Nissan unveiled the Leaf Nismo EV this week, with sales commencing in Japan at the end of the month. This is a big surprise for the Western automotive media, as few of us truly believed it was possible. While rumors suggested the existence of such a vehicle, we presumed it would either not happen or […]
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12 Monkeys EP on Cassie/Cole's Ending, Finale's Mysterious Red Leaf and More
Warning: The following contains major spoilers from Friday’s 12 Monkeys series finale. Proceed with caution! During its two-hour series finale Friday, 12 Monkeys arrived back at the beginning. We’ll go over all of the time-traveling craziness with EP Terry Matalas below. But first, a semi-brief recap: After getting engaged, Cassie and Cole launched a plan […]
2018 Nissan Leaf beats rebadged Bolt in Euro NCAP crash testing
The 2018 Nissan Leaf small electric hatchback looks like it will be a very safe choice for buyers. And we mean that very literally. Euro NCAP, the organization responsible for crash tests and safety ratings in Europe tested the Leaf and gave it five stars out of five for overall safety. The safety rating is […]
The Houston Astros needed a leaf blower to help unveil their World Series pennant
ESPN The Houston Astros were set to unveil their World Series championship pennant before their home opener on Monday night. Things went sideways when the tarp covering the pennant got stuck. The tarp was eventually removed with the help of a leaf blower. The Houston Astros were set to unveil their World Series championship pennant […]
California King: All-New Nissan Leaf Tested!
– There’s no more favorable climate for an electric car than Southern California. The year-round temperatures are right in the happy zone for lithium-ion-battery function, and the winter is so mild that neither range-sapping heat nor A/C is needed for about five months of the year. The political climate is also right, with the state […]
Nissan: Leaf EV pre-orders are over 13,000
Over the last week or so we’ve seen some wild concepts from Nissan at CES (IMx) and NAIAS (Xmotion), but as usual, its Leaf EV is quietly a story as well. The revamped electric vehicle is weeks away from going on sale, and the company tells Engadget that there are already 13,000 pre-orders. With a […]
The 2018 Nissan Leaf gets a semi-autonomous upgrade
The Nissan Leaf is the top-selling electric vehicle in the world. Sure, Tesla and Chevy get all the hype with the Bolt and Model 3, but with more than 290,000 cars sold, Nissan’s little electric car is the one people are buying. After seven years without a design refresh, the automaker dropped a new and […]
The all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf, driven
Jonathan Gitlin YOUNTVILLE, Calif.—Nissan arguably doesn’t get nearly enough credit for mainstreaming the electric vehicle. Sure, Tesla made EVs cool among Silicon Valley’s venture-capital set who aspire to a clean, fast, and prosperous future. And the Chevrolet Bolt is GM’s second bite at the cherry that actually worked, proving all those EV-1s didn’t die in […]
New Nissan Leaf could be yours for £1 in the best Black Friday 2017 deal so far
This could potentially be the best Black Friday bargain of 2017. As the deals pour in from companies such as Currys, Argos and Amazon ahead of the big event, comparethemarket has launched a new deal which could see someone drive away with a new Nissan Leaf for pennies. A top of the range Nissan Leaf […]
Maple Leaf chicken breast strips recalled after reported illnesses
Maple Leaf Foods is recalling some of its chicken breast strips across Canada after some people reported getting sick. CBC | Health News