The new Nissan Qashqai will be available in Ireland from February 1 next. The new model is longer and slightly wider and lower than its predecessor, but retains its high driving position. Passenger legroom and headroom has also been improved, and Nissan say it’s now easier to get into and out of the crossover....
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The new Nissan Note has arrived in Ireland and will be available to test drive from October 4. Nissan is squaring up to the Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Renault Clio and Volkswagen Polo with the new Note. Three trim levels – XE, SV and SVE – and a choice of three engines are available....
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An extended driving range and shorter charging time are just two of the more than 100 changes and modifications in the new 2013 Nissan Leaf. The new Leaf can now travel more than 20km longer on a charge, increasing the driving range from 175km to 199km. A faster 6.6kw charging option is also available...
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Nissan has added five new model variants to its Irish range, including the Nissan Micra DIG-S; the Nissan Juke N-Tec, the Nissan Qashqai SV+ and the Nissan Qashqai 360. The Nissan Micra DIG-S takes its name from its Direct Injection Gasoline Supercharged 1.2-litre 95PS engine. Standard spec in this car includes cruise control with...
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Nismo has been unveiled as the brand name for Nissan’s performance road cars in Europe, with the Nissan Juke the first to get the Nismo treatment here. The name is synonymous with motorsport in Japan and the United States and gamers will be familiar with it from the likes of Gran Turismo but up...
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The Society of the Irish Motor Industry is hoping the new dual registration period, which came into effect yesterday, will boost new car sales in Ireland. The new system will see new cars registered between now and June issued with a 131 plate, while new cars issued in the second half of the year...
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There are ‘exciting new challenges and new opportunities’ ahead in the bid to ensure Ireland meets its electric vehicle target of 10 per cent of passenger cars by 2020, ESB boss Pat O’Doherty told delegates at the Fully Charged International Electric Vehicle Summit. The event, which was held in Dublin, attracted more than 260...
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