Nissan Leaf SV Plus Photo: Nissan Drivers in Canada can start saving for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, as the automaker just released its MSRP. The all-electric model features a starting price of CA$37,498 for the Leaf SV. Drivers can save even more with potential government incentives. Designed to bring EVs to more drivers, the Nissan…
2017 Nissan LEAF If you’re looking to go green behind the wheel but want to respect your budget, consider a used electric car. According to the editors at U.S. News & World Report, the 2017 Nissan Leaf is one of the best options. It just made the pub’s Best Used Electric Cars in 2021 list….
Nissan brings two LEAF Taxis to Rome for 12 month study Nissan is breaking ground once more with its LEAF EV, which has been delivered to Rome in the form of two zero-emission Nissan LEAF taxis. The LEAF has been used as an electric taxi in locales like Lisbon, Amsterdam, and Barcelona, and a partnership…
What’s New for the 2014 Nissan LEAF There will be slight changes for the small electric car in the 2014 model year with a new standard backup camera system on all grades, an updated electronic vehicle information technology system, which will include voice destination entry and SMS readout, and a reduced price on a new…
The Nissan LEAF launched in 2010, offering drivers an eco-friendly option. Ten… Just in time for World EV Day on Sept. 8, Nissan celebrated… If you are relocating from the city to the suburbs, or are… For 2020, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada has singled out the… If you find yourself getting bored of…
When you think of electric cars, the Nissan LEAF is always one of the first vehicles that comes to mind. Nissan LEAF fans have racked up more than 1.2 billion miles in EV driving, and at only five years old it is the world’s most popular and successful EV. Its sleek styling, compact size, and affordable fuel…
Nissan Leaf SV Plus Photo: Nissan The all-electric Nissan Leaf (stylized as LEAF) was introduced fairly early compared to many other automakers. As one of the first BEVs on the market, the Leaf was a uniquely designed vehicle with a very specific audience. Now, the Leaf competes with plenty of electric competitors but maintains its…
As gas prices rise, so do Nissan LEAF sales. The automaker has seen a 230 percent increase in units sold from January to July this year from the same seven months last year. Dealerships have reported selling around 2,000 LEAFs a month but Nissan is cautious about upping production. “Sales needs to give us the…
2019 Nissan LEAF Photo: Nissan Since its debut in 2010, the all-electric Nissan LEAF has sole more than 123,000 units. Across the globe, approximately 348,000 LEAFs have been sold, firmly establishing the EV as the best-selling EV in the world, reports Nissan. Now, Nissan has announced the starting MSRP for the latest edition of the…
2015 Nissan LEAF battery pack Once a Nissan LEAF needs a new battery, what happens to the old one? If it were a Game Boy or CD player, you’d just toss the batteries in the trash (or recycle them), but a Nissan LEAF’s battery pack weighs 300 kg (660 lbs), which is a good amount…
2017 Nissan LEAF The Nissan LEAF is both good to the environment and to your wallet, according to the editors of Kelley Blue Book who just named the 2017 Nissan LEAF one of the “5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000.” The editors credit the Nissan LEAF with bringing realistic electric-vehicle ownership to a broader base…
As electric vehicles become more popular, the competition for consumers’ sales dollars is definitely heating up. Several manufacturers are introducing new EVs to the market to get a slice of this growing segment, including Chevrolet and its new Chevy Bolt. It seems as if the newcomers to the EV crowd, however, are not ready to…
Last July, Nissan revealed its “self-cleaning” Nissan LEAF to the world, which uses a special type of paint to repel water and dirt from the surface of the vehicle. This eternally clean LEAF will be making an appearance at the Chicago Auto Show later this week. If you’re trying to test how dirty you can…
New Nissan LEAF e+ More electric power is possible with Nissan’s reveal of the Nissan LEAF e+. “The New Nissan LEAF e+ offers all the style, convenience and electric vehicle benefits that have helped make LEAF the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, plus even more driving excitement, range, power, and choice,” said Denis Le…
J.D. Power is handing out two new awards for achievement in engineering,… Drivers are getting behind the wheel of eco-friendly driving, and more Europeans… With 2018 halfway over, Nissan is dominating the European market in electric vehicle sales thanks to its popular, well-equipped, and technologically-advanced LEAF.… It’s a repeat honor for Nissan, as the automaker…
Going all electric is easier said than done. While electric driving reduces our country’s dependence on foreign oil, is less harmful toward the environment, and saves drivers a pretty penny in terms of fuel costs and government incentives, its one major downfall has always been short driving range. The Nissan LEAF is one of the…
