Nissan brought the first, and only, variable-compression engine to market. But its future doesn't look bright. Complexity in cars is a funny thing. It’s tempting to say that it’s all bad, that more is ...

Nissan’s variable compression engines have caught the attention of U.S. safety regulators, following multiple reports of alleged engine failure, loss of power, engine knocking, and metal chunks and ...

Nissan’s variable compression turbo engine is now at the center of a class action lawsuit that alleges widespread defects that can cause sudden engine failure. Nissan’s variable compression turbo ...

A decade ago, engineers introduced a clever twist on engine design: a variable compression system that promised better efficiency and performance. Nissan and Infiniti were early adopters of this ...

The last of the three top-selling sedans gets a complete redo, including all-wheel-drive. The odds of beating Accord and Camry on sales would improve if more Altima safety gear came standard on all ...

However, not all innovations are equal, and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early ...