Nissan and Ecotricity are calling on the government to install signage on UK roads directing drivers of electric cars to the nearest EV charging point. Battery electric cars may still be a real rarity on UK roads (nothing but the Nissan LEAF really sells in any numbers) but with the rise and rise of plug-in […]
Nissan Gripz SUV Crossover Concept REVEALED: Frankfurt 2015
[nggallery id=2184 template=customlinks] The Nissan Gripz Concept has been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a blend of Nissan Z and crossover, complete with scissor doors and huge alloys. Nissan has been teasing the Gripz concept over the last week, and we decided it would be a crossover take on Nissan’s Z Car history, seeking […]
Nissan Crossover tease is the Nissan Gripz – looks like the future of ‘Z’ (+video)
A new teaser image (and video) has been released for their Frankfurt Crossover Concept, which is the Nissan Gripz and looks to be a future ‘Z’ car. Earlier this week we had a Nissan Crossover tease for Frankfurt, but Nissan were less than forthcoming about exactly what it was. But it looks like our speculation that […]
Nissan LEAF EV gets 30kW battery option for extra range
The Nissan LEAF EV is getting the option of a 30kW battery pack on Acenta and Tekna models, which increases the range to an official 156 miles. Costs from £29,490. The Nissan LEAF was the only really credible electric car until quite recently, but as other car makers start to eat in to the LEAF’s […]
Just what is this Nissan Crossover tease for Frankfurt?
A new Nissan Crossover is being teased for a Frankfurt Motor Show debut, but what exactly is it Nissan are planning to reveal with their ‘New Way Forward’ concept? The Crossover has been a big success for Nissan, with cars like the Nissan Qashqai and Juke taking the place of more mundane offerings – like […]
Nissan Micra N-TEC arrives with added equipment – price from £12,400
The Nissan Micra N-TEC has been added to the Micra range (between the Acenta and Tekna) with added equipment in an effort to boost Micra sales. Nissan are trying hard to get buyers in to the Micra, with a facelift a couple of years ago to try and shake off the ‘Cheap’ tag, and a […]
2016 Nissan Navara NP300 arrives with new engine and new tech
[nggallery id=2154 template=customlinks] Nissan has revealed a new Navara for 2016 – the Nissan Navara NP300 – with a new 2.3 litre dCi engine, new technology and new looks. Debuts Frankfurt 2015. There’s a healthy, and growing, market for car-like pick-ups thanks to their increasing refinement and BIK tax benefits, which is why there’s a […]
Nissan LEAF EV loses TWO THIRDS of its value in first 12 months
The electric Nissan LEAF may be the UK’s best-selling BEV, but if you buy one new you can expect to lose 66 per cent of your money in the first year. Electric cars may not be exactly flying out of showrooms, but they are selling in bigger numbers than they were – at least until […]
Nissan X-Trail gets cheaper thanks to new 1.6 litre DIG-T 163PS engine
The Nissan X-Trail SUV has been given a new engine option, with the 1.6 litre DIG-T 163PS petrol engine from the Qashqai cutting the X-Trail’s entry price to £21,995. Nissan took the rather boxy X-Trail SUV off to meet the Qashqai design brief in 2013 and delivered a new, more rounded X-Trail, which looked more appealing, […]
Nissan LEAF UK sales hit 10,000 – but it’s a long way from being the nation’s favourite ULEV
Nissan has announced that the electric LEAF has sold more than 10,000 units in the UK since it went on sale in 2011, a massive 63.3 per cent EV market share. We can no loner say that electric cars don’t sell in the UK, as the Nissan LEAF hits 10,000 UK sales since its launch […]