28 July 2016, 01:33 PM
1935 Datsun Type 14 might actually look like other cars from the 30s but it isn’t. It is way more than that! The Type 14 is an unusual machine, with potent 15 PS for its time and a remarkable history. If it wasn’t born back then, then we wouldn’t have Nissan nowadays.
We must admit that Datsun is kind of strange name, but its origin has an interesting history. The company Kwaishinsha created the DAT (where "DAT-sun" came from) was founded in 1911 by Mr. Hashimoto. He had a dream to make c
30 October 2015, 02:25 PM
Datsun GO-cross Concept has just been unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show. The concept vehicle comes to state that the recently reborn brand is ready to make an expansion in new high growth markets such as these in Africa, Middle East and South East Asia. This big news has been announced at a special event at Nissan Global Headquarters, highlighted by company’s presentation of the Story of the brand's return. You can watch the 30 minutes video below.
This concept crossover investigates the marke
28 August 2014, 12:00 PM
Datsun mi-DO has just made its debut at the Moscow International Autosalon (MIAS). The five-door sibling of Datsun on-DO made it worldwide launch there, being the second Datsun model which will be seen on the streets of Russia. The on-DO was revealed in April this year and its first deliveries are expected in September. mi-DO is a sporty five-door hatchback, which is dominated by brand’s confident ‘D-Cut' grille.
The grille in turn is flanked by dramatically elongated projector headlamps that
15 July 2014, 01:04 PM
Datsun on-DO is a family sedan that will be only seen in Russia. Its production has already started at the local Togliatti plant and there was a special ceremony that marked the first on-DO coming off the production line. The aim of the vehicle is to bring about affordability and quality. The four-door, five-seat car is a result of the partnership between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and AVTOVAZ.
This Datsun is being produced on one of the most modern lines in the facility. It is being built w
14 March 2014, 12:43 PM
The first Datsun production car designed specifically for the Russian market is going to be unveiled on 4th of April in Moscow. Ahead of the debut of the car, the brand has released an animated sketch-video which gives very good hints of its exterior characteristics.
The launch of the brand in Russia is significant for the global expansion of the brand. Whats I more, it is the first time in company’s history, that the Datsun has been officially introduced to Russia.
There hasn’t been much
22 January 2014, 05:32 PM
Just a quick reminder that Datsun is back. The Nissan-sourced brand will be hitting the markets from this year on in specific areas such India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa. So what better way for the company to start gaining media attention than appearing on the Delhi Auto Expo 2014 which kicks off on the 5th of February and will last until the 11th
And here is a sketch of what you should find at the expo when the time comes. It's a concept car that's supposed to show the brand's futur
19 September 2013, 02:43 PM
Datsun was brought to live in the beginning of July with the 2014 Go model. Now the brand is expanding its global footprint with the reveal of the 2014 Datsun Go+. This world premiere represents Datsun’s model line-up debut in Indonesia.
The new model is a 5+2 MPV which was created to be suitable for families. It has modern image with sleek and dynamic silhouette and strong shoulder line. The Go+ has compact dimensions with an overall length of 3,995 mm, width of 1,635 mm and a height of 1,48
16 July 2013, 10:25 AM
Two weeks ago Datsun teased the first new Datsun car for the 21st century revealing the first sketches of the model. Now Datsun GO is making its debut and will be on sale in India in early 2014.
The car is the result of the commitment made by Nissan brand to return the Datsun brand to the automotive market. The five-door, front-wheel drive hatchback will be equipped with a 1.2-liter engine which is going to be matched to a five-speed manual transmission.
It has very compact sizes: 1635 mm
02 July 2013, 12:37 PM
The sketches of the first Datsun model has been exclusively revealed and they come to show the dynamism of the new generation car. The vehicle will have its world premiere at a special event in New Delhi, India on 15th of July.
The car will be the first of the future Datsun model line-up to be launched from 2014 and it will be exclusively aimed for the Indian market. - and the first of the future Datsun model line-up to be launched from 2014. The premiere event will also introduce the return
20 December 2012, 05:23 PM
Napa Valley, Callifornia: fields full of grape vines, sun is constantly shining and birds are literally singing all the time. Sound like the place for the perfect vacation and it undoubtedly is. However, it is also the place where there is a community of people who are keen on vintage automobiles.
More importantly, they help one another with everything that concerns the parts and maintenance of those vehicles. On the spot this time, through the lenses of the professionals from Petrolicious ar
08 February 2010, 06:20 PM
Approximately two months ago Nissan announced a special celebratory edition – Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary - of its astonishing Z badged two-seater. Now, the Nissan PR team is announcing new limited edition Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Black Edition, which is specially styled for the Europen customers. Scheduled for market launch in April as Coupe only, the 370Z Black Edition marks the 40th birthday celebrations of the famous motoring icon Datsun 240Z. The newcomer will be produced in limited nu