Sugar cube... how cute is that!?!?

Found on Facebook

Self made sales commercial to sell his old Maxima results in Nissan buying the car from him!

Luke Akers wanted to sell his 1996 Nissan Maxima GLE - yes, the one seen above that needs a ratchet strap to keep the front end from bursting with joy - the Florida filmmaker turned on his cameras and yelled "Quiet on set!" The result is a one-minute videographic homage to mankind's monuments, narrated with all the intensity of a BBC documentary to sell a 17-year-old sports sedan that comes "fully loaded with an engine, wheels, tires and an automatic transmission."

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/12/19/nissan-buys-used-maxima-from-luke-ayers-crazy-ad/

he also did a print campaign:

The time has come for me to sell my beloved 1996 Maxima, a faithful car that now has to go. Of course, I can’t send it off without a proper goodbye. So in my spare time I decided to make this little ditty. Because marketing.

Shot within two weekends on a Canon 60D and Nikkor and Sigma lenses.

Budget: $100.00

Currently accruing 1,000 views/day on Youtube.

Music: -Richter: Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons – Summer 3 -Vivaldi, The Four Seasons – Summer 3

Archival Footage: -First Pan-Tilt of the Eiffel Tower circa. 1900 -The Golden Gate Bridge

From the original Craigslist Ad:

Luxurious 1996 Maxima GLE land-ship-yacht There is luxury in a Bentley, speed in a Ferrari, comfort in Bugatti.

For everything else, there’s this 1996 Nissan Maxima; aged 17 years.

Appropriately named, never before in history has a car had the words “time-tested” engraved into its lone spirit. Being offered up for sale I present to you a car that will make magic happen. It not only brings more admiring stares than any other car I have driven it also has seatbelts! Amazing!

This pavement-yacht has a ride as smooth as a Pegasus’ backside. Its such a massive and impressive land-yacht it requires the use of steering fluid that has been designed to leak out from underneath the car when it has been exhausted from the majestic work that it has done, released into the wild when the great Maxima when it has decided its time has come. This Maxima no longer needs to let the odometer tell it how far it has gone – it has chosen a path of greatness and valor and refuses to let silly numbers determine its life!

Only moments after sitting it its comfort of properly weathered leather you will hear the squeals of glee that the powerful V6 motors makes as it groans to life. You are at the command of a great ship, a warrior land-ship-yacht with scars to prove that it has indeed been to war and back! This steed of sorts will carry you from here and only by its grace will it allow you to get to where you are going at the mercy of its majesty!

Few have ridden its glorious wheels, and few more may see its greatness.

The orange Unifying Grasp and Lift safetY (aslo known as U.G.L.Y.) restrains the front hood to the maxima degree!

Email Me!

Best Offer!

*No warranty is expressed or implied the vehicle will be sold AS-IS.
*No it is not “magic”

above text and prints from http://ikonikfilms.com/portfolio/luxury-defined-the-1996-maxima-gle-sport-sedan/

the FTC took Nissan to court for the follwing dune buggy commercial. Slapped their hand, said no more nonsense, "it's misleading"

found on http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/24/nissan-settles-ftc-over-misleading-dune-buggy-ad-video/#continued

but didn't take them to task for the airliner commercial

NEWS: 600bhp & Ring-Record R35 Nismo GT-R Unveiled

Nissan's much-anticipated tuning partner, Nismo, has unveiled details of its (TBC) Ring-record-slaying (7:08.679!!!) "dreams come true" – if predictably named – Nissan GT-R Nismo.
See it's mega lap record video here.
The "race-oriented" model delivers "factory tuned" supercar dynamics with revolutionary enhanced aerodynamics and ultra-precise handling.
Undeniably, the Nissan GT-R is already established as one of the best performing supercars in the automotive sphere, and now Nissan has drawn on decades of racing experience gathered by Nismo, the brand's motorsport specialists, to develop the ultimate Nissan GT-R.
The Nissan GT-R Nismo features exclusive styling that embraces the longstanding racing philosophy of form following function. It has numerous motorsports-inspired technologies to enhance the car's performance through optimised aerodynamics, suspension and powertrain, creating a well-balanced machine that is at home on both the road and track.
The Nissan GT-R Nismo will be available in Japan in late February 2014, U.S. and Europe later in 2014.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says this is the fastest Nissan GT-R ever. "With a 7:08.679 lap time, we can authoritatively say that the Nissan GT-R Nismo* holds the volume production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschliefe, which is the gold standard of high performance achievement."

