By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

The styling direction Nissan has taken with two of its highest volume vehicles, last year with the 2015 Murano mid-sized crossover and now with the 2016 Maxima sedan have proven to be alluring head-turners. Even though many manufacturers are leery of taking design risks, Nissan’s vehicles, especially the new Maxima, seem to resonate giving buyers a compelling choice.

By David Finkelstein

Nissan broke new styling ground with the introduction of the 2015 re-done midsize Murano crossover. If we turn back the clock with our thoughts focused towards the first generation Murano in 2003, it had a ground swelling impact  on the SUV/crossover market in general. It clearly offered a fresh design that combined a number of premium features but without consumers being shackled up against paying a luxury price point.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Any week spent with Godzilla is a good week. The excessively fast Nissan GT-R sports car — which earned its distinctive Japanese nickname years ago — has not been redesigned since it landed on American shores in 2008 and is now in its seventh model year. But continual improvements have kept the beast on even terms with the limited competition it faces.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

When Nissan introduced its first crossover more than a decade ago it stormed into the market with a flashy, aerodynamic design penned in its North American studios. The 2003 Murano broke new styling ground with a rounded eye-catching appearance that looked ahead of its time. The design has aged well through two generations, but even with some significant updates, it has become dated.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

A new breed of small compact cargo vans has emerged on the scene in recent years. Unlike the standard hauler of the past, these smallish vans have aerodynamic European styling, are relatively fuel efficient, display car-like drivability, are easy to maneuver in tight places, and feature modern technology-laden cockpits.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Compact crossovers are hot. And the burgeoning segment is crowded with new products, many among the best-selling vehicles in North America, so it's with perfect timing that Nissan introduces an all-new second-generation Rogue for the 2014 model year. Now built in Tennessee, the new Rogue rides on a new platform that expands interior space enough to include an optional third-row seat and considerably more cargo room.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

We like small, maneuverable sedans and hatchbacks as our family transportation. They are generally fun to drive, they will fit into virtually any legitimate parking spot without raising blood pressure, they are generally more affordable than their larger counterparts, and they are fuel efficient.