In the minds of many consumers, electric cars like the 2012 Nissan Leaf are over-priced, second-cars that are only capable of short trips around town. We've proven that sentiment wrong ourselves, covering just over 15,000 miles in a year in our 2011 Nissan Leaf.
Earlier this week however, we found out about a 2011 Nissan Leaf owner who has covered 36,000 miles in a little over 11 months, proving once and for...
Feeling the pain at the pump? Next time you're in for service, don't forget to ask your Service Advisor about the Tom Wood Nissan World Class Inspection!
Our no-cost inspection includes the following items that can help
increase fuel efficiency: air filter, tire pressure, O2 sensor, exhaust
system, fuel filter, along with many other items that can help ensure
that your vehicle meets factory recommended specifications which can
help improve fuel efficiency. In...
Tom Wood Nissan continues its commitment to going green by being the first dealer in the state of Indiana to sell and deliver the all-new 100% electric, 100% emission free Nissan LEAF!
Not only is the LEAF emission free, it is also partially made from recycled materials. It is built to meet or exceed federal safety regulations and Nissan's own rigorous internal testing. The Nissan LEAF has also earned a Top Safety Pick rating...
In addition to all the
green initiatives that our dealerships and management company already
employ, we are now partnering with Ray's Trash Service in
developing a company-wide recycling program. We will begin to place various
recycling bins throughout the dealerships to collect paper, cans and plastics.
It is our goal to begin a process where we can accumulate all mixed recyclables
and reduce the number of trash pickups per week.
The Nissan Leaf will be at Tom Wood Nissan
September 6-10! Stop by to see Nissan's 100% electric vehicle and learn
about it's technology, Nissan's green initiatives, and much more!
Nissan Leaf owners can now control and check on their vehicles with a wider array of smartphones. To complement the iPhone app that's already available at the iTunes Store, Nissan is adding Android and BlackBerry versions.
At
Nissan factories, "setsuden", or energy-saving activities are intended
to conserve power use in the peak summer months, with measures including
spreading out shift work to ease midday electricity demand and
installing smart-meters to help plant managers regulate power use.
The Nissan NV200 has been selected by New York City as their 'Taxi of Tomorrow', replacing the yellow sedan that has been standard for years. The new NV200, specifically designed for this purpose, will include many
innovations that make it safer, eco-friendly and more convenient for
drivers and passengers alike.