Nissan GT-R Racer Unveiled in Official FIA GT1 Launch in Paris

The presence of the all-conquering Nissan GT-R in numerous race series around the world continues with two teams – Sumo Power GT and Swiss Racing Team – unveiling their FIA GT1-spec Nissan GT-R race cars in final livery at a press conference held at the Automobile Club de France in Paris during the launch of the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship. Read more

The GTR Saga Continues: Mine’s R34 GTR vs Some of The Fastest R35’s in Japan

The GTR saga continues and this time it’s the tuner wars from the latest Hot Version Dvd. The legendary Mine’s R34 GTR takes on some of the fastest R35’s in Japan. Check out the video to see how a old-school proper driving machine fares against modern electronic ‘Zillas. And let the comments continue. Read more

A Classic Porsche At Spa Francorchamps Doing What A GT-R R35 Will Never Be Able To Do – Be A Handful of Fun

Why will a Nissan never beat a Porsche in terms of driveability and fun down to the purest sense of the word? Well this video proves why … a engine hanging out back beyond the rear axle never made much sense but nothing made much sense during the World War 2 era, much like the war itself. But we’re on the topic of cars and when it comes to that, there’s hardly a car that lives up to the reputation of being a proper driving machine than a classic Porsche, don’t believe me? Well check out the video above and see how much time the driver spends sideways and fighting the car, I would love to see a Nissan GT-R R35 driver handle this. If you still need convincing, there are four more videos posted after the jump. Conclusion: a Nissan will never be a Porsche. Read more

Nissan GT-R R35 by Tommy Kaira: Official Details and Images

A few months ago we brought you news and some pictures of the Tommy Kaira R35 GT-R. At that time the project had just started and besides a few renderings, we had no idea what it would look like. Now with the Tokyo Auto Salon starting today, we have official pictures and some information on the car.

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Nissan Navara Wins Again at the NEWMAN RPM Awards 2009

Kuala Lumpur (6 January 2010) – Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) is pleased to announce that the Nissan Navara garnered The Best Speed Bump Killer at the NewMan RPM Awards 2009. Read more

600hp Full Carbon Fiber Bodied Nissan GT-R To Debut Next Month

I have never been a fan of the Nissan GT-R R35. The design and abundance of electronics doesn’t do it for me, but this, now this is totally mean. It’s still a sketch as yet but it represents a new tuning proposal from Japan’s Original Runduce. It’s a full carbon-fiber bodied GT-R with a aggressive/gorgeous aero kit that bundles wider front and rear fenders, a new hood with several air intakes and a larger rear wing plus alloy wheels of which we have no information yet because for now, Original Runduce is keeping most details a secret. But what we do know is that the Japanese tuning firm massaged the VR38DETT powerplant to produce 600hp and the finished Nissan GT-R R35 is expected to make its debut at next month’s “Tokyo Auto Salon 2010″ in Japan. Read more

Next Generation GT-R To Be Powered by a 600hp Hybrid System

With the automotive industry lovingly embracing the green movement, sports car makers have no option but to study the possibility of implementing hybrid systems into their machines. Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche – all dominant forces in the field of supercar building – have committed to the cause and pledged reduced emissions in a couple of years.

According to Japan’s Best Car magazine, Nissan – the builder of one of the most feared, respected, and over engineered cars of our time – has also committed to the cause by giving it’s 480hp GT-R the hybrid treatment. For the next R36 model anyway. Read more

Which is Best? Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 Turbo vs Audi R8 V10

Here’s a classic showdown of some of the best track-ready road cars of our generation. The Nissan GT-R is the cheapest, heaviest, and least powerful of the group, but it also packs the most grip among the trio. The Porsche 911 Turbo is the lightest and possibly the most fun ride where else the Audi R8 V10 has the most power and of course, it comes with Audi’s legendary Quattro all-wheel-drive system.

Steve Sutcliffe pits the three against each other in an attempt to find out which is best, you’re just going to have to watch him for five minutes ’cause we ain’t telling.

Tommy Kaira Nissan GT-R Being Prepared For 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon

Famed Japanese tuning firm Tommy Kaira has set its sight on the Nissan GT-R and is already working on a new sport package for the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon that runs from January 15th to 17th. The Tommy Kaira GT-R will feature numerous aerodynamic add-ons as well as suspension and interior upgrades. Read more

ETCM Offers Exciting Deals on The X-Trail, Sylphy, Serena and Grand Livina

Kuala lumpur (2nd December 2009) – Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) is offering attractive interest rate for the buyers of the Nissan X-Trail, Sylphy, Serena and Grand Livina. The offer details as follows: Read more

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