Nissan contributes €134 million to Renault’s earnings

Nissan released the results for the first half of its fiscal year 2009/2010 (April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010) today.

After restatement, the profit reported by Nissan for the second quarter of fiscal 2009/2010 (July 1, to September 30, 2009) will result in a positive contribution to Renault’s second half net income estimated at €134 [...]

Nissan Dualis Review & Road Test

The dual purpose Dualis is dually affordable.

Model Tested:

2009 Nissan Dualis; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; hatch – $27,990*

Pricing; fuel economy; versatility
Nothing worth noting
CarAdvice Rating:
A 2WD 4WD. It makes about as much sense as an ashtray on a motorcycle.
But following the successful trend that manufacturers like Hyundai, Toyota and Holden have had in [...]

Nissan stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Sticking with the Green theme, Nissan have, with its alliance partner Renault, displayed its commitment to sustainable motoring showcasing its LEAF zero-emissions concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show this afternoon.

LEAF is a pure electric vehicle that is charged from a regular domestic power outlet and will be introduced globally from the second half of [...]

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Nissan Motor Co will be presenting a range of concept cars at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show but the most bizarre car is the electric Land Glider.

The Land Glider is approximately 110 cm wide and looks like it is a motorbike with a glass domed roof. The wheels and guards tilt to allow the [...]

Nissan working on lighter cheaper battery

Nissan is developing a new electric-vehicle battery that will be smaller, lighter and cost less than the current batteries used today. Nissan will release the new Leaf electric-vehicle by the end of next year, but this will be with the current lithium ion battery which is said to deliver 160 km on a full charge.

On [...]

2009 Large Car Comparison

Ford Falcon vs. Holden Commodore vs. Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Aurion vs. Skoda Superb
Models Tested:

2009 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $57,490
2009 Holden Commodore Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790
2009 Nissan Maxima Ti; 3.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; CVT gearbox; sedan – $46,990
2009 Honda Accord [...]

Nissan Qazana Concept

Earlier this year we discussed the Nissan Qazana concept which was first unveiled at the Geneva motorshow earlier this year. Nissan will be showing off the concept car again at this month’s Tokyo Motorshow.

The idea behind this car, as Nissan puts it, is to have fun behind the wheel. Given that’s coming from the company [...]

Nissan Land Glider Concept

Remember when you see a really cool car in a science fiction movie and wonder if they’ll make it? Well, the Nissan Land Glider is not exactly from any particular movie, but it ought to be because its seriously cool.

The Land Glider is a tiny electric vehicle that is half way between a car and [...]

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

CarAdvice has spent the best part of the week evaluating six of the best selling cars in the large car segment, including as an Australian first, a comparison with the new Holden Commodore Calais V-Series featuring the new SIDI V6 engine.
The cars were put through a barrage of tests, ranging from ride and [...]

Nissan teases new global compact car

Nissan has today released the first official images of its upcoming global compact car.

While no specific details have been released, it is almost certain that this model will find its way to Australia by the second quarter of 2010 together with more than 150 countries worldwide.
This new compact model will be manufactured by Nissan in [...]

Nissan 370Z King Of The Mountain

Nissan 370Z King Of The Mountain.

Does the turbo AWD fraternity have to worry about the new 370Z? How about Boxsters, AMG Benzes, M-series BMWs and S-badged Audis? In Brisbane, there’s only one way to find out.
- by Alborz Fallah – photos – Tristan Schoonens.

Earlier this year I took a Mitsubishi Evolution X up Mount Glorious/Nebo [...]

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