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Nissan Cube S - Click above for high-res image gallery
At one time there were high hopes in the UK for the current generation
Nissan Cube. But in the year since its entry into the market, the quirky little box on wheels has experienced putrid sales. We're talking a reported 686 units sold. In a year. And with no diesel version on the way.
Auto Express reports that the Cube has been so unsuccessful on the Island Nation that dealers won't be required to have a Cube on site for demonstration purposes. And if dealers can sell twice as many copies of the also-quirky
Juke in one month (1,617 were sold in September alone) as the Cube in an entire year, we can't see to many dealers asking for a Cube if they don't need one.
Does this news mean anything for the future of the Cube in the U.S.? Nearly 20,000 copies of the boxy little runabout have been sold so far this year; probably not a poor enough showing for the Cube to be shown the door, but nothing much worth bragging about, either.
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Rumormill: Nissan Cube on the outs in UK? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 28th, 2010
Filed under: Recalls, Infiniti, Nissan
The line at the door for the recall party is getting longer.
Nissan has just showed up and it needs to bring in 2.14 million vehicles around the world, making it the automaker's third largest recall of all-time. The issue lies with a faulty ignition relay that could cause the engine to stall or fail to restart. The fix is reported to take less than 25 minutes, and involves swapping out the faulty ignition relay for a new one.
This recall affects vehicles built around the world, from August 2003 to July 2006. Japan serves up the bulk of the recalled vehicles, with 835,000 units needing to come back in. The U.S. and Canada are not far behind, recalling 762,000 cars between them. The vehicles include a wide gamut of Nissan product, from subcompacts like the Micra and
Cube up to larger cars and trucks such as the
Titan and
Infiniti QX.
Nissan joins an ever expanding list of automakers reporting recent recalls.
BMW recently took the first step in admitting they have a problem, by recalling N54-equipped vehicles.
Chrysler and Volvo vehicles have had power steering issues. Some
Ram trucks went out with incorrectly labeled weight and seating stickers.
Honda and Toyota used a parts supplier who was dealing in faulty brake master cylinders. The
list goes on and on.
[Sources:
AOL Autos]
Reports: Nissan to repair 2.14 million vehicles in its 3rd biggest recall ever originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 28th, 2010
Filed under: Etc., Nissan, Design/Style
Nissan Graphics Custom Vinyl Wraps - Click above for high-res image gallery
Nissan is teaming up with
Original Wraps Inc. to
join Ford by jumping on the custom vinyl bandwagon. The
Cube is the first Nissan to receive the vinyl wrap treatment and you can customize your own designs at
NissanGraphics.com.
As the Cube customization hits the web it will quickly be followed by the
Juke before Nissan moves on to the
Frontier, with more products being added to the line over time. The graphics are installed by a professional, but can be removed at anytime and leave no residue. Manufacturing, warranties and shipping of the vinyl units are all handled by Original Wraps and each piece is designed to last up to three years. Hit the jump for the full details.
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Continue reading Nissan gets in on the custom graphics racket
Nissan gets in on the custom graphics racket originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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October 6th, 2010
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Filed under: Car Buying, Etc.
Honda Element, one of AAA's best dog-friendly vehicles - Click above for high-res image gallery
Dog owners looking for a new set of wheels can take heart; the American Automobile Association has taken the time to pick a handful of vehicles best suited to moving your furry friend from one place to another. With around 45 million households across the country boasting at least one dog in the family, it should be no surprise that the ability to conveniently and safely move a pet plays a big role in which vehicle consumers choose to buy. A total of 11 SUVs, crossovers and wagons have made the AAA list, each divided into categories like luxury, active lifestyle and efficient and fun.
While we weren't surprised to see cars like the
Subaru Forester and
Honda Element make the cut, others, like the
BMW 3 Series Touring and the ever fun-to-fling
Mazda3 five-door were vehicles we wouldn't have necessarily thought of as doggie rides. Thrifty buys like the
Kia Soul and
Nissan Cube found particular favor on the AAA list, thanks in part to their ability to serve up plenty of space with their rear seats folded down. We still say a
Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon would do just fine - at least for a low-profile dog like a dachshund or beagle.
Hit the jump for the press release after checking out our complete gallery of canine-correct-carriers below.
[Source: American Automobile Association]
Continue reading Bang for Your Bark: AAA picks best canine-friendly cars
Bang for Your Bark: AAA picks best canine-friendly cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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August 18th, 2010
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Filed under: Budget, Recalls, Safety, Hatchback, Nissan
2009 Nissan Cube - Click above for high-res image gallery
Last month, the
Lexus HS250h was the subject of a
serious recall involving fuel leakage resulting from rear-end collisions. Now,
Nissan faces a similar predicament involving 2009 and 2010 model year
Cube hatchbacks, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a full recall, covering 46,000 Cubes built between January 30, 2009 and July 30, 2010.
Much like the HS hybrid, NHSTA cites that the amount of fuel leakage following a rear-moving barrier crash "exceeds the allowable limits," and that this could result in a fire. While a fuel leak is bad news, it's important to note that this NHTSA test isn't simply a case of a simple crash test and resultant fuel leak - the government agency's methodology includes striking the vehicle from the rear with a deformable barrier at 50 mph with a 70 percent overlap. Post-impact, the vehicle is then spun on its longitudinal axis degree-by-degree for a total of 90 degrees, somewhere along which a fuel leak was detected. While any fuel spillage is a bad thing, we suspect you can put any images of the massively overblown
Ford Pinto debacle out of your head right now.
In any case, the full recall is expected to start on or before August 30. To fix the problem, dealers will install a special protector to the gasoline recirculation tube where it meets with the filler neck connector. Naturally, the service will be performed free of charge at any authorized Nissan dealer. The full details are available in NHTSA's press release after the jump.
Photos by Alex Núñez / Copyright (C)2010 AOL
[Source: NHTSA]
Continue reading Nissan recalls 46,000 2009-10 Cube models over fuel system integrity
Nissan recalls 46,000 2009-10 Cube models over fuel system integrity originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Car Buying, Budget, Sedan, Crossover, Hatchback, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Suzuki
Kelley Blue Book Top 10 Cars for under $18k - Click above for high-res image gallery
Being in the market for a cheap new car used to mean resigning yourself to time bombs like the
Chevrolet Citation or windups like the Geo Metro or
Ford Aspire, but the times, they are a-changin', and the good folk at
Kelley Blue Book have worked up their very own top 10 list of cool cars for under $18,000.
Not surprisingly, the 2011
Ford Fiesta nabbed a mention thanks to its 28 mpg city, 40 mpg highway EPA rating and mile-long standard feature list. Likewise, the new 2010
Hyundai Elantra Touring received a spot on the list. The Korean automaker's new long roof manages 23 city and 30
mph mpg highway thanks to its 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
The base
Mitsubishi Lancer also made the cut - another 2.0-liter bruiser, the baby brother of the Evolution nabs 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
Suzuki also got some love on the
KBB list with its
SX4. When optioned with the five-speed gearbox, the car walks away with 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. Rounding out the list is the ever lovable
2010 Honda Fit. Just like the Suzuki, if you want a few more miles per tank, you'll need to opt for the manual transmission. Thusly equipped, the little Honda can 28 mpg city and up to 35 mpg highway.
Want to see what else made the list?
Hit the jump or visit KBB for the whole list.
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Continue reading KBB names coolest cars under $18k... do you agree?
KBB names coolest cars under $18k... do you agree? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 24 May 2010 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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