Nissan's Sunderland plant in north east England on Tuesday completed the one millionth Qashqai [Dualis] crossover four years, six months and 23 days after first generation production began on 5 December, 2006. No other UK-built car has reached the million mark in such a short time, the automaker claimed.
New 2.2-litre diesel XF travels from Birmingham to Munich on one tank of fuel

Swedish Automobile, the parent of ailing carmaker Saab, on Tuesday announced a property sale and leaseback deal worth 28 million euros, providing further funds to settle bills and pay workers' salaries.
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Tuesday that he hopes to reach the company's operating profit margin target of 8 percent during the first half of a newly announced six-year business plan.
General Motors Co.'s European Opel/Vauxhall unit is introducing models with advanced options typically sold on luxury cars, seeking to revive a business that's lost $14.5 billion since 1999.
Opel/Vauxhall unit is introducing models with advanced options typically sold on luxury cars, seeking to revive a business that's lost $14.5 billion since 1999.
Nissan Europe sales boss Simon Thomas has been a key to a resurgence at the brand, which now vows to overtake Toyota as Europe's top-selling Japanese automaker within three years.
Nissan's national sales company in the UK and the European operations of its luxury brand, Infiniti, are getting new bosses. Bernard Loire will take over as vice president of Infiniti Europe and the Middle East.
BMW really has found the ideal recipe to attract consumer attention. After launching the immensely-popular 1M, the German automaker is enjoying similar success with the all-new M3 CRT. Autobild now reports that all 67 units are already spoken for... less than a week after its debut!
Ask anyone to name a rugged vehicle that can endure the worst possible treatment and Jeep will probably be their #1 answer. But while the brand's 'Trail Rated' products boast legendary off-road capabilities, pickup truck lovers still can't get what they're looking for.
While Saab failed to meet payroll and looked as good as dead a week ago, another twist is keeping the flame alive.
The turn signal is a constant thorn in my side. Like an itch I can't scratch, a constant ringing in my ears, turn signals (read: a lack of turn signal use) drive me absolutely up the wall. This is not the first time I've written on this topic, and I can guarantee it won't be the last.
Valencia will be the only Spanish date on next year's formula one calendar.
Martin Tomczyk (Audi A4) leads provisional DTM classification with his 2008-spec car, before the 5th round presented this week-end at the Norisring. Not a surprise for his main championship contender, canadian driver Bruno Spengler.
If there's one place on Earth that can truly test a car's mettle and performance, it's Germany's Nürburgring. Many use this legendary track as a benchmark for speed and agility through corners. Obviously, two-door sports coupes have recorded most of the fastest lap times, but a couple of sedans have impressed just as well, including the new 2012 BMW M5.
For many Baby Boomers, it must often appear that they're being somewhat left behind in this modern age of automotive technology and in-car connectivity. Yes, whilst they struggle to adapt and adjust to this new high-tech era, it must seem to them as if most of this new technology is being aimed at the younger generation rather than their age group. So what's being done on the behalf on the older driver?
Yesterday, Rolls-Royce revealed the only example of the Phantom Drophead Coupe at the 2011 Masterpiece London, a fair where the best of the best from around the world (diamonds, alcohol, vehicles, etc.) and different eras are displayed. It's not easy to stand out amid such a sea of masterpieces, but that's exactly what the British automaker has done.
Colin Kolles could lose his job.
The IndyCar Series is considering putting on a special event in 2012 at the Iowa Speedway that would present a Saturday night/Sunday afternoon doubleheader.
Jerome d'Ambrosio has admitted he is still working to get up to speed gainst his Virgin teammate.