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Earlier this year, Cole Nissan shared with you a concept van that falls somewhere between a Nissan LEAF and a Nissan NV cargo van. Now, we'd like to divulge details regarding a new Nissan cargo-carrier that's ripe and ready for the market: the Nissan NV200.

Looking akin to a character out of the animated movie Cars, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept wears an Aqua Blue paint job and the face of the Nissan LEAF. But just because it seems as though the model will pop out a set of eyes and start talking any minute, doesn't mean the technology housed in it isn't 100-percent real.

Ever stopped to consider the 2012 Nissan Versa? If not, well, we've got some pretty convincing facts that say you should. According to sales reports, the Versa grabbed a remarkable 24.2-percent of market share during the month of December and is continuing to do extraordinarily well.

Advanced safety should be available to all. That's something Nissan truly believes in. And when it comes to our favorite automaker, you can be sure that the "talk" matches the "walk"...or should we say, drive. This means that Nissan has put its beliefs into action and created a much cheaper yet high-performing accident-avoidance technology.

Recently in our Cole Nissan blog, we wrote about two unique food truck concepts designed using the body of a Nissan NV van. Over the course of the past few months you may also have heard that the model has taken upon the role of New York City's next taxicab. Now, we'd like to bring you even more NV news. Before making their way to the lots of Cole Nissan at 3003 Stadium Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49008, all-electric variants of the NV200 will be tested throughout the streets of London.

Several automakers showed off innovative concept models at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. But none revealed vehicles quite as scrumptious as Nissan. Now, we know what you're thinking. It's not often you hear a new Nissan model described as "scrumptious." But for the automaker's latest concept lineup, we couldn't find a more perfect word. That's because Nissan debuted two NV-based, food truck models.

Nissan is celebrating the 20^th anniversary of the Nissan Altima by offering consumers a special package. Though the deal is sweet and we certainly have no complaints, Cole Nissan thinks our favorite automaker should be the one getting a reward. After all, for the past two decades designers have worked hard to keep the Altima at the top of the charts.

Nissan may have not been the fastest to pump out green technology. But the automaker is now developing a brand-new hybrid system that Cole Nissan believes is well worth the wait. Combined with the already popular, mass produced electric Nissan Leaf, this engine could push Nissan ahead of the ranks.

Nissan devotes a lot of time and effort to producing new Nissan models that will please their customers. The automaker also puts a lot of energy into community service. For example, since Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, Nissan has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild houses and restore lives. Now, the company has announced a $2.5-million donation to the nonprofit with the goal of taking its involvement with Habitat even further.

One of the inconveniences associated with electric vehicles is charge time. For example, it takes about seven hours to charge the Nissan LEAF from a depleted battery using a 220/240 V charging station. Using a 110-120V charging station, that number grows to approximately 20 hours. Both require planning to ensure the LEAF doesn't run out of charge at an inopportune time. Not to mention, it puts your vehicle out of commission for anywhere…