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DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hours after unveiling the Nissan Resonance, a design concept previewing the direction of future Nissan crossovers, the vehicle was selected as winner of the EyesOn Design Award for Best Concept Vehicle. The announcement was made at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2013 EyesOn Design Awards ceremony held Tuesday evening, January 15. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130116/CL44004 ) (Logo:...

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan today presented two important all-new vehicles during a press conference at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which made its North American debut, is the second generation of the popular Versa hatchback. It is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide this summer. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130115/CL42389 )(Logo:...

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan has announced that U.S. pricing for the new 2013 Nissan LEAF will start at an MSRP of $28,800 for the newly-added S grade, making it the lowest priced five-passenger electric vehicle sold in the United States. Depending on location, some consumers may purchase the vehicle for as low as $18,800 with qualifying federal and state tax credits, putting the LEAF on par with gas-powered vehicles of its size. (Photo:...

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Nissan will ramp up U.S. assembly of the 2013 model year all-electric LEAF at its manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tenn., where it will be manufactured alongside the company's gasoline-powered products. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130109/CL39788 )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) The start of Nissan LEAF assembly in Smyrna comes on the heels of the opening of Nissan's...

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record U.S. calendar year sales of 1,141,656 units versus 1,042,534 in 2011, an increase of 9.5 percent and the first time that the Nissan brand sold more than 1 million units in a calendar year. December Nissan North America sales were 99,290, down 1.6 percent from the prior year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS Nissan Division...

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Nissan has become a powerhouse for unique vehicle styling and innovative approaches to fuel efficiency and functionality. With vehicles like the Cube, Leaf, and Murano Crosscabriolet Nissan have found a market for interestingly designed autos that deliver a series of outstanding features. The 2013 Nissan Juke is no exception. Ingram Park Nissan, a premier Nissan dealer in San Antonio, TX, offers the eclectic 2013 Nissan Juke at...

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 Nissan Altima added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick Plus" designation, which recognizes passenger vehicles for excellent performance in five passenger safety tests. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) Starting with 2013 models, IIHS introduced more stringent criteria and requirements to include the "Top Safety Pick"...

WYTHEVILLE, Va., Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Evatran(TM), the developer of Plugless Power wireless electric vehicle charging technology, announced today that the City of Sacramento has joined its Apollo Trial Program to test wireless charging technology on its own electric vehicles (EVs). Sacramento will round out the previously announced list of Apollo participants including industry leaders such as Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Duke Energy, Google, DTE Energy, and The...

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A device enabling you to learn in your sleep and a low-cost system for improving health care in developing countries are steps closer to reality, thanks to Nissan. Today Nissan announced that Andrew Saldana of Downey, Calif., Ryan Helsel of Durham, N.C., and Kyle Vath of Cincinnati are the winners of the "Nissan Innovation Garage" campaign, a social media movement designed to inspire and celebrate innovation and provide funding to...

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With two years of Nissan LEAF sales just completed, the company today announced the launch of the United States' largest lithium-ion automotive battery plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The facility - which is making battery components for the ramp-up of production of the all-electric, zero-emission 2013 Nissan LEAF early next year - is one of three of its kind in the world operated by a major automaker. (Photo:...