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Michigan Designer Dreams Up a Subaru BRZ Competitor for Nissan with SSS Concept

Mike Enayah is our kind of guy; he's a gearhead with a passion for design. After spending his childhood in the Middle East and traveling around the world with his family, he moved to the USA at a young age and went on to study architecture and interior design, while also obtaining a Masters Degree in Industrial Design from Wayne State University.

Enayah, whose automotive portfolio includes working for GM and a variety of SEMA projects, shares his dream of what a Nissan-branded rival for the Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S and Toyota GT 86 would look like with a design study named the SSS Concept.

If you're experiencing déjà vu looking at the pictures of the Nissan Hi-Cross Concept, it's because the Japanese carmaker displayed the study at the Geneva motor show in March this year to preview the next generation of the European market X-Trail SUV.

So, what's it doing on this side of the Atlantic and the Los Angeles Auto Show then? According to the Japanese carmaker, the concept "offers a bold design statement about the next-generation of Nissan crossovers".

The big surprise Nissan had been hinting at for the past couple of weeks was revealed today during the first press day of the 27th Sao Paulo International Motor Show in the form of its new Extrem concept study.

The Extrem is the first concept car from Nissan designed specifically for and produced in Brazil to underscore the company's commitment to the country where it recorded a significant sales growth claiming almost two per cent of the market in 2011, doubling its 2010 deliveries, and aims to account for five per cent of new car sales by 2016.

Nissan Design America (NDA) in San Diego, California, penned the small 2+2 crossover in collaboration with Brazilian designers

"We call it Baby Beast," said Robert Bauer, Senior Design Manager for the project at NDA. "We see it as an urban rally car, a tough little street fighter that can handle the urban jungle with agility and confidence."

Nissan is making promises for some "real drama" at the upcoming 27th Sao Paulo International Motor Show that takes place in Brazil from October 24 to November 4, where it will host the world premiere of a new, and as-of-yet, unnamed concept model.

The Japanese automaker says that the "high-character concept will introduce a unique new genre to the automotive world" adding that it has not only been crafted specifically for the Sao Paulo show, but it was also made with the cooperation of Brazilian designers and built in the country.

At the forthcoming Sao Paolo Motor Show that takes place in Brazil from October 24 to November 4, Nissan Design Chief Shiro Nakamura will personally lift the covers off a “dramatic” (sic) concept car, the Japanese automaker announced.

The as-of-yet unnamed prototype was created under the direction of Nakamura by Nissan Design America in California.

The Japanese automaker makes no effort to hide the fact that the concept will enter production in some form or another, and says that this is its first ever model created specifically for the country, by cooperation with Brazilian designers and built in Brazil.

Billed as a showcase for Nissan’s upcoming zero-emissions technology, the TeRRa concept that was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show is also an impressive design study for a future SUV.

Having already being at the forefront of ZEVs with the all-electric Leaf, the Japanese automaker is also investing in other future technologies, such as fuel cells.

The TeRRa’s front axle is powered by the electric system already found in the Leaf, while each back wheel incorporates an electric motor, offering all-wheel drive when needed.

After a world premiere at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show in January, the Nissan e-NV200 pure-electric concept is now being displayed at this week's 64th IAA Commercial Vehicle International Motor Show in Hanover, Germany.

Along with the regular concept finished in white, Nissan is also showcasing an example decorated with Nissan and FedEx graphics and logos as the two companies announced an expansion of their cooperative testing.

While the new TeRRA crossover concept will no doubt be the highpoint of Nissan's Paris Motor Show stand, the Japanese automaker will also bring several new production and prototype cars to the City of Light for their European premieres.

These include the subtly refreshed, 2013-specification 370Z Coupe and Roadster that receive a newly styled front fascia with vertical LED daytime running lights lights on both corners of the bumper along with new color options and wheel designs.

We have already shown you the first pictures of the Paris Motor Show-bound Nissan TeRRA, but now we have more detailed information and an official video of the SUV prototype.

But first things first. Despite the styling references and a name that hints at a vehicle related to the Xterra, Nissan makes no mention of this in its press release, while it also points out that the TeRRA is a "purely a concept car" and is not intended for production.

The pre-Paris Motor Show unveilings continue with the roll out of the first photos of a new concept study from Nissan named the "TeRRA" for a zero-emission, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV).

Like its emission ratings, there's zero information about the crossover prototype and whether it previews the design language and the shape of a future production model.

The Juke is gathering a lot of attention lately from Nissan as after the limited production Juke R the new Juke Nismo, the Japanese carmaker has presented another special model, appropriately called the Juke Box (get it?). Read more »

This is How the Nissan Juke-R looks on the Streets of Dubai at Night

Another day, another video of the production-intent Nissan Juke-R. After the release of a short film that tells the tale of the GT-R-powered crossover's race against a trio of exotic supercars, Nissan has now published two new videos of the Juke-R in the hands of the Nissan/Playstation GT Academy winner Lucas Ordoňez.

Ordoňez takes the 3.8-litre, 160mph (257km/h) Juke-R for a picturesque ride in and out of Dubai.

On the heels of the announcement on the limited production run of the 545-horsepower Juke-R, Nissan launched a new cinematic online movie today.

