How many steps does a new Nissan take before it enters the world? We already know Nissan vehicles at Anchor Nissan of North Smithfield, RI go through rigorous crash tests. In fact, most Nissan vehicles have four or five star crash test ratings, some of the best out there. The folks at Nissan's public relations division are going to help convince you just how safe their  2012 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle is.

We already

At the end of April every year, countries around the globe celebrate Earth Day. 175 countries to be exact. It all started in 1969 when a Wisconsin Senator was inspired by an oil spill in Santa Barbara to host an 'environmental teach-in' on April 22, 1970. 20 million people joined the celebration that year, with participation from thousands of colleges, universities and communities around the country. During the very first Earth Day celebration, then NYC

But if you are like many Nissan LEAF buyers, your concerns go far

Japanese auto maker Nissan has find a great partner in FedEx to test and put to work the first batch of Nissan NV200 vans UK. Long before NV200 becomes NYC's "Taxi Cab of Tomorrow," or hits dealer lots at Anchor Nissan in North Smithfield, RI, the vehicle will encounter real world situations across the globe.

The all-electric version of the Nissan truck will be tested in the streets of London for 2 months, then

Nissan Brake Override Technology (BOT)...The name likely rings a few bells. It first launched in select Nissan models in 2002 and was made standard in all new Nissan models in 2005. However, many prospective car buyers still don't know exactly how it works and therefore just how powerful it is. Anchor Nissan in North Smithfield, RI is here to tell you.

Designed to prevent accidents from happening, Nissan Brake Override Technology reduces engine…

New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg is on a green streak, and part of his effort involves getting an electric cab system off the ground by 2012. Don't think he can do it? Think again!

With the help of Nissan, the Big Apple will introduce six LEAF EVs to its streets early next spring, as part of a year-long pilot program. The goal is to see just how well the LEAF EVs fares life…