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Nissan says its new supercharged petrol engine is ultra-clean, but what’s it like to drive? James Baggott finds out WHAT IS IT? Nissan’s answer to the diesel engine. The maker has bolted on a supercharger to its 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol unit to offer the economy of a diesel, but with no compromises on performance. Crucially [...]

FAMILY owned and run Harratts motor group has announced it is expanding its network of Nissan franchises by opening in Pontefract. Harratts, which currently operates Nissan Wakefield and Nissan Sheffield, announced the news as latest statistics show the car manufacturer’s models are out-selling rivals in the competitive automotive industry. The franchise, located on Front Street, [...]

NISSAN’S British-built Note MPV has received a series of refreshments to keep the car fresh in buyers’ minds.  With more than 100,000 units sold, the car has proved to be a hit with UK customers – but now the car boasts extra added specifications, improved value, and a new trim level. The Acenta model features [...]

NISSAN’S Sunderland plant have capped their 25th anniversary year in style with a string of new UK car industry records. In 2011 the plant made a total of 480,485 vehicles, beating the 2010 total of 423,262 vehicles, which itself was the first time any UK car plant had ever made more than 400,000 cars in one [...]

NISSAN’s senior vice president for manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain management in Europe, has been awarded a CBE. Trevor Mann, 50, was awarded the honour in recognition of his services to business in north east England, and he said the award reflected the team effort that has underpinned the success of Nissan’s record-breaking Sunderland Plant. Mann [...]

NISSAN has opened order books for a limited edition version of its X-Trail model. Called ‘Platinum’ just 200 units are on offer, with each one boasting additional equipment and glitz over the X-Trail’s range-topping Tekna model. The front and rear of the car gets extra style with the fitment of additional protection plates located below the [...]

CAP has named Nissan’s Qashqai as ‘Used Car of the Year’ – the second successive year the crossover has won. A panel of judges comprising of used car market and vehicle valuation experts at CAP chose the British-built Qashqai from a shortlist of six models. Points were awarded by the judging panel based on CAP’s criteria of [...]

JAPANESE firm Nissan has developed a new version of its GT-R for drivers who want an extra edge on the race track. As Car Dealer revealed in October, the new version will be called the ‘Track Pack’, and offers a more hardcore package for the keen driver. Externally the Track Pack is identified by lightweight [...]

NISSAN wants to roll out fast charging points for electric cars in motorway service stations across the UK. The firm’s UK managing director Jim Wright revealed the Japanese car maker was in ‘advanced talks’ with service station operators about introducing the points which can recharge EVs by up to 80 per cent in just 20 [...]

THE head of Nismo has revealed it is considering breathed-on variants of the 370Z, Leaf and even Micra. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan unveiled the Juke Nismo concept, which has been fettled by the famous tuning arm of the Japaense car maker. Although currently slated as a ‘concept’, Nismo boss Shoichi Miyatani said it [...]

NISSAN will be offering a more hardcore GT-R to buyers next year in an effort to satisfy track day customers. A special performance pack will be made available to the model range taking the sports Nissan to the next level in terms of performance and handling. ‘We are still finalising the name on that car [...]

NISSAN MD Jim Wright believes the changes to the Motability scheme will see car firms reducing some list prices. Amid concerns the current Motability scheme was being abused by drivers cheating the system, the charity have changed the way the system works. The changes include the ‘rationalisation’ of cars available under the scheme by offering [...]

NISSAN has officially rolled out its brand new new CARED4 used car programme for its dealer network. Representing a multi-million pound investment by the Japanese firm, the new used car programme has been designed with quality in mind. Four customer promises make up the scheme which are: – Detailed checks – Including full vehicle history, [...]

NISSAN is working on a GT-R powered ‘Super’ Juke – and it points to some interesting future models. Powered by the 530bhp 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 unit from the firm’s GT-R supercar, the one-off model will be capable of hitting 200mph and covering 60mph in less than four seconds. We spoke to Nissan GB and [...]

NISSAN is celebrating 25 years of its Sunderland plant which officially opened on September 8, 1986. To mark the milestone, a ceremony will be held at the plant in which a time capsule will be buried on the site – recreating the ceremony held when construction of the plant began. The new time capsule updates [...]

MACKLIN Motors has launched a brand new £2m Nissan dealership in South Glasgow. Part of Vertu Motors plc, Macklin Motors has made the substantial investment in the state of the art dealership based at Kennishead Road, Darnley between its existing Ford and Mazda dealerships and the Shields Land Rover outlet, and creates more than 30 jobs. [...]

NISSAN was forced to pull its record breaking Leaf stunt from the Goodwood Festival of Speed over safety fears. The manufacturer was aiming to set the fastest time for a car going backwards up the famous hill. Because the Nissan Leaf is an electric vehicle and has a continuous variable transmission, it can theoretically travel [...]

NISSAN GB is advertising roles within its sales and marketing department, the firm has announced. The half-page advert live in today’s Times is part of a recruitment drive from Nissan who is keen to add fresh talent to its successful UK operation. The positions on offer are within the sales and marketing department, and are [...]

NISSAN has appointed Paul Willcox as senior vice president, sales and marketing for Nissan in Europe. Currently managing director at Nissan Motor GB Ltd (NMGB) Willcox will replace Simon Thomas who is leaving the company after 20 years to pursue a career outside Nissan. Colin Dodge, EVP and chairman of Nissan’s Africa, Middle East, India [...]

It’s the first five-seater mass-produced electric car, but James Baggott finds out the Leaf isn’t for everybody WHAT IS IT? Nissan would have you believe it’s a revolution for the car industry. It’s the first five-seater, all-electric car in production, produces zero emissions and costs just £2 to ‘fill up’. The benefits don’t end there. [...]