There are two Nissan Paladins (Chinese Xterras) running in the Dakar this year... one of them isn't doing too badly in 50th position about 45 minutes off the lead as of the 4th stage.

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/select.asp?D=Xu_Lang&O=0#

To track them live go here..
http://www.dakar.com/2006/DAK/LIVE/us/500/index.html
Click "Tracking" and add competitor nos. 374 and 385 to the active tracking selection.