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Nissan's TV ad campaign for the new generation Juke promotes individuality in a family-driven message, writes Brian Byrne . It tells the story of a mum and daughter’s visit to a toy shop to buy a birthday present. The young girl must choose between the present she really wants and one that would be more acceptable to her peers. The film delivers an important message about not being afraid to make the choice that is right for you. The soundtrack is on the theme of 'don't be just the same', from Little Boxes written by the late Malvina Reynolds in 1962. The film was made by an all Irish cast and production team and is a testament to the creative and acting talent that exists in this country. "Nissan are delighted to support the Irish Arts and to promote Irish talent,” says Jeanne McGann, Head of Marketing at Nissan Ireland. Prices for the new Juke start from €21,995.

Old bangers are worth a tasty €3,500 in Nissan’s ‘Go Green’ deal, writes Trish Whelan . Nissan is helping drivers to go green and to switch into the zero emissions Nissan LEAF by offering them up to €3,500 for their old banger in an effort to clean up the national car fleet and to support consumers who want to drive electric to reduce their carbon footprint, writes Trish Whelan. Anyone driving a car registered up to the end of 2009 is guaranteed a minimum trade-in value of €3,000 toward the cost of a new Nissan LEAF; trade-in values increase up to €3,500 for cars registered up to the end of 2011.   This comes as Nissan continues to break all records for EV sales in Ireland having sold over 1,000 Nissan LEAF cars so far this year and over 5,000 since it launched over a decade ago.   Nissan has introduced the offer after the Government failed to use Budget 2020 to deliver a green scrappage scheme to incentivise motorists to switch out of older pollu...

Nissan LEAF electric car Nissan’s new ‘Subscribe & Drive’ will allow motorists to own a new car for €356 per month without having to pay a deposit, writes Trish Whelan . Motorists signing up to Nissan’s new service will also have the opportunity to trade in their old car and to cash in on its residual value as part of the new subscription model. “Nissan is making it possible for Irish motorists to drive a brand new car for a price they can afford and to potentially put money back into their own pocket while doing so,” said James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland. “Our subscription service is made for anyone who wants to release the equity in their old car and to drive away with a new one, without paying a deposit, for a fixed payment that fits within their monthly household budget,” he added. Customers just need to sign up as a subscriber. They can then drive the car for an agreed term and hand it back on completion without any other obligation. Moto...

First deliveries of Nissan’s new Juke start in mid November with prices ranging from €21,995-€26,950, writes Trish Whelan . The new Juke is visiting Nissan showrooms around the country to give potential customers an opportunity to view the car which is  renowned for its strong, muscular looks combining the style of a coupe with a crossover stance.   Nissan say while new Juke has grown up, it still maintains its sense of fun with a contemporary interior exterior look. It competes in the B-crossover segment. The 115bhp 1.0 turbocharged, three-cylinder petrol engine is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox or a new seven-speed dual clutch automatic. The DCT transmission is available on all grades and adds €1,650 to the price of the car. C02 emissions range from 112g/km to 118g/km depending on wheel sizes and transmissions.   Five grades are - XE, SV, SV Premium, SVE and N-Design.   Interior of a left-hand-drive all-new Juke The e...

A new generation Nissan Juke will arrive in Ireland at the end of the year, writes Brian Byrne . Revealed today at simultaneous presentations in London, Paris, Milan, Barcelona and Cologne, the new car will be powered by a 117hp 1.0 3-cylinder turbo petrol engine, with the option of 6-speed manual or 7-speed auto transmissions. Technology features include Nissan ProPILOT and the NissanConnect infotainment system, with In-Car WiFi, smartphone integration and over-the-air software updates. Almost a million Jukes have been sold in Europe since the first one was launched nine years ago.

The new Nissan Juke has been in the final stages of road testing showing a new look and agile driving performances ahead of its official unveil next month, writes Trish Whelan . Juke has sold over one million units since its debut appearance in 2010. The stage is set for its return to the B-SUV segment it pioneered almost a decade ago. Designed in Europe, New Juke has brought together the Japanese company’s designers across the region to work together on its evolution.   Nissan has revealed that the car has sleek coupe lines, ‘striking’ 19-inch alloy wheels and athletic stance.   They say inspiration for the new Juke design development has been tailored around B-SUV customer demands for leading design, latest tech and ‘fun to drive’ performance. It will be loaded with technology and is the third Nissan model to feature ProPILOT technology which forms part of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision. Juke’s footprint has increased in size to provide greater roominess a...

