Carson Nissan

What does your new Nissan Leaf go through before it comes to Carson Nissan? Nissan public relations are out on a mission, to show potential buyers just how safe their 2012 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle is.

Thousands of Leaf models have been sold since its release late last year. Nissan put together a promotional video recently, depicting steps a 2012 Leaf takes before it enters dealership lots. One scene displays Leaf riding through a pool…

We've come across more than one or two drivers in Los Angeles who believe the Nissan LEAF is engineered to serve only as a fair-weather transporter - and it's not often we see anything less around these parts. However, on the rare occasion of rain (or even more rare occasion of snow!) you'll be interested to know that a recent test conducted by over 60 automotive journalists in Japan have proved this common?

Nissan is looking to come out with more EV cars, like the successful Nissan Leaf and upcoming NV200 delivery van.

One option is an electric sports car. Nissan introduced their Esflow two-door concept last year, which featured a sporty design. Pivo 3, a small city car concept, might be an option as well. The EV battery operated car was shown off at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Another alternative is Townpod EV. This small minivan provides…

Nissan Leaf is coming to 7 more states next year, is available now at Carson Nissan. Soon, you will be able to drive one anywhere on the globe. The auto maker plans to make their all electric hatchback available 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 sales by 2020." Loing also predicts Nissan Leaf will grab "a significant…