Idiot’s guide to the All-New 2025 Nissan MICRA EV
A New Era for an Iconic Compact The sixth-generation Nissan MICRA returns in 2025, reborn as a fully electric vehicle tailored for European drivers. As a cornerstone of Nissan’s strategy to electrify its lineup in Europe—alongside forthcoming electric versions of the LEAF, JUKE, and an A-segment model—the new MICRA aims to redefine the compact car […]
Nissan Micra 350SR – Restomodded and Ready for its ‘Ni-San’ Anniversary
Every so often, an automotive oddity sneaks out of the shadows and reminds us that even sensible city cars have secret, wild sides. Enter the Nissan Micra 350SR—back from the mists of motorsport history and now dressed to outshine its own legend at the grand age of 23. Yes, it’s the little Micra with a […]
All-new Nissan Z NISMO review – so ‘kin good
The Nissan Z Nismo is a bold evolution of the freshly revised, yet iconic Z platform, delivering a motorsport-inspired experience (NISsan-MOtorsport) that marries refined styling with genuine performance upgrades. True to the Nismo badge, this isn’t simply a cosmetic overhaul; it’s an extensive upgrade to both the look and driving dynamics of a car that’s […]
Nissan Ariya NZ official launch and pricing
Nissan has launched its much-anticipated all-electric SUV, the Nissan Ariya, in New Zealand. This launch signifies Nissan’s commitment to spearheading change towards eco-friendly, high-performance vehicles, aligning with the evolving expectations of modern executives and environmentally-conscious drivers. The Nissan Ariya, a stylish and sophisticated Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), makes its NZ debut with three distinctive variants: […]
Nissan Leaf Becomes NZ’s First Sub-$30k EV
Nissan becomes the first manufacturer to achieve this feat in New Zealand.
Nissan trials power generation system fueled by bio-ethanol
Nissan Motor Co has announced that it has developed a stationary, bio-ethanol-fueled system capable of high-efficiency power generation. Trials have begun at Nissan’s Tochigi Plant in Japan aimed to improve power generation capacity toward full-scale operations from 2030. In 2016 Nissan became the first automotive company in the world to create a vehicular propulsion system powered […]
Qash and Carry – 2023 Nissan Qashqai Ti-L ePOWER Review
Its hard to believe the Nissan Qashqai has been with us for almost 20 years. This mainstay of the Nissan SUV lineup has been a firm favourite, but now it ventures into its third generation. There have been significant upgrades both in tech and in powertrain, particularly on the economy front. The new Qashqai is […]
Face-leafted – 2023 Nissan Leaf review
It was a mere decade or so ago (12-years in fact) when the all-electric Nissan Leaf first began production and it’s fair to say that with global sales exceeding 600,000 units, it’s been popular. In 2017, it was given a whole new look (and arguably a gen 2 moniker) and this year it’s been spruced […]
Simply Zee best – All-new Nissan Z review
The Nissan Z started out life as a 6-cylinder, 2-seater sports coupe way back in the ‘70s. Six generations and half a century later there’s a new Z in town, and although it may have dropped its numerology, I’m happy to say that it’s still a 6-cylinder, 2-seater sports coupe – and we got to […]
2023 Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-4ORCE – a petrol-powered EV
I have to admit to mulling over the title of this review for quite some time (see, it’s not just thrown together), but I think it sums things up nicely as the powertrain that sits inside this ultra-swanky, top of the line Nissan X-Trail is in fact two – a petrol engine that acts as […]