Congratulations to Cornwall, Ontario mother of two Kelly Ruest for winning Nissan Canada’s Innovation Challenge. Over 8000 initial contest submissions across Canada were received in the form of 140-character messages about what innovation means to you. From there the pool was narrowed to 200 semi-finalists who then had to create a short video to pitch [...]
Just about every gearhead has a memory, a story or some emotional connection to the Datsun brand. I think like most, I had a childhood lust for the Datsun 280ZX, it was my dream car for a time. Now, 30 years (my how time flies!) since Nissan retired the Datsun brand (1981), it appears they [...]
Being first-to-market does not guarantee you sales success, but it does open doors of opportunity to establish a leading position. Nissan LEAF is the first and only mass-marketed vehicle currently available that boasts an all-electric drivetrain. While other automakers are soon to invade on the LEAF’s all-electric space, Nissan Canada is taking advantage of the [...]
Are we looking at the heir-apparent to the much celebrated Nissan Zed product line? From the signature bulky hips to the swooping long nose, you certainly don’t need a microscope to see some of the Zed’s personality and good looks in this ESLOW EV concept. But while there are some consistent design cues, it is [...]
The Canadian International Auto Show is scheduled for February 18 – 27 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and there should be plenty of concepts on display. Among them will be the Nissan Ellure which is dubbed ‘The Sedan Re-imagined’. “As an expression of our long-term vision for the next generation of great Nissan sedans, [...]
Maybe it’s the awkward looks and angles, maybe it’s the hand-built engine, or maybe it’s simply a blistering 0-60 time under 4 seconds. Whatever it is, the Nissan GT-R already has somewhat of a cult appeal among sports car enthusiasts. The 2012 Nissan GT-R will make its Canadian debut at the Montreal International Auto Show [...]
