Cool 11m Scrappage Car - Cool Cars

Cool 11m Scrappage Car  - This cool 11-metre car is created out of more than 2000 scrapped car parts including a door from a limousine and a set of furry dice. The car is advertised as having 'one careful owner - and any number of really, really careless ones'.

It was created by a reputable British sculptor, a commission for a car maker in the United Kingdom. Nissan was seeking to make a statement about the effectiveness of the UK Government's Scrappage Scheme. The deal saw generous incentives offered to new car buyers who were willing to trade in their eight-to-10-year-old vehicle to be scrapped. It is credited with keeping car sales ticking along through the worst of the recession last year. 

Downing Street is pulling the plug on the  car scrappage scheme in the UK, but Nissan is among manufacturers now offering their own trade-in system, which they say will put more people in cars meeting the strict Euro 5 emissions standards. In Nissan's case, that's a $5000 minimum trade-in for any vehicle over seven years of age traded on any new British built Nissan. Effective until the end of June, the deal covers the Micra, Note, Qashqai and Qashqai-Plus.

Nissan Infiniti Digital Art Competition Gallery - Cool Cars

Nissan Infiniti Digital Art Competition Gallery - We're always on the look out for cool design when it comes to cars and so this digital art competition from Nissan is right up our street. Called Infiniti, it's Nissan's luxury and performance car arm to their business, based around high performance and high style in all the range. The digital art competition is in conjunction with cool design magazine designboom. This competition was the first ever 'free to enter' international digital art competition of it's type. The competition invited entrants to design a sculpture, projection or installation that would be entered into the competition and eventually whittled down to 6 finalists which are to be shown in Infiniti showrooms around the country. The bespoke boutique-hotel-style Infiniti CentreStockport (Manchester, UK) is the latest of these showrooms and is in the middle of a week long promotion inviting people to come along and look at the art works as well as the cool cars.

With cool art and high performance cars in one place - there's something for everyone there! The art works include the work of Shinji Nukumi of Japan, entitled ‘Infiniti Passion’ – a design which expresses the potential of Infiniti cars from the inside rather than from the outside.

Crystalline DNA

Making his debut in the sphere of automotive-based art, Brano Hlavac from Slovakia has created a series of four visuals which look at the manufacturing and design of Infiniti’s models utilising the elements of crystal, the power of shape and DNA. In his designs, he highlights the importance of creativity and the automaker making their own mark, putting to one side the act of selling cars.

Value Added

The curvaceous sculpture by Slovak designers Juraj Rattaj and Jan Ziska explores the idea of creating a parking space which projects the correct image of a luxury car such as an Infiniti, whilst adding value as a piece of art in a public place rather than merely being confined to the function of hosting a vehicle.

Highway of Light

This is a digital animation conceived by Bob Trempe and Roman Torres of the USA to reflect the powerful and distinct “character lines” used in the design of every Infiniti model. The digital animation communicates the lines of Infiniti brand by combining a silhouette of a car and the moving light streaks of fast moving vehicles on a highway.

Infiniti Passion

The brainchild of Japanese artist Nukumi Shinji and NBBR, “Infiniti Passion” is composed of a series of projections on to an Infiniti model which focuses on the ‘inner’ dimension of the car in order to be able to see the potential of the marque.

Presence

The piece designed by Sanchit Sawaria and Palash Singh looks at the importance of performance and a car which creates an experience for the user beyond driving. The art does not reveal the mechanics which made the visual possible, but is the result of the discreet presence of technology such as streaks of light generated by fast moving cars.

Synthesised by Nature

Inspired by light, nature, and geometry, the artwork created by Englishman Jackson Tayler, combines three half cubes and projections to create the journey of a streak of light through an autonomous and sophisticated world. The free-flowing movements of the beam, which guide the viewer through the artwork, incorporate elements of ballet, and reflect the power of an infiniti’s engine and the elegance of the cars’ curves.

You can find out more digital art competition information or visit the Infinity website at www.infiniti.co.uk and the Infinity Reveal gallery

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New Nissan X-Trail Platinum Edition Brings Some Luxury Touches to UK Market Model

With the new UK market X-Trail Platinum Edition, Nissan is looking to up the luxury ante for its 4x4 model by adding extra equipment and certain styling touches that are not available on the rest of the range.

