It has literally grown up
by Vijay Pattni
Is The OG EV Still Worth It After All These Years?
The original Nissan Leaf was a polarizing car. It was the first modern series-produced EV, as well as the biggest selling EV of all time-until it wasn't. But it still soldiers on in its second generation, only now competing
by Niky Tamayo
It’s make or break for the brand
The next couple of years will be crucial for embattled Japanese automaker Nissan. With profits and margins in the red, the company desperately needs a shot in the arm to turn its fortunes around.Of course, Nissan isn't just sitting there
Looks insane
Students from the Nissan Technical College in Kyoto might have just created the ultimate family car for Nissan lovers. Dubbed the Nissan Z Lealia, the car is actually a modified Nissan Stagea, a station wagon that was produced from the mid-'90s
by Billy Caluag
Sacrilege?
When Mitsubishi discontinued the Lancer for the global market in 2017, it marked an end of an era for the brand. It was the long-running compact car that served the automaker since 1973.The Mitsubishi Lancer is also an icon on
More height = more sales?
It's safe to say that the Nissan Leaf kickstarted the Japanese automaker's stronger push toward electrification. It remains the company's highest-selling battery electric vehicle in terms of cumulative sales. So far, there have been two generations of the
An incredible milestone
For the past decade or so, Nissan has established itself as one of the most capable EV builders. From one of the O.G.'s in the Leaf to the next-generation electric car in the Ariya, the Japanese carmaker has proved
See how accurate AI is
Artificial Intelligence is here, and it's here to stay. Before we are taken over by that (irrational?) fear of being replaced by machines and living in a future with Terminators, let's use technology for something fun-like have it answer
A major 30% price cut
If there's one thing Filipino motorists complain about when it comes to electric vehicles, it's the price tag. EVs are usually upmarket on this side of the globe.That's about to change, however, with the Electric Vehicle Industry Development
Plus some news from abroad
NPI has partnered with more institutions and government agencies
Nissan Philippines (NPI) got busy at this year's Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit. In addition to launching the updated Leaf, NPI has now renewed its commitment to pushing EVs further in our market with its reinforced Blue Switch initiative.Launched earlier in
No mechanical changes for this EV either
Back in April, Nissan introduced some aesthetic tweaks to the Leaf, giving it flashy new wheels and a few tech enhancements here and there. Now, just about half a year later these upgrades have made it to our market. At the 2022
An important question to ask now that a new EV charging station has opened up
We want one
On paper, a complete shift to electric vehicles (EV) looks like the right way to go about cleaning up motoring. It's not that simple, though, as there's still plenty of waste to be had even without the presence of fossil
by Drei Laurel
It’s been a busy week for the local automotive industry
Will this help convince you to make the switch to EVs?
A full model change for the Nissan Leaf? There's no such thing. It's now 2022, and that continues to be the case.But that doesn't mean the Leaf will eventually reach the end of the line soon. On the
Celebrity chef Rob Pengson shows us how the Leaf can be used for cooking
Need more reasons why you should own an electric vehicle like the Nissan Leaf? Here's one: It can be used to power kitchen equipment.This is possible through the Leaf's vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, something that Nissan Philippines (NPI)
Courtesy of the Leaf’s e-propulsion system
The 'why' you're no doubt currently mulling is simple: The Bluebird was the first car to be built in Nissan's Sunderland factory, which now celebrates 35 years of knocking out actually very good cars you buy in large quantities.So,
by Vijay Pattni
The EV powered four TVs, several speakers, and a coffee maker at a recent event
Prior to the Leaf's launch, Nissan Philippines (NPI) gave us a glimpse of the EV's capabilities by using it to power a massive Christmas tree in Metro Manila last year. It was only until a recent event with NPI, however,
The brand is in it for the long haul
In May this year, Nissan introduced the Leaf electric hatchback to the Philippine market. The debut was a long time coming, as it was one held off for quite a while because of the COVID-19 pandemic.When it finally arrived, the
by Drei Laurel
