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Unlike other hybrids, Nissan's Cube concept sports an "electric motor and laminated lithium-ion batteries located under the floor and seats." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Nissan's compact lithium-ion battery technology, one of the company's traditional strengths, provides batteries with twice as much energy compared with a conventional cylindrical battery of the same type and safer operation due to the use of chemically stable spine-structured manganese for the electrode material.

Being a successful night show host comes with its perks, such as spending time with one of the first production (US) Nissan GT-R vehicles. Video after the break.

The range of topics includes all the stats you've already memorized, Nissan's efforts to quell GT-R tuning and Leno's immeasurable joy that he can check the dipstick himself. Leno maintains that it's a vehicle he could get "emotionally involved with."

According to Edmunds, the 2010 Nissan GT-R V Spec is a "lightweight version of Nissan's new supercar and it's scheduled to go on sale next year." Video after the break.

In addition to the weight-reduction program, the 2010 Nissan GT-R V Spec is also expected to surpass the 500-hp mark. Although rampant speculation on the Internet suggests the GT-R is already developing more than 500 horses, our recent dynamometer testing says otherwise

Months away from its official US debut, the 2009 Nissan GT-R gets track tested at Miller Motorsports Park by Edmunds. Continue reading for the video. Click here for first picture in gallery.

It didn't take long to figure out that I could pretty much leave it in third gear most of the time. The GT-R had plenty of torque to power out of the medium speed corners and it's so fast that I'd be up to the next turn before even thinking about fourth.

In this test, you'll see a Nissan GT-R "being pushed along a snow-laden track with some decent pace but there’s never any sign the driver is out of control at any point." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Nissan's ATTESA four-wheel-drive system is one of the most sophisticated traction systems in the auto world and after watching this video you’ll begin to realize why it’s won so many accolades over the years

Nissan unveils its latest concept, the "Forum", which is "intended as a technology showcase and design experiment." Technical specifications have not yet been announced. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Nissan’s Around View Monitor (AVM) system is featured, and Nissan has taken the idea a step further with a 'Kids Cam' system that lets parents watch the rear cabin area with headliner-mounted cameras and a main instrument panel display. The driver can even select different cameras from a bank of switches above the rearview mirror

Nissan's all-new GT-R isn't just eyecandy, as it "involves a lot more hands on action than your run of the mill Nissan, from the bodywork to the drivetrain." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The all-new 2008 GT-R is like no other Nissan currently in production, not only because of its supercar performance but also because of its exorbitant (for a Nissan) price tag

A Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo fan recently got to visit Nissan's incredible Zama storage facility in Japan, which showcases everything from Le Mans vehicles to its JGTC supercars. Click here for more pictures

The location is the home to Nissan's storage facility of historical automobiles and it is also the headquarters for specialty Nissan builder Autec