On the outside, the front and rear of the Platinum edition get extra protection with the fitment of protection plates located below the bumpers, while the profile is treated to chrome-plated side steps and door protection mouldings.

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Family Duel: 2013MY Nissan GT-R Takes on its 2012MY and 2010MY GT-R Siblings [Video]

There's no denying that since its introduction on the market in 2008, Nissan has made several enhancements to the GT-R to further improve its performance credentials.

Among other changes, the Japanese firm has upgraded the GT-R's sophisticated electronics, aerodynamics, chassis and of course, the 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that started out with 480-horsepower and now, in its latest iteration, churns out 550 ponies.

To see what these improvements mean in practice, Japan's BestMotor TV brought three generations of the GT-R from 2012, 2011 and 2009 [marketed as the 2013MY, 2012MY and 2010MY respectively in North America], to the Twin Ring Motegi circuit for a 0 to 400m / quarter-mile duel as well as a three-lap race around the track.

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Nissan Team Answers Facebook Fans' Questions on the Juke R

There's no question that the Nissan Juke R is by far the craziest, official manufacture project we saw this year, and how could it not be when a team of engineers shoehorned the entire drive train and then some more of the almighty GT-R into the firm's odd-looking small crossover.

Not surprisingly, Nissan is trying to milk as much attention as it can from its creation with a constant stream of news and videos.

In this latest clip, the team responsible for the development of the Juke R answers several questions about the car that it received from fans on its official Facebook page. You can watch the clip and find out what they answered right after the break.

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Nissan Heads to 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon with 10 Models Including Skyline 55th Limited Edition

The 2012 edition of Japan's largest annual aftermarket event, the Tokyo Auto Salon, will see Nissan in cooperation with its in-house tuners Autech Japan and NISMO presenting 10 models, most of which we've already seen in previous shows such as the Juke NISMO Concept that was displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier this month.

Nissan will showcase two models, the GT-R Pure Edition equipped with the right-hand drive only Track Pack and the JDM Skyline (sold in the rest if the world as the Infiniti G37) 55th Limited Edition, which commemorates the series' 55th anniversary and features bespoke aeroparts and a sportier chassis setup.

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Nissan Recalling Near 34,000 Sentra Sedans over Engine Stalling Issue

Nissan has issued a new recall on certain 2010-2011 model year Sentra compact cars because of a battery cable problem that could potentially cause the engines to stall.

In a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Nissan explained that the zinc coating applied to the terminal stud bolt may be too thick and as a result, it could lead to a voltage drop the can damage the engine control module (ECM).

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Watch a Nissan GT-R go from 0 to 312km/h [194mph] on the Autobahn

There's no doubt that the Nissan GT-R is built for speed. But while a side road or better yet, a racetrack is probably the most enjoyable place from a driving perspective to unleash its 480 to 550-horses (depending on the year and model), if you want to explore how fast it can go, Germany's world famous Autobahn is the place to be.

This brings us to the video you're about to watch after the jump and which shows a GT-R going from zero to 312km/h (that's 194mph) on the German highway. Enjoy...

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Nissan Pathfinder Concept: First Official Teaser of 7-Seater SUV

While Nissan isn't yet ready to completely lift the covers off its pre-production Pathfinder showcar, the Japanese company has issued the first teaser image of the seven-seater model that will make its public debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show beginning in Detroit on January 9th.

With a little digital help, we brightened up the picture to reveal the outline of the Pathfinder study, which looks like it will sport a swoopier body than the current model.

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Nissan Adds Kuro and Shiro Special Editions to Micra's UK Range

Nissan has prepared a pair of special edition versions that attempt to make its Micra supermini somewhat more attractive to British buyers.

The new models are named Kuro and Shiro, which translate to black and white respectively in Japanese, and are based on the mid-grade Acenta specification adding a small number of features.

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Nissan Confirms New Pathfinder and All-Electric Van Concepts for Detroit Show

As we're approaching closer to the 2012 edition of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, more automakers are slowly rolling out their plans to create some additional buzz around their products.

Today, Nissan confirmed that it's presence at the show will be highlighted by the worldwide debut of two concept vehicles, including a Pathfinder preview study and an all-electric van prototype.

