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Nissan hopes updated X-Trail will extend global success
June 6, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIt may be just an update, but the mid-life refresh of Nissan’s X-Trail proves just how competitive the compact SUV segment is worldwide – and that the rivalry is becoming fiercer all the time.
Nissan sold 766 000 X-Trails and … Read More
RPM TV Ep383: Nissan Navara. Peugeot 2008. Lamborghini Huracán Spyder. Isuzu KB300 D-TEQ D/Cab
March 27, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIt’s been 12 years since Nissan launched the original Navara double cab in South Africa. Now, an all-new Nissan Navara has reached our shores. With more power, a coil-sprung rear-suspension and admirable off-road credentials, this second-generation Navara looks – and … Read More
New Nissan Navara brings SUV class to double cab segment
March 22, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIt’s taken 12 years, but the eagerly anticipated, second-generation Nissan Navara has finally made its South African debut. The newcomer becomes the latest contender in a hotly contested segment, facing up against a daunting line-up of established double cabs.
While … Read More
Is the Vmotion 2.0 really Nissan’s sedan design future?
January 13, 2017 | Deon SchoemanConcept cars are wonderful things. They allow designers almost completely free rein to create automotive flights of fancy, even if there is very little chance of that fantasy becoming a production reality.
Of course, that’s not always the case. Sometimes … Read More
Nissan’s BladeGlider concept promises EV excitement
August 9, 2016 | Deon SchoemanNissan has chosen the 2016 Olympic Games host city Rio de Janeiro as the backdrop for the unveiling of a zero-emissions prototype aimed at delivering an engaging, athletic driving experience.
The BladeGlider is based on a concept first shown at … Read More
Bakkie fest is on the cards
April 19, 2016 | Deon SchoemanThe sudden upsurge in global interest for one-ton bakkies, colloquially referred to as ‘bakkies’ in South Africa, will see a raft of newcomers reaching our shores in the next 12 months or so.
Toyota kicked off the bakkie fest with … Read More
Nismo GT-R focuses on track-time accessories
November 3, 2015 | Adam SchoemanNissan will be releasing a Nismo-built bolt-on pack for its GT-R supercar which will focus on achieving the ultimate Nürburgring lap time. Nissan recently posted a new, blistering Nürburgring time of 7m08,679 with a GT-R Nismo that is meant to … Read More
Toyota C-HR ready for a 2016 release
October 20, 2015 | Adam SchoemanToyota’s C-HR crossover SUV will be ready for a 2016 launch, and the final production car will be displayed at next year’s Geneva motor show.
This comes as Toyota tries to enter the very lucrative crossover market as quickly as … Read More
Episode 324 – Nissan Leaf
October 14, 2015 | Adam SchoemanSpike reviews the Nissan Leaf, one of the first full electric cars to come to South Africa.
Engine: AC synchronous electric motor Power: 80 kW @ 3008 – 10 000 rpm Torque: 254 Nm @ 0 – 3 008 rpm … Read More
Gripz concept previews state of Nissan Z brand
September 14, 2015 | Adam SchoemanNissan has released a preview of a concept car it will be unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show, while also confirming that is destined to take the place of the 370Z.
The big shocker here is that it is not … Read More