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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. [...]

NISSAN is trialling a courtesy vehicle scheme for Nissan Leaf owners with a difference – an electric bike! At the SMMT test day the manufacturer had one of the £500 bikes on show for journalists to drive, but many thought it was a joke. However a spokesman confirmed the bikes – branded as Leafs – [...]

NISSAN has announced a 35 per cent year-on-year leap in European sales and a record market share for April. A total of 235,543 cars were sold between January and April, representing an increase of more than 61,000 units versus 2010. The firm says these strong results were buoyed by the launch of the new Micra [...]

NISSAN’S all-electric Leaf has been awarded the World Car of the Year title edging out the BMW 5 Series and Audi A8. The zero-emission hatchback was awarded the title at the New York International Auto Show beating the German saloons, and it is the latest award for the Leaf joining the car’s European Car of [...]

THE Mayor of London Boris Johnson has accepted the keys to a brand new Nissan Leaf on behalf of TfL Just weeks ahead of London’s electric vehicle membership scheme, Transport for London and its staff will trial the 100 per cent electric car for one month. The hand-over ceremony is also part of Johnson’s championing [...]

NISSAN considered a rental concept to allow Leaf owners to drive a ‘normal car’ for longer journeys when needed. The scheme – similar to Peugeot’s Mu concept which allows owners to chop and change their cars depending on their needs – didn’t get the green light because the manufacturer has moved away from rental cars. [...]

LEADING car manufacturers have announced their plans to help Japan following the earthquake and tsunami last week. Hyundai Motor Group have said that they will donate 100 million yen (approximately $1.3m) to assist recovery efforts in the country. The donation will be made to the Korean Red Cross and delivered to the Japanese Red Cross [...]

Nissan GB’s boss talks exclusively to Car Dealer about why the Micra will remain a bread and butter seller for his dealers How important is Micra to dealers? We’ve just launched Juke and now Micra and it’s important to understand the role of both these cars, as they compliment each other. Juke will be predominantly [...]