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Chery has acquired Nissan’s plant in Roslynn, Pretoria.

Auto industry urges ‘fine-tuned’ tariffs, not a 50% import hike

Greater tariffs are expected on imports of completely built-up vehicles but BMW CEO says 50% could have unintended consequences

The Toyota Hilux Legend 55 (left) and the Nissan Navara Pro 4X Warrior

Toyota Hilux Legend 55 vs Nissan Navara Warrior: A battle that feeds into the next generation

Both editions are absolute beasts in every department, but the interiors require some attention and will be addressed in the new models coming next year

In the family way: The seven-seater Nissan X-Trail has plenty of room inside, as well as a sizable boot, and is a comfortable drive.

Nissan X-Trail: More of a marathon than a sprint

Nissan’s latest X-Trail is well appointed but it is a tad sluggish on the performance front

French car manufacturer Renault and Japanese partner Nissan launched their “rebalanced” alliance on Wednesday as they seek to reset a rocky 24-year partnership. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Nissan, Renault launch ‘rebalanced’ alliance

The partnership dates back to 1999, when Renault rescued Nissan from bankruptcy

It’s electrifying: The Qashqai e-PWR has an innovative powertrain developed by Nissan as alternative to purely petrol or diesel engines

Nissan turns over a new leaf with Qashqai ePower

The brand uses the new Qashqai to launch its two-part strategy and unique technology for transitioning from petrol to electric vehicles

Trailblazer: The fourth generation of the Nissan X-Trail, tested in spectacular mountains surrounding Ljubljana in Slovenia, while not impressively potent, is smooth and responsive. Photos: Sebastien Mauroy

Electrified Nissan X-Trail finally loses camo

Following countless online teasers, Nissan has finally lifted the veil off its all-new, fourth-generation X-Trail compact crossover SUV

Reliable: About 16 [Thin space] 000 Isuzu D-Max vehicles were sold last year, placing it in third place after Toyota’s Hilux, which was the biggest seller, and
Ford’s Ranger, which came in second.  (DNA Photographers)

Isuzu, the Chuck Norris of bakkies

The D-Max isn’t a luxury ride, but it’s not too tough on the purse and can handle the rough road

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled what it calls the “future of urban mobility”. Project Vector is a self-driving six-seater pod designed to serve as an autonomous minibus.

Motoring dreams for the future, now

Technology that would have been the stuff of dreams in the past decade is quickly coming to life. Practical, silly or bombastic, it’s news that has heads turning, writes Luke…

The Fiat Multipla is just the worst of all

Top five ugliest cars ever to have hoodwinked South Africans

There is an overflow of garbage on our city streets. We’re not talking about plastic this time, but rather unsightly, wheezing, wheeled monuments to our bad decision-making. The…

Hey there, good-looking: The latest model of the Nissan Micra is slick and sleek.  (Waldo van der Waal)

New Nissan Micra is a small wonder

Like the princess and the frog, the model has been transformed — not only in looks, but in its smart features and kick-in turbo charge

Former Nissan-Renault chairperson Carlos Ghosn refused to shed any further light on how he managed to slip past authorities and flee Japan at the end of December.

Japan urges Ghosn to return as fugitive tycoon defends escape

Ghosn made his first public appearance since his audacious December escape at a combative press conference in Beirut on Wednesday

All dressed up: The Mercedes Benz bakkie

The pure absurdity of a high-end Mercedes bakkie

It is perhaps why Mercedes is rumoured to be rethinking the X-Class, with woeful sales reported globally.

Classy: The new Nissan Micra is a balance of zip and sophistication

All the looks without the voom

It’s economical, but it’s not completely mom-friendly

All dressed up: The Nissan Navara Stealth’s bells and whistles may look smart in the city, but can be a hindrance when driving off-road

A good drive but far from stealthy

The Nissan Stealth does what it promises to do – and well. But it’s hard to justify its diesel emissions if you’re just a weekend warrior

(John McCan/M&G)

What’s driving our electric future?

High tariffs and the lack of infrastructure are hampering the adoption of EVs in South Africa

On ability alone, the NP300 is a brilliant machine.

Nissan NP300 twin cab review

A brilliant, functional bakkie with an awful cabin. Buy it but don’t buy it new

Nissan appeared to acknowledge the recent difficulties surrounding the Ghosn affair, which has cast questions over the company’s own corporate governance. (Kim Kyung hoon/Reuters)

Crisis-hit Nissan issues fresh profit warning

The firm downgraded its projection for net profit in the fiscal year to March 2019 from 410-billion yen to 319-billion yen

Former Nissan-Renault chairperson Carlos Ghosn refused to shed any further light on how he managed to slip past authorities and flee Japan at the end of December.

Ghosn accuses Nissan execs of ‘backstabbing’ plot

Carlos Ghosn denounced a "conspiracy" against him, saying events had been "twisted in a way to paint a personage of greed, a personage of dictatorship

(Benoit Tessier/Reuters)

Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn pays bail, set to leave Japan cell

The tycoon is expected to walk out of the custody centre in Toyko after the court rejected a last-ditch appeal from prosecutors to block his release

(Benoit Tessier/Reuters)

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn makes fresh bail request

The former high-flying executive has been in detention since his shock November 19 arrest, and has tried repeatedly without success to secure bail