Nissan has sponsored the Grand Prix for almost thirty years and because it is organized by the International Institute for Children’s Literature-Osaka, it offers an opportunity for aspiring writers and illustrators of Children’s books. The organization offers a platform to showcase their work if chosen. The winning entries will be published; this is a Nissan sponsored competition and typically attracts around 3,000 entries per year. The application window will close on Friday October 31, 2014. Nissan be funding the distribution costs of the winning entries to libraries, kindergartners and nursery schools near Nissan offices and assembly plants in Japan. If you would like to read the full article or would like more information, please click on the link below:

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2014/_STORY/140701-01-e.html

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The 2014 Nissan Sentra provides excellent fuel economy in a roomy, comfortable car that is a lot of fun to drive. Nissan was able to put this all together by developing everything from exterior aerodynamics that whisper through the wind to a powerful, 1.8- liter engine teamed with a virtually gearless CVT transmission that helps maximize efficiency and performance. The PUREDRIVE badge also means that Sentra meets or exceeds the industry-average USD Federal CAFÉ standards for model-year 2016. Additionally, the Sentra is just one of a family of the PUREDRIVE vehicles, reflecting Nissan’s commitment to developing more environmentally friendly transportation for all of us. With the Eco Pedal in the Sentra, you are equipped with a smarter way to drive – it is the instrument cluster that gives you instant feedback on how you’re driving, helping you become a smarter, more efficient driver. If you would like more information on this vehicle, please click on the link below:

http://www.nissanusa.com/cars/sentra.html  

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Nissan LEAF owners have been able to manage their charging schedule and check their charging status through a communication system called Carwings. This technology was offered to the first LEAF owners of the first U.S. mass produced electric vehicles – this app allows drivers to get familiarized with their vehicle and establish a charging routine. In the first year of production, this application was very useful, however, now, almost four years later, the Japanese automaker plans to get more from the Carwings app. Nissan plans to get Carwings to provide information about the battery’s health so that the owner is aware of what its current state is. This idea surfaced after several LEAF customers, living in hot-weather locations, complained that their LEAF batteries were losing capacity at faster rates than usual. If you would like to read the full article, please click on the link below:

http://green.autoblog.com/2014/06/24/nissan-working-on-unspecified-improvements-to-carwings-in-leaf-e/

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Nissan enthusiast across the globe have been awaiting the juicy details on the latest speed demon Nissan 370Z – last month, Nissan revealed the cosmetic differences of the latest model by first releasing a teaser image followed by it grand debut at the ZDAYZ festival. The refreshed model does indeed bring in a number of enhancements, but the biggest news of all is that a seven speed automatic transmission will be made available for the first time ever. The six-speed manual transmission will remain as a standard gearbox while the seven-speed automatic transmission is equipped with rev-matching downshifts when used in manual mode. Furthermore, the car will remain the same in deliverance of 350 horses with an accompanying 3.7-liter V6. If you would like more details on the 370Z Nismo, please click on the link below:

http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/preview-2015-nissan-370z-nismo/

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The electric vehicle  that has taken the world by storm has allowed us to take a closer look into the actual components that make up the zero emission vehicle. Interestingly enough, most of its components are shipped from overseas – in fact, only 15% of the Nissan LEAF components come from within our country and 80% comes from Japan. However people have been taking notice which is why Nissan has decided to increase the number of components used that are made in America for the next LEAF model. Today, the assembly plant for the Nissan LEAF resides in Tennessee so there is high hope that the percentage of ‘made in America’ parts will increase in the near future. Brian Brockman, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications for Nissan, commented that the percentage of the next LEAF model will be comparable to other US-built advanced vehicle technologies. If you would like to read the full article, please click on the link below:

http://green.autoblog.com/2013/10/02/why-the-us-built-2013-nissan-leaf-is-85-foreign/

