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Nissan has taken the wraps off a NISMO-prepared Patrol during a special event organized in Dubai, UAE. Nissan has taken the wraps off a NISMO-prepared Patrol during a special event organized in Dubai, UAE. The unveiling coincides with the introduction of the NISMO performance brand in the Middle East where the 370Z NISMO and the GT-R NISMO will also be sold. It comes as a surprise that Nissan has decided to launch a sportier version of its large and heavy SUV, but they believe there is a market for a hotter Patrol tricked out by the firm's in-house performance division. Power comes from an evolution of the 5.6-liter V8 engine that now develops 428 bhp (319 kW) which makes it 28 bhp (21 kW) stronger than the standard configuration. There's no word about the torque figure just yet, but the stock engine has 412 lb-ft (560 Nm) and according to Nissan this beefier setup offers the entire torque across more than 70% of the rev range. It sits on massive 22-inch RAYS forged … [Read more...] about Nissan introduces 428 bhp Patrol NISMO in Dubai to celebrate NISMO launch in the Middle East [video]

Ford packs a bounty of safety assists into the little hatchback, and occupants get a much nicer cabin, too. Ford gave the world a good luck at the next-gen Fiesta's rounder design yesterday , but the Blue Oval held back most of the technical details about the latest version of its popular hatchback until now. When the model arrives, it looks to pack a ton of cutting-edge technology in a compact package. Depending on what customers want, they can choose between the higher-riding Active model, sporty ST-Line, luxury-oriented Vignale, and stylish Titanium. (pictured from left to right below) The new Fiesta five-door measures 159.1 inches (4,040 millimeters) long, which is 2.8 inches (71 mm) more than the current model. At 68.3 inches (1,734 mm) wide, the latest model is also 0.5 inches (12 mm) broader than the present one. It rides on a 98.2-inch (2,493-mm) wheelbase – an increase of 0.2 inches (4 mm). Ford reports that the new Fiesta is a sharper handler now because … [Read more...] about New Ford Fiesta tech details and powertrain specs finally revealed

The German automaker's mainstay compact sedan has been in the game longer any rival. The Opel Kadett has reached a significant milestone, celebrating its 80th birthday. Its name may have changed to Astra in recent years, but few model lines can directly trace their lineage that far back in time. The first of 11 generations appeared in 1936. It was quite advanced for the time, featuring a unitary body, independent front suspension, and faired-in headlights. Just over 100,000 had been built when production stopped in 1940 and the factory was turned over to war production. The car lived on after the war, behind the Iron Circuit, East German manufacturer Moskwitch producing nearly quarter of a million. But the Kadett name itself wouldn’t reappear until 1962 on what is now known as the Kadett A. It was an utterly conventional compact sedan, with a 1.0-liter, 40 horsepower (30 kilowatt) engine, and a notably large trunk. 650,000 were produced in three years when the Kadett B … [Read more...] about Opel Kadett turns 80 years old after 24 million units sold

It's not just a rumor - it's officially official. Until now it was believed Mercedes-Benz’s first pickup truck in history could be offered in the United States , but official information from… well - Renault, confirms the Nissan Navara-based model won’t make it stateside. The French manufacturer released a press release detailing the cooperation between Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance. The company announced the partnership “is maturing as it enters its seventh year in 2016.” But what’s more interesting, Renault says the new one-top pickup of Mercedes will be designed by Daimler “to meet the specific needs of its customers in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Latin America," without a single word about the North American market. We already know it won’t be a “fat cowboy truck,” but a “real Mercedes” and a "truly premium" product. The new pickup will be manufactured at Renault’s plant in Cordoba, Argentina, and at Nissan’s Barcelona plant in Spain, where … [Read more...] about Mercedes pickup will not be sold in North America

It has a better range than the Model S – at least in concept form. There's a Tesla Model S rival on the horizon, but it's not from Europe or North America. It's actually from farther east and still in concept form. Introducing the Beijing Radiance Concept, previewed at the 2020 Beijing Motor Show. As a new brand under China's BAIC , Beijing wants to impress the world with an electric vehicle concept that comes with a futuristic look and numbers that competes squarely against current top names. Just take a gander at its photos for now. Gallery: Beijing Radiance Concept 8 Photos While details are scarce about the new concept, CarNewsChina reports that the Beijing Radiance Concept boasts a maximum driving range of 497 miles (800 kilometres) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Beijing also touts that the vehicle will get level 4 autonomous … [Read more...] about Beijing Radiance Concept aims at Tesla Model S when it hits production