Nissan GT-R Nismo Overview - Flagship of the Nismo lineup

1. Mechanical Features
Nissan GT-R Nismo employs innovation, uncompromising engineering and motorsports-inspired technologies to achieve new levels of power, speed and handling.

Engine:

• Under the hood, the 3.8-litre V6 VR38DETT engine benefits from the know-how that Nismo has gained from participating in such events as the world-renowned Nürburgring 24 hour race. Engine power has risen and is now rated at 600hp (441kw) and 481 lb ft (652 Nm) of torque.
• New high-flow, large diameter turbochargers, which are used for GT3 racing, improve breathing, while optimised individual ignition timing control for each cylinder and upgraded fuel pump improve combustion.

Chassis:

• The suspension setup,is inspired by that of the Nismo racing GT-R and tuned for stunning agility, road-holding and handling finesse, without compromising refinement.
• The springs and custom-developed Bilstein DampTronic dampers in the front and rear suspension are specially tuned to deliver exceptional grip levels and progressive handling response at the limit. Three suspension modes can be selected: Comfort, Normal and R, for circuit applications.
• Exclusive Nismo tyres - developed by Dunlop - exhibit outstanding grip and handling characteristics. Front: 255/40 ZRF20; rear 285/35 ZRF20.
• Specially-developed links fitted to the front double wishbone suspension increase castor trail to optimise wheel position during high-G cornering and improve straight-line and cornering stability. Additionally, large high-rigidity bolts are used to increase stiffness of the wheel-hub attachment area.
• To minimize body-roll during cornering and changes of direction, the Nissan GT-R Nismo features a 17.3 mm hollow rear anti-roll bar which raises roll stiffness while reducing weight.

Body construction:

• Increased rigidity in the bodyshell is achieved using adhesive bonding in addition to spot welding leading to precise suspension response under extreme load, the Nismo "factory tuned" enhancement.

2. Exterior design - Exclusive styling with improved aerodynamics:

• Using the latest Computational Fluid Dynamic simulation techniques to analyse airflow, Nismo has developed an aero package that improves road-holding, minimises the negative impact of drag, while giving the car a menacing and muscular appearance.
• Together, the front bumper, engine undercover strake and carbon rear spoiler increase downforce, lowering the centre of gravity and generating an additional 100kg (at 300km/h) compared to the freshly updated 2014 GT-R model. The car's aerodynamic characteristics are tuned to ensure the downforce is equally spread front to rear at all speeds for progressive handling characteristics. A widened front bumper configuration and elongated yet tapered rear bumper design keep the drag to Cd 0.26, the same as that of 2014 Nissan GT-R.
• The Nissan GT-R Nismo will be available in five body colors: Brilliant White Pearl, Meteor Flake Pearl Black, Ultimate Metallic Silver and Vibrant Red. And unique to the GT-R Nismo model, a Dark Matte Grey accentuates the car's imposing exterior muscularity.
• The GT-R Nismo's black 6-spoke wheels are inspired by Nissan's legendary GT500 race car.

3. Interior:

• The Nissan GT-R Nismo cockpit inspires driver confidence through both its craftsmanship and optimised driving position.
• Ergonomically sculpted carbon-fibre-backed reclining RECARO seats (Europe/Japan) comfortably, yet firmly, support the driver and front-seat passenger.
• Nismo racers influenced the design of the steering wheel which is dressed in Alcantara®, with three spokes, red centre mark and red stitching to give the best combination of grip, feedback and comfort.
• The combi meter has carbon-like finish, and tachometer features a red design. The meter hood is also dressed with Alcantara®.
• Interior trim features include discreet red stitching on the seats, centre console, door trim and steering wheel.

See lots more pics of the new road car and the Ring record car here.

VIDEO: 183mph R35 GT-R World Ice Driving Record

Nissan's beast, 540bhp twin turbo 3.8-litre V6 R35 GT-R just keeps on getting better, and quicker – as its new 183mph Russian ice driving world record just shows, in a standard spec car. Check out this awesome video from the frozen Baikal lake, at -22C. Takes some balls...

VIDEO: "El Toro" R32 GT-R Skyline 1253PS!

Earlier this year we showed you Alex Keresztesi's amazing "El Toro" R32 GT-R Skyline on the dyno, knocking out over 700PS, on low boost. Now, it's run in and here it is being mapped on high boost – making an incredible 1253PS and an unreal 1429Nm torque. WOWZERS! Awesome! And watch the video right to the end to see the launch control map being added. Jees! That's a proper drag car! Love it.