Nissan is getting pretty creative with the LEAF, which is proving itself to be a car that’s out of this world, perhaps literally, thanks to the automaker’s recent partnership with NASA. Nissan in Europe created this glow-in-the-dark Nissan LEAF to promote charging the vehicle with solar panels at home, but we think it kind of looks…
Photo: © General Motors In February and March, Nissan got to put its smug face on whenever electric vehicles were brought up, because sales of its LEAF, an aging model on the cusp of a redesign, beat out sales of Chevrolet’s bright and shiny new Bolt, which only started deliveries in December—in February, the LEAF…
Here’s a quick refresher on how cars react when they run: they get hot. Really hot. Some might even say burning hot. Here’s a refresher on how dry leaves react to hot things: they catch on fire. Some might say they burn. Things You Should Know: The Chevy Traverse is perfect for cool parents So,…
The Havemans’ Nissan LEAFs in front of their solar array. (Photo: Tyrel and Trish Haveman) Here’s a novel concept: you and your significant other take a 1,500-mile road trip down a good chunk of the West Coast and back and it only ends up costing you around $20. No, we’re not talking about first getting…
This LEAF-Frontier is the best. Be proud, gentlemen Seriously, what would you call this thing? LEAFrontier seems like the most obvious choice, but it’d be hard to affix something so on-the-nose to something that’s so…out there. Because that’s exactly what a LEAF-Frontier mashup is: it’s an altogether alien creation—dreamed up by Nissan engineers at the…
2018 Nissan LEAF This year marks the second time the Nissan LEAF has earned world-wide recognition. In 2011, the all-electric vehicle (EV), the first 100% EV to do so, was named the “World Green Car of the Year” by the World Car Awards. Now, in 2018, the all-new LEAF is repeating its world domination as…
When it comes to electrically-powered vehicles, for a while the top three best-selling vehicles have always been the same three—the Tesla Model S, the Chevy Volt, and the Nissan LEAF. However, with the Model S selling at a much higher price point than the other two, the Volt and the LEAF have always kind of…
Just in time for the holidays, the Nissan LEAF received a cute… The City of Lights just became a little bit brighter this Christmas… In February and March, Nissan got to put its smug face on… A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt,… We have talked about advertisements of electric…
When you’re shopping for a new car, you’re probably weighing the benefits… Drivers in Canada can start saving for the 2022 Nissan Leaf, as… The year 2030 is a major deadline for Nissan. The automaker has… A hot, stuffy cabin makes driving in the summer a lot less… The all-electric Nissan Leaf (stylized as LEAF)…
The 2019 Nissan LEAF earned the award for Best Electric Vehicle from Kelley Blue Book’s 2019 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. The award was presented at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show to Scott Shirley, vice president, CMM & Marketing Operations, Nissan North America Inc Photo: Nissan The 2019 Nissan LEAF has used its electric power,…
If you’ve been rubbing your hands together in anticipation of being able to get behind the wheel of the all-new 2018 Nissan LEAF, you’re going to be quite happy to learn that production of the EV has officially gotten underway at Nissan’s Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, putting it just that much closer to being at…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we bring you the week’s car news (although it’s the last two weeks, this time), with a nice, sarcastic zing to it. Like You Don’t Know: Here are some of the benefits to buying a hybrid This week, we start with an easy question: “Could a compact crossover be…
Last year Nissan said that it was impressed with the triumph of its Rogue One: A Star Wars Story partnership with Lucasfilm and owner Disney. It seems as if the Japanese automaker is really taking that success to heart, because not only did Nissan partner again with Star Wars for The Last Jedi, but it…
Thiago Silva and Andrés Iniesta will be spokesmen for Nissan’s UEFA Champions League sponsorship A new partnership between Nissan and the Union of European Football Associations Champions League began last week at the 2014 UEFA Super Cup on August 12, which saw Real Madrid triumph over Sevilla, 2-0. Nissan launched their Engineers of Excitement program,…
Yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed his company’s newest vehicle: The Cybertruck. This thing. Photo: Tesla Yes, it sounds like something from an episode of Doctor Who. Yes, it kind of looks like something from an episode of Doctor Who, as well. WEEEEE-oooooooooooo-WEeeeeeeee-oooooohhhh, der der der derderderderderrrrrr Photo: Paul Hudson The Cybertruck is Musk and…
Halloween hearse rentals are the single best way to take your decorating game to the next level and seriously creep out your neighbors.… This Cadillac Hearse looks more like something out of Mad Max: Fury Road than a restoration project that started with a $600 investment.… Over the years, many vehicles have been turned into…
