 While a lot of things have changed in the auto industry with the introduction of the all-electric Nissan Leaf, here’s one thing that hasn’t: Just the same way drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles occasionally find themselves out of of fuel and in need of roadside service, the same thing can happen to owners of the Leaf. So, in the same way traditional roadside assistance can handle an empty fuel tank by bringing along a few extra gallons of gas, Nissan is now working to make it just as easy for Leaf drivers to get back on the road: The automaker is teaming up with the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) to test service vehicles capable of recharging EVs without the need to tow them to a stationary charging point.
In fact, the first such vehicles, developed by Nissan and operated by the JAF, are already on duty in Japan. There, according to Masakazu Kume JAF executive director, they are helping “create an environment where motorists can drive EVs with the assurance that assistance is available” and supporting that country’s adoption of EVs as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas- or diesel-powered vehicles.
 Now is the time to buy a Murano or Maxima!Just announced today: July 26th thru July 31st, 2011 only, get additional Customer Cash Back on brand new Nissan Muranos and Maximas: - 2011 Muranos: $1,500 Cash Back
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 Just the Facts: - The 2011-'12 Nissan Leaf has earned the highest five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thus becoming the first all-electric vehicle to be graded for its crash protection by the federal government.
- The Leaf earned four stars for the front crash and dynamic rollover test and five stars for the side crash test, but still earned five stars overall.
- In comparison, the Chevrolet Volt earned four stars for the front crash test and five stars for the side crash and dynamic rollover test, also earning the highest five-star overall safety rating.
 Currently, approximately 306 hybrid-electric (HEV) Nissan Altima units are in use as taxi cabs on New York City streets. However, the City’s Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC) just approved the non-hybrid version of the Altima for use in New York City’s taxi cab fleet.
The Altima, a top-selling sedan in the United States, will be added to Nissan’s “Taxi of Tomorrow” program. Under this program, Nissan will supply the city with a new purpose-built taxi cabs based on the Nissan NV200 van.
As part of the Taxi of Tomorrow program, Nissan also will work with the City and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the use of zero-emission, electric vehicles as taxis. Nissan will provide up to six 100-percent electric Nissan Leafs to taxi owners for testing in 2012. The automaker will also provide charging stations to support their use.
“We’re excited about the expanded opportunity for New York taxi drivers and passengers to experience the Nissan Altima,” said Joe Castelli, Nissan’s vice president, Fleet & Commercial Vehicles. “We’re proud that Nissan was selected to provide New York City’s Taxi of Tomorrow and we’re focused now on delivering the safest, most comfortable and most convenient taxi ever to travel the City’s streets. While our work on that program is underway, we’re pleased that Nissan can increase its presence in today’s New York taxi fleet.”
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 If you find your self living anywhere where it gets pretty hot in the summer, you'll want to know what locals know about summer car safety. Having the right items--and never having the wrong items--in your vehicle will make driving in the heat a much safer and enjoyable experience.
If you ever park outside during the summer months, your car will heat up quickly. Heat coming in through the windows is absorbed by the interior, and the glass acts as an insulator. The temperature in your car get up to 200 degrees, depending on the temperature outside, the kind of vehicle you have, and how long it has been in the sun.
 July 13 - August 1st, 2011 only, get $1,000 cash back from Nissan with purchase of a new 2011 Sentra from Carson Nissan. Combined with $500 NMAC Cash, that's $1,500 off MSRP on Sentras! - Starting at: $16,060
- NMAC Cash: $500
- Nissan Cash Back: $1,000
- Net Price: $14,560
- Or get 0% APR for 36 months PLUS $500 NMAC Cash
- Lease a new 2011 Sentra 2.0 SR for just $169/month with only $1,999 initial payment
 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and 4R Energy Corporation announced that the two companies have developed a charging system for electric vehicles that combines a solar power generation system with high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. Testing of this new charging system began today at Nissan's Global Headquarters in Yokohama.
With the new charging system, electricity is generated through solar cells installed at Nissan's Global Headquarters, and is stored in lithium-ion batteries which are equivalent to four units of Nissan LEAFs. With seven charging stations (three quick charge, four normal charge) located in the headquarter grounds, the total electricity that can be generated and stored is the equivalent to fully charging approximately 1,800 Nissan LEAFs annually.
 For the 2012 model year, “Innovation for All” again takes many forms – from the enhanced 530-horsepower Nissan GT-R and the totally redesigned, 38-mpg second-generation Nissan Versa Sedan to the segment-redefining Nissan NV commercial vehicle lineup. Other updates for 2012 include a refreshed version of the flagship Nissan Maxima with a new Limited Edition model, a new Nissan Rogue Special Edition model and new standard features for the Nissan LEAF™ electric vehicle.
Following is a brief overview of the changes, refinements and enhancements to the complete 2012 Nissan lineup. Full information and specifications on each vehicle will be available closer to each model’s on-sale date.
2012 NISSAN CARS
The big news for the Nissan sedan and coupe portfolio comes at both ends of the lineup – an all-new Versa Sedan and a refreshed Maxima. The full 2012 Nissan car lineup includes Maxima, Altima Sedan and Altima Coupe, Sentra and Sentra SE-R, Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback and cube?. Details on the 2012 enhancements and updates for each vehicle follow.
 Nissan’s NV200 commercial van has already won numerous awards abroad, and has most recently won the “Taxi of Tomorrow” competition to become New York City’s next generation taxicab. Now, Nissan will begin testing an all-electric variant of its functional, efficient commercial van starting in July.
As Nissan aims to become the leader in zero emissions, the automaker is also aiming to introduce electric vehicles for the compact commercial vehicle market. One test vehicle will be provided to carry out postal collection and delivery tasks for approximately two months in the city of Yokohama, Japan, to evaluate the vehicle’s capabilities under a customer’s normal usage conditions.
 4th of July Sales Event Going On Now! Just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend, Carson Nissan announces and additional $500 Bonus Cash on top of all other Nissan incentives! - Up to $1,750 Total Savings on 2011 Altima Sedans & Coupes
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- Up to $2,000 Total Savings on 2011 Muranos
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