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Testing a Nissan Leaf, Before It Sells

There are many steps an award winning Japanese auto maker takes before distributing best in class new Nissan vehicles to the world. Whether you're shopping for a rugged Nissan Altima or maybe a fuel efficient Nissan Leaf, rest assured it went through a slew of testing. Not convinced? Nissan PR is out to prove it to all.

Speaking of 2012's Leaf, the staff at Weston Nissan in Davie, Florida is constantly ordering more…

The theme of this year's Earth Day? "Mobilize." One of the main events? The CO2 E Drive, a collection of all of the latest and greatest environmentally friendly vehicles, all of which drove through Manhattan, New York before they met up in Times Square for a 'runway show' of technology. And Weston Nissan was pretty psyched to see the LEAF steal the show - but we weren't surprised in the least, considering the fact…

Though the Nissan LEAF may have been the first of its kind of hit dealership lots around the nation, the gap between the LEAF and competing EVs is narrowing by the day. With the rate of market growth and the demand for electric vehicles on high the competition is fierce. But Nissan has shown no intention of just sitting back and watching their beloved LEAF fall by the wayside. In fact, they are already one…

Nissan Goes Green for 2016

Though Nissan has already covered the electric vehicle market with the Nissan Leaf EV, the automaker is looking to tap into the plug-in hybrid market. And they're looking to do it by 2016. As part of their "Nissan Green Program 2016", Nissan plans to reduce the company's carbon footprint, as well as continue their shift to renewable energy - with the plug-in Nissan Versa.

According to Nissan President, Carlos Ghosn, "Nissan wants to be…

Leaf EV Takes On Cannonball Run

What was once a dangerous coast-to-coast car race is nothing like it was in the 1970's. In fact, Cannonball Run is headed overseas. And the Nissan Leaf, for one, is taking part in the revival of this classic street race.

These day's, the Run is a charity event, with sponsors and the opportunity to "raise money for Barretstown Camp, which caters to children with cancer and other serious illnesses."1

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As David Bowie would say, there are some serious "cha-cha-changes" to Nissan's 2012 model-year lineup. The second-largest Japanese automaker announced their plans last week and Weston Nissan has been chomping at the bit ever since, wanting to share the news with you.

Nissan 2012 Model-Year Lineup Changes

2012 Nissan Altima Sedan/Coupe

-    Sedan gains new Value Package, featuring Bluetooth, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, and auto headlights
-    Coupe adds new exterior colors…

Automakers of all levels are working toward claiming a stake in the electric car (EV) market. However, by releasing photos of a supped-up Nissan LEAF tuned for the race track (officially dubbed the LEAF NISMO RC), Nissan is proving they're still on top.

Developed by the design geniuses at Nissan's Global Design Center in Japan and NISMO (Nissan's motorsport group), the 2-door prototype LEAF NISMO RC has the power to accelerate from…

Nissan's mysterious Esflow all-electric concept made its first appearance last month. Few details were released on the automobile (which looks like a shuttle docked inside USS Enterprise), but now more info is emerging, as the public begs to know all about Esflow.

The Esflow has a range of about 149 miles one a single charge, more than the current Nissan Leaf, which claims to get 100 miles per charge. Nissan Leaf is, however, currently…

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