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Renault-Nissan boss believes EV evolution will be slow

Matt Brogan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:17:41 +0000

Renault-Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, says he expects the spread of electric vehicles around the world to be a gradual one, predicting internal combustion and hybrid units will continue to dominate for decades. Ghosn, speaking in New York today, said he believed all-electric vehicles would make up just 10 per cent of the sales by 2020. “[Electric cars] [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Renault-Nissan boss believes EV evolution will be slow

Nissan GT-R latest police issue in UAE

Matt Brogan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:33:16 +0000

The United Arab Emirates may have taken its reputation for conspicuous consumption to a whole new level with the Abu Dhabi police department’s latest purchase seeming just a little over the top. Yes folks the Abu Dhabi police department took the wraps of its latest cruiser on Monday as the city hosted the F1 Grand Prix [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan GT-R latest police issue in UAE

Nissan GT-R upgraded for European, UK markets

Matt Brogan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:10:19 +0000

Nissan has introduced a series of minor yet important updates to its GT-R model in Europe and the UK for 2010. Front spring and damper rates have been changed to improve ride comfort while also assisting in steering response and “more accurate control of suspension movements”. At the rear, the stiffness of the suspension radius rod bushings [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan GT-R upgraded for European, UK markets

Nissan contributes €134 million to Renault’s earnings

Matt Brogan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:48:29 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan contributes €134 million to Renault’s earnings

Nissan Dualis Review & Road Test

Paul Maric — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:45:24 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Dualis Review & Road Test

Nissan stand at Tokyo Motor Show

George Skentzos — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:35:32 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan stand at Tokyo Motor Show

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:49:23 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Nissan working on lighter cheaper battery

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:16:57 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan working on lighter cheaper battery

2009 Large Car Comparison

Paul Maric — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:22:32 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Large Car Comparison

Nissan Qazana Concept

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:40:07 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Qazana Concept

Nissan Land Glider Concept

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:17:19 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Land Glider Concept

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

Paul Maric — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:04:27 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Coming Soon: 2009 Large Sedan Comparison

Nissan teases new global compact car

George Skentzos — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:57:57 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan teases new global compact car

Nissan 370Z King Of The Mountain

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:06:13 +0000

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 [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan 370Z King Of The Mountain

Nissan Leaf 20,000 to be presold in USA

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:09:53 +0000

Nissan’s first mass produced all electric car, the Nissan Leaf is expected to have have at least 20,000 customers in the United States before even hitting showrooms in the third quarter of next year. “We are confident we will have 20,000 reservations for the Leaf by the time it goes on sale,” Carlos Tavares, Nissan’s chairman [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Leaf 20,000 to be presold in USA

Nissan Race Academy extended to 370Z buyers

George Skentzos — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:49:43 +0000

As Nissan’s flagship, buying a GT-R gave owners the chance to take part in the Nissan Race Academy, a tuition program held at the famous Silverstone circuit aimed at exploring the limits of their new car. Now Nissan has extended this offer to the new crop of 370Z customers who will join the Race Academy ranks [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Race Academy extended to 370Z buyers

Report: Nissan settles GT-R transmission class action suit

George Skentzos — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:59:43 +0000

The Nissan GT-R rocked the motoring world when it arrived on the scene, offering truly supercar performance at just a fraction of the price. Although when the GT-R finally found its way into showrooms it quickly became apparent that there was a consequence for all this performance with the transmission becoming a costly Achilles heel for [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Report: Nissan settles GT-R transmission class action suit

Nissan 370Z Roadster to be on show at Goodwood Revival

Matt Brogan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:38:45 +0000

Nissan will unveil its new 370Z Roadster alongside some of its most iconic predecessors at the UK’s Goodwood Revival this weekend. Although the Roadster isn’t due to go on sale until March next year, the event will allow UK buyers to get their first look at the stunning new Z model. The Roadster will feature the same [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan 370Z Roadster to be on show at Goodwood Revival

Chrysler, Nissan end joint ventures

David Twomey — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:40:36 +0000

The shake-out from Italian carmaker Fiat taking control of US carmaker Chrysler continues with the company announcing today that it has ended its plans to jointly produce vehicles with Japan’s Nissan, including a world car and a version of the Nissan Tiida. Fiat now plans to supply Chrysler with European designed and engineered small cars to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Chrysler, Nissan end joint ventures

Nissan GT-R again wins Targa West

Karl Peskett — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:54:37 +0000

Nissan GT-R driver Steve Jones and co-driver Ruari Sauter-Dawson have taken out the 2009 Quit Targa West making it a back-to-back win for the hard working team. Driving their Fabcar sponsored Nissan GT-R, they edged out Tony Quinn, also driving a Nissan GT-R, who was eventually excluded from the Targa West results due to illegal modifications [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan GT-R again wins Targa West