The six-minute long film is named "Desert Nemesis" and it follows Nissan’s inaugural GT Academy winner, Lucas Ordonez, taking on a handful of European exotic sports cars including the Ferrari 458 Italia, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, through the roads of Dubai’s exclusive International Marina Club.

Nissan's new DeltaWing prototype sportscar is garnering a lot of attention thanks to its unique appearance as it looks like a cross between the Batmobile and a land-speed record racer.

For the Japanese company and its racing partners, however, it's all about getting the car ready for its racing debut at the Le Mans 24 Hours in June.

On Tuesday, Nissan's experimental sportcar kicked off its European testing program in England at Snetterton, with Scotsman Marino Franchitti and German Michael Krumm getting their first chance to drive the car in wet conditions.

Meet one of the strangest looking cars set to participate at this year's edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race, which will take place in France this summer from June 16 to 17.

The new Nissan DeltaWing is described as an experimental racecar and as such, will not be classified in the 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours.

The Japanese carmaker is one of the leading partners of the DeltaWing project and will provide the engine that powers the prototype, a race-prepared 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine badged DIG-T (Direct Injection Gasoline – Turbocharged), which is expected to produce around 300-horsepower.

Two major international auto shows and many positive reactions were enough for Nissan to make a decision on the development of a production version of its sported-up Juke Nismo, which we first laid eyes on at last year's Tokyo Motor Show.

Previewed once again as a concept model at the Geneva Motor Show this week, the Juke Nismo will be built at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK in Sunderland alongside the regular Juke with European sales to start towards the end of 2012.

Having released only a single teaser image before the Geneva Motor Show, Nissan today lifted the wraps off its Hi-Cross Concept. According to the company, the Hi-Cross shows a possible new design direction for its next crossover which will join the Juke, Qashqai and Murano and most likely replace the X-Trail.

The Hi-Cross measures 4,660mm long, 1,850mm wide and 1,670mm tall. Thanks to its 2,780mm wheelbase, it has three rows of seats and can accommodate up to seven passengers.

Nissan already has three contenders in the popular European market B-segment: the Micra hatchback, the Juke mini-crossover and the Note mini-MPV.

Yet its Invitation concept that was unveiled today at the Geneva Motor Show is, in Nissan’s own words, “a new offering in the compact hatchback segment in Europe, to join Micra and Juke”. Did you notice that the Note is conspicuously absent from the previous statement?

So it’s a fair assumption that the Invitation, which Nissan says will enter production in 2013, will replace the aging tall hatch.

As the auto industry gears up for the rapidly approaching 82nd Geneva International Auto Show, Nissan released a single teaser photo and video footage of a new concept model called the Hi-Cross.

For now, the Japanese company is only willing to tell us that the Hi-Cross demonstrates how it is "exploring ideas to expand" its crossover lineup.

However, sources state that the Hi-Cross is a concept model for a new D-segment crossover that will replace the more rugged X-Trail SUV, following in the footsteps of the B-segment Juke and C-segment Qashqai, both of which have proved to be a success for Nissan.

Ahead of its world premiere at next month's 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Nissan has released the first official photos of an all-new concept model named Invitation.

If the tall five-door hatchback looks almost production ready, that's because the Invitation essentially previews the Japanese automaker's next mainstream B-segment contender, which will go on sale in Europe early next year alongside the Micra supermini and the Juke crossover.

Given that Nissan's European offerings in the B-segment currently includes the 8-year old Note small MPV as well, it is only logical to assume that the Invitation will most likely act as its replacement.

Net Cars Show

Michigan Designer Dreams Up a Subaru BRZ Competitor for Nissan with SSS Concept

Nissan Brings Hi-Cross Concept to LA, Says it Explores Future Crossover Design

Nissan Unveils Extrem Concept for an "Urban Rally Car" at Sao Paulo Auto Show

Nissan Teases New Concept Car for Sao Paulo Show, Looks Like it Was Inspired by the GT-R

Nissan Confirms “Dramatic” New Concept Car for the 2012 Sao Paulo Motor Show

Nissan TeRRa is a Fuel Cell-Powered Study for a Compact SUV, Jay leno Checks it Out [w/Videos]

Nissan Shows Off e-NV200 Study at IAA in Hanover, Expands Cooperative Testing with FedEx

Nissan's 370Z Facelift, Juke NISMO and NV200 Taxi to Make European Debuts in Paris

Nissan TeRRA Concept is an All-Electric 'Urban' SUV [w/Video]

New Nissan TeRRA Concept Study Breaks Cover Ahead of Paris Motor Show

New Nissan Juke Box is Louder than a Jumbo Jet with 150 Decibel, 18,900W Sound System

This is How the Nissan Juke-R looks on the Streets of Dubai at Night

Nissan Releases Short Film on Juke-R's Supercar Race in Dubai

To the DeltaWing: Nissan's Begins European Development Phase of its Experimental Sportscar

Nissan to Run Innovative DeltaWing Experimental Racer at the 24 hours of Le Mans

Nissan Previews Juke Nismo in Geneva, European Sales Start Later this Year

Nissan's New Hi-Cross Hybrid Crossover Concept Could Replace the X-Trail

Invitation Concept Previews Nissan’s New Honda Jazz Rival

Nissan to Tease Next Generation X-Trail with Hi-Cross Concept at the Geneva Motor Show

New Nissan Invitation Concept Previews Upcoming B-Segment Tall Hatch