Nissan has upgraded the Navara pickup truck with an array of upgraded technologies alongside an industry-leading pan-European five-year warranty as standard.

The new Navara comes with a six-speed manual transmission that claims to be more efficient and smoother in operation when coupled to the improved twin-turbo 2.2-litre diesel engine. The pickup also gets an upgraded suspension improving the ride, handling and comfort of the vehicle, and front and rear disc brakes are now standard for improved stopping power.

Nissan claims that the revised suspension means that the Navara can now also carry heavier payloads and thanks to Intelligent Trailer Sway Assist technology, towing has never been so easy. This new system anticipates trailer sway by detecting yaw in the vehicle and making minute corrections in individual wheel braking and torque reduction to bring the vehicle and trailer back under control. Intelligent emergency braking, hill start assist, hill descent control and intelligent around view monitor are again included.

Defence Forces invests in new Toyota Land Cruisers

Toyota’s Land Cruiser has been selected as the vehicle of choice for the Defence Forces for the next four years. The Defence Forces have confirmed an order for 280 new Toyota Land Cruisers, with the first vehicles arriving in late 2019.

The Toyota Land Cruiser, which is synonymous with toughness and the ability to perform in some of the world’s harshest conditions, has proven its capabilities over the decades with organisations such as the UN, the Red Cross and Médecins Sans Frontieres.

The Land Cruiser was chosen for its quality, durability and proven reliability as well as its comprehensive customer support network, both in Ireland and worldwide.

The Land Cruisers will be enabled to operate sophisticated on-board IT and communications equipment commensurate with the requirements of a modern defence force. All Land Cruisers are also fully compliant with Euro 6 emissions guidelines.