Nissan are to launch a plug-in hybrid in 2015 and are working with Mercedes Benz to develop fuel cell technology. We have been a bit scathing about electric cars, and Nissan’s over-priced LEAF being proclaimed as a viable alternative to the ICE car. But we certainly understand the imperative for car makers to build cars […]
Nissan LEAF EV: 15,000 sold worldwide, but UK hasn’t fallen for electric cars
Carlos Ghosn – Nissan Renault boss – has revealed that Nissan has sold 15,000 LEAF EVs. But in the UK only 100 electric cars were sold in September. As electric cars go, the Nissan LEAF is one of the best. It looks like a proper car – even if it’s not exactly drop dead gorgeous – […]
New Nissan Micra loses ground in Europe over quality issues and no diesel option
The new Nissan Micra is losing ground in Europe as quality issues from the now built in India Micra and lack of a diesel engine see sales fall 9.5 per cent. Nissan trumpeted the new Micra as its ‘Global Compact Car’ in the run-up to its reveal at Geneva last year. And by ‘Global’ they […]
Nissan Juke-R Official: Juke with GT-R heart – photos & video
The Nissan Juke-R – a compact crossover with the heart of a GT-R – is officially revealed as a one-off, but with the prospect of a production model. Just over a week ago we reported that Nissan were working on a ‘Super Juke’, a version of the cute urban warrior Juke with underpinnings from the […]
Nissan Super-Juke with 480hp planned
It’s reported that Nissan Europe are planning a 480hp ‘Super’ Juke, probably powered by the 3.8 litre V6 from the GT-R. Only last week we had news that the appealing Nissan Juke has had a few tweaks to make it more economical; more suited to its urban environment. But now comes new from the other […]
Infiniti M to turn in to new Mitsubishi
It’s been revealed that the Infiniti M is to be rebadged by Mitsubishi as a new range-topping saloon. At least in Japan. In the UK, the top of the tree Mitsubishi is the Mitsubishi Lancer, a mid-sized offering from the Japanese car maker aimed at competition in the Golf sector. Even if it is a […]
Nissan Juke gets economy tweaks
A year after its launch, the Nissan Juke receives a few tweaks to cut its emissions and improve its economy resulting in savings for owners. It’s a bit of a Marmite car, the Nissan Juke. Some who see it for the first time are appalled at what an ungainly looking car the Juke is. Others find […]
Nissan Juke Kuro – the Juke Black
Nissan has revealed a limited Edition Juke – the Nissan Juke Kuro – starting at £17,395. Just 700 Kuros will be built. How did we miss a limited edition Juke – especially when we think the Nissan Juke is such a funky little urban car – when Nissan sent us the details of the Juke Kuro […]
Nissan LEAF batteries will cost £19k to replace
Nissan has revealed that the current cost of replacing the battery pack in the Nissan LEAF is a whopping £19,392. Why would anyone buy a LEAF? We’ve long wondered just what it would cost to replace all the batteries in an electric car like a Nissan LEAF. After all, we all know just how expensive lithium ion batteries […]
New Nissan Micra DIG-S (2011): Prices & Models
Nissan has revealed price and model details for the new Nissan Micra DIG-S, from £11,150 in Visia, Acenta or Tekna trim. It was only February when the Nissan Micra DIG-S was revealed but Nissan are now ready to let UK motorists loose in their City Car and have sent us price and model details. What we find particulary appealing about the three-pot supercharged […]