NEWS: First European Test of 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 With JRM Group

Our pals at JRM Racing (www.jrm-group.com) have arranged a first European test of the awesome 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 – for teams and driver looking for competitive and affordable GT3 car.
JRM say: "Following a successful four day test held in Portimao this week, engineers of the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 believe the raft of 2013 performance upgrades have delivered significant improvements in both qualifying and race pace. Despite the test car not benefitting from all the planned 2013 engine upgrades, the changes to the suspension and a substantially revamped aero package enabled JRM test driver Peter Dumbreck to consistently lap substantially faster than the sister 2012 spec car running at the same time. JRM, manufacturer of the car that came close to securing the British GT crown in its debut year, was also able to capitalise on the comprehensive track time to work through its entire test programme, as well as allowing potential customers to try the car."
"The test gave us four full days running in predominantly dry conditions ,working through aero and damper set up changes to optimise the car ahead of homologation," says JRM’s Nigel Stepney. "The drivers reported turn in is significantly improved and the repositioned rear wing is more efficient than last year’s, resulting in downforce without the drag."
The potential of the car was underlined as, together with planned engine upgrades due ahead of the next test in January, the Nismo and JRM partnership will realise a further weight reduction of 20kg. "For instance, we have taken the opportunity to upgrade the heavier production headlamps for carbon fibre units," adds Stepney. "Shedding some weight will enable us to optimise balance ahead of final homologation."
In addition to Dumbreck, drivers from the UK, Europe and the Middle East that are considering the Nissan sampled the 2013 spec car. Competitive pricing, some £50,000 lower than similarly specified cars, led to ten drivers making the trip, including British GT4 champion Jody Fannin. "The 2013 car immediately instilled confidence and I was able to set competitive lap times on an unfamiliar circuit after a handful of laps,” says Fannin “I found it well balanced and very stable. It was particularly strong under braking and on turn in. I'm sure it'll be a competitive proposition in 2013."
JRM is already planning a further test in January 2013 ahead of the Balance of Performance trials when potential customers can also drive the car. Bionic GT3 car anyone? Contact JRM Racing for full details via the website.

NEWS: Nissan Juke-R Goes All Batman! Win it!

Last week we got the Usain Bolt gold Nissan GT-R auction and this week Nissan's marketing team are teaming up with the Batman movie franchisers – creating a one-off Batman-inspired Juke Nismo! It's been built to celebrate launch of The Dark Knight Rises™ on Blu-Ray™ & DVD (December 3rd) and is based on the new Juke Nismo, featuring matt black paint and lots of Batman detailing. And it's not up for sale, but available to win here: www.builttothrill.co.uk

The Juke's official title is: The Dark Knight Rises™ Juke Nismo – and the the one-off machine features a host of Batman-inspired details "that will make the lucky owner the envy of every movie fan and car buff," say Nissan. It features the same 200PS 1.6-litre turbocharged engine driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox - giving it a 0-62mph time of 7.8 seconds - as well as a Nismo bodykit, uprated suspension and enhanced interior. And there's a load of Batman-inspired interior and exterior details "that will make the driver feel just like Bruce Wayne." These include: Matt black paint, 18-inch rims, a shark fin antenna replacing the standard car’s conventional aerial, aluminium bat badges on the front grille and tailgate, bat logos on the kickplates and reflective bat badges on the headrests of the suede-trimmed Nismo sports seats. Best – or geekiest – of all, thanks to downlighters mounted under the door mirrors the famous Bat signal can be projected onto the floor area around the doors. A clever uplighter projects the same signal onto the black headlining inside too. 

See some more images on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/roadmagblog The Dark Knight Rises™ Juke Nismo is the work of Nissan’s very own Batcave – Nissan Design Europe, based in London’s Paddington, the same studio responsible for the design of the original Juke. 

Nissan say: "The Dark Knight Rises™ Juke Nismo will not go on sale in a Nissan dealership, nor will it be made available to the highest bidder – instead the only way to get this car on your driveway is to enter a special competition at www.builttothrill.co.uk. Just take the Thrill Test and you’re in with a chance of owning The Dark Knight Rises™ Juke Nismo. The competition runs until February 28th 2013 with the winner announced early March."

