Nissan’s new hatchback gets invite to Geneva

Japanese carmaker Nissan has revealed the first details of its new hatchback concept which will be given its world debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The model, known as INVITATION, previews the company’s next B-segment car and will be sold alongside the Micra and Juke when it launches in the UK in 2013. The new model is the likely replacement of the Note in the carmaker’s roster. The production version is expected to keep much of the same characteristics of the concept, such as the...

Nissan Note gets upgraded for 2012

Nissan has upgraded its British-built Note supermini for 2012, as well as introducing a new N-TEC+ trim level the existing Acenta trim is to receive a substantial increase in standard features. Motorists opting for the Acenta can expect new 16-inch alloy wheels (replacing old 15-inch wheels), and chrome effect side mirror covers and fog light surrounds. Inside the cabin there’s a new seat fabric with blue stitching. While rain-sensitive wipers, auto headlights, and climate control all now...

Nissan develops world’s first self-healing iPhone case

Scared of scratching your precious iPhone? Never fear, Nissan has the answer. The Japanese carmaker has developed a self-healing case that allows scratches to repair themselves. The Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone case features the carmaker’s pioneering self-healing paint finish, a world first in paint technology developed in 2005 and already used on a number of Nissan and Infiniti models. The case is highly flexible and its tactile, gel-like surface is more scratch-resistant than conventional...

Qashqai continues to rack up sales

It’s official – the Nissan Qashqai is still one of the most desirable cars (and the most popular Nissan model) in the UK. Figures released today by the SMMT shows that the Qashqai is the ninth most popular new car in the UK, with almost 40,000 new Qashqais finding a home during 2011. The Sunderland-built crossover continues to find favour with motorists thanks to its unbeatable combination of internal space, good looks, frugal engines, and great (British) engineering. The original Qashqai was...

CBE for Nissan’s Mann in New Year Honours

Nissan’s Trevor Mann has joined names like Ronnie Corbett, Helena Bonham Carter and Nigel Mansell in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Mann, who has been Nissan’s Senior Vice President for Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in Europe since April 2009 and a part of Nissan for more than quarter of a century, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of his Services to Business in North East England. Commenting on his achievement, Trevor said: “I am honoured and delighted to...