Whether or not you personally opt for the EV lifestyle, it's easy to see that Nissan has made huge strides towards zero-emission driving with development of the Nissan LEAF. But that doesn't mean the pioneering electric doesn't come with a few challenges. Particularly, it can be difficult for LEAF owners to find and navigate the way to electric vehicle charging stations.

Those in the Waynesville area who currently drive a Nissan Sentra will be enthused to hear that the automaker has revealed its 2013 Sentra installation at the Beijing International Auto Show in China.

Good news enthusiasts, Nissan is preparing to pull the sheets off of five, count them five new Nissan vehicles. And we do mean that quite literally. As part of the Nissan campaign entitled "Innovation for All," the automaker will play on the longtime auto show tradition of revealing new models by whipping off silken wraps that conceal them.

While many associate Nissan with its work in the realm of EV technology (a.k.a. the Nissan LEAF), keep in mind that the automaker has also made great strides in the realm of hybrid systems. Proving this statement true, Nissan recently earned the Contribution Prize of the Ichimura Prizes in Industry awards.

Watch out pickup trucks, the Nissan Frontier is on a roll this year...and we're only three months in. Thus far, the Nissan truck has earned accolades for "Best Resale Value" from Kelley Blue Book, vehicle dependability from J.D. Power and Associates and now, lowest insurance cost from Insure.com.

LEAF for all and all for LEAF! Ok, so maybe that's not quite how the saying goes. But we at Anderson Nissan in Asheville, NC simply can't contain our excitement. Why? Because our favorite automaker just announced that the Nissan LEAF will now be available for anyone in the nation to order. We'd say that's worthy of a bit of elation...wouldn't you?

How many automakers can say that their products are green from start to finish? We don't have an answer for that. However, Anderson Nissan of Asheville does know one company for which it's true: Nissan. Specifically, our favorite car manufacturer can proudly claim that the innovative Nissan LEAF electric conserves energy from factory to driveway.

There are many ways to measure an automaker's success. Awards, vehicle praise, production rates...these are all ample methods. But when it comes down to it, Anderson Nissan of Asheville suggests simply looking to the numbers. Why? Sales figures and growth statistics aren't biased. They always, always, always tell the truth.

Lighter, edgier and more aerodynamic than ever, the upcoming Nissan Pathfinder has auto enthusiasts on the tip of their toes looking for more vehicle specs. A month or so ago, Anderson Nissan of Asheville and other brand followers were given a tiny taste of the utility vehicle magic to come with a teaser image. Now, thanks to the Detroit Auto Show, we have a bit of "concept" knowledge to add to the pre-vehicle-release mix.

Nissan has released pricing for its 2012 Nissan Cube and if you ask us, the cost is quite square..."square" meaning "fair" of course. That's because for a starting MSRP of $14,980, those in the Asheville area and beyond can get their hands on a variety of advanced technology features not to mention a funky, fun driving experience.