Meanwhile, order books for the Juke Nismo open in January 2013 with deliveries set for March 2013. The first in a range of Nismo road cars, it has been designed and developed by Nissan’s Nismo performance division. It will be available with two transmissions: a 2WD manual or 4WD CVT automatic. Prices and full specifications for the Juke Nismo will be released closer to the car’s launch.

VIDEO: El Toro Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R On Dyno! Take cover!

Don't often do a lot with dyno videos, but this one definitely deserves the speakers turning to 11 and watching – as the "El Toro" R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R built by Pro Imports Motorsports lets rip to 7,000+rpm at 1.3bar boost (running in level!) from its 3.2-litre stroker RB26 engine. Sounds awesome eh?

NEWS: JRM Racing Offer New GT-R GT3 Test Date @ Portimão

JRM Racing (www.jrm-racing.com) has arranged a test day for race teams to try out the all-new, faster, harder GT-T GT3 car from Nismo. JRM Racing, who manufacture and sell the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 race car in Europe, the Middle East and Russia is offering tests of the new car at the Portimão Circuit, Portugal, on November 27th and 28th.

JRM say: " We are inviting international race team owners, their engineers and drivers to attend two test days at the Portimão Circuit in Portugal on November 27th and 28th 2012 to try out the new FIA GT3 spec Nissan GT-R. With significant updates for 2013, the car promises already proven levels of quality, affordability, race and championship-winning potential and support from JRM."
"We urge any race team out there, particularly if they are considering entering GT racing for the first time, to contact us about attending the Portimão test day, where we have exclusive use of the track and a new test car for drivers and engineers," says Mark Dexter, JRM’s sales manager. "GT3 racing is not as expensive as people think and we believe the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 offers the most affordable and competitive package with which to exploit this category. Now is the perfect time to make the switch in time for the 2013 race season."
Contact JRM Sales Manager Mark Dexter on mdexter@jrm-group.com or call +44-(0)1327-307-164 to arrange the GT-R GT3 test. The car retails at £270,000, and a spec, the 2013 improvements and a video can be seen on the blog roll below... 

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VIDEO: 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 Model Unveiled & Uk Test Dates

Great news! Nismo has released the 2013 GT-R GT3 and here's a video of it in testing, looking menacing. Like it's faster, harder, stronger road going GT-R cousin, the FIA GT3-spec car is much improved, focusing on: Better engine performance & durability, greater aerodynamic performance, improved brake balance, new suspension settings to suit the new aerodynamics package and new gear ratios to optimize engine output increase.
The car's VR38DETT V6 Twin Turbocharged motor unleashes a maximum 405kw (550ps) horsepower and maximum torque of 637Nm. Standard equipment includes a six speed sequential manual gearbox, semi-automatic paddle shift and adjustable steering wheel. As mandated by FIA GT3 rules, the car is rear-wheel-drive. The engine sees the biggest contribution to performance enhancement, which includes new camshaft timing, as well as greater reinforcement for added durability. And several modifications were made to enhance aerodynamics: canards were added to the front and the front fender louvers were enlarged, plus the positioning of the rear wing was optimized. These changes improved aerodynamic balance between front and rear, and increased downforce, which enhanced overall aerodynamic performance.
The 2012 out-going model, which debuted this March, has won all over the world entered by Nismo (NDDP Racing) as well as various customer racing teams, racing in this year's SUPER GT series (GT 300 class), Super Taikyu (GT3 class), British GT Championship and GT Cup. Nismo say: "We have developed the 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 using all the valuable data brought back from these races, in addition to the dyno, track tests, and customer feedback, to enhance its competitiveness and performance."

The 2013 model, Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 is manufactured on demand, at a cost here in the UK (Europe & Russia) of £270,000. Orders will be accepted from November 13, 2012 on. Should the number of orders exceed production capacity, Nismo retains the right to make final decisions on order fulfillment. Additionally, Nismo is currently preparing an update kit for the 2012 model, Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3.
Sales and customer support for the Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 will be implemented by Nismo for Japan, Asia, North America, South America, and Oceania, whilst Nismo project partner, JRM Racing (www.jrm-group.com), will continue to cover Europe, Russia and the Middle East, in the same way as 2012 Model. For more details, please see to http://www.nismo.co.jp/en/products/GT3/index.html or visit the JRM website.

VIDEO: Usain Bolt Vs Nissan R35 GT-R

Great little viral video from Nissan here using the world's fastest (& coolest?) man, Usain Bolt to market the power and pace of the phenomenal Nissan R35 GT-R.