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EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: I am not terribly enamored with this version of the Z, though it's hard to argue with the car's subtle smokey appearance. Full story...

Renault-Nissan has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Turkish capital of Ankara to promote and implement electric vehicles. Full story...

Sometimes, status quo is best. Sometimes, sleeping dogs should be left to lie. Sometimes, it's wiser to back away from a situation sooner than later. In the hyper-popular and loyal segment of the full-size pickup, it seems as though 3.5 competitors are enough. Full story...

Nissan Motor has released a sketch of its 'New Global Sedan' based on its new V platform, which will be built in India, China and the Americas. Full story...

Yokohama, Japan - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed the sketch of its new global sedan. This model will be unveiled at the 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition in December, 2010. Full story...

In today's News Brake: The Chevrolet Aveo might get a new name, the 2012 Nissan Versa will come to the United States, and the Aston Martin Cygnet prepares for production . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...

The next-generation Nissan Versa will be sold in the United States, the company announced today. A sketch released shows a more sculpted and lined compact than the current car. Full story...

The next-generation Nissan Versa will be sold in the United States, the company announced on Monday morning. Full story...

Nissan is considering a deal-sweetener as it prepares to launch global sales of the all-electric Leaf: free rental car use for trips beyond the Leaf's 80-100 mile battery range. Full story...

I find it hard to believe that 40-years have flowed under the bridge since the original Z-car was introduced in North America. Known in 1970 as the Datsun 240Z, this two-seat coupe was a game changer amidst a field of American muscle cars. It provided a lean, sophisticated alternative to the gas-hoarding V8-powered behemoths pushed by Detroit that could eat-up a quarter mile in good time but couldn't get out of their own way on a track. Full story...

Nissan is considering a deal-sweetener as it prepares to launch global sales of the all-electric Leaf: free rental car use for trips beyond the Leaf's 80-100 mile battery range. Full story...

The mid-life refresh of the storming Nissan GT-R will feature a power increases as well as slightly updated styling and new interior trim options. Full story...

Sales of new imported vehicles in Japan, including those made by Japanese automakers overseas, rose 34.7% in the first half of the fiscal year ending next March. Full story...

In today's News Brake, our thoughts on Smart USA getting a car from Nissan and Buick's plan to add a compact car, and GM's garage charger for the Chevy Volt ... But Wait, There's More! Full story...

New Smart Forfour to Use Nissan Micra Platform

Smart gets bigger to grow U.S. sales.

Smart needs to do something to revive slumping sales in the U.S. Smart USA just announced plans to team up with Nissan to deliver a B-segment car for the U.S. starting in late 2011. The new, five-seat, four-door hatchback Smart, likely to be called the Forfour, will take on the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris (just as the Scion iQ prepares to take on the Fortwo) and the next Chevrolet Aveo.

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New Nissan Micra-based five-door car for US market announced for 2012 launch.

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The U.S. distributor of Smart cars says it has a tentative deal with Nissan to sell a small, five-door car built by the Japanese automaker under the Smart brand, beginning in late 2011. Full story...

The U.S. distributor of Smart cars says it has a tentative deal with Nissan to sell a small, five-door car built by the Japanese automaker under the Smart brand, beginning in late 2011. Full story...

The first major product tie-up has emerged since Smart parent company Daimler last April signed a cooperation deal with the Renault-Nissan alliance, focusing initially on small cars, light commercial vehicles and engines. Penske Automotive Group (PAG) unit Smart USA Distributor has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nissan Motor to collaborate on a new five-door, petrol-powered B-segment hatchback car for sale in the United States. Full story...

Penske Automotive Group (PAG) unit Smart USA Distributor has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nissan Motor to collaborate on a new five-door, petrol-powered B-segment hatchback car for sale in the United States. Full story...