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You know that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when purchasing a new Nissan vehicle that's as good for the earth as it is for your drive? Well, in the case of the Nissan LEAF, that feeling is about to get a whole lot fuzzier. That's because, if it's possible, the LEAF just got even greener.

Everyone likes to start the New Year off on the right foot. Well, Nissan actually did. The ambitious automaker didn't just make light-hearted resolutions and drop them the moment the clock struck 2012, it charged ahead with high goals and the determination to reach them. In fact, sales reports show that Nissan saw a 10.4-percent increase in January over the same time last year.

The Nissan X-Trail may be a Canada/UK-based model but that doesn't mean the brand junkies at Jenkins Nissan in Lakeland, FL aren't excited to see what the crossover SUV's limited edition variant has to offer. Released in a small batch, the X-Trail 4X4 Platinum will be ultra-exclusive and filled to the brim with piping hot features.

Those in the Lakeland area who love the boxy Nissan Cube will be happy to know that its creator has released a starting price for the 2012 variant at $14,980. Cost goes up from there based on trim but all available models come with an exciting slew of features.

Before revealing the latest Nissan news, Jenkins Nissan would like to take a second to lay some groundwork regarding current automotive safety trends. First off, most all automakers have been working for years to come up with possibly life-saving and accident-avoidance technologies. The problem? These features often come at a high-cost because they require the use of expensive radar sensors. Furthermore, study upon study has shown that consumers would rather pay extra for convenience features than safety.

Released only last year, the Nissan LEAF is powering ahead on the road to a zero-emissions society. Adding spark to keep the model's electric fire going, the Japan Automotive Hall of Fame (JAHFA) recently bestowed not one, but two impressive awards upon the LEAF: "2011-2012 Car of the Year" and "2011-2012 Car Design of the Year."

When thinking about the greenest places on earth, let's be honest, New York City doesn't exactly spring to the forefront of your mind. With such a high population density, it's rather difficult for the city to remain green and clean. The good news is that with a great amount of people comes a great opportunity for change. In this case, we're talking 13,000 taxis worth of change. Confused yet? Allow Jenkins Nissan to explain.

Brake Override Technology isn't new. It is, however, something we at Jenkins Nissan strive to help consumers understand the importance of. Since the 2005 model year, Nissan has equipped every model with the technology. Now, the federal government is considering making it a required feature across all vehicle brands.

Investing time, energy and funds into Habitat for Humanity isn't a new initiative for Nissan Americas. In fact, the organizations' partnership dates back six years, now.  It all started in 2005, just after Hurricane Katrina and Rita nailed the southeast. In addition, to considerable monetary donations, Nissan employees have logged over 56,000 hours helping the non-profit build homes for people in need.

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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.

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