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Must See: Miniature Gymkhana with Radio Controlled Nissan 350Z Toy [Videos]

Being that Japan is a nation of many skillful drifters, we are not a bit surprised that they have also mastered the technique on a much, much smaller scale. Enter the magical slideways world of Drift 44's radio controlled toy cars.

You can get a sample of their precise driving and impressive drifting skills with a Nissan 350Z RC in the videos that follow right after the jump. And while no doubt you'll find all the tricks and courses pretty cool, you may want to turn down the volume as the same music plays on all clips.

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Shocker: Crash Tests Reveal that Most Cars Sold in Latin America are Deathtraps on Wheels

Shocker: Crash Tests Reveal that Most Cars Sold in Latin America are Deathtraps on Wheels

The FIA Foundation announced the results of the first ever crash tests carried out by the Latin New Car Assessment Program (Latin NCAP), and the news isn’t good for consumers and automakers alike. Actually, the crash test results reveal a terrifying reality: most of the best selling cars in Latin America’s emerging markets offer minimal or no protection at all to their adult occupants let alone children...
Max Mosley, president of Global NCAP, said: “The latest results of the Latin NCAP reveal that South America’s most popular cars are still about 20 years behind the levels of safety enjoyed in Europe and North America. This cannot be acceptable.”
"We want to see the UN’s global crash test standards applied to all new cars across the world. And we want consumers to be aware of the life and death choices they make when buying a new car," Mosley added.
The 64 km/h (40 mph) frontal impact crash tests revealed that most of the cars that were tested suffered from poor structural rigidity which, along with the absence of airbags in most of them, “awarded” them an unheard-of, in the 21st century, one-star rating!
This kind of performance is indeed scary, especially when compared to models sold to the European and North American markets, where the top five-star rating for every new model, save for ultra compacts which usually score four stars, is the norm.
Whereas in North America and Europe safety agencies constantly upgrade their requirements, in most Latin American countries safety regulations are virtually non-existent.
A measure of the work that needs to be done is the fact that Argentina and Brazil will make airbags mandatory by 2014 – and that, sadly, is hailed as a sign of progress.

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First Drive: The 2012 Nissan Versa SV

Welcome to the 2012 Battle of the Compact Cars! In this multi part series, I will test drive several different cars in the Compact category and give you an honest review on which car is the best when it comes to purchase price, fuel economy, and all of the goodies manufacturers are throwing in at no extra charge. Read on to see who is offering you the most horsepower, bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, A/C, and navigation for your money.
The first car on the list is the 2012 Nissan Versa. Nissan offers the Versa in 3 trim levels: the S, SV, and SL. The S already holds the distinction of being the cheapest car offered in the US market for 2012 with an MSRP of $10,990. While the model I drove was the SV, I think it’s important to list some of the options that are standard on the base model. For $10,990, you get a trip computer, A/C, tilt steering, a 12 volt DC power outlet, an AM/FM/CD radio with an auxilary jack, and a 5-spd manual transmission option. The SV model that I drove starts at $14,560 and the SL model starts at $15,560. Please note that these pricing numbers are from the Nissan website and do not include any dealer costs or destination fees.
When I went to test drive the Versa, I was fully aware that the car had been completely redesigned. However, I was not fully prepared with just how drastic the transformation would be. When I walked out of the dealership into the parking lot, Kevin actually had to point the car out to me. The first words out of my mouth were, “Wow, that looks good!”



As soon as I sat down in the car, I realized where the cuts had been made in order to make this car as affordable as possible. However, none of them were deal-breakers. There were only two things that truly bugged me; the cheap plastic door panels and the fact that there were no center armrests. The dash and gauges are both quite similar to the Cube. Very user-friendly in both placement and function. The steering wheel controls for the cruise control and the audio are always a nice touch.


