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"Our system will be provided to end users completely ready to use, with all required elements including cabling and installation by a certified professional, at a starting price of 4,000 euros for 4.2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) nominal," Eaton Electrical EMEA's Vice President of Marketing Cyrille Brisson said. Brisson is referring to the newly unveiled Nissan and Eaton Electric joint project, xStorage, a home battery system. Made from recycled LEAF® car batteries, xStorage is only available in the UK right now but developers hope to make it available in the US eventually. The battery draws power from the grid during non-peak times and from renewable sources like solar panels and will even allow you to sell energy back to the grid if you have a surplus. This innovative milestone is a great step forward for both Nissan and energy storage and foreshadows exciting things to come! Chester, Tim. "Nissan Unveils a Home Battery to Take on Tesla's Powerwall." Mashable. N.p., 10 May 2016. Web. 17 May 2016.

"Every year we see a surge of social-media love notes to honor a special woman on Mother's Day, and Nissan is helping its fans make this year's day even more special," said Jeremy Tucker, Nissan, vice president, Marketing Communications and Media. "Moms have helped many of us navigate through childhood, so we created a way for our passionate and driven fans to give something truly unique and special to their moms." That something “unique and special” is a limited edition box of chocolates in the shape of your favorite Nissan models. Each box contains 15 pieces of chocolate: five dark-chocolate Maximas, five milk-chocolate Rogues, and five white-chocolate GT-Rs. If you think your mom would like this thoughtful gift, Nissan encourages you to submit your awesome-mom stories through social media by May 8th. No purchase is necessary but there are rules and regulations you should look over to make sure you submit your story correctly. (Visit: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/you-can-t-buy-this-box-of-nissan-chocolates-for-your-mom-but-you-can-win-one). "You Can't Buy This Box of Nissan Chocolates for Your Mom, but You Can Win One." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 28 Mar. 2016. Web. 04 May 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/you-can-t-buy-this-box-of-nissan-chocolates-for-your-mom-but-you-can-win-one>.

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to do a completely different job just for a day? Nissan UK is making that happen through their “dream job swap.” As Manchester United City Football Club’s official automotive sponsor, they organized this swap so that four top players on Manchester United and four top GT Academy drivers could trade places and step into one another’s shoes (or driver’s seat) for the day. "Through our partnership with Manchester City Football Club, we’ve been able to bring to life some of the ultimate passions of our fans – football and driving," said Nissan marketing director Chris Marsh. "Being able to make some of the country’s most celebrated talent accessible to our fans through this activity is what makes this partnership so exciting. Seeing the reaction from the players and drivers experiencing the dream job swap has been fantastic and we hope to get a similar reaction from viewers!" This idea was inspired by a study commissioned by Nissan that concluded that almost a third of 9-13-year-olds believed racecar drivers and soccer plays had the most exciting careers. They decided to put this study to the test, and recruited brothers Fernando and Eliaquim Mangala, Bacary Sagna, and David Silva to hit the track in a 218 PS Juke NISMO RS. Watch what happens in the video below. "Soccer Stars Become Nissan Race Drivers For A Day ." Carscoops. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2016. < http://www.carscoops.com/2016/04/soccer-stars-become-nissan-race-drivers.html >.

Following the exciting debut of the 2017 Nissan GT-R, Nissan continued to steal the spotlight at the New York International Auto Show, with the unveiling of the 2017 Nissan TITAN Crew Cab. This half-ton model boasts an astounding new 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine that cranks out an impressive 390-horsepower and is paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission. It will also have five trim levels and will be available in 4X4 and 4X2 drive configurations. "The TITAN XD stakes out a unique position in the full-size truck segment between traditional heavy-duty and light-duty entries. The bold new design combines the capabilities of a heavy-duty hauler with the drivability and affordability of a light-duty pickup," said Fred Diaz, division vice president and general manager, North America Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles, Nissan North America, Inc. "Now, with the addition of the powerful Endurance V8 gasoline engine, TITAN XD buyers can experience the 'Every Duty™' TITAN XD two ways." This half-ton model joins the TITAN XD and is projected to be the highest volume TITAN. The TITAN Crew Cab is due to arrive at Nissan dealers sometime this summer. "2017 Nissan TITAN Crew Cab, Powered by 5.6-liter V8 Engine, Debuts at New York International Auto Show." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/2017-nissan-titan-crew-cab-powered-by-5-6-liter-v8-engine-debuts-at-new-york-international-auto-show>.

