Nissan is the best-selling SUV brand for the 1st Half 2015

Nissan may have hyped up their LMP1 car for months before it actually made its way onto the track for the first time. That, and the fact that the early testing pace may seem extremely positive, its official race debut is anything but; the car was miles behind the likes of Audi, Porsche, and Toyota. It was plagued with mechanical issues from the very beginning, with ERS failures early on in the weekend, and brake issues through the race. Seems as though enough is enough for the boffins at NISMO, for the car has been pulled out of competition to be further developed and made reliable before the Japanese automaker will re-enter it into the World Endurance Championship. The GT-R LM NISMO will undergo further development mainly, but not exclusively in the United States. If you are wondering why Nissan’s LMP1 challenger has been plagued with issues from the very beginning, it is because the firm has started quite literally from a blank sheet of paper, as the car is front-mid engined and front-wheel drive, with electrical assistance providing an extra 750bhp to the rear wheels.

The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara sets a new benchmark in the one-tonne pick-up sector, combining the best of Nissan’s Crossover leadership with over 80 years of experience in designing and manufacturing robust and cleverly engineered pick-ups. Improving comfort and refinement while maintaining the Navara’s acclaimed off-road ability, durability and loading capacity, was a cornerstone of the new vehicle’s development. The vehicle is all-new, with a robust and tough chassis that introduces a host of new engineering features designed to further improve drivability and practicality. Plus thanks to the Crossover DNA that produced landmark passenger cars, the NP300 Navara brings a new level of refinement, style, comfort and quality, as well as first-in-class technologies to the pick-up market.

Now, Nissan is set to unleash its latest evolution: the Nissan Juke-R NISMO.  Using the latest technology, styling and running gear from NISMO products, the supercar beating crossover will be unveiled and unleashed at Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 25th. Stay tuned as we will reveal the details on the Nissan Juke-R NISMO here at OneShift.