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Every automaker is intent on downsizing its engines and adding some kind of hybrid component to its vehicles, and Nissan is no different. Today in Japan, Nissan introduced its latest in-house developed hybrid drive system, comprised of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a compact lithium-ion ...

After sifting through Nissan's incredibly lengthy "The 2012 Nissan Lineup: Charting the Changes" presser and digging deeper for more info, we can confirm that the Altima Hybrid will vanish from Nissan's extensive lineup of vehicles come 2012. Upon noticing no mention of the Altima Hybrid in the ...

Nissan North America has announced that the 2010 Altima hybrid, which goes on sale October 5th (Monday), will have an MSRP of $26,780. The tweaked, fourth-generation Altima uses a 2.5L four-cylinder electronically-controlled CVT engine and puts out 198 hp. The new Altima hybrid has an estimated ...

Before the doors officially opened at the LA Auto Show this morning, we spotted the Nissan Altima Hot Rod, our old friend from SEMA. With nothing much to do but awit for the doors to open, we snapped a few shots and marveled at the slick ...

This is Autospy agent 001's video of a special racing edition of the Lexus GS450h Hybrid. If you thought the MSRP of $55,000 was just too low and you simply needed more features, the Bridgehampton may be for you. It celebrates the glory days of auto racing. Some tweaking of the wheels and hood. ...

The hybrid price war is heating up. Mercury has released pricing for the 2008 Mariner hybrid. It's $26,620 and 2WD. The 2007 Mariner Hybrid was only 4WD and $28,615. Okay, maybe the price is lower because it's 2WD and not 4WD. I guess the price drops maybe a response to the loss of some tax ...

Click on the image for a gallery of high-res images of the Nissan Altima Hybrid.Nissan has started selling the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid in the U.S., Nissan's first entry in the hybrid electric vehicle market. The new Altima Hybrid, which is assembled at the Nissan's Tennessee manufacturing plant, ...

Click on the image above for a gallery of high-res images of the Altima HybridThe IRS has officially classified the 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid as eligible for tax credits on alternative fuel vehicles. If you pick up an Altima Hybrid before the end of March you can get a $2350 tax credit, which drops ...

Nissan's first entry in the hybrid market comes with a few unanswered questions. The Altima Hybrid made its public debut at the Orange County Auto Show in Anaheim, California, today. John Weiner, director of product planning, called it "the best looking hybrid on the market," but noted that the ...

MarketWatch notes that some automakers are still reluctant to commit to a hybrid program because the premium cost is unlikely to match the benefits.A Nissan official acknowledges there is a market for hybrids but wonders if it can be profitable and sustainable. Nissan will offer a hybrid version of ...