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If you've been paying attention to Nissan news lately, you know the Japanese automaker debuted an all-new quick charger, in September. Boasting 500V (20V more than the last generation) it's currently slated to hit select Japanese markets, next month. If you're expecting it to be faster than the 480V variant, which offers a 30-minute, 80-percent charge time, you'll be very pleased.

You'll also be happy to know, Nissan isn't…

Nissan Leaf Is making traveling across the pond to compete in the classic Canonball Run. The race is being held in Ireland this year, and there will be a combination of diesel, gasoline, and alternative fuel racers competing.

The Cannonball Run is not the same race it use to be in the 1970's. Back then it was a dangerous but today's it has evolved into a charity event. Sponsors can donate and help…

If you are an owner of a Nissan LEAF, you are most likely not to keen on the stretch SUV. Well Nissan may just have the right remedy for that gas-guzzling giant. Nissan is working with a custom limo maker in Springfield, Missouri and has plans to...

In an effort to increase global market share, Nissan has been eyeing China for quite some time now. The company hasn't disclosed the details surrounding their plans until recently. And we must admit we were surprised about how ambition their goals were.

Nissan's new business plan, announced by CEO, Carlos Ghosn, explains...

Nissan has set the bar even higher for the automotive industry, yet again. Earlier this month, the company publicized their intent to become the first automaker to incorporate QR-code stickers in every new 2012 model. By 2013, the United States will call for all automobiles sold in the country to have QR-codes.

QR-codes' original purpose was for original equipment manufacturers to be able to track each vehicle part. Now, these codes are becoming?

The LEAF is already deemed a pretty green car. It is after all an EV. However, Nissan is now looking into a way to make it even greener in the future. Specifically, they are working on and testing the usage of solar power.

For those of you who are not familiar with the Nissan LEAF, the pure electric car currently draws power from the grid. However, this isn't the only thing Nissan is concerned…

Cars available for under $10,000 are quickly disappearing.  There are an elusive few models that have managed to survive the double-edged sword of inflating costs of living and the depreciating dollar. The Nissan Versa, for example, is the perfect penny-pinching option for drivers who don't require extraneous luxury.

While it's more bare-bones than many other cars in the Nissan lineup, the Versa offers zero-compromise on quality and serves the purpose of getting…

On April 17, Nissan released photos of a supped-up Nissan LEAF tuned for the race track. As automakers everywhere work toward claiming a stake in the electric car market, the new racing LEAF created by Nissan's Global Design Center in Japan and NISMO (Nissan's motorsport group) helps the Japanese automaker maintain their leadership position in the EV arena.

Officially named the LEAF NISMO RC, the 2-door EV racing prototype easily sprints from 0-62…