It’s National Drive Electric Week! This week (September 15-21) is National Drive Electric Week in the United States, and Nissan is celebrating the more than 60,000 US drivers who have gone all-electric with its LEAF. Nissan is sponsoring the event, as well as the 130+ events scheduled for the next seven days in markets both…
Look away, luxury car fans. Hundreds of brand-new, Maserati vehicles have gone… In Europe, the leader of the electric-car revolution has long definitively been… As the years go on, more and more automakers are introducing electric… It has become quite commonplace to witness automakers cut compact economy cars… Trouble’s brewing yet again in the European…
There is no limit to parental anxiety when a teenager grabs the… Blind spots are a danger zone for every driver. Changing lanes and… Driver-assist technologies like forward-collision alert are now standard features on many new… Recently, Nissan announced that the eagerly anticipated new Nissan Leaf, Nissan’s popular…
When the power went out in my apartment, I spent six hours in my car charging my phone and confronting my dependency on devices.… When lightning strikes, most of us know the basics: stay away from… About a billion vehicles are on roads around the world, and while… I am excited today, because thanks to…
Even if HondaLink is a good system, it will never be as good as the smartphone tech developed by Apple or Google… A next-generation lithium-ion battery capable of 620 miles of range has been revealed to be due in 2026, followed by solid-state batteries with 900 miles of range… Ford is not alone in raising…
This is about to become a familiar sight Photo: Nissan The popularity of all-electric and hybrid electric vehicles shows no sign of slowing down, and the segment just passed a major milestone on the road to full adoption in Europe. Official figures say that the UK is now home to more plug-in vehicle charging stations…
The electric MINI Cooper might be getting ready to say “Auf Wiedersehen” to the United Kingdom It’s hard to imagine an automotive brand that is more connected to the culture of a country than MINI Cooper. MINI has always been an icon for the British automotive industry. However, it would appear that MINI’s relationship to…
During Fiat Chrysler’s Capital Markets presentation, current FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne not… While its name invited the groan of enthusiasts everywhere when it was… Here’s an automotive riddle to brighten your day: Why is the new… With General Motors, the biggest news lately has been the possible sale… There were a lot of questions about…
Competition is fierce at the World Car Awards. However, the Mazda3 trounced… Audi is on a winning streak — for the 10th time at… This year marks the second time the Nissan LEAF has earned world-wide… If you’ve seen it in person, or even if you’ve only seen… The new Toyota Prius Prime was named…
Electric vehicle sales are slowing down, and companies are taking a big step back… It’s a little odd for a company like Toyota, who has been so ahead of the curve on electrification, to now be so unenthusiastic about BEVs.… The fuel cells included in modern EVs are already impressive, but solid-state batteries could be…
Nissan Kicks Concept The day has arrived at long last, and Nissan has revealed its compact crossover concept at the São Paulo International Motor Show. Is it, in fact, the EXTREM II? No. Is it a bold, unconventional design concept that likely won’t look like anything Nissan actually would end up producing? Not really. In…
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Seven of Nissan’s most popular vehicle options will include an advanced safety technology as a standard feature for model year 2018. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), a safety technology that “helps avoid or reduce the severity of potential frontal collisions,” will come standard on a projected one million vehicles sold in the U.S.,…
A Nissan vehicle charging up at an EVgo station Photo: Nissan As all-electric vehicles continue to rise in popularity and general appeal, two of the biggest names in the market are planning to make it more convenient than ever to drive an EV. Nissan, the manufacturer behind the popular LEAF and LEAF PLUS, is partnering…
Hyundai had a strong presence at the Chicago Auto Show, with two… These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find something not geared toward appealing… One of the reasons we at The News Wheel love going to… The Chicago Auto Show is a well-known event in the automotive world,… With one of the largest lineups on…
It’s finally time for the 10th-generation Honda Civic to get a makeover.… The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is a body-on-frame SUV reputed for its exceptional… The 2017 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV capable of seating up… The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a plug-in hybrid version of the… The 2017 Buick Regal is an entry-level…
Editor’s note: Period for 17,866 vehicles sold corrected from June to Q2… Despite their similar names, the Infiniti QX50 and Infiniti QX55 have their… For the 2021 model year, the INFINITI QX50 has gained additional content… Infiniti proves that family vehicles don’t have to be bland and uninspired.… The 2020 INFINITI QX50 packs a lot…
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