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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Events like Super GT and JGTC (now Super Formula) showcased the raw power and agility of Japanese manufacturers, igniting a fervor for their street-legal counterparts. From the iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R to the spirited Honda Civic Type R , these vehicles evoke feelings of nostalgia and admiration among enthusiasts. ​

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

Clyde Schwanke’s backyard in Topeka, complete with his Nissan LEAF and Ford C=max Plugin. With the support of the Sierra Club and other organizations, the ordinance was challenged legally and eventually landed in the Kansas Supreme Court where it was ruled illegal last April. “It For hybrids, there’s a $50 charge.” “If

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Safer and Self-Driving Cars Now on Roads

Clean Fleet Report

This article was written more than 10 years ago, when the forecasts were we would have personal and public robotaxis galore. Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes (Daimler), BMW, Audi, GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and others are now delivering cars with some of these features and developing cars with all of these.

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What Are The Benefits of Driving an Electric Car?

Drive Electric

Since 1st July 2019, it has been a legal requirement for new EVs to be fitted with noise-making devices behind the bumpers. Long-gone are the days where the term ‘electric vehicle’ was synonymous with the Nissan Leaf. Whatever your business needs, family size or personal preference – there’s an EV to suit. Availability.

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How Much Privacy Do You Really Have In Modern Vehicles?

The Truth About Cars

Still, Nissan products ended up receiving the same negative score as the vehicles being offered up by Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai and all of its subsidiaries. Our main concern is that we can’t tell whether any of the cars encrypt all of the personal information that sits on the car.

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

But in recent months new players, including the Renault-Nissan Alliance, Daimler AG and battery maker Electrovaya , have come onto the scene as well — making China look more and more likely to give electric cars a strong push into the mass market. Nissan announced plans in November to start selling electric cars in the country by 2012.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

Personalize Your EV Tax Credit. Want to skip the reading and personalize your EV tax credit based on your vehicle, zip code, and income? Before we get started: we wanted to remind you that this article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice.