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‘We Are Actually Working Already on the GT-R,’ Nissan CEO Confirms
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Summary: Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed the company is developing the next-generation GT-R (R36), with concrete announcements expected by 2028. The hybrid sports car will feature a new chassis and powertrain whilst retaining the iconic six-cylinder engine, arriving in showrooms before 2030.
Brands mentioned: Nissan |
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‘Sports Cars Are the Core of What We Are as a Company,’ Nissan CEO Says
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Summary: Nissan’s new CEO Ivan Espinosa has signalled the company’s commitment to sports cars, hinting at a potential revival of the Silvia and other performance nameplates. While prioritising the Re:Nissan plan first, Espinosa emphasised that sports cars are core to Nissan’s identity and more will arrive in the portfolio.
Brands mentioned: Nissan |
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The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is a Manual, Drop-Top Salute to the NA Flat-Six
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Summary: Porsche unveils the 2027 911 GT3 S/C, a convertible sports car combining a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine with an open-top design. Unlike the limited-production Speedster, the GT3 S/C will be a regular production model, featuring a six-speed manual transmission, carbon fibre components, and a starting price of $275,350.
Brands mentioned: Porsche |
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BMW Discontinues the iX to Roll Out the Red Carpet for What’s Next: TDS
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Summary: BMW discontinues the iX SUV to make way for the next-generation iX3, arriving this summer. The automaker reported a 3.5% global delivery decline in Q1. Lucid appointed a new CEO, secured additional Saudi funding, and expanded its Uber robotaxi partnership. McLaren hired a new design chief, whilst Tesla requires European Full Self-Driving users to pass a quiz.
Brands mentioned: BMW, Lucid, Uber, McLaren, Ford, Tesla, Stellantis, Schindler Group |
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Infiniti Will Make New Body-on-Frame SUVs in Push for Five New Models in Five Years
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Summary: Infiniti plans to launch five new models over five years: four SUVs and one sports sedan. The lineup includes the QX65 fastback SUV, a high-performance sedan potentially based on the next Skyline, a compact e-Power hybrid SUV, and a body-on-frame model based on the Nissan Xterra with V6 and hybrid options.
Brands mentioned: Infiniti, Nissan, Lincoln, Ford, Cadillac |
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Nissan Confirms New Xterra Will Offer Hybrid and Non-Hybrid V6 Options
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Summary: Nissan has confirmed the 2028 Xterra will offer both hybrid and non-hybrid V6 engines, responding to customer demand for V6 powertrains. The automaker prioritises the V6 across its D-segment vehicles, including the Pathfinder, recognising consumers prefer the engine’s driving characteristics over turbocharged four-cylinder alternatives.
Brands mentioned: Nissan, Toyota, Ford, Infiniti |
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Nissan Announces Huge Turnaround Plan To Cut Models and Keep the Good Stuff
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Summary: Nissan unveiled a turnaround strategy cutting its model lineup from 56 to 45 vehicles whilst protecting iconic nameplates like the Z and GT-R. The plan groups vehicles into four families, focuses on key markets (US, Japan, China), and integrates AI technology across 90% of its lineup by 2030.
Brands mentioned: Nissan, Infiniti, Jeep, Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi |
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The Next-Gen Nissan Xterra Is Real, and Here’s Your First Look
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Summary: Nissan has unveiled the first image of the next-generation Xterra SUV, revealing a blocky front end with a segmented light bar and deep character lines. The relaunch will feature a V6 engine with hybrid options, pricing below $40,000, and is based on the Nissan Frontier platform, directly competing with the Toyota 4Runner.
Brands mentioned: Nissan, Infiniti, Toyota, Dongfeng |
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The 2027 Mercedes EQS Is Flashier in Every Way, But Also a Better EV
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Summary: Mercedes-Benz’s refreshed 2027 EQS flagship electric sedan debuts with enhanced design, increased range to 420 miles, faster 350 kW charging, two-speed transmission, and optional steer-by-wire yoke steering. The midcycle update aims to boost sales after the model struggled in the market.
Brands mentioned: Mercedes-Benz, Tesla |
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2027 Chevy Corvette Pricing Makes the Grand Sport X Look Mighty Interesting
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Summary: Chevrolet announced 2027 Corvette Grand Sport pricing at $88,495, marking a $15,000 premium over the base Stingray. The new Grand Sport X hybrid arrives at $112,195, undercutting the Z06 whilst offering 712 horsepower. Both models feature the 535-horsepower LS6 V8 base engine and track-focused performance options.
Brands mentioned: Chevrolet, Michelin |