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
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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 [...]

Chrysler, Nissan end joint ventures

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 [...]

Gumpert Apollo Sport annihilates Nurburgring

On August 13, the Gumpert Apollo Sport became the undisputed king of the infamous Nordschliefe track at the Nurburgring in Germany.

That was when 26 year old German driver Florian Gruber, completed the 22.87 kilometre lap in seven minutes 11.57 seconds.

Nissan X-Trail Review and Road Test

2009 Nissan X-Trail Ti Review & Road Test

A steady performer that stands the test of time
Model Tested:

2009 Nissan X-Trail Ti; 2.5-litre DOHC four-cylinder; six-speed automatic; wagon – $42,490*

Options:

None fitted

Comfortable; spacious; versatile
Vague steering; dated looks

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By Nadine Armstrong
With its heated leather seats, a bright and voluminous cabin, an extremely versatile cargo space [...]

Nissan and Victoria team up on EVs

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and the Victorian state government have formed a partnership to explore the development of a Zero Emission Vehicles program.

The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which a working team of representatives from the Victoria Government and Nissan will identify potential areas of cooperation in promoting the use of [...]

Nissan to turbocharge future engines – report

In a recent interview with Motor Trend, Tetsuya Takahashi, a member of Nissan’s Powertrain Engineering Division, said Nissan is once again considering forced induction of its mainstream engines.

The announcement comes as looming emissions standards push many of Nissan’s existing engines by the way side, and with several manufacturers – such as BMW, Ford and GM [...]

Nissan unveils LEAF zero-emission vehicle

As promised, Nissan has today officially unveiled the LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car.

The Nissan LEAF is a medium-sized hatchback which can comfortably accommodate five adults with a range of more than 160km which should satisfy the daily driving requirements of more than 70 per cent of the world’s consumers who drive cars, according [...]

Nissan Tiida Review & Road Test

2009 Nissan Tiida Q Review & Road Test

As good as it’s been Tiida is crying out for an update
Model Tested:

2009 Nissan C11 Tiida Q; 1.8-litre, four-cylinder, six-speed manual, five-door hatch – $23,990*

Options:

Metallic Paint $495

Enthusiastic performance; six-speed manual; steering feel; vision
No ESC; centre lap belt; narrow cabin; cargo space; dated looks

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By Matt [...]

Nissan 370Z Yellow special edition for UK

Nissan is set to challenge the 370Z’s toughest rival for the British market by introducing a new special edition ‘Yellow’ model.

Easily recognisable by the Porsche-like livery on either side, the 370Z Yellow features some extra, subtle, design cues that ape its European GT4 series counterpart.

2009 Nissan Murano Review & Road Test

2009 Nissan Murano Ti Review & Road Ttest

New, shiny and hard wearing – it suits its namesake

Model Tested:

2009 Nissan Murano Ti 3.5-litre V6, CVT - $55,890

Options:

Metallic Paint  – $495

Spacious, quality interior, smooth engine, overall refinement
Sluggish CVT, styling eats into boot space

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- by Karl Peskett
What’s in a name? According to proverbial sources, it’s only after [...]

Ford, Nissan, Tesla score US government green loans

The administration of President Obama in the United States has today announced that Ford, Nissan and Tesla have secured ‘green’ government technology loans to promote the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles.

The trio were made eligible for part of the US$25 billion Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program by legislation passed in December 2007 which approved monies [...]

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