North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and local authority leaders at the North East Combined Authority are set to approve a landmark skills investment, which will create a new generation of skilled local workers in electric vehicle (EV) and battery technology. MADE NE (Manufacturing, Automation, Digitalisation, Electrification North East), led by Nissan with partners on behalf of the automotive sector, will create world-leading training facilities over two sites within the International Advanced Manufacturing Strategic Site (IAMSS) in Sunderland. The £14.6 million project, which a report to the M ..read more

The Nissan Formula E Team secured victory in the final event of the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with Oliver Rowland putting in a masterful drive in the season-ending Round 16 at the London E-Prix. Following a tough race on Saturday, where both Rowland and fellow driver Sacha Fenestraz missed out on points after incidents and penalties, the team bounced back for Round 16 at the ExCeL London Circuit. Having qualified ninth, Rowland quickly gained positions, finding himself in fourth place as a chaotic race hotted up. Second victory The Brit then took advantage of the leaders ne ..read more

The Nissan Formula E Team is set to face the ExCel London Circuit in Rounds 15 and 16 of the 2023/24 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the final two races of the campaign. The squad currently sits fifth in the Teams’ Championship, and is in the battle for third as Season 10 reaches its close. Oliver Rowland has enjoyed a strong year on his return to the team, and will make a comeback following the illness that ruled him out of the Portland double-header. The Brit is targeting a positive end to the campaign in front of his home fans in East London. On the other side of the garage, Sacha Fen ..read more

Gear up Europe…the Ariya NISMO is on its way! With 2024 marking NISMO’s 40th Anniversary and a legacy spanning 30 years in the region, the NISMO brand returns to Europe with a spark. European customers will soon be able to purchase the sleek, stylish, yet sporty Ariya NISMO – Nissan’s first fully electric NISMO model in this market. Dynamic, agile and with a bold personality, the Ariya NISMO is the embodiment of ultimate Nissan performance. Building on Nissan’s strong NISMO heritage and keeping it’s Japanese-inspired design, the Ariya NISMO brings a new level of exhilaration to the already exc ..read more

Bringing small but powerful mobility to urban driving, Nissan today confirmed as UK distributor as part of its electrifying partnership with ACCIONA’s car manufacturer Silence – a leading European brand of electric micro-mobility vehicles designed for cleaner, smarter, more flexible city-living. Under this partnership, Nissan will hold distribution and service rights in the UK from October 2024 for the Silence product range, including Silence S04 quadricycle vehicles and electric motorcycles. Through this collaboration, Nissan customers will be able to access a range of uniquely designed and e ..read more

In its latest round of vehicle safety ratings, EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, has published scores for Nissan’s Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) lineup – Townstar, Primastar and Interstar. Following robust safety tests, the Townstar and Primastar models have earned themselves a Gold rating, achieving an impressive safety assist performance rating of 78% and 69%, respectively. The all-new Interstar – now available to pre-order in the UK – scored even higher and has been awarded EuroNCAP’s top Platinum rating with an overall score of 84%. These ratings are testament to Nissan ..read more

Nissan is once again electrifying London’s iconic Covent Garden through its popular ‘Feel Electric Festival’ ahead of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Season 10 finale in the city. From 10am on Wednesday 17 July until 8pm on Sunday 21 July, the public will be able to explore the world of Formula E, immerse themselves in NISMO art, and experience a taste of Japan for free. Nissan is transforming Covent Garden’s East Piazza for five days through a combination of tech and style: the centrepiece is the Nissan Formula E Team’s ‘Feel Electric Quest’ Lab, which offers visitors the chance ..read more

A newly qualified vehicle technician at a Nissan dealership in Somerset has been congratulated on his achievement. Angus Brown, 21, a member of the aftersales team at FJ Chalke Nissan Wincanton, recently qualified as a Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician with the help and support of the FJ Chalke Academy. The qualification took three years of hard work to achieve and Academy Manager Kezia Fowler said: ‘‘We’re super-proud of him.’’ Angus was something of a star pupil, passing all his practical and theory exams at the first attempt. Additionally, he diligently completed his off-the-job hours and jo ..read more

Marshall Motor Group, one of the UK’s largest dealer groups, is delighted to share that they have been appointed the authorised Nissan sales and service franchise for Cambridge. The new store on 699 Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8SQ will open later this summer and create 20 local jobs.​ Marshall Nissan will be Cambridge’s only Nissan new car, approved used car, fleet/business, service and parts franchise serving customers across Cambridgeshire and beyond. This new facility includes a six-car showroom, an exterior display area for 40 used vehicles, an eight-bay workshop, a hub of electric char ..read more

A County Tyrone car dealer group has become one of the main sponsors of a scheme to provide activities for children over the summer. Pat Kirk Ltd., which operates two state-of-the-art showrooms in Omagh and Strabane and has more than 50 years of motor industry experience, is lending its support to CORE Kids, which runs summer camps for youngsters during July and August. CORE Kids’ mission is to inspire people of all ages to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. The organisation achieves this by delivering positive physical activity experiences to children, parents and teachers. Operating a ..read more