Video: Car Magazine Co-Drives The 2008 Nissan GT-R

Car magazine’s Ben Barry must have felt like a ravenous child in candy store when Nissan’s marketing boss Shingo Suzuki (now that’s funny) unexpectedly suggested that he jump into the GT-R’s passengers seat for a quick spin. See, while Car and a bunch of other major auto magazines were invited by Nissan to photograph the 2008 GT-R in Hokkaido, it was on a strictly “look and drool but don’t even think about driving” basis. Now that sucks. (Links: GT-R Promo Video click here, images & specs click here)

Thanks for the tip Terry (aka, "The Deuce")!

Nissan GT-R Promo Video

Featuring a new 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 “VR38” engine, producing 473 Hp (353kW) at 6400rpm, the all-new GT-R is definitely one of the most anticipated sports cars of the year. Available in Japan from December 6 and the rest of the world in 2008, the Nissan GT-R promises to offer more adrenaline than a Porsche 911 Turbo at half the price. Something tells us that Nissan intends to keep its promise. For official specs and high-res images, click here.

2008 Nissan GT-R Video: Carlos Ghosn Presents The GT-R On Japanese TV!

Hats (and socks and pants…) off to our reader Terry Hartley aka, “The Deuce”, who just tipped us off about this video that features Renault-Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn presenting the all-new Nissan GT-R on a Japanese TV Show. Furthermore, Ghosn took the host of the show for a ride on Nissan's test track –or at least that’s what it looks like. Press play and enjoy! –Click here for details and images on the 473 Hp Nissan GT-R

2008 Nissan GT-R Spy Video

Yep, here’s another spy video of the forthcoming Nissan GT-R. Only difference here is that, judging by the quality of the video, it wouldn’t be far fetched if we agreed with our fellow bloggers at WFC who claim there’s a possibility that the video was produced by Nissan folks themselves. Not that it matters since we’re not far away from the presentation date which is set for October at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Via: WFC

Video: 2008 Nissan GT-R Filmed At The Goodwood Festival

The guys over at “GTR Owners Club” managed to grab the… pole position at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed that took place a couple of weeks ago in the UK, filming the Nissan GT-R prototype that appeared at the event up close and personal. Among other things we get to see the higly-anticipated GT-R’s interior and especially the instrument cluster which is dominated by the large rev counter. The GT-R, due to be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007, is expected to be powered by a twin turbo V6 engine delivering more than 400Hp. -Click “Read More…” below to see the video

Via: gtr

Video: Skilled powersliding with a Nissan Silvia

Parking space + RWD Coupe + cones + skilled driver = hoon merchant! Props to the driver for maneuvering this sexy Silvia through the tightly placed cones with exquisite preciseness. Pretty amazing huh?. Via: Motorpassion

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Video: 2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R Scoop Clips

Along with the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI and the BMW E92 M3 the Nissan Skyline GT-R or just GT-R if you prefer, is one of this year’s most anticipated sports cars. Due to make its public debut towards the end of the year, the twin-turbocharged V6 powered GT-R is the production version of the GT-R PROTO that made its first appearance at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Until then check out this video clip of edited spy footage, edited by Car Magazine PS: We love the subtitle Porsche's worst nightmare is back . Via: WindingRoad

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Nissan Qashqai "Urban Skateboarding" TV-Ad

While not as radical as the Qashqai online skateboard commercials, but definitely more politically correct, Nissan takes upon urban-skateboarding once again to show off its compact crossover. By the way, is it me or is Nissan’s new TV Add suspiciously reminiscent of Jeep’s Compass Urban Playground ad? Yay for creativity!

Via: Motorpasion

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2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R Video

I’m not sure if you’ve seen this video, but if you haven’t here’s your chance! Apart from the fact that the Skyline GT-R is relatively thinly disguised, leaving all the juicy details open, the video contains excellent footage from test runs in Nurburgring, Germany where we have the chance to hear some GT-R “turbo-music”. Although it’s unclear whether will unveil the next generation Skyline GT-R in Detroit, according to a previous press release, sales will start in Japan in fall 2007, followed by the U.S. and Canada in spring 2008. I guess Europe will follow sometime in 2008 too. Via: Worldcarfans

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Nissan Qashqai Cargames Videos put Tony Hawk to shame

Nissan found a kick ass way to promote its 2007 Qashqai crossover through an extreme sports concept in a series of radical videos. Cars are portrayed flying up full and half pipe skate ramps showing us some neat tricks and a better look at what a passenger had for lunch... although we could have done with out that part!

Nissan attempts to convey the message that like skateboarding and other extreme sports, driving a Qashqai is a lifestyle, not a luxury activity.

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Exclusive Paris Sneak Peak: 2007 Nissan Qashqai Production model Teaser Video

Get a first sneak peak at Nissan's 2007 Qashqai production model that will be officially unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. According to the teaser video, Nissan will release the preliminary photos and specs on September 6th.

Based on the homonymous concept which was revealed at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, the Qashqai is a compact crossover that combines characteristics from various categories (C-segment hatchback models like the VW Golf /Rabbit, SUV's and MPV's). If that doesn't sound like a perfect match for the Dodge Caliber I wonder what does.

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