Celebrity Chef Huda has had a lot of big moments in her life, including winning a television cooking show and being a guest chef at the White House, but she was even more nervous to cook a meal for her friends and colleagues. With the help of the 2016 Nissan Rogue, Chef Huda’s preparation went seamlessly. The Rogue allowed her enough cargo room to fit all of her grocery bags, while the Siri Eyes-Free allowed her to take phone calls and texts while she was running around town getting ready. Watch the video starring Chef Huda and the 2016 Nissan Rogue below! "Celebrity Chef Huda Enjoys A Night Out With Nissan Rogue." Global Grind. N.p., 21 Mar. 2016. Web. 23 Mar. 2016. <http://globalgrind.com/2016/03/21/celebrity-chef-huda-enjoys-a-night-out-with-nissan-rogue/>.

We tend to think of electric vehicles as efficient but not very practical, but Nissan is shaking things up in Europe. They’ve just announced the launch of the e-NV200 overs, which is a seven-seater electric minivan. The new model was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show and it includes two more seats since it was previously only available as a five-seater. Jean-Pierre Diernaz, Nissan’s director of electric vehicles explains, “We have always planned to offer a higher-seating capacity version of the Nissan e-NV200. Marketplace demand has meant we have moved this introduction forward by several months to satisfy this need. Nissan has had requests from taxi companies, VIP transfer services, hotels and private motorists who are interested in buying this uniquely flexible and capable vehicle.” This vehicle will hit dealerships in April. After that, America? We hope so! Watch the video at the link below. "Nissan Launches 7-seater Electric Minivan." AENews. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2016. < http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/nissan-e-nv200-electric-minivan/ >.

By now, you’ve probably heard of Nissan’s innovative “No Charge to Charge” promotion, which offers new Nissan LEAF buyers or lessees free, public electric vehicle charging for two years. This popular promotion has quickly gained traction across the United States; the Nissan LEAF is the world's best-selling electric vehicle with more than 205,000 global sales and 90,000 of those sales taking place in the U.S. The promotion has officially reached 27 cities with the most recent addition being the Orlando metro area. "Nissan LEAF is an ideal option for Orlando commuters — in addition to the $7,500 federal tax incentives and HOV lane access*, LEAF buyers can enjoy two years of free public charging," said Andrew Speaker, director, Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales & Marketing, Nissan. "Significantly lower operating costs and a fun-to-drive nature make owning the all-electric LEAF a cost-effective and convenient choice for Orlando residents." "Nissan's "No Charge to Charge" Program Increases to 27 Cities in the U.S. with the Addition of Orlando." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2016. < http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-s-no-charge-to-charge-program-now-available-in-florida >.

The 2016 GSMA Mobile World Congress is taking place in Barcelona, Spain this week from February 22-25, and Nissan is on hand to showcase the all-new 2016 Nissan LEAF. As part of the unveiling of this new and improved vehicle, the brand released a video that shows them “unboxing” the 2016 LEAF while some of the vehicle’s new stand-out features are described in detail. These upgrades include improvements to the sound quality, charging, performance, style and more. One of these changes includes an upgraded 30 kWh battery. See the video below for more details on this new vehicle.

The new 2017 Nissan Armada is making a comeback, with gas prices decreasing and the large SUV’s popularity increasing. It was revealed at the Chicago Auto Show. It has a “shockingly quiet” 5.6-liter V8 engine that brings 390 horsepower and a seven-speed transmission with the optional 4X4 version that can tow up to 8,500 pounds. Nick Jaynes, Mashable’s automotive writer, comments “If the "fleet of warships" name didn't give you enough of a hint, it brings a bit of attitude to the line of full-size family hauling trucks” Read more details below! "The 2017 Nissan Armada Shows the Big SUV Is Back." Mashable. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2016. < http://mashable.com/2016/02/10/2017-nissan-armada/#s2fjl60tnkqY >.

