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Every year around this time, J.D. Power and Associates releases their annual vehicle dependability study. And every year, automakers hope they make the cut. For, as we all know, dependability ranks very high on consumer's list of new-vehicle requisites.

Well, the results are in; and they show that within the midsize truck category, the Nissan Frontier steals the show. In terms of dependability, it triumphs even the Ranger and Ridgeline, which place at…

There's no denying it, the Nissan LEAF EV has quite an electric personality (apologies for the pun). The first iteration of the truly revolutionary electric vehicle was introduced in 2010 as a 2011 model, and the 2012 iteration is already in the wings. Everyone from drivers, to the media to car critics fell head over heels for the EV. And, while most admiration in the automotive industry turns out to be nothing but a…

The young Nissan LEAF just had another first-ever experience. The award-winning EV went to Denmark to compete in the inaugural Oresund Rally - a competition open exclusively to electric vehicles (EVs).

The Danish EV rally was dramatically different from events in which conventional petrol cars compete. There were no dirt storms or aerobatic-like moments. Rather, the main criteria judged at the Oresund Rally was timing, which kept things pretty calm.

Competitors were tasked with passing established…

It's hard to find anyone that doesn't like August. The temperatures tend to be slightly less abrasive. The air carries the invigorating, crisp fragrance of fall... But, it's also bittersweet. At least for those who reside in states with seasons, the close of August makes winter more of a reality than a distant memory. Well, Nissan is determined to help ward off the end-of-summer doldrums. Effectively, they've launched "The Nissan Keep…