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Nissan unveils 360º dashcam, JukeCam, for in car and action filming
Nissan has unveiled its latest innovation for drivers with a sense of adventure. Called JukeCam, it’s being billed as the world's first integrated multipurpose 360º dashcam that can also be used as an action sports camera. Two bespoke mounts are provided – one that's integrated into the dashboard of a Nissan Juke crossover, and another…
Block out all incoming mobile phone signals with the Nissan ‘signal shield’
Nissan GB is trialling a technology that’s almost 200 years old in order to reduce smartphone distraction at the wheel. Called the Nissan Signal Shield, it's a prototype compartment on the Nissan Juke which works on the principle of the Faraday cage - an enclosure made of a conductive material, such as wire mesh, which…
Nissan to bring real-world autonomous driving tests to British streets
It's not just Volvo which is planning real-world demonstrations of autonomous driving cars - see here. Nissan is also planning to test self-driving cars out on our streets next month. Showcasing next-generation technology using the Nissan Leaf, the on-road demonstrations will take place in London, enabling the vehicles and their passengers to cover a diverse city…
Will self driving cars help disabled the most?
Study shows self driving cars help the disabled the most. Picture from Mobility Roadshow Vehicles fitted with autonomous technologies will bring most benefit to the personal mobility of the disabled (56%), the visually impaired (42%) and the elderly (30%), according to a survey of the British public conducted by Nissan. Improved…
Say Cheese! Nissan sells 2 million car cameras, more than many camera manufacturers
Increased technology fitted to its cars means Nissan now sells over 3,000 cameras per day Over 1.4 million cameras fitted to new Qashqai alone since the model’s launch in 2014 Part of pioneering safety packages which form the building blocks to autonomous driving It's perhaps an indication of where things that are going in the…
Nissan ‘Vehicle2Grid’ solution could allow electric cars to power your home, generate extra revenue
This is an interesting idea and one that could give a much needed boost to the electric car market. Nissan, which manufactures the world's best selling electric car, the Nissan LEAF, has teamed up with Enel, Europe's second largest power company for installed capacity, to develop a Vehicle2Grid system that will allow EV (electric vehicle)…
Nissan unveil IDS Concept automated car with a manual mode
Could this be the way forward? Nissan has unveiled an an automated zero emission electric concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015 which has both manual and automated modes. Called the Nissan IDS Concept, the good looking hatchback features a piloted mode where the steering wheel recedes into the centre of the instrument panel and…
Nissan LEAF electric car upgraded with improved range for 2016
25% increase in LEAF driving range - 155 miles (250km) on a single charge Significant battery updates improve performance New NissanConnect EV infotainment system with greater functionality; off-board telematics for remote operations Nissan has updated its LEAF electric car with a new 30kWh battery that promises to give drivers 155 miles of motoring range. It's…
Nissan’s PART e-VAN – complete with solar powered roof – charges into Berlin for Champions League Final
Nissan has turned its all-electric e-NV200 into the ultimate party on wheels. The vehicle – called the PART e-VAN (see what they've done there) and powered by the 100% electric e-NV200 – will charge into Berlin ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League Final at The Olympiastadion between Juventus and Barcelona. Some of the unique van’s attributes include…
Nissan put a car inside a Zorb, for some reason
Nissan has a new car to promote! The Nissan Note, which is definitely larger than Samsung's Galaxy Note 4, is apparently big on safety features - so to highlight this the company put the car inside a massive inflatable ball, and rolled it down a hill. The "Zorb" was apparently 18m in circumference. We're just…