Nissan knows that the weather can be rough in the winter and that driving through snow can be a hassle. In order to help combat the elements, Nissan has developed a new prototype called the Rogue Warrior. This vehicle has been designed to easily power through the snow thanks to snow tracks that have been installed in place of tires. Recently, the brand debuted this new prototype at the 2016 Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) where it will be on display until the end of this weekend. In addition to the display at MIAS, the brand has also released a new 90-second spot that shows off this impressive model in action and also features 2015 Nissan Micra Cup Champion and 2015 Gilles-Villeneuve Trophy recipient, Olivier Bédard. In the spot, we see a group of skiers waiting in a long line for their turn to catch a ride in the ski lift. Bédard notices the backup and decides to take matters into his own hands and leaves, only to return with the Rogue Warrior. With these custom snow tracks, this model is able to easily plow through more than a foot of snow to reach the group of skiers and haul them up to the top of the mountain so that they can enjoy their day instead of standing in line. "In the automotive industry, it's the norm to develop a prototype and show it to the world through photos or a static auto show display, but with the Rogue Warrior – we had to do something more," says Steve Rhind, director of marketing at Nissan Canada. "When the all-wheel drive system on the Rogue and Nissan's advanced Xtronic transmission are matched with snow tracks, it results in something spectacular – a Rogue capable of overcoming severe, off-road winter conditions. This video shows an entertaining side of our brand's persona, and does justice to the extreme capabilities of the Rogue Warrior - an idea developed and executed entirely in Canada." Check out the spot in the video below to see some of what this model is capable of. "VIDEO REPORT:  The Nissan Rogue Warrior Takes to the Mountain and Shows No Fear for Harsh Winter Conditions." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 14 Jan. 2016. Web. 21 Jan. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/us-video-report-the-nissan-rogue-warrior-takes-to-the-mountain-and-shows-no-fear-for-harsh-winter-conditions>.

Two years ago, at the 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show, Nissan introduced its newest concept vehicle, the Kicks Concept Car, an innovative and stylish new crossover model. Now, the brand has announced that they plan to release a production version of this concept car beginning later this year, starting with an initial release in the Latin American markets. Nissan Design America (NDA) and Nissan's Global Design Center in Japan worked together to collaborate on the concept model and they will be teaming up again for the production version. "Nissan intended the first crossover in 2003, with the Murano," said Carlos Ghosn, president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. "Since then, we've established our global crossover leadership with vehicles like JUKE, Qashqai and X-Trail – which have been great successes. The Kicks will bring Nissan´s unique Crossover expertise to more regions." Check out the video below to hear more about this model from Ghosn. "Nissan to Produce New Crossover Based on Kicks Concept." NissanNews.com. N.p., 4 Jan. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Fnissan-to-produce-new-crossover-based-on-kicks-concept>.

The only thing worse than the holidays being over is having to clean up all of the countless holiday decorations that have been placed all throughout your home. One such task includes completely undecorating the tree and putting away all of the ornaments, lights, and garland that have been adorned on the tree this year. Then, of course, you either need to dismantle and put away the tree for next year or haul it out to the curb depending on if you opt for real or artificial. For this year, Nissan decided to offer a humorous alternative that GT-R enthusiasts and those who hate tedious holiday aftermath are sure to love. In the video one man ties the end of his string of lights to the back of a Nissan GT-R and hits the acceleration. the lights then unwind causing the tree to spin around taking off all the lights and ornaments. This method definitely proves to be a fun time saver but unless you have shatterproof ornaments than it might not be the best way to complete this task. Nonetheless, it makes for a unique experience and it is most definitely fun to watch in action. Check out the video above to see for yourself.