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Bad news for Nissan fans as Qashqai SUV range is hit by price rises and flagship model gets axed

Nissan has also changed the standard specs for its small SUVs, meaning some are losing features.

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The future of Nissan rests on bold body-on-frame plan that will produce five new models

Nissan has a new model onslaught coming, and the results will be born from a mix of old and new technologies.

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Nissan reveals Y63 Patrol pricing and specs as SUV gets new twin-turbo engine and big interior upgrades

First Australian deliveries of the revamped SUV will begin early next year, Nissan has revealed.

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Nissan vows Australian comeback as new boss plots product-led recovery

New CEO Steve Milette says fresh Patrol, X-Trail and e-Power models will underpin Nissan’s recovery as it battles a 30 per cent sales decline and growing competition from Chinese brands.

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Nissan Qashqai sets long-range world record for a hybrid SUV

As Chinese brands rush to secure world records for speed, range and more, Nissan has quietly covered a stunning distance for a hybrid SUV on a single tank of fuel.

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Nissan reveals specs for new V6 Y63 Patrol – and when you can lodge your order

Twin-turbo engine derived from GT-R ups horsepower and torque as it replaces iconic V8.

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Nissan expands X-Trail range with cheaper e-POWER hybrids and Rock Creek flagship

Front-wheel-drive e-POWER variants lower the cost of entry to Nissan’s hybrid SUV, while a new seven-seat Rock Creek grade adds a more rugged look.

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2026 Nissan Z price and specs: Z Nismo manual headed Down Under

Updates to the Nissan Z sports coupe are set to hit Aussie shores soon, with the Nismo hero adding a manual option.

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Former Toyota CEO urges Japanese rivals to team up to combat Chinese brands

The previous CEO of the world’s largest automaker want more behind-the-scenes collaborations to help the Japanese industry stay afloat.

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Nissan CEO admits Nissan’s volume-driven rental-car focus was a mistake

As Nissan continues its restructuring process, the CEO reveals plans to step away from low-margin fleet deals that harm the company’s reputation.

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Nissan axes Qashqai EV development in latest cost-cutting measure

As Nissan looks to streamline operations, a key model in development since 2023 has been cancelled for a short-term gain that could prove costly in the long run.

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New Nissan Skyline is coming sooner than expected thanks to halved development time

Nissan is set to have an all-new, history-inspired Skyline sedan in time for the model’s 70th anniversary.

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Sign of the times? Nissan factory set to build Chery’s cars

The door is open for Chery to utilise production capacity at Nissan’s Sunderland factory in the UK as the two brands begin talks.

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Nissan to open Australia’s first NISMO Performance Centre in 2026

Victorian facility will offer GT-R restoration support, factory-trained technicians and direct links to Japan’s NISMO Omori Factory.

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2026 Nissan Ariya update launched in UK, pointing to Australian potential

After just nine months on sale in Australia, an updated version of the Nissan Ariya EV is rolling out around the world, but Australia may have to wait.

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Nissan’s new electric SUV concepts unveiled at Beijing Motor Show hint at global comeback strategy

Urban PHEV and revived Terrano signal push into fast-growing electrified SUV market, with China central to future exports.

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Nissan seeks salvation in fewer models, hybrids and AI tech

The brand has plotted a way off of its currently rocky path through a hybrid push, AI-driven vehicles and a smaller range as it targets profitability and global competitiveness.

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Nissan reveals next-generation X-Trail, Juke, and teases new Skyline

Key new Nissan models such as the X-Trail and Juke have been revealed, alongside teasers of the new Skyline and XTerra models.

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New car calendar 2026: All the new cars coming to Australia

Here’s the WhichCar by Wheels guide to all the new cars that will launch in Australia in 2026. Check back in regularly for updates…

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2026 Nissan Navara arrives with Australian-tuned suspension

Fifth-generation ute launches locally with Premcar-developed suspension, revised diesel power and a focus on real-world towing, load carrying and off-road capability.

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The worrying trend for Japanese car brands in Australia

Sales of cars from Japanese brands in Australia are trending downwards in the face of a new-brand-and-model onslaught from China.

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2026 Nissan X-Trail: Details revealed for the updated version of the popular mid-sizer

The updated Nissan X-Trail has arrived in Australia with revised styling, new features across the range and longer service intervals.

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Wheels crowns its first-ever Ute of the Year in new February 2026 issue

Nine of Australia’s best-selling dual-cab utes face Car of the Year-style testing as Wheels launches a landmark new award.

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Nissan Navara pricing revealed: Australian-tuned ute to launch in March

The next-generation Nissan Navara will launch locally in March with a dual cab-only line-up, Australian-tuned suspension and more capability than before.