Nissan has given the European market version of the Pathfinder SUV and its pickup truck sibling, the Navara (sold as the Frontier in the States), a mid-life facelift to keep them up to date with the competition.

Going green, or eco friendly with cars isn’t all that bad with your working with Cobb Tuning, who have modified this Nissan GT-R to run on E85 ethanol gas. Ethanol, or some would say corn oil, is a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline which was originally developed as a bio-fuel or flex fuel. However, E85 has become an alternative fuel choice for car tuning enthusiasts seeking large performance gains from a relatively inexpensive modification. This new ethanol E85 mix carries a 105 octane rating, and we all know what that means, more octane more power. Cobb Tuning has done just that with this new Nissan GT-R, to see how much extra power they could pull on the dyno.

Nissan, together with Autech Japan and NIMSO have announced that they will be displaying a total of nine models equipped with the latest custom and after-market parts at Japan’s equivalent of the U.S. SEMA Show and Europe’s Essen Motor Show in Germany, the Tokyo Auto Salon to be held from January 15-17, 2010 at the Makuhari Messe.

The tuning company Amuse from Japan recently unveiled a new body kit for the Nissan 370Z called the Vestito, Italian for dress or suit. Upgrades include a new front bumper with carbon fiber integrated on the sides, front lip, side skirts, stretched fenders, and a new rear bumper with a large wing above. The whole kit features simple, yet clean lines that transform the Nissan 370Z to an even more aggressive looking sports car. Customers can choose any wheel package they’d like, but shown here are BBS LM-R wheels wrapped in high performance tires.

Nissan has released pricing for its new 2010 Rogue S Krom Edition that’s on sale now with a starting MSRP (excluding tax, title and license fees) of $23,940 for the front-wheel drive model and $25,140 for the AWD version.

Tommy Kaira, the Japanese tuning firm is creating a new aerodynamic body kit for the Nissan GT-R with exceptional style. Previously they announced their plans to make a new tuning kit for the Nissan Godzilla, and now we have pictures of the work. Tommy Kaira plans to unveil the new GT-R at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon that will be held January 15-17. Included in the kit is a new front bumper, front lip spoiler, side skirts, extended rear fenders, rear diffuser, and a rear wing. All parts will be made entirely of carbon fiber to ensure the highest performance quality, and they will even add an upgraded suspension to the kit.

The 2010 model year brings new standard features and slightly higher prices for three out of four models in the Nissan Cube range. All models (Base, S, SL and Krom Edition), are powered by a 122HP 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that can be linked to either Nissan’s Xtronic CVT or a 6-speed manual transmission. The starting MSRP, which doesn’t include applicable tax, title and license fees, has remained unchanged from 2009 at $13,990 for the 1.8 Base model.

Nissan officials confirmed today that the automaker is planning to add a new entry-level model based on the soon-to-be-revealed Micra in its U.S. market lineup. The next generation Micra (think Toyota Yaris and Ford Fiesta competitor), which was teased with a pair of renderings as well as a set of leaked design sketches, is based on Nissan’s so-called “V-platform” that is said to give birth to two additional models aside from the hatchback, including a four-door sedan and a multipurpose vehicle.

After the SpecV, Nissan appears to be planning yet another limited edition version of its GT-R supercar called the SpecM that is said to make its world debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show at the end of October. Rendered here by the folks over at Japan’s Carmode magazine, the SpecM seems to be fitted with the same aero kit and forged alloy wheels (albeit in silver) as the SpecV. Then again, the lack of official photos could mean that the magazine’s artist simply color-chopped a GT-R to visualize the cover story…

German tuning firm Cobra Technology and Lifestyle (also known as Cobra N+) has released a new sport package for buyers of the Nissan 370Z Coupe. The carbon fiber aero kit for the Japanese coupe includes a front spoiler, exterior mirror covers and a rear diffuser insert with openings for the two 120-mm tailpipes of the Cobra N+ sport exhaust system. Interior upgrades are limited to carbon-fiber-look scuff plates.