New car buyers have delivered three best-sellers for Nissan, namely Qashqai (best-selling crossover); LEAF (best-selling EV); and Micra (best-selling petrol car), writes Trish Whelan . Nissan’s Qashqai remains Ireland’s best-selling crossover of all time with 3,590 new car buyers taking delivery of the car up to the end of July. Customers can choose from petrol and diesel engines across the entire Qashqai range. It is currently the best-selling car in counties Dublin, Louth, Clare, Limerick and Cavan. Sales of electric vehicles in Ireland are up 195pc on last year with 2,689 units sold so far this year. Nissan’s LEAF is the undisputed leader in this segment with 944 units sold which represents a 67pc increase in sales for the zero emissions car. LEAF has a spacious interior and ample boot space making it easy for families to make the switch to EV. The new 62 kWH LEAF delivers up to 385 kms of zero emissions driving on a single charge.   Micra is the best-selling ...

Nissan Ireland has added a new longer range option to its Leaf electric car range, writes Brian Byrne . The 62kWh variant offers up to 385 kms on a single charge. The rated power output is 217hp. It is priced from €37,840 and is available to order in two grades. The wide range of Nissan connectivity technologies come as standard, along with a new NissanConnect Services app that can send navigation routes from their smartphone to the car. A number of new style options include seven two-tone body and roof colour combinations.

Nissan Ireland's sustainable headquarters. It might have seemed frivolous to be offering ice-cream cones at the launch of a sustainable energy building, but Nissan Ireland were making a very serious point, writes Brian Byrne . That the ice-cream was being dispensed from an electric-powered Nissan van, with refrigeration energy from recycled EV batteries charged by solar panels on the van roof was just one point. The other was that the ice-cream, from top Scottish maker Mackie's, was produced in a dairy where all the energy is provided by solar and wind power. Add in the notion that the cattle who provide the milk for the product graze in fields made green by nature’s own energy and you have absolutely ‘zero emissions ice cream’. The exercise was part of the official opening today of Nissan Ireland’s new HQ in the Park West business campus, by Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. James McCarthy, CEO Nissan Ireland, and...

The Nissan Qashqai has reaffirmed its status as Ireland’s best-selling car and best-selling crossover of all time, writes Trish Whelan . Demand for the car has been exceptional throughout the first six months of the year with 2,877 new car buyers making it their car of choice, according to figures for the 191 sales period. James McCarthy, CEO of Nissan Ireland said the Qashqai’s success ’is because it is a true all-rounder, offering the best design, spec and value for money on the market’. “The reputation and quality of the Qashqai is unquestioned by Irish car buyers who know what to expect from a Qashqai. It delivers on all fronts with a choice of petrol and diesel engines across the range.” He added: “Ten years after its launch, the Nissan Qashqai continues to pioneer the way with intelligent driving technologies like Intelligent Emergency Braking, Intelligent Cruise Control and Intelligent Lane Departure Warning along with driver awareness technologies like B...

Nissan has a new partnership with Retro Drive-In Movies which will ring its award-winning range of vehicles to the attention of thousands of drivers enjoying the popular big-screen events at a host of locations nationwide, writes Trish Whelan . Jeanne McGann, Head of Marketing and Communications at Nissan Ireland said Nissan is a popular brand with families who have made cars like the award-winning Qashqai and the spacious zero emissions Nissan LEAF cars in Ireland. “This partnership is a great fit for Nissan, allowing us to continue engaging with families seeking value, reliability, comfort and innovation in the cars they drive,” she added. Retro Drive-In Movies hosts more than 25 days of events each year which are attended by some 85,000 people in over 20,000 vehicles. Their 70 movie screenings allow families to rock up, roll in and to watch their favourite movies from the comfort of their dar and to listen to the movies on their car stereo. As part of the par...