‘Chucky’ Sanders Returns to Drive the New Nissan Navara PRO-4X
When a Dakar champion and a long-serving nameplate team up, it’s all about capability, resilience and real-world performance. Nissan Australia has renewed its ambassador partnership with Daniel “Chucky” Sanders for a fourth year as it launches the 2026 Navara PRO-4X, a model pitched at owners who get up early, stay late and demand a vehicle […]
How Kiwi DNA and 40 Years of Heritage Shaped the Next-Gen Nissan Navara
The battle for ute supremacy in New Zealand is about to get a fresh contender. Nissan has just dropped a tantalising glimpse into the design philosophy of its all-new Navara, promising a vehicle that honours a rugged past while being sculpted for the modern Kiwi driver. In a new teaser video, part of the brand’s […]
Nissan’s Design Double – ARIYA and QASHQAI Crowned at 2025 Good Design Awards
Nissan (Australia) has driven away from the prestigious 2025 Australian Good Design Awards with not one, but two significant accolades for its forward-thinking vehicles. And to make things extra special, according to Good Design Australia’s Managing Director, Rachel Wye, this year saw the “highest on record” standard of entries, with winning projects demonstrating the transformational […]
Nissan Confirms All-New Navara Global Reveal for November!
The wait is almost over. Nissan has officially put the entire ute segment on notice, announcing the global debut of the completely new, next-generation Navara on the 19th of November, 2025. In a market as fiercely competitive as New Zealand’s, a new Navara is a massive event, and the anticipation is palpable. To kick off […]
All-New Nissan LEAF Boasts A Mind-Blowing 621km Range!
Forget everything you thought you knew about the Nissan LEAF. The original poster-child for the electric revolution, the car that first brought EV driving to the masses back in 2011, is back for its third generation, and it has completely torn up the rulebook. This isn’t just an update; it’s a total reinvention. Proudly built […]
Nissan’s Driverless Dream – Autonomous Serena Minivans Hit Yokohama’s Streets
The hum of the future is getting louder, and it sounds a lot like a Nissan Serena minivan navigating the bustling streets of Yokohama, Japan. Forget concept sketches and tech-show demos; Nissan, in a major collaboration, has officially kicked off a real-world pilot program for an autonomous mobility service, representing a huge stride towards a […]
It’s Over – We Bid a Somber Farewell to the Nissan R35 GT-R
It’s a day many of us in the automotive world knew was coming but secretly hoped would never arrive. After an incredible 18-year reign, the last Nissan R35 GT-R has officially rolled off the production line at the Tochigi plant in Japan. The giant-slayer, the supercar for the people, the machine affectionately known as Godzilla, […]
About time Aussies – Nissan’s Electric Ariya is Finally Heading Down Under
Well, you can stop holding your breath. After what feels like an eternity of waiting, watching, and wondering, the boat has officially left the dock. Nissan has confirmed that the first examples of its drop-dead gorgeous ARIYA EV have set sail from Japan, bound for Australian shores. Meanwhile, us Kiwi’s have been driving them for […]
The King Gets A Crown – 2025 Nissan Patrol Lands in NZ
The Nissan Patrol has long been hailed as the undisputed king of the Kiwi backcountry, a rugged and dependable beast capable of conquering just about any terrain you throw at it. For 2025, the legend continues, but this time, the king has been fitted for a thoroughly modern crown. Nissan New Zealand has officially launched […]
Nissan Crowned Top Mass-Market Brand in J.D. Power Study
When it comes to new cars, first impressions are everything. That initial 90-day period, when the new-car smell is still fresh and you’re discovering all the bells and whistles, is critical. A single annoying rattle or a glitchy infotainment screen can sour the whole ownership experience. It seems Nissan has been paying incredibly close attention […]