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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.

All of this, however, isn't enough...at least not in…

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?

In the fall of 2010, Nissan promoted its pure-electric LEAF by taking it on tour and inviting driver in select U.S. cities to test drive the EV. The first part of the Nissan "Drive Electric Tour" gave roughly 50,00 people the chance to test drive the LEAF by March of 2011.

Since that time, interest in the first 100-percent electric zero-emission car available to the mass market has...

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…