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Car manufacturers are more realistic on electric vehicles pricing
According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), just 812 buyers have taken up the Government’s £5000 Plug-In-Car Grant so far this year, suggesting that electric vehicles are still too expensive for most consumer and fleet buyers. “More than a dozen new electric and hybrid vehicles are set to hit the UK market over the next year, but most of them will be decorating showrooms unless manufacturers are more... [more]
EVs and hybrid cars remain too expensive for many
Research from TheGreenCarWebsite has found that, in spite of concerns over charging infrastructure, just a small majority of motorists would prefer one these cars over a fully battery-dependent model. Just 52 per cent said they would be more likely to buy one of these combustion engine-supported models than a full electric car, assuming these vehicles were all priced around the same. As the UK prepares to welcome the first plug-in hybrid mo... [more]
Japan Post Service tests electric vehicle based on Nissan's compact commercial vehicle NV200
Nissan's NV200 was recently chosen as the next generation New York taxi. It is a model aimed for customers around the world, the next-generation compact commercial vehicle suited for a wide variety of situations including business, daily use, or leisure. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will begin global proving tests starting July 2011 of an electric vehicle (EV) based on the compact commercial vehicle NV200. For the first phase, the Japan Post Servic... [more]
British workers to design, engineer and build the new Nissan Qashqai
The next version of the Nissan Qashqai will be designed, engineered and built in Britain. This will safeguard 6,000 jobs, both direct and indirect through the UK supply chain. The new Qashqai represents a £192 million investment in Britain and is being funded entirely by Nissan. It will build on the success of the current Qashqai which is the highest-volume car produced in the UK with export levels of around 80 per cent. The first stage of... [more]
Free three year servicing plan and RAC cover for Nissan GT-R
Nissan is now offering a three year servicing plan, along with three years RAC cover, for the 2011 version GT-R. The free offer of the servicing plan is included when purchasing a GT-R through Nissan’s own personal contract plan (PCP) known as Preferences. Should you choose to finance your car any other way, or indeed you already have a 2011 GT-R, then the servicing plan can be purchased for a low cost payment of just £499. The Nissan servicin... [more]
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Nissan Canada Inc. Announces Record January Sales
- New January Sales Records for Nissan Frontier, Rogue and GT-R -MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 1, 2012 /CNW/ - Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced its best January sales on record with a total of 5,351 units ...
New Nissan Versa skimps on tech
(Credit: Wayne Cunningham/CNET) With the new Versa, Nissan concentrates on keeping the price low rather than offering a compelling tech package. We liked the car's engine and transmission combination. Although not very powerful at only 109 horsepower, the 1.6-liter engine was adequate to move the Versa around the city and eventually get up to freeway speeds. It also turned in mid-30s fuel ...
Nissan North America Sales Up 10.4% in January
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) maintained momentum from a strong 2011 finish with January sales of 79,313 units versus 71,847 units a year earlier, an increase ...
Nissan’s Electric Race Car Makes for Good, Clean Fun
After a few laps around a track in Dubai, we discover the Nissan Leaf RC is as slow as it is expensive, but nevertheless awesome.
Nissan creates Spec Z series with National Auto Sport Association
Nissan is partnering with the National Auto Sport Association to create a new spec road-racing series for the 2003-08
Nissan Sales Up 10.4% in January
FRANKLIN, TN -- Feb. 1, 2012 : Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) maintained momentum from a strong 2011 finish with January sales of 79,313 units versus 71,847 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.4 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 12.5 percent for the month to 72,517 units.
Watch a Nissan Juke-R spank a trio of supercars in Dubai
Nissan put its GT-R-powered Juke-R to the test against a trio of bona fide supercars. Who will win? (Credit: Nissan) When Nissan showed us renderings of a GT-R powered Nissan Juke-R, we said, "Gee, that's neat." When it started building the darn thing , our interest was piqued. Today, we have a video of this oddest of skunkworks supercars at a street race exhibition event in Dubai going wheel-to ...
Nissan eyeing another private port for exports in Tamil Nadu
The Japanese car maker Nissan is reportedly considering the upcoming private Kattupalli port as an alternative...
2012 Nissan Versa SV
Editor's Rating: User Rating: Good: The 2012 Nissan Versa 's continuously variable transmission and electric power steering help fuel efficiency. A large trunk and cabin area give it good practicality. Bad: Navigation is not available at the SV trim level. Voice command only controls the phone system. Bottom Line: With an apparent focus on keeping its price low, Nissan made very little tech ...
Nissan Starts Out 2012 With A 12.5% Jump In Sales - Infiniti Digs A 8.2% Hole For The Month
Nissan North America, Inc. maintained momentum from a strong 2011 finish with January sales of 79,313 units versus 71,847 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.4 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 12.5 percent for the month to 72,517 units.
