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Nissan Recalling 200,000 Vehicles Over Passenger Airbag Issue

Posted by Admin on October 20, 2008

Infiniti G37 Coupe

Motor Co. is recalling 200,000 2007-2008 cars and SUVs to address an electrical issue that may cause the passenger side to not operate in an accident. The problem appears to mainly affect the , but owners of the , Sedan and , along with , and Rogue may also receive notification of the problem.

’s explanation is a bit vague: Simply that an “electrical component” could cause an interruption in the sensor signal, preventing the ‘bag from deploying.

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Spy Shots: Nissan 370Z Shows Off Its Redesigned (And Larger) Rear

Posted by Admin on August 19, 2008

Spy Shot Nissan 370Z Rear

A forum member over on VWVortex caught a mildly disguised on the freeway, and the two shots shown here give us better glimpse of what to expect when the new Z debuts in Los Angeles this November.

It’s been widely reported that the upcoming 2010 will be shortened by 4 inches and will ride on a slightly widened track, but without a profile shot, it’s hard to tell. The rear three-quarter view shows redesigned rear windows that are slightly smaller, with the bottom edge angling steeply towards the roofline. The rear glass of the hatch is sunken in, and incorporates a small spoiler into the trunk lid, while the fenders appear wider than the outgoing model and the tail lamps are equipped with LEDs.

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