FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: www.kbb.com 2010 Nissan Cube. Drafting off the inroads made by other boxy small cars like the Scion xB and Honda Element, Nissan has finally seen fit to bring its previously Japan-exclusive Cube to the US. Now in its third generation the US-bound Cube is somewhat less cube-like, instead offering a cleaner, curvier take on the straight-edged people hauler theme. While eye-catching details like an asymmetrical tailgate and ultra-modern headlights make it …

Scenes from the GT-R assembly at Nissan’s Tochigi plant in Japan.

I am a fan of Nissan, particularly the Maxima. I owned a 1987 Nissan Maxima SE and while it was not a marque for style,it was the pique of dependability and performance and luxury. As of late, 2004 onwards, I have seen many negative reviews on the first American built Nissan Maxima. Will the 2009 series be built in the US or will manufacture resume in Japan? I love Maximas but refuse to buy American.