This century's duds: Disappointing replacements for the Ford Territory, Nissan Pulsar, Suzuki Swift, Holden Barina, Jeep XJ and others that dropped the ball | Opinion

This century's duds: Disappointing replacements for the Ford Territory, Nissan Pulsar, Suzuki Swift, Holden Barina, Jeep XJ and others that dropped the ball | Opinion

29 Dec 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

No new car is perfect. Far from it.But some are so profoundly disappointing, falling so short of expectations, that they tarnish reputations and even lead to dire long-term consequences. Especially ...Read more
The brand with nine lives: why Nissan is the one to watch if a new hybrid or electric car, SUV or ute is in your future | Opinion

The brand with nine lives: why Nissan is the one to watch if a new hybrid or electric car, SUV or ute is in your future | Opinion

18 Feb 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

Here are two facts. For over 60 years Nissan has been on a rollercoaster. And for the remaining six years of this decade, Nissan is set to be on a roll. Not that you’d know it with the ...Read more
Rappin da Tiida

Rappin da Tiida

30 Jul 2012 by Karla Pincott

Ford sued Nissan over this ad, which showed engineer 'gangstas' rapping with a silver Ford Focus in the background. Laden with gold jewelry, slugging champagne, counting money -- and surrounded by ...Read more
Nissan Pulsar could arrive next year

Nissan Pulsar could arrive next year

5 Apr 2011 by Paul Gover

The arrival of an all-new compact Nissan at the Shanghai Motor Show next week is the trigger for a crucial decision over the car's future in Australia. The newcomer is the replacement for today's ...Read more
Nissan axes Tiida name

Nissan axes Tiida name

18 Nov 2010 by Mark Hinchliffe

However, a return of the Pulsar brand is not guaranteed.  Nissan Australia boss Dan Thompson says they will conduct research to find an "appropriate name". "Pulsar has tremendous equity for Nissan ...Read more
Nissan Pulsar could make a comeback

Nissan Pulsar could make a comeback

7 Aug 2009 by Mark Hinchliffe

Nissan Motor Company Australia managing director Dan Thompson says the next-generation Tiida could be known as the Pulsar. "The next generation is still several years out so it's probably too early ...Read more
Nissan Tiida CST-R on to-do list

Nissan Tiida CST-R on to-do list

15 May 2009 by Neil McDonald

Even though the mean-looking CST-R did the rounds of the Sydney and Melbourne motor shows to gauge public reaction it was overshadowed by two other stars, the GT-R and new 370Z. However, Nissan ...Read more
Nissan hits milestone

Nissan hits milestone

3 Jan 2008 by Karla Pincott

The Japanese factory that produces the Nissan Micra and the 350Z for Australia — and will soon send us the “Godzilla” GT-R, which has just rolled its 15 millionth car down the line.Nissan's Oppama ...Read more
Thai-totallers

Thai-totallers

10 Nov 2007 by Paul Pottinger

This year has seen the market share of Commodore, Falcon and the Mitsubishi 380 fall to 19 per cent of new passenger vehicles, with only Toyota's Camry more or less immune.And while it was the ...Read more
Top selling vehicles for 2007

Top selling vehicles for 2007

14 Jul 2007 by Neil McDonald

With the local car industry now at the halfway point in the 2007 sales race, it is easy to see who's winning and who's losing.Toyota is basking in the glory of not only being No.1, but also cementing ...Read more
Top gear for all budgets at Brisbane Motor Show

Top gear for all budgets at Brisbane Motor Show

29 Jan 2007 by Stuart Scott

The show, which opens on Friday, will feature the Australian debut of several models at the affordable end of the car world.Leading the way, Holden is expected to take the "top secret" covers off the ...Read more

Nissan?s all-new Tiida will be Show star

4 Feb 2006 by Press Release

When the Motor Show opens its doors at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre at 5.00 pm on 9 February, the Tiida will be one of the most significant affordable new models on show.Australia is the first ...Read more
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