As a result of Nissan’s 34 per cent acquisition of beleaguered Mitsubishi, the next Triton may be based on the Navara. After being dogged by the fuel tampering scandal, as well as economic woes and a stale showroom lineup, Nissan is intervening to the tune of AU$3 billion. Talk of […]
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Nissan buying 34% of Mitsubishi Motors for 237 billion yen
It’s official, Nissan is purchasing a 34 per cent stake in Mitsubishi Motors following reports and rumours over the past 24 hours. Mitsubishi confirmed the news in a statement, saying the strategic alliance will extend an existing partnership between the two Japanese companies. Nissan bought the slice for 237 billion […]
Nissan to take controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors – report
In a possible takeover move, Nissan is considering investing 200 billion Ye (US $1.84 billion) in Mitsubishi, giving it a controlling stake in the embattled Japanese manufacturer. This could be part of a plan to dig Mitsubishi out of trouble regarding the recent fuel consumption scandal. It’s understood the boards […]
2016 Nissan Navara ST King Cab 2.3DTT review (video)
The 2016 Nissan Navara NP300 definitely stands out as one of the most attractive entrants in a viciously overcrowded 4×4 ute segment. Like Triton, HiLux, Ranger, and Mazda B-series, the Navara is a veteran of the utility sector. These cars also have to deal with the VW Amarok youngster, a […]
Nissan Kicks production version revealed, new global compact SUV
Nissan has unveiled the production version of the Kicks concept we saw in 2014. The model comes in as the company’s new entry-level SUV, set for global markets. At the initial stage the Kicks has been designed for emerging markets, with Nissan Australia saying it isn’t confirmed for the local […]
Nissan Micra, Pulsar hatch dropped from Australian lineup, Y61 Patrol ends
After failing to really make their mark in respective segments, the Nissan Micra and Pulsar hatch have been dropped from the Australian lineup. Production of the Y61 Patrol for Australia has also officially come to an end. The Micra nameplate does possess some level of heritage, locally, but the […]
1000kW Nissan Patrol is your everyday drive in the Middle East
Speedhunters has unearthed a volcanic 1400hp three-door Nissan Patrol in the Middle East. Imagine a Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution that’s spent decades in a high security prison munching steroids and you get the idea. The Qatari owner has a vast collection of other supercars, but only wished to share this sinister […]
Nissan GT-R Nismo breaks world record, but for what?
Nissan may well have broken a world record with its iconic GT-R, following the release of a short teaser clip. But we have no idea what record it is exactly. The clip, released by Nissan’s Middle Eastern arm, features a Nismo-tuned R35 GT-R, suggesting its latest creation is the fastest […]