# Nissan Built A Fanbase Of Driving Enthusiasts, Now It Wants To Replace Them With AI

> In the early 2000s, Nissan was on a roll. Making full use of the second chance offered by a partnership with Renault, the Japanese automaker brought the Z sports car back to its affordable roots, created an off-road hit…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2152744/nissan-propilot-ai-2027-rogue-e-power-tested/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69e8ed2e8718823295356a55)
- **Published:** 2026-04-22
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nissan #automaker #built #driving #enthusiasts #fanbase #replace #wants
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