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Have you had the opportunity to see the popular non-scripted television series GT Academy on Spike TV? If not, you'll get a second shot at the show when it reappears for its second season this fall. Inspired by a partnership between Nissan North America and Sony Computer Entertainment America, the show challenges racing fans and gamers to compete in a series of time trials online in specific Nissan vehicles for the chance of becoming a real-life racing driver. The 2011 competition attracted over 53-thousand competitors across the U.S., but Bryan Heitkotter of California grabbed the title of winner. He now races for Nissan in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

If you've been wondering what the 2012 Nissan LEAF is capable of, you're not alone. The all-electric LEAF represents a new type of automotive technology, and it's okay to be skeptical about new products. To ease drivers' worries, Nissan has released a unique new LEAF advertisement to increase the vehicle's clout. Of course, because the previous LEAF model sold thousands of models and is the most popular electric vehicle in the U.S., it can only take its popularity to even greater heights.

As we travel deeper into the 21st Century, the citizens of Earth become more and more concerned about the impact we are having on our environment. And, though the auto industry might not be the first place one would look for sustainable technology, many auto brands have been working diligently to make our world a greener place. Take Nissan, for example. The Japanese auto manufacturer is certainly committed to these kinds of goals, as 2012 marks its sixth year as an Energy Star Partner. This year, Nissan North America has even earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's "2012 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award."

Have you ever heard of the Datsun auto brand? It was actually the predecessor of Nissan in the United States and other International markets before Nissan got its name, from the company's inception in 1934 to the last use of the name in 1981. Some of the most famous Datsun models were its Z sports cars (a letter which is branded on Nissan sports cars today). And, though the auto brand won't likely be seen in the U.S. again anytime soon, Nissan is debating bringing it back into emerging auto markets such as Russia and India.

The all new Nissan Leaf is on its way to Coon Rapids Nissan in Coon Rapids, Minnesota as well as to your nearest Nissan dealership. Actually, the Nissan Leaf will be all over the place in just a few years time!

Nissan plans to offer their well-liked all electric hatchback Leaf worldwide. Pierre Loing, VP of product planning and zero-emission business at Nissan International, "believes zero-emission vehicles will account for 10 percent of global vehicle…

The Japanese automaker, Nissan, is in the process of creating an advanced supercharged engine that will be matted to a hybrid powerplant for the forthcoming Nissan Leaf as well as other Nissan models.

The all new hybrid, which will hit showroom floors at dealerships like Coon Rapids Nissan in Coon Rapids, Minnesota soon, unites a supercharged 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with CVT transmission, electric motor, and lithium-ion battery pack.

Official fuel economy will depend?

Some cars today can predict when other cars are too close, or when that cute, little squirrel is about to jump out in front of you. But, soon vehicles like the Nissan Altima might have the ability to actually read your mind. To put it quite simply, we are telling you that in the near future Nissan cars will be psychic.

Nissan is partnering with École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland…

Nissan proves time and time again that they truly value the opinions of Nissan enthusiasts. And, today the Japanese automaker wants to know how you and your loved ones would react to a seriously sporty Nissan. To find out your thoughts and opinions the Japanese automaker has fused the best of the JUKE and the best of the GT-R together to create a new concept specifically intended to test the public's reaction. Suitably named…

The push to develop a faster quick charger for EVs isn't a new initiative for Nissan. The automaker has been discussing it for quite awhile. And, now they're gearing up to put a production-model charger where their mouth is.

Just last week, the Japanese automaker disclosed its new EV quick charger, which conveniently coincided with Nissan announcing their plans to bring the technology to market by November.

At first, Nissan quick chargers will…

Nissan recently took its award-winning LEAF EV to Denmark to compete in the first-ever Oresund Rally, a race for just electric vehicles (EVs). Nissan was among several other distinguished automakers willing to compete against the industry's finest, including Citorgen, Peugot, and Tesla.  However, after a long and strenuous two-day race, it was none other than the Nissan LEAF that took home the championship title.

Distinct from most rally events aired on Eurosport, which are…