Mitsubishi Motors has officially become part of the Renault-Nissan alliance after a $2.3 billion deal was finalised overnight. While news of the acquisition had been around for a while, the details have taken some time to be ironed out. Now though, everything has been finalised. The 17 year-long partnership of […]
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Infiniti reveals world-first variable compression engine
Many have tried but never cracked it; the mass-market variable compression ratio engine. Nissan’s luxury arm Infiniti will be the first carmaker to introduce this technology. The engine, called VC-T, is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. What sets it apart is a Harmonic Drive unit attached to the crankshaft which […]
2016 Nissan Patrol Ti V8 ‘Y62’ review (video)
If size does matter to you then this could be the answer to all of your car-related stature problems. It’s the 2016 Nissan Patrol Ti V8, and it is, physically, one of the biggest passenger vehicles available in Australia right now. This shape Patrol, known as the Y62, hasn’t been […]
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 […]
2015 Nissan Juke Ti-S AWD review (video)
If you’re getting a bit tired of the same-old compact SUVs which seem to be borrowing designs from each other these days, the 2015 Nissan Juke could be just what you’re looking for. Nissan Australia announced the 2015 model update earlier this year, bringing a new entry-level 1.2-litre turbo grade, […]
2015 Nissan Pulsar SSS sedan review (video)
The Nissan Pulsar SSS was somewhat of a cult classic in its earlier iterations. Now though the Nissan landscape has shifted massively, with the GT-R flagship and sporty Z series taking the honors for exhilaration. In 2015, the SSS badge has been slapped on the back of the Pulsar, replacing […]