Premcar has announced that the final round of testing has been completed for the upcoming 2021 Navara Pro-4X Warrior, which is promising to be the world’s toughest Navara, exclusive to the Australian market. The all-new locally re-engineered flagship Navara is based on the Pro-4X, and has received a number of […]
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Australian Nissan Navara Pro-4X-based Warrior previewed
Local manufacturer Premcar has said that Australia’s local manufacturing scene is “thriving” as the company gears up for the new Nissan Navara Warrior program, a joint-venture between Premcar and Nissan. Despite the last of Australia’s OEM manufacturers closing their doors in 2017, Premcar says that its Warrior program proves there […]
Premcar launches recruitment drive in Australia, opens 35 positions
Australian engineering firm, Premcar, has announced the launch of an Australian recruitment drive aiming to find local automotive specialists to join its team in Melbourne. Premcar says that it is looking for 35 skilled automotive specialists to join its ranks and help with the final development and production stages of […]
Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Nissan new car delivery delays outlined; Australia
Some dealer bulletin updates have landed in our inbox, outlining some of the expected delivery timings for new Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Nissan orders in Australia. Since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe and left a number of ramifications, including production stops in many industries and supplier shortages, and, more recently, […]
Top 10 best SUVs coming to Australia in 2022
In the wake of factory shutdowns and microchip shortages, the number of new cars released in 2021 has been massively hindered by external forces hitting even the world’s largest manufacturers. Thankfully, though, momentum has been steadily picking up in recent months, and it looks as though 2022 is set to […]
Orders for 2022 Nissan Z set to open on November 15?
Rumours are swirling around at the moment, suggesting Nissan is set to open the order book for its next-generation Z sports car, often dubbed as the ‘400Z’, on November 15. The new model has so far only been shown in “close-to-final” prototype form. The news comes from a purported staff […]
Nissan reports record loss for FY2021, chip shortage to blame
Japanese manufacturer Nissan has reported a record operating loss in the 2022 financial year, and it says the global shortage of semiconductors has been the primary driver. In a statement, Nissan said the combined impact of the coronavirus and semiconductor shortage were to blame for the 150.7 billion yen (AU$1.7 […]
2021 Nissan LEAF e+ now on sale in Australia from $60,490
Nissan Australia has updated its fully electric LEAF for 2021, adding a new e+ variant. It promises more range, more power, and increased performance. The LEAF e+ sits atop the standard LEAF within Nissan’s lineup. The larger battery pack, which has increased from 40kWh in the base model to 62kWh […]