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The arrival of the new Nissan Juke hybrid follows the launch of their new Ariya 100pc electric crossover and new Qashqai mild hybrid, writes Trish Whelan .  The new Juke starts in 100pc electric mode and can reach speeds of up to 55km/h in pure EV mode. The Juke hybrid powertrain consists of a new generation combustion engine specifically developed for working in a hybrid powertrain application. The powertrain provides 25pc more power than the current petrol engine with a fuel consumption reduction up to 40pc in the urban cycle and up to 20pc over the combined cycle.  New Juke comes equipped with Nissan’s e-pedal allowing the driver to accelerate and slow down using only the accelerator. Boot space is 354 litres, expandable to 1,237 litres.  The brand is committed to having 75pc of its sales mix to be fully electric by next year. Pricing to be announced later this summer.

Seamus Morgan and Jeanne McGann of Nissan Ireland with the new Ayria. Nissan claim their new Ariya electric car is ‘another game changer’ for the brand, writes Trish Whelan . Ariya is a fully electric sporty crossover that drives like a performance car. At last evening's launch, Seamus Morgan, Managing Director Nissan Ireland, said the brand is moving towards full electrification of their range, starting with Ariya which is the result of a combination of Nissan’s great success stories, Leaf EV, Qashqai Crossover and the performance expertise of the GTR. The front wheel drive version offers EV crossover style to appeal to high grade mainstream customers while the Ariya e-4ORCE gets dual motor all-wheel drive technology to offer increased balance, handling, comfort and performance. Ariya will be available with two batteries. The 218hp, 63kWh battery will have a range of 402kms while the 242hp 87kWh version will have a range of 529kms. Both get 300 Nm torque. The very powerful e4ORCE...

Nissan is supplying a new fleet of electric vehicles to help the FAI grow the game at all levels across Ireland and to develop a new generation of young Irish footballers, including Irish international players, writes Trish Whelan .   A team of 21 coaches, development officers and admin staff have been selected to take delivery of the Nissan LEAF as part of a new green initiative which is helping the FAI reduce its carbon footprint. This team of FAI employees travel thousands of kilometres across the country each year and their transition to a more sustainable fleet is being driven by Nissan in its role as Official Vehicle Partner of the Football Association of Ireland.  Seamus Morgan, Managing Director of Nissan Ireland said Nissan is delighted to play its part off field by electrifying the fleet of vehicles used by the FAI to deliver coaching programmes in schools, clubs and communities across Ireland.  Republic of Ireland manager, Stephen Kenny added that Nissan has p...

A new Nissan all-electric small car will be coming to Europe, writes Brian Byrne . The new car will replace the Micra as the brand's entry level car. It will be manufactured in France. Further details on dates, specifications and price will be revealed in due course.