The SV and SL models also offer an upgraded trip computer which monitors average mpg, current mpg, distance to empty, and service interval. Other amenities include remote keyless entry and four speakers for the stereo instead of just two. The seats were OK but not great. I noticed this while driving less than 5 miles round trip so I’m guessing this would probably not be the an ideal road trip vehicle.
The test drive in itself was pretty calm. There is really no point in pushing a car with only 109 hp to its limits because that isn’t what this car was built for. The 1.6 DOHC engine does fine on the main roads but it is kind of scary when trying to build up speed on a freeway onramp, especially when it is paired with the CVT transmission. I was coming up the ramp at 4500 rpm trying to reach at least 45 mph. I’m hoping it was only struggling because of the grade of the road. There are only two transmission options available on the Versa; the CVT on all models and a 5-spd manual on the base model only. Hopefully I will get a chance to drive one of the manual versions and update this article with a comparison between the two. The Versa feels very similar to both the Cube and the Juke, only with less horsepower. The steering feels just a bit disconnected but the handling is very good for a car of its price range. There is some wind noise around the mirrors but nothing terribly distracting. Visibility is good out of all the windows and mirrors. The ride on the freeway seemed to be a bit harsh but I would hazard a guess that a tire upgrade would eliminate that issue. The only significant mechanical problem I had with the car was the brakes. The brake pedal needed to be adjusted because the brakes did not engage until the pedal was depressed about 50%. That was very disconcerting the first mile or so until I got used to it.
Other things of note are the huge trunk, lots of legroom for rear passengers, and a spare tire. I should mention that when Kevin sat in the back seat, his head did touch the roof. I guess I should also mention that he is 6’5″. He said legroom was comfortable. I am 5’7″ and I fit just fine. For those of you who like specific numbers, like me, here you go.
Interior (inches)

Head room (front/rear) without moonroof 40.6/37.9 inches
Leg room (front/rear) 41.4/38.0 inches
Hip room (front/rear) 48.8/47.2 inches
Shoulder room (front/rear) 53.5/50.7 inches


For those of you who are environmentally conscious and are concerned about the impact a new vehicle has on the Earth, here are a couple of good numbers for you. The Versa scored a 9 out of 10 on the global warming score and a 5 out of 10 on Smog control. Fuel economy on the Versa for the CVT transmission: 30/38. For the 5-spd manual transmission: 27/36.

The list of safety features is too long to list here. They can be found on the Nissan Website. Rest assured, there are plenty of airbags and other features to ensure the driver’s and the passengers’ safety.
If I were to rate this car on a scale of 1-10, based on price and value for the dollar, I would have to give the Versa an 8.5. The only significant complaints I had were the door panels, the brake pedal, and the lack of power. The only one of those that would be an actual concern would be the brake pedal and as I mentioned earlier, I think that could be remedied with an easy adjustment. The Versa was built to be a cost effective way to get from point A to point B. It does a great job of that and thanks to the redesign, it does so with style.
Thanks again to our friends Kevin Schwartz and Charlie Cashen at Peoria Nissan for letting me test drive the car!

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The Nissan Leaf – Changing the face of motorsports?

The Nissan leaf was first shown to the public in December of 2010. For those of you who are not “in tune” with the environmental movement, the Nissan Leaf is a zero-emission vehicle, ok, electric car, with a 100 mile range and an electric motor system which generates 107 horsepower and 207 ft-lb of torque. Utilizing a fast-charge system the Leaf can be replenished to 80% of its full capacity within 30 minutes. Quite a feat. From a performance perspective the Leaf unofficially does 0-60 in 7 seconds and tops out at 94mph. Not too shabby for an all-electric vehicle that some liken to a catfish.
Since release the Leaf has received quite a few awards including the 2011 World Car of the Year, Top Safety Pick 2011 from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Top-10 green cars from Kelley Blue books, Wards 2010 Best Engines’ award, and the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award, among others. So, the Leaf is eco-friendly, environmentally safe, has a decent range for city driving, charges quickly, and is being acknowledged by “the industry”. That’s good and all but what does this have to do with racing and record breaking?
Nissan is investing quite an effort to garner a positive image for their little electric car. Part of this effort has been to run the Leaf, and variants of the Leaf, in multiple road racing events around the world. The Leaf has been outfitted with racing tires, roll cages, and even aggressive body kits in its quest to be seen as something more as a simple city eco-warrior.
Unleash the Beast: The NISMO RC

The Leaf NISMO RC was released in April as a prototype. This Leaf received an all-new and aggressively style carbon fibre body with aggressive stance, colors and spoilers. The full fibre monocoque body was built in three pieces with removable front and rear sections, has fixed windows, LED headlights and taillights, and a fully adjustable rear wing. It sits on a wheelbase that is 3.9″ shorter but the car is actually 0.8″ longer and 6.7″ wider than the factory Leaf. From a height perspective the NISMO RC is 13.8″ lower overall than the factory vehicle with ground clearance limited to 2.4″ vs 6.3″ in the factory variant. Overall weight is 40% less than the factory Leaf as well. No changes were made to the driveline of the NISMO RC.
Leaf NISMO RC takes on Le Mans

