What does Nissan, the second largest automaker in Japan, and Cummins, a major manufacturer of diesel engines in the U.S. have in common... well besides cars and trucks, of course? The two companies have teamed up to bring better fuel economy to the half-ton pickup truck market via the development of leading-edge technology, all backed by funds from the US Department of Energy.

Specifically, Nissan and Cummins are developing an all-new 220-horsepower (hp), turbocharged…

To make the used car buying process more comfortable for Nissan shoppers, Nissan North America is going transparent. What does this mean, you ask? Specifically, the Japanese automaker will begin sharing information related to open safety and emissions recalls for Nissan and Infiniti vehicles with Carfax (one of the most widely used companies specializing in vehicle history reports).

The advantage of Nissan's recently announced transparency is it will grant consumers access to critical safety…

The all new and all electric Nissan Leaf is not only one of the most anticipated cars in North America, but the world. In fact, the EV was recently blessed with automotive's most coveted award - The 2011 World Car of the Year. This honor not only marks a great achievement by Nissan, but also promotes electric vehicles to the top of the global market.

Now at Firkins Nissan in Bradenton, you can test drive…