Derek Fung
Nissan elevates man responsible for the Juke to head of design
Matthew Weaver, whose credits include the original Juke, will become Nissan's chief designer later this year.
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William Stopford
2027 Nissan Patrol Y63: Launch dates set for more luxurious twin-turbo V6 off-road SUV range
First Australian customer deliveries of the new twin-turbo V6-powered Y63 Nissan Patrol will take place early in 2027, with select grades featuring air suspension and massaging seats.
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Damion Smy
Nissan Patrol, X-Trail and Toyota factories hit by Japan earthquake
Several auto factories have halted operations after a major earthquake in southwest Japan; the impact on Australian vehicle supply remains unknown.
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Tougher Nissan X-Trail Rock Creek confirmed for Australia as cheaper e-Power variants also join range
The Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid lineup now starts almost $4000 lower with new 2WD variants, arriving alongside a rugged new Rock Creek flagship.
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Nissan Leaf Nismo revealed with an interesting omission
The Nissan Leaf has gained a Nismo variant, but don't expect to see it in local showrooms any time soon.
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2027 Nissan Z prices: Manual Nismo, chassis and tech upgrades incoming
The updated Nissan Z will arrive Down Under in September, headlined by a manual option for the Nismo, as well as new dampers and personalisation options.
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Nissan Tekton revealed as a Renault Duster with thin layer of Patrol
The new Nissan Tekton SUV may feature some styling elements from the much larger Patrol, but beneath it all it's a Duster.
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William Stopford
Nissan Qashqai recalled
Certain Nissan Qashqais built between 2025 and 2026 with the e-Power hybrid system may have a software fault affecting their battery controller.
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Nissan X-Trail recalled
Nissan Australia is recalling about 13,800 X-Trail SUVs due to a battery software issue that could lead to a loss of drive power.
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The biggest winners and losers on the Australian new-vehicle sales charts so far in 2026
Brands such as Jeep and Peugeot continue to slide in Australia, while insurgent Chinese automakers like BYD and Chery are thriving.
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Nissan Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute arrives in Australia
It’s a new Frontier for Nissan, with the brand’s forthcoming plug-in hybrid ute landing on Australian soil to take on the BYD Shark 6.
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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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Damion Smy
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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Damion Smy
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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