Dick Smith Nissan of St. Andrews is pleased to announce that Nissan is among the top non-luxury automotive brands in the 2024-2025 Automotive Reputation Report. Nissan secured third place with a Reputation Score of 705 out of 1000. For what it’s worth, Toyota was not among the top three. Nissan has ranked among the top…
Certain vehicles have gained a worldwide reputation for being what you need if you live or do business in a country or region that lacks paved roads. Land Rover and the Toyota Land Cruiser likely come to mind. Those who have lived in those places would add the Nissan Patrol, a vehicle largely unknown in…
Sometimes, you just need a good, reliable car.  It doesn’t have to be thrilling to drive or luxurious.  It doesn’t even have to have a cavernous cargo area.  However, it does need to be safe, reliable, have a usable backseat, and provide the expected connectability. It should not look or feel like a penalty box nor…
The electric vehicle was once a dream to be rediscovered for a century. Today, we are seeing more EVs on the road than at the turn of the 20th Century. This is why we offer the Nissan Ariya. While there are choices in the same size and vehicle segment, the Ariya stands out with a…
The updated 2025 Nissan Armada has been on the streets for a little while now, but it continues to rack up positive reviews and impressions from the media and owners. The Drive recently drove the SUV, praising it for its much-improved driving experience, interior, and tech. Here’s a rundown of their thoughts. Nissan made news…
The Nissan Kicks received a significant update for the 2025 model year, giving it a completely new look, updated tech, available all-wheel drive for the first time, and more. Buyers and critics haven’t missed the changes, with people from all sides piling praise onto the new subcompact SUV. Here are some of the reasons why…
Nissan gave the Frontier the long-awaited update it deserved for the 2022 model year, which brought modern styling, an improved interior, and a range of new tech features. While many full-size trucks chase the latest and greatest tech features and innovation, Nissan’s improvements to the Frontier made it one of the better everyday pickup trucks…
New vehicle models debut all the time, replacing outgoing versions with newer tech and styling. In most cases, the old model fades away and tries its fortunes on the used market. However, sometimes, automakers continue selling the prior generation as a more affordable alternative to the new one. Nissan is doing that with the Kicks…
Our best-selling vehicle received a major update last year. As a result, the 2024 Nissan Rogue continued its sales leadership by providing superb space, excellent fuel economy, and an incredible driving experience for up to five people. How do we top last year’s improvements? Let’s take a look at what’s new for the 2025 Nissan…
Every November, the automotive industry meets in Las Vegas for the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show. This is where ideas are presented for maintaining, upgrading, and modifying automobiles. Ideas may come from a single part or an entire concept vehicle. Nissan brought five concepts to the 2024 SEMA Show, showcasing the possibilities of what…
