Nissan has just unveiled it's Kicks Concept crossover at the 2014 Sao Paulo motor show in Brazil. The automaker is remaining mum for now about their intentions, however, it certainly looks production-ready. If this concept enters production, will it be tailored specifically to the Brazilian market? Or, as some are speculating, is the Kicks really the next generation Juke? If you'll remember, the Juke made it's debut at the Geneva auto show in 2010, and it should be due for a replacement around 2017. The Kicks concept is about the same size with similar proportions as the Juke. It has a tall shoulder, generous ground clearance, short overhangs and a smallish cargo area. It's flashier than the Juke, however. It sports bold accent colours on the roof and in the wheels, contrasting with it's satin titanium finish. It seems to take it's design cues from both a performance car and a compact SUV. It appears sleek, featuring full wraparound glass, a blunt vertical front end, floating roof, a V-motion grille, boomerant lights and 19-inch six-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels.

Nissan confirmed via a short statement that it is ending production of its Maxima sedan in mid-2023, but the automaker also took pains to leave the door open to a possible future electric version.

The current Nissan LEAF will not be replaced by a new edition at the end of its production cycle, according to Automotive News. The car was for a long-time the best-selling electric car on the planet and its place in automotive history is assured, but even it must make way for newer products like the Ariya.

Nissan is recalling over late-model 180,000 Frontier and Titan pickup trucks due to a problem with the transmission. Basically, in the off position, the mechanism that keeps the vehicle from moving might not engage, which can cause the vehicle to roll without warning.