didn't stop the flow of more big sedans. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn took time from his busy schedule of running two car companies half a world apart to introduce the latest edition of America's favorite Nissan.

The new Altima takes almost no styling risks and moves the design of the sedan closer to that of the larger Maxima. With its forked side markers and fastback design, the 2013 Altima exudes sportiness without offending mainstream buyers. Increased fuel economy, a common theme, puts the non-hybrid Altima within striking distance of the magic 40-m.p.g. mark.