Love the Nissan Z?  Got a good feel for the car?  Well Nissan wants your help to with their “Project 370Z”.  In collaboration wit the debut of the new 2013 Nissan 370Z at the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan is looking for the next best thing for the Nissan Z.

The project is built to have Facebook fans to give their input on how the next Nissan Z should be built.  Fans will get the chance to vote on modifications that can be done in all phases of the build.

The project will go in different phases focusing on the power, handling/brakes, and the interior and exterior.  The parts with the most votes will be chosen for the next generation Z.  

“We’re excited to see how this group-sourced Z® will come out and how it will perform on both the street and track,” said Brancheau. “Social media has become a powerful communications tool and a great way for us to stay connected with our tremendous fan base. Immediacy, like social media itself, is another benefit of Project 370Z – which will be built from start to finish in less than four months.”

The Juke-R was pitted against some major super car competitors.  Enjoy this street race video of the Juke-R taking on a Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes SLS AMG, and a Ferrari 458 Italia.

Nissan took a major step, or do we dare say, pedal, in the cycling world.  Nissan has become the co-sponsor for the RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK professional cycling team. The team participates in the World Tour and is made up of 30 of the best riders in the professional cycling world.

Some of the bigger names on the team include Andy and Fränk Schleck, Fabian Cancellara, Andreas Kloden, plus Americans Chris Horner, Matthew Busche and Ben King. Nissan was involved with the cycling team the past two years with a lesser sponsorship.

“We’re very excited to have Nissan increase their support of our team. Team vehicles and new innovations play a key role in the success of any professional cycling team and we look forward to using Nissan products as we race around the world,” said Chris Horner. “We know that Nissan has some exciting product launches on the horizon and we look forward to an excellent partnership with our Nissan friends for 2012.”

Nissan is very active in sport sponsorships to help promote a healthy lifestyle that coincides with their company philosophy.  Nissan participates in major running events such as the Boston Marathon, New York Marathon, Country Music Marathon, and many more.

Nissan will have a major presence at the professional cycling events during the Tour of California, Tour of Colorado, Tour de France and more.

Nissan’s strategy has worked out well so far, becoming the premier automaker on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.  Nissan was named #8 on the list of Top 15 Brands on Twitter for 2011, indexed by HootSuite.  Nissan was the only automaker on the list, joining the biggest brands including Twitter, Apple, Nike, Google, and others.    Nissan’s 75,000+ Twitter followers reach across multiple accounts of @NissanNews, @NissanVersa, @NissanJuke, @NissanQuest, and @NissanLEAF.

“Nissan is proud to be earning recognition among such recognized leaders in the space,” said Jon Brancheau, vice president, Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. “We look forward to using this momentum to lead our new product launch efforts in the months to come.”

Nissan’s Facebook influence continues to prosper as well.  Nissan just passed 500,000 “likes” on their page and used the Facebook page to draw fans in during the Pathfinder Concept reveal at the North American International Auto Show.  Nissan also has hit a major milestone with their YouTube channel, exceeding ten million views.

Nissan’s Google+ page is relatively new but they are developing the page as another major communication channel to fans.

The Juke-R can go from 0-62 mph in just 3.7 seconds!  The crossover also attains a top speed rate of 160 mph.

Enjoy the final episode of the Juke-R series.  But don’t worry, Nissan says the Juke-R isn’t done yet, its next stop is Dubai, but what will the stop be about?  Stay tuned.

The details on the funky, but stylish 2012 Nissan cube have been released.  The 2012 Nissan cube is now available to purchase at dealers nationwide.  The unmistakable fourth-generation vehicle with its famous box frame, asymmetrical rear window, refrigerator-like rear door and unique interior.

Fans of the Nissan cube will enjoy the 2012 edition of the 1.8 S Indigo Limited Edition cube.  With Indigo colored seats, Nissan Navigation System, Rearview Monitor, a bumping Rockford Fosgate audio and so much more, drivers will love this special edition cube.

The 2012 cube comes in three different trims: cube 1.8, cube 1.8 S, and cube 1.8 SL.  The cube is front-wheel drive and is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that attains an efficient 31 mpg highway.

Plenty of accessories are available to make the cube your own special vehicle.

The roads are the safest they have ever been with the lowest fatality rates to date.  Small cars were thought to be unsafe but recent technology and advancement has made subcompact and compact cars more attractive for their safety as well as their bottom line.

Forbes decided to put a list of the best vehicles for under $20,000 that are the best picks for safety.  These vehicles are able to overcome the stigma of small cars being unsafe and provide passengers a safe ride.

The Nissan cube was named one of the nineteen vehicles for being the safest while having a price tag under $20,000.  The Nissan cube is such a distinct vehicle for style but with its great safety as well, should continue to attract new owners.  Congrats to the Nissan cube!

Make sure to check out the complete list of vehicles making the cut.

Nissan is terming it “The Next Gen SUV”.  Engineers took all of the traditional aspects of the Pathfinder and meshed it with Nissan’s newest aerodynamic exterior design and platform.

Fans can watch the unveiling of the Pathfinder Concept online as well at www.nissanusa.com.  Users can also enjoy visiting the Pathfinder Concept website where they can sign up to get the latest news on the vehicle.

Get excited for the re-imagined Pathfinder, the transformation is going to blow your mind!

Nissan’s zero-emission, all-electric delivery van prototype, the NV200 EV, is being tested by Nissan through FedEx delivery drivers in London. 

The two organizations will analyze the effectiveness of the vehicle over the next 60 days to see how the electric prototype stacks up.

Nissan took the engineering of the 100% electric LEAF and used the powertrain and battery on the NV200 EV.

“Zero-emission vehicles like Nissan LEAF are already playing an increasingly significant environmental role in our towns and cities. The Nissan NV200 EV prototype delivery vehicle will not only improve the quality of urban life, but thanks to best in class running costs has great potential to ease the economic burdens placed on companies,” said Nissan Corporate Vice President Hideto Murakami, responsible for the Global LCV Business Unit, “FedEx Express feedback from the evaluation process will help us tailor a future battery-powered light commercial Nissan vehicle that meets customer needs.”

Nissan is excited to bring the zero-emissions technology to light commercial vehicles and business-to-business markets as it strives to become the global leader for electric-vehicles.   Nissan will be holding additional trails throughout the year of 2012 to get a true picture of the NV200 EV.

Shaking down the car to make sure the Juke-R is operating correctly is important to see that all of the components are working together without issues.  Workers will be pushing the limits of the Juke-R to see what type of performance numbers the vehicle can attain.  Safety is also a major factor with testing the Juke-R to make sure the car is handling and holding together correctly.

Watch and enjoy this latest episode of the Juke-R series.  You can watch all of the episodes at www.youtube.com/user/NissanJuke.