How the Fun Datsun 240Z Became a Porsche Beating Beast
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 03 Oct 2019 under Datsun, Datsun 240Z
Datsun’s 240Z turned Nissan 370Z
When Nissan beat Porsche’s best time at Nurburgring in 2008, the world tilted on its axis. At least if you were German, and made or owned sports cars. It was as if Japan beat the Springboks at the World Cup. Wait! What?
How To Navigate Traffic Circles 101
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 28 Sep 2019 under Car Tips, Datsun, Datsun Driving Tips
Datsun’s Tips To Navigate Traffic Circles
Most drivers have experienced mayhem and confusion at traffic circles as almost everyone thinks it’s their right of way. Many drivers also believe that they are the only ones who know the rules and what to do. Even the timidest drivers become something else the second they enter traffic circles and expect other drivers to wait.
Comparing Datsun GO and Datsun GO+ Models
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 28 Aug 2019 under Datsun, Datsun GO, Datsun GO Mid, Datsun GO Panel Van, General
Datsun GO Variants
Datsun has launched refreshed versions of the Datsun GO and GO+ in India. They now include several new features that make them an even more popular proposition for potential buyers.
From a mechanical point of view, both the updated Datsun Go and Datsun Go+ are identical to their predecessors with the small but impressive 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine. It produces a respectable 68hp and 104Nm of peak torque coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox. According to the ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure, both models will give you 19.83 km/l on the open road.
Tips For Saving Fuel In Your Manual Datsun
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 08 Aug 2019 under Datsun, General
Datsun’s Fuel Saving Tips
Driving fuel-inefficiently is like chucking a couple of bucks out of your window every kilometre. With petrol just south of R16 per litre, you should seriously think before you go full F1 down the driveway.
But can you save fuel when driving a manual car?
Datsun Brings You Handy Tips On Driving On Wet Roads
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 30 Jul 2019 under Car Tips, Datsun, Datsun Driving Tips, General
Datsun’s Driving Tips: Wet Roads
South African drivers are like medicine: keep in a cool, dry place. Too hot and especially too wet and we go strange. A bit of rain and Solid Susan turns into Maniac Megan and Dependable Dan into Clueless Clive.
So when it rains, make sure you can see them and they can see you. A split second of either these not happening can totally ruin your day.
The Datsun GO – Easy To Buy, Easy To Keep On The Road
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 17 Jul 2019 under Datsun, Datsun GO, Datsun GO Lux, Datsun GO Mid, Datsun GO Panel Van
The Datsun GO+
It’s no use getting the best-priced car in the country, only to be done-in when it comes to service or repairs.
Fortunately, Datsun GO drivers win all the way. At R149,600, the Datsun GO is easily the most affordable car in South Africa. And it comes to the party when you have to service or repair it. Just ask the experts.
The Iconic Datsun 240Z Is Celebrated After 50 Years
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 24 Jun 2019 under Datsun, Datsun News, General
Fuel-Saving Tips
“Whoa! Look!” My friend Stoker stopped in his tracks and pointed, his finger trembling. I looked and fell in love.
Beat The Petrol Price Pickle With These Ten Easy Tips
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 13 Jun 2019 under Car Tips, Datsun, Datsun GO, General
Fuel-Saving Tips
Death and taxes were the two things you could be certain of. Now there is a third. The rise in the price of fuel in 2019. From R13,42 in January to R16,12 in June (95 ULP coastal), the price of this precious juice has ticked ever upwards month after month.
New Datsun’s First 5 Years, What Now?
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 30 May 2019 under Datsun, Datsun GO, Datsun News
Datsun Cars
I was eleven years old when I crashed the Datsun through the farm gate. The gate went flying into the bossies, I stalled the engine and my grandpa muttered about fixing the brakes. The Datsun was fine, just a few more scars on the hardworking 1300 farm bakkie I was learning to drive with.
A few tips for drivers, new or experienced
Posted by Group1 Nissan on 15 May 2019 under Car Tips, Datsun, General
Driving Tips
Lane hopping
Have you ever been in a long supermarket queue, stuck behind the tannie with the strange hat? You notice the next queue is much shorter, so you move there. Then the next. Twenty minutes later you finally get to pay and the tannie with the strange hat is long gone.