In June the NISMO RC performed two demonstration runs at the Circuit de la Sarthe outside Paris. This made the Leaf the first purpose-built zero-emission racing spec production vehicle in the world, nonetheless the first to run the Le Mans circuit. Prior to this event, an all black race-prepped version of the RC did a shakedown run at Sodegaura Forest Raceway. Nissan’s Chief Operating Officer Carlos Tavares was behind the wheel of the electric race car, for a Le Mans event called the “Le Mans vers le futur”. Overall it took Tavares 22 minutes to lap the track while following a slower BMW. At no point was the car really put through its paces, I’m afraid.
Leaf at Pikes Peak Hill climb

On June 26th a nearly stock Nissan Leaf took part in the 89th Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb with veteran Nissan off-road truck racing champion Chad Hord behind the wheel. It competed in the Production Class for electric vehicles and, other than the removal of some interior parts like seats and carpets to make room for safety equipment such as a roll cage, racing seats and safety harnesses, the LEAF was very close to the way it left the factory. With a time of 14 minutes and 33 seconds the Leaf set a record for being the fastest production electric vehicle to take on the event. Yes, it’s also the first to ever accept the challenge as well. The only other electric vehicle running this year was a open wheeled purpose-built race car which completed the same run in 12 minutes and 20 seconds, a new record of its own.
Goodwood Festival of Speed

A record is a record it seems and Nissan was wanting two of them. In July, Nissan attended the Goodwood Festival of Speed with a Nissan Leaf, a Nissan Juke, and the NISMO RC prototype. The goal was to set two records while at the event. The Nissan Juke proceeded to set a new record for running the entire hill climb on two wheels in 2 minutes 55 seconds – Wait, what? You read that right. On two wheels. With FOUR people in the car. The Nissan Leaf was set to perform its record attempt by running the course backward but officials determined it was too dangerous at the time. Also at the event was the Nissan Leaf NISMO RC which ran multiple passes with a best time of 66.33 seconds.
What’s Next?
Nissan has claimed they want to set more records and really show what their little electric car can do. So far, so good.
Article by: Matthew Moody

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Nissan 300zx Spyder Concept

When Nissan enthusiasts think of ASC (American Specialty Cars), the first thought is often the Nissan 240sx Convertible – a rare enough car in its own right, but nowhere near as rare as the 300zx Spyder Concept that was introduced to the public on March 3, 1992 at the Geneva Auto Show.
Back in the 80′s-90′s, Nissan used ASC as a “coachbuilder” who did the convertible conversions of their coupes to convertibles, with amazing results. Some of the most notable Nissans that ASC is responsible for include the 240sx and 300zx convertibles.
But the 300zx Spyder Concept was something completely different – Built for ASC and Nissan by built by Mike Alexander (of the world famous A-brothers) at Metalcrafters, the same custom fabricator that built the 1999 Z concept along with many of the other Nissan concepts listed.

Nissan gave ASC a white 300zx 2+2 with instructions to transform it into the “Spyder” concept, which ultimately resulted in Nissan awarding ASC the contract to build the Z32 convertible. Once completed, the 300zx Spyder featured ASC’s radical new articulating hardtop system which revolutionized the modern convertible and ushered in a new era of hardtop convertibles.
The Spyder thus became the first modern retractable hardtop convertible, and the very first production-ready convertible Nissan Z.

The car wasn’t actually titled until 1995, well after it was shown in Geneva, Detriot & Paris as a Nissan retractable hardtop, garnering extreme interest in the Z32 and setting the stage for an enthusiastic public to embrace the 300ZX as seen in the famous GI Joe / Barbie 300zx commercial featuring the Z32.

All in all, even though the 300zx Spyder didn’t go into production, it had a dramatic impact on the automotive world.
In fact, the system would later go into production on the Mitsubishi 3000gt Spyder, Mercedes SLK & Peugeot 206cc.
And it all started with a Nissan.

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Nissan unveils latest electric concept: Pivo 3

We all know that Nissan has been on the cutting-edge of modern electric car design, far ahead of the rest of the pack. The Nissan Leaf has been a huge hit, and has really transformed the public’s opinions of what an all-electric zero-emissions car can be.

