New Nissan QASHQAI – Australian-Made Tech ePowers Global Hybrid Revolution
The iconic small SUV embraces e-POWER exclusively for 2026, with surprising Aussie manufacturing links G’Day. There’s something quietly revolutionary happening in Dandenong South, Victoria. While most Australians associate local automotive manufacturing with a bygone era, Nissan’s casting plant is churning out cutting-edge hybrid componentry that’s powering vehicles across the globe. And the star recipient? The […]
All-New Nissan Navara Global Launch – Nissan design, locally tuned
The air in Adelaide was thick with anticipation as Nissan pulled the covers off its next-generation Navara – (metaphorically speaking of course, as the event was massive). 40 Years In The Making, the All-New 2026 Nissan Navara Is Finally Here. For four decades, the Nissan Navara has been a cornerstone of worksites, a trusty companion […]
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 […]
Is Nissan’s New AI ProPILOT About to Make You a Better Driver?
Navigating the urban jungle can be a masterclass in stress management. From tight laneways and unpredictable cyclists to jaywalking pedestrians and cars suddenly pulling out of parks, city driving demands constant, unwavering focus. It’s a cognitive load that can leave even the most experienced driver feeling frazzled. Now, Nissan is proposing a solution, not by […]
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, […]
Nissan’s e-POWER Qashqai leaves range anxiety in the rear-view mirror
Let’s be honest, the romance of the open road is often rudely interrupted by the cold, hard reality of a flashing fuel light and the eye-watering price at the pump. And while electric vehicles promise a silent, guilt-free escape, the dreaded ‘range anxiety’ can turn a scenic drive into a nail-biting hunt for the nearest […]