"Why do so many people buy the Nissan Rogue?" It's something we ponder and lament every time we see it on a top 10 list of best-selling cars. We're not alone. Perhaps it's because its styling, size and interior quality made a good first impression at a dealer, but the more you drove it, the worse it got. "Dreary" is a word that comes to mind. With the all-new 2021 Rogue, Nissan is aiming to change the story, and after a couple hours of driving it on a chilly fall day in Michigan, we think Nissan has done exactly that. 

But first, to properly add perspective, back to its predecessor. The steering was a mess; the handling ponderous and the ride hardly special; its droning continuously variable transmission was unresponsive, and the annoyingly buzzy engine was woefully underpowered even in a segment where power is a low priority. Nissan responded with a clean-sheet redesign underpinned by a totally new platform not currently shared with another Nissan. It uses more aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel than the outgoing model, contributing to less weight and higher chassis rigidity.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 108 new cases of the coronavirus in the Japanese capital on Sunday.

The preliminary figure as of 3 p.m. brings the total number of confirmed cases in Tokyo to 26,484.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 207 new cases of the coronavirus in the Japanese capital on Saturday.

The preliminary figure as of 3 p.m. brings the total number of confirmed cases in Tokyo to 26,376.

The Isuzu D-Max midsize pickup is perhaps the brand's best-known product around the world but its SUV variant, the MU-X, is much more exotic – or so to speak.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 196 new coronavirus cases on Friday.

The figure brings the total number of infections in the Japanese capital to 26,169.

Japan's Defense Ministry plans to enhance its electronic warfare capability by creating six specialized units across the country.

Electronic warfare involves monitoring and jamming enemy radio communications and radars.

Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has refused to appoint six nominees as new members of a leading organization of Japanese scientists, prompting a call for the move to be retracted.

The Science Council of Japan is designated as a special organization under the jurisdiction of the prime minister. It makes policy proposals, independent from the government.

A company in Tokyo has welcomed three new employees from Vietnam after a four-month delay due to Japan's coronavirus entry restrictions.

The solar power business firm, afterFIT, held a welcoming ceremony for the three on Thursday.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 235 new cases of the coronavirus in the Japanese capital on Thursday.

The preliminary figure as of 3 p.m. brings the total number of confirmed cases in Tokyo to 25,973.

Ishigaki City in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, has officially changed the district name of the Senkaku Islands to "Tonoshiro Senkaku" as of Thursday.

Japan controls the Islands. China and Taiwan claim them. The Japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory, in terms of history and international law. It says there is no issue of sovereignty to be resolved over them.

Acura has great expectations for the all-new 2021 TLX sports sedan, the first model to embody the brand's ‘Precision Crafted Performance’ philosophy.

Details for the 2021 Infiniti Q50 are out, and while it's largely the same sedan as it was last year, Infiniti made some notable improvements. For starters, Infiniti made its suite of driver assistance equipment standard. This includes blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, 360-degree camera with moving object detection, parking sensors, backup collision assist and auto high-beams. It's a fairly comprehensive package that many luxury brands would make you pay a pretty penny for.

Additionally, Infiniti is adding a Sensory trim level for 2021. It's equipped with the 300-horsepower version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Infiniti also equips it with sport design front and rear fascias, leather sport seats, black open pore wood interior trim, black headliner and pillars and a 16-speaker Bose audio system. Both the Sensory and Red Sport 400 gain power-folding, auto-dimming outside mirrors in the new year, too.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 78 new cases of the coronavirus in the Japanese capital on Monday.

The daily figure fell below the 100 mark for the first time since last Wednesday.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 144 new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday.

The ages of those infected range from under 10 years old to over 90.