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First Drive: 2011 Nissan Leaf doesn’t change the game, just the players

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Filed under: Hatchback , Nissan , First Drive , Electric 2011 Nissan Leaf – Click above for high-res image gallery We’ve met the Nissan Leaf before. First at its coming-out party in Japan , followed by an all-too-brief stint behind the wheel of a Versa-based prototype late last year. Now we’ve had a chance to sample Nissan’s first foray into the world of electric vehicles in production form and the automaker picked one of its most important markets – the heart of Silicon Valley – to give us some seat time. If there’s any area ripe for early-EV adoption, it’s San Jose, CA.

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Carlos Ghosn: 2011 Nissan Leaf sold out

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Filed under: Car Buying , Hatchback , Nissan , Electric If you aren’t already on the list to purchase a 2011 Nissan Leaf , you’re officially out of luck. During a speech to the Detroit Economic Club today, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that the U.S. market allotment for the first year’s production of Leafs is already sold out more than six months before the EV even goes on sale.

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Report: Nissan Leaf priced at U.S. $38,500+ in Japan

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Filed under: Concept Cars , Japan , Nissan , Electric Nissan Leaf – Click above for high-res image gallery Interest in, and ” pre-orders” for , the Nissan Leaf remains high, but a report from the Japanese newspaper the Mainichi Shimbun might put a damper on things. Apparently, the price for the all-electric car in Japan will be somewhere between 3.5 million and 4 million yen, which is about $38,667 to $44,191 U.S. at today’s exchange rates. Granted, even if these prices are accurate, they certainly don’t automatically equal the MSRP for the U.S.

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Carlos Ghosn on the Leaf and EVs: "There is no competition."

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Filed under: Hybrid , Sedan , Hatchback , Chevrolet , GM , Nissan , Diesel Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn with Leaf EV – Click above for high-res image gallery Will Nissan ‘s upcoming Leaf electric car compete directly with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt ? Well, that depends on who you ask. Apparently, Nissan head Carlos Ghosn doesn’t believe the two eco-friendly automobiles will be competing on a large scale. Says Ghosn: “Frankly, I mean so far there is no competition

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Nissan announces Leaf purchase process, shows off Winter Olympics campaign [w/video]

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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising , Videos , Hatchback , Nissan , Electric Nissan Winter Olympics spot – Click above to watch the video after the jump With the Winter Olympics opening ceremony taking over the world’s televisions tonight, we’re fully expecting several automakers to help pay for the world-wide show of athletic might with a multimedia ad blitz. Nissan is apparently on-board, as the Japanese automaker has created a one-minute brand awareness-style commercial with a twist for the interesting festivities. The ad contends that Nissan has stylish vehicles like the Altima , lifestyle rides like the Cube , performance vehicles like the 370Z and a rolling legend in the GT-R . What’s missing?

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Nissan announces Leaf purchase process, shows off Winter Olympics campaign [w/video]