Nissan News

Public attitude to electric cars shifting

9 Sep 2019 by Tung Nguyen

A study by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has revealed the tide is turning on public apathy towards emissions-free vehicles, leading to what could be critical mass for alternative powertrains if ...Read more

Mitsubishi Triton will be first of next-generation Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance utes

6 Sep 2019 by Malcolm Flynn

It’s no secret that platform sharing among the popular light-commercial ute market is only going to become more widespread, but the Mitsubishi Triton is set to be the first cab off the rank when the ...Read more

2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year shortlists announced

6 Sep 2019 by CarsGuide team

Australia's best new cars are now one step closer to being announced, with judges finalising the Top 10 models for each 2019 CarsGuide Car of the Year award. Read more

The rise and rise of the Ram 1500: Soaring sales for American jumbo truck - but new competition is coming

4 Sep 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Ram's strong 2019 has continued in August, with the American-born jumbo truck recording a huge boost in sales off the back of the 1500's success in Australia.The brand recorded a total 330 sales in ...Read more

American invasion: Meet the five huge pick-ups coming for your Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger

3 Sep 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

There are five trucks that are either probably, or definitely, coming to Australia in the near future. And being the good people we are, we've gathered them all here for you, so you know exactly what ...Read more

Is the global car market in a recession?

2 Sep 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Major car markets across the globe are grappling with slowing new-vehicle sales in 2019 as the automotive industry readies for the electrified future, but could the market downturn point to a new ...Read more

Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior 2020: Toyota HiLux Rugged X-rivalling trademark spotted

29 Aug 2019 by Ron Hammerton

Nissan Australia looks set to deliver on another highly specified Navara, with the Japanese company trademarking N-Trek Warrior as a nameplate, which could be used for a new grade that will go toe ...Read more

Australian government pledges $15 million to EV charging network

26 Aug 2019 by Tung Nguyen

The federal government will contribute $15 million to build a network of fast-charging stations that will connect Adelaide to Brisbane, the largest commitment yet for a national electric vehicle (EV ...Read more

Nissan GT-R 2020 vs the world: Does the Japanese supercar still hold up?

23 Aug 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Nissan’s GT-R supercar was a revelation when it launched in Australia in 2009, promising Porsche-slaying performance for a fraction of the price, but now a decade on, can it still keep up with ...Read more

Which car brand is best for after-sales customer service?

20 Aug 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Mazda has once again topped the annual JD Power Customer Service Index Study, the brand’s fourth consecutive win of the after-sales award that assesses buyer satisfaction. ...Read more

Ford Ranger vs Toyota HiLux: Blue Oval 4x4 ute sales outpacing Aussie favourite

7 Aug 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Ford’s Ranger ute has stolen the lead in the 4x4 pick-up segment from the evergreen Toyota HiLux, edging ahead in year-to-date sales by just 75 units. ...Read more

July new-car sales show light in the tunnel

5 Aug 2019 by Neil Dowling

Toyota maintained its stranglehold on the Australian market in July, taking out most popular new vehicle and runner-up, and holding an unchallenged total market share. Read more

Nissan to cut models amidst falling sales

1 Aug 2019 by Tung Nguyen

Nissan Motor Company is set to trim at least 10 per cent of its global model line-up by March 31, 2022, in a bid to streamline production and boost profitability amidst dwindling sales. Read more

Nissan's electric dreams for Nismo performance brand

30 Jul 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Nissan's Nismo is headed for an electric future, with the brand's executives saying "there's no question"the performance-focused sub-brand will be electrified.Nissan Australia's managing ...Read more

Nissan Navara goes electric! Nissan-Dongfeng Rich 6 the world's first EV dual-cab

29 Jul 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Nissan has unveiled what is believed to be the world's first full-production electric ute, the Nissan-Dongfeng Rich 6.The China-only pick-up - built by Nissan's local 50:50 joint-venture partner, the ...Read more

Best new car deals

19 Jul 2019 by Neil Dowling

If you think you missed out in the End Of Financial Year car sales 2019, think again. Today or this weekend is the time to make deals on cars and finance. Read more

Nissan's passenger car revival: Wants Mazda 3, Toyota Corolla rival "yesterday"

19 Jul 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Nissan is plotting a passenger car comeback in Australia, with company executives saying they want an expanded lineup "yesterday".That's the word from Nissan boss Stephen Lester, who told ...Read more

Nissan Navara gets crucial cabin-tech overhaul for 2019

15 Jul 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Nissan's Navara has just been updated, with the Japanese brand focusing on a much-needed tech update to the cabin of its popular workhorse.Chief among the changes is the long-awaited inclusion of ...Read more

Nissan Navara Nismo: Australia pushing for hi-po Ranger Raptor rival

11 Jul 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Nissan in Australia is "keeping the pressure" on the brand's global engineering team to produce a Nismo-badged Navara that can take the fight to cars like the Ford Ranger Raptor. That' ...Read more

Nissan Titan is coming for Ram: Australia would consider local conversion to speed up 1500 fighter's arrival