Paying Tribute to the Designer of the Datsun 240Z
Whether or not you recognize Yoshihiko Matsuo’s name, you can probably recognize his most famous design — the Datsun 240Z. Recently, the famed Nissan designer passed away at the age of 86. Here’s a look back at his life and career. A Rewarding Driving Experience: Learn about Nissan One-to-One Rewards Putting Nissan on the map […]
Datsun Brings Home Gold At the Concours d’Elegance of Texas
When you hear the words “Concours d’Elegance” you think of beautiful classic cars from the best luxury brands. However, when you think of Texas, images of trucks and wild terrain comes to mind instead. Those two things came together in Arlington, Texas, this month at the Concours d’Elegance of Texas, and a classic Datsun rolled […]
Datsun Launches Third Model Of Refreshed Line
When Nissan first came to the United States, it was made popular under the brand name Datsun. In the early 1980s, however, the automaker decided to use its true name when branding cars in America. Although Nissan badges have been on our roadways for more than 30 years, many older buyers and classic car fans […]
Delhi Welcomes New Datsun GO-cross Concept
The Delhi Auto Expo was open earlier this month in India, and Nissan’s Datsun brand showed off its latest concept, the Datsun GO-cross concept. The fun little crossover was displayed in a bright yellow color, and drew a lot of attention from show attendees. Buy An SUV Stateside: Learn more about the 2016 Nissan Rogue As with […]
“Sweet Pea” Datsun Pickup Joins the Heritage Collection
When it comes to cars, there are many ways they can be treated in a household. To some people, they are only a way to get around town and back home again. For the rest of us, though, our cars hold a special place in our hearts, acquiring names and personalities. One of those beloved […]
Behind the Badge: Unexpected Meanings of Datsun/Nissan Names & Emblems
How Nissan's logo and name boast its Japanese heritage
The Nissan Motor Company typically doesn’t get attention for its seemingly un-creative logo. After all, it is practically the plainest badge you’ll see on a car (next to Kia’s text-only logo). But the emblem, like the name of the automaker, has a rich history behind it. As a visual representation of the company, it’s fits perfectly. […]
The Datsun Baby Was a Real Car for Kids
In 1965, children’s park Kodomo no Kuni opened near Tokyo. Nissan donated 100 tiny cars to the park to commemorate the occasion. That car was the Datsun Baby, and Nissan has restored one of them and placed it on display at its global headquarters in Yokohama. The park actually had an automobile driving course for […]
Nissan Launches Datsun GO in South Africa
Datsun continued its comeback tour earlier this month with a much-anticipated launch in South Africa. In a move aimed at capturing the growing middle class market in the country, sales of the Datsun GO in South Africa will begin near year’s end at a price that should make the dream of car ownership a reality […]
Datsun GO+ Panca Launches in Indonesia
The rollout of the reinvigorated Datsun brand continues throughout Europe with the launch of the Datsun GO+ Panca in Indonesia last week. The GO+ Panca will be built at an all-new plant in Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia, and will fill the transportation needs of the people of Indonesia with a quality vehicle that is both […]
Datsun Debuts in Russia with Datsun on-DO
Nissan recently resurrected the Datsun brand and has now, for the first time, launched it in the Russian auto market with the debut of the Datsun on-DO. The Russian arrival of the Datsun brand marks the 100 year anniversary of the first DAT car that was created in Japan, where current Datsun models will continue […]
First Russian Datsun Production Model Set to be Unveiled
Last year, Nissan announced the revival of the Datsun brand, and since then, the world has been impatiently waiting for Datsun’s first big moves. Customers in India are preparing for deliveries of the first Datsuns this week, and now Nissan has announced that the first Russian Datsun production model will be unveiled on April 4 […]
Datsun is Back in India Next Week, and We Want Them in America
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Datsun is back. Man, that just felt really good to type. Next Wednesday, March 19, the Datsun-branded cars will be delivered to customers in India, marking the return of a brand that has been sorely missed for almost 30 years. With a keen eye kept out for history, the Datsun GO will be launched on […]
Datsun Concept Sketch Reveals Future Direction of Nissan Design
Nissan boasts three global brands; two of which we are quite familiar with here in the United States with Infiniti and Nissan itself, but the third is a little more obscure. Datsun vehicles aren’t sold in North America, but it is that nameplate which could be giving us our first look at the next […]
Datsun Fairlady Roadster Helps Man Connect with Beauty
Sometimes all you need to get a brand-new outlook on life is a car and an open stretch of road. No one knows this better than Scott Fisher, a manufacturing business owner who decided he needed to take his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster all across North America in order to get his mojo back. With […]
Datsun Returns with Nissan Introducing Go Car
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 30 years since the Datsun brand was last in existence. Nissan has recently revealed the first new model in the resurrected brand and the company is called it the GO. This is in reference to the very first Datsun released in the early 20th century, which was called […]
All-new 2023 Nissan Z Sports Car Makes Debut in Canada
Drivers in Canada who appreciate the thrill of driving a sports car will have a new option to consider next year with the release of the 2023 Nissan Z. The latest generation model boasts a potent engine and sharp design. The 2023 Nissan Z sports car made its premiere at Brooklyn’s Duggal Greenhouse in a […]
History of the Nissan Sentra
The Nissan Sentra was first introduced in 1982 and has gone by many names over the years in various locations, including the Sunny, Tsuru, Sylphy, and Pulsar. It was originally introduced as a subcompact option but has since grown to its current categorization of “compact car” (since 2000). Good News: Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 is […]
History of the Nissan Maxima
The Nissan Maxima was created for the family driver who wanted an exhilarating behind-the-wheel experience. With that in mind, Nissan marketed the Maxima as the “four-door sports car. The Maxima continues to deliver on that claim after over four decades of production and has taken over as Nissan’s flagship sedan. Nissan News: Safety Shield 360 […]