Toiling Titan: 2026 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Dual Cab 4WD Auto Review
40 years and counting, the Nissan Navara is back for a new generation but is the range topper nice enough for today’s ute buyer?
Simplicity, Scale and e-Power – Nissan’s Oceania Playbook Revealed
Nissan’s recent strategy in Oceania is less about flashy launches and more about surgical portfolio management, fewer variants, bigger scale, and a concentrated push into e-Power hybrids while keeping core ICE (internal combustion engine) fans happy with Patrol and Navara. That, in short, is Andrew Humberstone’s brief during his near-two-year run as Managing Director of […]
A different kind of X-Factor – Nissan X-Trail e-POWER Review
Nissan recently invited us to have a go at revisiting some of their lineup. And while of course having the incredible Z NISMO is always a delight, I must say I was interested in climbing the ladder of their SUVs. We all know these are the real bread winners, and where the competition is the […]
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 […]
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 […]
More Product, More Voice, More Volume – Nissan Gets Serious About NZ
Nissan is a brand with a deep-rooted legacy in New Zealand, spanning over 70 years. However, according to the new Managing Director for Nissan Oceania, Andrew Humberstone, (along with Nissan NZ General Manager Jenni Martin), the company is now embarking on a mission to “revive” its presence and fulfil its true potential in the Kiwi […]
Nissan’s New e-POWER – The Plug-free EV Experience
Nissan is doubling down on its unique e-POWER technology, promising a game-changing update that offers the quiet, instant torque of an electric vehicle with the go-anywhere convenience of a petrol car. Set to debut in the British-built Qashqai crossover, this next-generation system might just be the perfect stepping stone for Kiwis curious about electric driving […]
Nissan Formula E Team Battles Back in Jakarta Thriller
In a dramatic and challenging return to the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit, the Nissan Formula E Team showcased incredible resilience, fighting back from a disastrous qualifying session to secure crucial points and unexpectedly strengthen its grip on the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship titles. Driver Oliver Rowland overcame a penalty to finish in […]
The Icon Reimagined – A Deep Dive into the All-New Nissan LEAF
Nissan has unveiled the third generation of its pioneering LEAF, a vehicle that once defined the mass-market electric car segment. This all-new iteration arrives with a striking redesign, significantly enhanced range, and a suite of cutting-edge technologies, positioning it as a formidable contender in the ever-evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape. Built in Sunderland, UK, as […]
Abbi Pulling Accelerates into Formula E with Nissan
In a significant move for both a rising motorsport star and a leading Formula E team, 2024 F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling is set to join the Nissan Formula E Team as a rookie and simulator driver under a multi-year agreement, announced on June 16, 2025. This partnership underscores Nissan’s commitment to nurturing new talent […]