Post-Katrina New Orleans. And, last week, Nissan announced another $2.5-million contribution…

Originally used by auto manufacturers as a way to track vehicle parts, QR codes are becoming a familiar site on billboards, TV and magazine ads. But now, Nissan has begun adding QR-code stickers to all models in their 2012 lineup. Though this practice will soon be required of all original engine manufacturers, Nissan's forward thinking has yet again put them ahead of the game.

Nissan has already started adding QR-code stickers to all 2012 vehicles...