There's a mad rush of vehicles frantically trying to hop onto the hybrid bandwagon. The Nissan Altima, however, is one car that has been riding along in this market for years now - four to be exact. Each year, Nissan has perfected the look, performance, and comfort. Here's what the current model year has in store.

2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid At a Glance

- Trim: 1 (HEV)
- Engine: 2.5-liter I4
- Horsepower (hp): 158 @5,200 RPM
- Torque (lb.-ft.): 162 @2,800 RPM
-Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Max Driving Range: Above average, at 660 miles*
- Advanced Technology Partial Zero…

The Nissan SUV, Rogue, has been produced at a facility in Japan for years. For 2013, things are going to change. Nissan will produce its best-selling vehicle in the United States. This plan is part of an effort to localize upwards of 85% of its manufacturing in the regions where it sells vehicles by 2015.

"There are still significant challenges facing us. One of the biggest-not surprisingly-is the strength of the Japanese yen and the impact it has on our profitability," Mr. Tavares said. Yen is trading at 83 for $1, well below the historic level. This makes exporting cars…

Nissan and mobile social app SCVNGR are teaming up for the "Juke The City" challenge. Anyone living in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco can compete at select locations with SCVNGR for the chance to win a Nissan JUKE.

"Nissan products are innovative, bold, stylish and fun!" said Jon Brancheau, Vice President Nissan Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. "The new 2011 Nissan JUKE shakes things up, so we're turning to SCVNGR to shake things up on the marketing end by building into their game layer a unique and entertaining set of location-based challenges that can lead to…

The 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet debuted at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. First we had specs, now we have a price: $47,190. That makes this luxury convertible crossover the priciest car now available from Nissan.

The Murano CrossCabriolet is based on the top-of-the-line Murano LE. It contains a 265-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 standard, as well as all-wheel-drive.

There is only one CrossCabriolet trim level, and comes fully loaded with that price approaching $50,000. HID headlights, a navigation system, Bose sound system, RearView Monitor, and leather seats (heated in front).

Another way to look at the high price…

Nissan will be an honored guest at Japan's Eco-Products 2010 event, an exhibition of environmentally-friendly products and services. This year's theme is "Green x Clean Revolution! Expand the power to connect lives to the world." It's an attempt to raise awareness to the issues of resource depletion and biodiversity conservation.

The Japanese automaker, with its all new LEAF EV, has shown Nissan's commitment to reduce CO2 emissions, and will promote a sustainable mobility society. In fact, the spotlight in the automaker's booth will be on their 'complete clean mobility solution,' the all-electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF…

Nissan is not holding back when it comes to design and performance of the new 2011 Altima. This classic family sedan by the Japanese auto maker continues to amaze fans and car buyers.

2011's Altima is available in brilliant exterior colors including metallic slate, saharan stone, and brilliant silver.

The Altima sedan comes in three trims - the 2.5, 2.5 S and 3.5SR, while the 2011 Altima coupe is available in two trims - the 2.5 S and 3.5 SR.  Equipped with a four-cylinder 2.5-liter engine that exerts 175-horsepower or a 3.5-liter V6 engine…

Nissan has released an unexpected teaser sketch of the next-generation Versa. The Versa has grown to be one of the more popular small cars from the Japanese auto maker since its introduction a few years ago. Available in both a sedan or hatchback versions, the car remains a favorite of young buyers.

Nissan said the next-generation Versa compact will be "sold in the Americas." Which was about the only statement they released along with its sketch.

The next Versa is expected to arrive in United States as a 2012 model. Like the current design, the new Versa will be assembled…

The Japanese auto maker has been at the drawing board and is ready to show off a variety of refreshers and new models, including upgrades the the Sentra for next year.

There will be a redesigned version for all of the Versa subcompact 4and 5-door models, the Sentra compact sedan, and the Altima midsize coupe, plus there will be a new sedan in the next two years. Nissan is also stating that they will be bringing out some more new models, but these big plans do not include a revival of the old 240SX.

According to Nissan, the car will…