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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…

Named after Thomas Alva Edison, the Edison Awards are a tribute to the continuous pursuit of excellence and inspiration to drive America to the forefront of innovation, creativity, ingenuity, and global economy. They are among the most highly-acclaimed and prestigious awards an automaker can earn. And, this year, Nissan earned a Bronze for its Nissan LEAF, within the Personal Transportation segment.

Nisan LEAF At a Glance

-    Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV)
-    100 percent electric - no gas…

Nissan Leaf, which wants to be the greatest and best selling all-electric vehicle on the roads of North America, is getting into the gaming world.

Online flash games and sites like Foursquare allow users to have "bragging rights" over how many times they play a game, check into a restaurant, or how much they can use Twitter while driving (not that we condone texting as you drive - in fact we're pretty much against that…

The first Canadian appearance of the 2012 Nissan GT-R, 370Z and electric Nissan Leaf, along with the Infiniti G Coupe, is coming to the Montreal Auto Show in January.

"In January, Canadian car enthusiasts will finally get to see that a new performance standard has been set," said Wendy Durward, director of Infiniti Canada. "The 2011 IPL G Coupe brings all the driving elements together - styling harmonized with performance, exhaust note with acceleration feel, ride…

The Nissan LEAF marks a historical milestone in the auto industry. It represents the next big attempt to deliver electric to U.S. consumers since the 1990's when a handful of automakers embarked upon limited EV production. This was in response to California Air Resource Board's zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate designed to combat urban pollution. As you might recall, the attempt quickly halted after a group of automakers challenged the Board's ZEV…

The Nissan Leaf has barely been out a month and already the car's received a abundance of environmental awards. The vehicle has been named as the winner of Green Car Website's Green Car of the Year 2010.

Site editor Faye Sunderland said: "Unlike other electric cars coming to the market in 2011, the Leaf has been designed from the start to be a purely electric-powered model and in this sense it is truly

Automobiles were once considered special if they included power locks and windows. In today's world of automotive, your vehicle will come equipped with more computerized monitored components then mechanical. Your local dealer service center is more like a computer repair shop, or some type of dry dock that would be featured on Star Trek.

With new green, all electric cars comes new technology. Microsoft, one of the largest software providers in the world, has teamed up with Nissan to supply the computer platform Windows Automotive 7 for their upcoming Leaf EV.

The upcoming EV from Nissan, Leaf, has been surrounded with controversy about pricing and mileage range - but that hasn't stopped a huge number of future buyers from reserving a car for themselves. In fact, all 2011 models are sold out, even before they hit dealership lots over the next two months. But one thing is certain, Leaf marketing is taking off.

It all started with huge campaigns online - cross country drives to promote Facebook…