When is Nissan going to hurry up and introduce the next-generation Z car? Nissan is yet to provide any official firm date. However, mysterious 370Z prototypes have recently been spotted out and about, including at the Nurburgring, potentially indicating the start of development. Yipee. Until we hear more all we […]
Datsun
Datsun 1200 ute with Hakosuka Skyline front end conversion (video)
Here’s something a little different. It’s a Datsun 1200 ute, which is already something of a cult classic, only it features the front end of the legendary KPGC-10 Skyline ‘Hakosuka’ GT-R. The project is actually a couple of years old now but it’s the first we’ve seen of it, and […]
Video: 1978 Datsun 120Y 0-100km/h & engine sound
Here at PD we’re always testing the latest cars that are freshly packed with technologies and mod-cons, and smart, powerful yet efficient engines. We thought we’d turn back the clock to rekindle what must have been an interesting spirit back in the 1970s and ’80s. As part of our usual […]
Editorial: Would you buy a $5000 new car?
Australia is an advanced western nation, with high expectations of what a modern new car is. Even the most basic cars in Australia are available with six airbags, stability control, at least a four-star ANCAP rating, Bluetooth, power windows, power steering and keyless entry, carpets and full instrumentation. Some even […]
2017 Nissan Datsun Nationals – highlights (mega gallery)
Classics cars are getting rarer and rarer, but it seems there is still plenty of enthusiasm around to support them. As highlighted by 2017 Nissan Datsun Nationals, which took place around Sydney over the weekend. The three-day event started in Penrith at the International Regatta Centre on Saturday, with registration […]
For Sale: Immaculate 1973 Datsun 240Z in the USA
This week’s Cool Find is for all you Zed heads out there. An original 1973 Datsun 240Z, selling stateside with bidding starting at US$13,500 ($17,747 Dollarydoos). In the town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, this original and very clean 240Z resides, having underwent a respray a decade ago. It’s also been […]
Datsun GO-cross concept debuts at Auto Expo
Newly reformed Datsun brand, still owned by Nissan, has unveiled a funky new SUV concept called the GO-cross at the Auto Expo event in India. The iconic brand now builds vehicles for emerging markets, and so what better place to unveil the GO-cross than at Auto Expo. It’s seen as […]
Datsun previews new concept destined for Tokyo show
Datsun is planning to unveil a new concept car at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, potentially previewing a future mini SUV/crossover. Very little details have been released at this stage, aside from this teaser image which shows just a headlight, fog light, and part of the front grille. By the […]