Not content to rest on their laurels, the automaker is bringing back a concept that’s been around since late 2004. That’s right, the Pivo.

You might remember the Pivo Concept of 2005 that looked like something cobbled together by Sid (the bad kid) from Toy Story.

That car was designed as a user-friendly three-seat commuter with some pretty advanced technologies incorporated, most of which have since made their way into Nissan production vehicles.

Drive-by-wire and “Around View Monitor” are both incorporated in current Nissan products.

   

Later, Nissan brought us the Pivo 2 Concept in 2007 – also an urban commuter with a pivoting cab for easier parking in crowded city streets.

In addition to advancements on its radical rotational design, the second generation Pivo featured a “Robotic Agent” to create a unique owner-vehicle relationship that is akin to that of a friend, providing a post-modern interface through which to communicate with Pivo 2 on everything from basic vehicle functions like climate control, audio settings, and navigating to the nearest available parking space.

Almost five years have passed, and most of us forgot about the funky little idea from the Nissan Concept Design Studio.

Enter the Pivo 3 Concept – Nissan’s eighth (yes, 8th) electric concept car! The Pivo 3, an electric car aimed at young, single buyers and couples living in densely populated urban areas, was recently unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

However, far from being a purely pie in the sky showcase for emerging technology, the Pivo 3 is nearing reality, based on our assessment. It looks less radical and more production-ready than its predecesors. It certainly looks like it could show up in a Nissan showroom next to a Leaf and a Juke and not look out of place.

According to Francois Bancon, deputy division general manager of product strategy and product planning, “Pivo 3 is one of the answers for active urbanists living in mature markets. Through the three Pivo proposals, we have gained a deep understanding of their needs in such large, metropolitan areas.”

Seating in the Pivo 3 is in a 1+2 layout, with the driver occupying the front, center-mounted seat, and two passengers behind. Francois Bancon adds, “Thanks to the center driving position, you are not any more on the side of the car – you are in the center. That gives you very different visibility, a very different way of driving in general. You are like a driver in a racecar – for example, a one-seat racecar. That’s a big thing because we think only EV can provide this in the vehicle and that’ll change completely your relationship with the car together with the others outside of the car.”

Equipped with Automated Valet Parking (AVP), as Nissan calls it , the Pivo 3 is designed to slot itself into specially equipped electric car recharging parking spots. Bancon explains the Pivo 3′s extreme agility: “We can complete a u-turn in four meters, which is in itself a revelation. Now, a car needs about 8 to 10 meters to do this. So that provides you a sensation of freedom. I can do whatever I want with a car, I’m not anymore limited in terms of technology of the car. You can almost move like people.”

Lest you think this is simply a repackaged version of the prior concepts, there’s a lot of new innovation in the Pivo 3. Yes, similar to earlier Pivo concepts, the Pivo 3 was designed with IWM (in-wheel motors), which gives each wheel greater flexibility and frees up more packaging space for occupants and their “stuff”. But the Pivo 3 is even more sustainable, designed to sell electricity back to the grid should the advanced lithium-ion battery hold excess charge at times of peak demand.

Even cooler is the idea of making the car an extension of the driver – something that automakers have talked about since the ’50′s, but hasn’t truly been realized. The Pivo 3 is conceptually able to automatically drive, locate a parking space and park without driver assistance in the infrastructure-equipped parking lots envisioned for the future. It can also charge itself and return to its driver at the AVP exit when called by smartphone. Let’s see your late 80′s black Trans Am do that!

Taro Ueda, director of product design for Nissan, says: “PIVO 3 is exactly designed for the mainstream of our EV, so we have a lot of requirements: Nissan-ness, EV-ness, to be realistic and environmentally friendly. That means we have mixture of requirements and the design teams are working hard to make sure all those requirements are combined into one design.”

Pivo 3 is one of the candidates for Nissan’s future zero-emissions designs, but not the only one. They are currently considering the next step after LEAF and Infiniti EV and the NV350 Commercial EV.

Francois Bancon adds, “So, if you remember, we made years ago, a kind of compact sports EV. We have a lot of investigation into what kind of category we should go – what kind of body type, what kind of story we are going to tell to the people with this car.”

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