Mitsubishi’s future under Nissan stewardship has become clearer as Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has outlined his intentions to fully integrate the triple-diamond brand into the alliance. Renault-Nissan purchased a 34 per cent stake in the beleaguered carmaker earlier this year, after Mitsubishi was embroiled in a fuel data manipulation scandal […]
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2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo on sale in Australia from $299,000
Nissan Australia has confirmed the Nismo performance brand will be launching locally in 2017, bringing the insane Nismo GT-R to the Aussie market for the first time. The 2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo will go on sale in Australia in February next year, priced from $299,000 (excluding on-roads). Loyal GT-R customers […]
2017 Nissan Micra revealed at Paris motor show
Nissan’s all-new Micra, revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, is a car aimed at destroying Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris, rather than competing in the sub-light sector like its immediate predecessor. At 3995mm long, 1742mm wide and 1452mm tall, the Micra is 170mm longer, 77mm wider and […]
Nissan Navara Series II adds SL variant, revised suspension
Nissan Australia will soon introduce a range of updates as part of the 2017 Nissan Navara Series II launch for the dual-cab lineup, PerformanceDrive has learned, bringing revised specifications while introducing a new SL variant. According to leaked documents, the D23 Navara Series II will welcome an SL ‘tradie’ grade […]
2017 Nissan Micra previews sharp new look (video)
Nissan’s all-new Micra small car has been teased ahead of its official unveiling at the Paris Motor Show on September 29. The teaser comes in the form of a video, where the company promises “A Revolution is Coming”. It’s too early to say if this is the normal corporate hype […]
Top 10 best small cars coming in 2017-2018
If you’re in the market for a small car, there are some very talented contenders on the market today. The Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta are both fun to drive, the Honda Jazz is a masterpiece of space efficiency, and the Skoda Fabia has some clever tricks and innovative technologies. However, […]
2017 Nissan GT-R now on sale in Australia from $189,000
The 2017 Nissan GT-R is now on sale in Australia, with Nissan billing it as the “most significant upgrade” to the GT-R since the introduction of the R35 in 2009. Highlights include a reinforced chassis, and more potent powertrain, as well as a host of upgrades previously reserved for the […]
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 […]