The big daddy Y62 Nissan Patrol had its most successful year ever in Australia during 2021, taking in 3264 sales. Now, the local arm is introducing the MY2022 version to keep the momentum going. Yep, the Y62 lives on. It first arrived in Australia in 2012, making it one of […]
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Top 10 best small SUVs coming to Australia in 2022
When you take a look at overall sales charts here in Australia, it’s clear to see that two very different segments are leading the way. The first of which, the worker’s favourite, the ute segment has overtaken the rest in terms of overall sales, while the small SUV segment is […]
2023 Nissan Z kerb weight revealed, heavier than 370Z but improved power-to-weight
The incoming 2022 Nissan Z Coupe looks like it has put on some weight over the 370Z, according to initial order guides surfacing in Canada recently. However, with more power from the new twin-turbo engine the resultant power-to-weight ratio more than makes up for it. An order guide from Canada, […]
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi 2030 roadmap includes 35 EVs, new ASX & Micra
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has revealed some of its 2030 roadmap, with plans to share more common platforms between brands, and roll out 35 new electric vehicles. The alliance has already invested more than 10-billion-euros into the field of electrification, and has since raised this total to 23 billion over the […]
New Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior 2.0 production nudges 1000 units
Premcar, the Australian engineering firm responsible for the Nissan Navara Warrior series, says it is readying the champagne for March this year, as it is expected to produce its 1000th unit of the new Warrior 2.0. In a promising sign for Australia’s domestic manufacturing scene, Premcar’s hardcore, go-anywhere take on […]
Video: Does ‘sport mode’ make your car quicker across 0-100km/h?
Have you ever wondered if so-called ‘sport modes’ actually make your car quicker? We investigate, using the 2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X, to find out. Aside from outright supercars and special high-powered electric cars, sport modes usually alter settings to do with response and sensitivity of all of the main controls. […]
2022 Nissan GT-R officially launches in Australia, last of the R35 generation
The 2022 Nissan GT-R has officially launched in Australia. This is the end of the line for the R35, in Australia, due to the sports car not meeting our latest ADR regulations. Although the R35 is not likely to last much longer overseas either, with the R36 on the horizon, […]
Nissan unveils 2022 NISMO Z GT500 race car for Japanese Super GT
Nissan has lifted the veil on its latest motorsport creation direct from its NISMO skunkworks, in the form of the all-new Z GT500 race car inspired by the upcoming Z sports car for the road. It was unveiled at Fuji International Speedway. Nissan says that the GT500 racer is set […]