Later this month Nissan will launch the Pulsar SSS sedan as part of its new 2015 model year Series II range, which sees a variant level shakeup, new standard features, price cuts, and added safety. The SSS model now replaces the top Ti model, and features the same trim specifications […]
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Nissan Lannia to debut at Shanghai show, for Chinese youth
Nissan is planning to unveil the production version of the Lannia concept at the Shanghai motor show in a couple of weeks. It’s set to be an energetic model aimed at the youth generation in China. It’s an evolution of the Friend-ME concept from 2013, and in turn the production […]
2015 Nissan X-Trail Hybrid announced for Japanese market
To help compete with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Nissan has unveiled a hybrid version of the popular X-Trail mid-size SUV. It will go on sale in the Japanese market only, at least initially. The hybrid version is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine which is combined with an electric motor […]
Daimler confirms Nissan involvement with new Mercedes pickup
After some speculation, Daimler and Renault-Nissan have finally confirmed the upcoming Mercedes-Benz pickup/ute will share some of its architecture with the 2016 Nissan Navara NP300. Daimler says the one-ton ute will “meet the specific needs of its customers” and “will have all of Mercedes-Benz’s distinctive characteristics and features”. Other than […]
2016 Nissan Maxima makes its official debut at New York show
Nissan has unveiled the 2016 Maxima luxury sedan at the New York Auto Show. The fresh design showcases an upmarket appearance that’s made up by a “totally redesigned” body. Nissan says the new Maxima has been created by driving enthusiasts for driving enthusiasts, and that it looks like nothing else […]
Mercedes-Benz ute could be based on new Nissan Navara – report
Last week Mercedes-Benz confirmed it is planning to introduce a ute within the next five years (2020) to tackle the very-competitive and popular 4×2 and 4×4 segments. Reports now suggest the Merc’ ute will be based on the new-generation Nissan Navara. A news story published by Automotive News says Nissan […]
Video: ETS Nissan GT-R posts world record 7.49sec quarter mile
The street registered Nissan GT-R quarter mile world record has been broken once again, with a new time of 7.49 seconds. It was set by an Extreme Turbo Systems (ETS) GT-R during the TX2K event in the US. Extreme Turbo Systems are one of the top guns in GT-R tuning, […]
US-spec 2016 Nissan GT-R revealed, with 45th Anniversary edition
The 2016 Nissan GT-R has been revealed for the US market. And to help mark the occasion the company has announced the 45th Anniversary Gold Edition. We mustn’t get too excited about the ‘2016’ element as it is simply the MY2016 update. The US auto industry is usually one year […]