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 and Honda sign MOU
Expanding on the article we broke earlier this month, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (“Nissan”) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”) have taken a significant step by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a potential business integration through the establishment of a joint holding company. This move is positioned as a strategy to enhance […]
Tarmac Life Car of the Year 2024
Wow, what a year it’s been for both the automotive industry and your team at Tarmac Life, and it’s fair to say that although it’s been a wild ride, we’re all looking forward to the break. That said, we still have one major thing to take care of, and that’s our Tarmac Life Car of […]
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 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 […]
Great Techspectations – All-new Nissan Ariya first drive review
It was a little over a year ago that I was driving through the alpine roads of Slovenia in the new Nissan X-Trail. Aside from its better looks and refinement, of particular note was both its e-4ORCE electric-drive four-wheel-control system and its overall new technology, so to be back in the northern hemisphere testing out […]
Nissan is Turning 90
And they will celebrate it in style!
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 […]