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Nissan recently announced that self-driving vehicle may not be too far out in the future. In fact, they think these vehicles can be on the road in as little as four years from now. All due thanks to GPS positioning, cameras and sensors Nissan was able to create their own prototype vehicle which enables drivers to completely let go of controls at speeds traveling below 30 KM/HR. “The problem isn’t technology, its legislation, and the whole question of responsibility that goes with these cars moving around. Especially who is responsible once there is no longer anyone inside the vehicle,” commented, Carlos Ghosn, the head of Renault-Nissan alliance. Nonetheless, he believes strongly that the first self-driving vehicles will hit the open roads in 2018 in pioneering countries: France, Japan and the United States. If you would like to read the full article, please click on the link below:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/03/us-autos-ghosn-idUSKBN0EE1UU20140603

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Zero-emissions technology has been on rise and Nissan has taken the opportunity to expand their model line-up. The Japanese automaker has launched its second all-electric vehicle in Europe this month. This is two out of the four zero-emission vehicles Nissan plans to launch before March 2017. Aside from the Nissan LEAF, the Japanese automaker now offers an all-electric commercial van, known as the e-NV200. The vehicle is now available for purchase in Europe and will be available for interested buyers in Japan this October. Andy palmer, Nissan’s Chief Planning Officer said, “When it comes to zero emissions, we are absolutely religious.” If you would like to read the full article, please click on the link below:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/09/nissan-motor-electric-car-launch-idUSL4N0OQ1K320140609

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The Japanese automaker’s best-selling model comes equipped with a variety of new standard and optional features – the 2015 Nissan Altima can offer vehicle safety and convenient technologies right at your finger-tips for just a slight increase in price. The new features included in the 3.5 SV and 3.5 SL trim levels vehicle include NissanConnect with Navigation and Mobile Apps, blind spot warning, moving-object detection, and lane-departure warning. Additionally, you will find that the new model also has 8-way power driver’s seat and 2-way power lumbar support. The price breakdown is as follows: Altima Sedan 2.5: $22,300; Altima Sedan 2.5 S: $22,560; Altima Sedan 2.5 SV: $24,720; Altima Sedan 2.5 SL: $28,150; Altima Sedan 3.5 S: $26,450; Altima Sedan 3.5 S: $26,450; Altima Sedan 3.5 SV: $29,830; Altima Sedan 3.5 SL: $31,950. Note: Destination and handling: $810. If you would like to read the full article, please click on the link below:

http://autos.jdpower.com/content/blog-post/z7txQEV/nissan-announces-new-features-pricing-for-2015-altima.htm  

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Nissan Group has posted great numbers for the month of May – selling over 135,000 units last month was a record May for the Japanese automaker. This illustrates a 17.8% increase versus last year when sold 125,558 units. The silent leader in sales has been the Nissan Altima, the brand’s best midsize sedan seller – in fact, Nissan Altima sales accounted for 12.9% of total sales in the month of May. Other Nissan models also saw significant increase – the new generation Nissan Sentra wrapped up the end of month with sales increase of 75.4%. The Rogue, Nissan’s compact SUV, finished with an 8% gain selling 18,722 units. If you would like to read the full article, please click on the link below:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/06/03/asia-automaker-may-sales/9786845/

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When life comes calling, rely on the modern 7-seater with style. Daily routine or family road trip, celebrate it all – with accommodations that are nothing but first-class. Say yes to a roof made of sky, sliding doors that open with one touch, and seats so incredibly easy to configure, you’ll look for excuses to pack up and go. The room you need and the details you will love – while you fall in love with Quest for all the amazingly flexible space you’ll also come to love the way it feels to simply sit behind the wheel. We designed it for that, with a beautifully curved dash, warm wood-tone trim, controls that are pleasing to the touch, and upscale details like piping on the leather-appointed seats. If you would like more information on the Nissan Quest, please click on the link below:

http://www.nissanusa.com/request-brochure.html?tool=header.st.brochure.link

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