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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- After the all-electric Nissan LEAF's best sales month ever in March and a 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April, Nissan LEAF continues to make history by crossing the 25,000 sales threshold, reinforcing LEAF's position as the world's best-selling electric vehicle. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130515/CL14000 ) "From the beginning our...

Companies aim to improve infrastructure, education to expand market for electric cars NASHVILLE, Tenn., and MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan and Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced a joint initiative to make EV charging more readily available and to expand consumer awareness of the electric car market. CarCharging and Nissan will work together to determine the...

NEW YORK, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate Earth Day, Nissan and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg today launched a new electric vehicle taxi pilot with the world's best-selling electric car, Nissan LEAF. This pilot program, which puts six LEAF taxis into service beginning this spring, will help Nissan, the city, the taxi industry and the public understand how zero emission vehicles can be integrated into future taxi fleets. (Photo:...

-Editors praise the all-electric LEAF for range, practicality, refinement and value- NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The revamped 2013 Nissan LEAF has been named to the top spot on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com's list of 10 Best Green Cars of 2013. After driving and testing every significant "green" vehicle currently on the market, the experts at KBB.com determined the newly redesigned LEAF offers the best value, range, refinement and value for eco-conscious consumers...

Seven Heisman Trophy winners help build a home with a New Orleans family NEW ORLEANS, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On most days, Aldon Lightfoot works with fellow longshoremen to load and unload ships at the Port of New Orleans. Today, Lightfoot worked alongside seven members of an elite class of athletes - Heisman Memorial Trophy winners - to build a Habitat home for his growing family. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) The house of Aldon...

- Nissan's inviting and spacious 7-passenger interior earns Pathfinder a spot on the list - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, WardsAuto World named the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder to its annual "Ward's 10 Best Interiors" list for 2013. The recently-redesigned Pathfinder is recognized for its comfortable, yet functional interior. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130415/CL94223) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANBADGELOGO)...

- Inspired by the all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra, automaker's "Impress With Sentra" program features customized video, fun and prizes - NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A powerful first impression makes all the difference. For anyone looking to put their best foot forward, Nissan is introducing the "Impress With Sentra" program, an interactive Facebook experience where participants can create and share a personalized video featuring award-winning actor Omar Epps (House,...

-Nissan's powertrain and vehicle assembly facilities earn additional accolades for significant reduction in energy used for manufacturing processes- NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nissan remains a leader in energy performance with three new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR(®) accolades on the shelf, including the 2013 Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award, the highest honor given to select organizations that are dedicated to...

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance is the theme at Nissan's display for the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. NISMO, Nissan's performance arm, will be center stage with the U.S. debuts of the new 2013 JUKE NISMO - the complete performance makeover of the popular JUKE crossover - and the 2014 370Z NISMO. The two NISMO models are part of an expansion of the NISMO brand worldwide. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANBADGELOGO )(Photo:...

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...