A 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) V-Spec, in the form of an extremely rare Tommykaira R-Z edition, is about to hit the auction block in Japan. This particular example has only 20,191 kilometers on the odometer, with a mere 2,000 of those added over the previous 15 years due to some extremely light use by its long-time owner.
Nissan engineers studied the everyday activities of electric vehicle drivers. Most days consisted of brief visits to the grocery store or school, and to be honest, plugging in still feels like a hassle. Their solution is a solar setup called the Ao-Solar Extender, which sits atop of the Sakura, Japan’s most popular little electric car. This prototype converts the idle hours of the day into extra range, thanks to the sun. It will make its premiere next week at the Japan Mobility Show, with the promise of making charging as simple as parking your car.
Nissan has just released a preview of ProPILOT 2.0, its most advanced driving aid ever, and the timing was deliberate. With robotaxis already cruising the streets in a few US cities, the Japanese automaker is getting attention by showing a system designed for the crazy, unpredictable streets of Japan. This month they demoed it in downtown Tokyo, where prototype versions handled the chaos of one-way streets and crosswalks with ease.
A group of Vietnamese tuners called NHET TV has turned a 1990s Nissan Cefiro into a stunning copy of the Lamborghini Revuelto. This is a labor of love that requires skill, patience and being able to see potential where others see trash.
Nissan’s Tochigi plant, a quiet facility about 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, was buzzing with a mix of emotions this week. After 18 years and around 48,000 cars, the last R35 GT-R rolled off the production line—a Premium Edition T-Spec in Midnight Purple, headed for a lucky buyer in Japan.
Nissan introduced the Leaf, a simple hatchback that pushed electric vehicles into the public, fifteen years ago. By 2026, the Nissan Leaf has evolved into a compact SUV while remaining America’s most cheap electric vehicle. It starts at $29,990, which is lower than its 2011 debut price and includes a 303-mile range, a Tesla-compatible charging station, and a new design.
Photo credit: Neil Fraser/RM Sotheby’s
Few names carry as much weight in the Japanese performance automobile market as the Nissan Skyline GT-R. The 1996 NISMO 400R was one of the model’s rarest versions, with only 44 cars produced. This one, heading to RM Sotheby’s Monterey Car Week auction, is a time capsule of automotive history.
The third-generation 2026 Nissan LEAF has arrived, and its new identity is less hatchback, more crossover. With nearly 700,000 LEAFs sold globally and over 28 billion kilometers of electric driving under its belt, Nissan’s latest offering aims to recapture its crown in a crowded EV market.
There’s the R34 tissue holder, and then this one-off Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 EV. Power now comes from dual electric motors making 429 hp and 501 lb-ft of torque, mated to a paddle shifter that simulates the feel of engaging a clutch as well as the jolt of shifting up or down.
