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New in AU | Nissan X-Trail | Press Release

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Upping the X-factor: New tech, equipment and advanced safety systems headline major updates to the Nissan X-TRAIL MY21 X-TRAIL now features Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM2 as standard DAB+ radio, Voice Recognition and Nissan’s Next Generation In-Vehicle Infotainment System delivered across all grades ST-L models equipped with new 18” wheel design MY21 X-TRAIL available now at dealerships nationwide […]

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New in AU | MY21 Nissan Navara | Press Release

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New MY21 Nissan Navara: pricing and specification revealed The new MY21 Nissan Navara PRO-4X grade available from $59,790 drive-away Popular Dual Cab ST-X model starts from $55,790 drive-away MY21 Nissan Navara range set to begin from $32,990 drive-away Advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety confirmed across all variants Minimum one-tonne payload2 performance across new Dual Cab range

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All-New Nissan Qashqai | Press Release

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The car that started the revolution in medium SUVS in 2007, is touting new style, technology and presence when it launches in 2021. The all-new Nissan Qashqai will again set the benchmark for others to follow. On Black-Friday, November 13th Nissan announced details of the upcoming All-new Nissan Qashqai Third generation of Nissan’s pioneering crossover prepares

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Nissan ARIYA World Premiere | The Car Guy

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Nissan is one of the first car companies to release a 100% all electric crossover with All Wheel Drive available. Here’s the press release from the World Premiere in Yokohama July 15, 2020: Nissan today revealed to the world the all-new Nissan Ariya electric crossover, marking a new chapter for Nissan electric vehicles. The EV premiered

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Nissan Leaf EV Review – The Loudest Noise is Your Heartbeat.

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“At 60kph, the loudest noise in this new Nissan Leaf EV comes from your heartbeat” Firstly let me apologise to ad executive David Ogilvie for plagiarising his 1958 press campaign for Rolls Royce, (click on this link to read more about Ogilvie and RR ad.) but it’s too good a tag line not to,

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Nissan Leaf Battery Cost – The Truth, Not Fiction

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Never Let the Truth Get in the Way of a Good Story – Nissan Leaf Battery ‘Auto Expert’ John Cadogan recently published a story regarding a Nissan Leaf Battery cost for a 2012 Nissan Leaf ZEO In the article, owner Phillip Carlson complained to Cadogan that he’d been quoted $33,000 for a new battery for

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Nissan 370Z – Why Should You Buy?

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Hi, Bob Aldons, The Car Guy coming to you from the nearest race track to me, Lakeside International Raceway at Kurwongbah, near Redcliffe. Now, I’m no Craig Lowndes or Danny Ricciardo, but I’ve driven cars at speed over the years. Ferarri 458, Falcon XR8, Chrysler 300 SRT8, and Nissan 370Z at some of the great

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Nissan Navara ST-X 4×4 Dual Cab – Why Should You Buy

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What’s in a face? If you’re in the market for a largish Dual Cab 4WD and you’re considering a Mercedes-Benz X Class, here’s a few good reasons why you should look at the birth-mother, the Nissan Navara ST-X 4×4 Auto Dual Cab. Hi, Bob Aldons, The Car Guy with my review of the 2018 Nissan

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5 Year Warranty – The Stop Outs are Dropping Out

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On June 1st Ford Australia announced the introduction of a 5 Year Warranty and now it’s Holden’s turn. Good on you both. It’s time that consumers had this better warranty. The Car Business demands it. If my memory is clear that now only leaves, Toyota, Subaru, Volkswagen, Nissan and Mazda as the last major players in the Australian car business with a 3-year warranty. These stop outs need to have a long hard look at themselves – the new car warranty has moved on – 5-year warranty is the norm with Kia still the front-runner with 7 years.

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Nissan Qashqai N-Tec. Why Should You Buy?

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Hi, Bob Aldons, “The Car Guy”, with my review of the Nissan Qashqai N-Tec. When I review a vehicle for my website, I do so from a buyers perspective rather than just concentrate on speed, steering ability and things like that. After over 40 years in the car business, my review is based on a

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