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2026 Nissan Kicks hybrid SUV unveiled, under consideration for Australia
The second-generation entry-level Kicks SUV has been unveiled in Japan, with Nissan Australia studying the model for a potential local launch.
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Toyota, Nissan warn Japanese buyers about made-in-America quality issues
Nissan and Toyota are exporting some US-made models to Japan, but are also warning buyers about potential problems.
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Nissan Patrol Y62 V8 end date confirmed for Australia as V6-powered Y63 waits in the wings
Your final chance to pick up a V8 Patrol has arrived, several months before the new twin-turbo V6-powered Y63 arrives here in late 2026.
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2027 Nissan Patrol: Right-hand drive Y63 spotted testing in Australia
The next-generation Y63 Patrol has been spotted towing a caravan in Melbourne as Nissan gears up for its local launch.
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Nissan Qashqai recalled due to fire risk
Petrol-only pre-facelift versions of Nissan’s small SUV have been called back to workshops to rectify a potential fuel leak.
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Next Nissan Navara Warrior won't just be a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton Raider, says Premcar
Premcar is building the new Triton Raider and Navara Warrior, but though they're developed from the same basic ute, there's no concern about a clash.
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Nissan may take on Ford's Raptor off-roaders with new Nismo models
While it produces the hottest versions of Nissan’s street cars, Nismo could tap the Nissan brand’s rallying heritage with more off-road-focused models.
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Manual transmissions are making a comeback, says Nismo boss
Customer demand for a manual gearbox is on the up, says the global boss of Nissan’s high-performance arm.
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Nismo performance arm to help drive Nissan Australia recovery
Nissan Australia is set for a metaphorical and literal boost as it spearheads its performance arm’s global expansion, which executives say will also help increase sales of core models.
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Nissan Terrano PHEV tops Nissan Australia wishlist
Nissan Australia’s new boss says the rugged Terrano plug-in hybrid SUV is one of the brand’s highest-priority models for local showrooms.
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Nissan could make Nismo parts in Australia
Australia’s manufacturing and engineering base has impressed the global boss of Nissan’s performance division, which could source parts locally.
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Nissan Skyline could return to Australia with manual gearbox
A sedan comeback of epic proportions could see the Skyline name return to Australia as a niche performance model – potentially with a manual gearbox.
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Nissan to open first Nismo Performance Centre in Australia
Australia’s passionate enthusiast base will see it spearhead a global expansion of Nissan’s performance sub-brand, with one of the first centres of its kind outside Japan.
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Nissan Qashqai e-Power conquers fuel economy challenge
Nissan has taken its Qashqai e-Power hybrid SUV to Tasmania to prove how much it can squeeze out of a tank.
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This brand is doubling down on V6 engines as others move away
Nissan wants to celebrate the humble V6 every year, as it moves to expand its range of V6-powered models in some markets.
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The Chinese cars from non-Chinese brands that we're most excited for
New Chinese cars are coming to Australia not just via Chinese brands like BYD, Chery and GWM, but also through much more familiar and established brands.
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