This month the Employee Spotlight is on Darren Cambruzzi, one of our Technicians at West Coast Nissan. Darren has been with us for only a short period of time but comes with over six year experience with the Nissan brand. Darren really enjoys working with Nissan, so much so that almost everyone in his own family owns a Nissan and he has owned three of his own!
Thomas Byrne was the Top Sales Person for the month of September! Thomas takes care of our customer with his exceptional customer service and knowledge. He has a very high repeat referral rate, which is understandable as he makes every single customer feel as though they are his friends.
Cross-Continental Expedition in an Electric Vehicle (video)
Nissan’s 100% electric car the Leaf, posted robust growth across all the major electric-vehicle markets – Japan, Europe and the U.S. – in the previous year and shows no signs of slowing down. Demand is expected to keep rising as customers embrace the new, second-generation Nissan LEAF, which offers increased range and new, advanced technologies.
But many people are still unnecessarily wary of all-electric vehicles, thinking that they may not be as capable as their gas-powered rivals at getting people where they need to be. That misconception and a desire to become more sustainable himself are just two of the reasons explorer Marek Kaminski wanted to take his next trek in the 2019 Nissan Leaf.
Kaminski’s eco-friendly trip took him from Zakopane, Poland through eight countries over two continents and a host of varying driving conditions, passing through Lithuania, Belarus, Russia, Mongolia, China and South Korea on his way to the finishing point in Tokyo.
The “no trace left behind” mantra of the #NoTraceExpedition demonstrates the feasibility of zero-emission travel by electric car and sets the example for explorers wanting to visit the world’s furthest corners without damaging the environment.
Though Kaminski can claim to be the first man to have trekked to the North and South Poles in the same year, his expedition by electric car is likely to be just as memorable. Among Kaminski’s adventures, detours along dirt tracks in Mongolia and some inventive charging solutions in Russia were notable highlights.
Unfazed by the first 16,000 kilometres, Kaminski will now get back behind the wheel and complete the return journey from Tokyo to Poland in the same car.
The new, 100% electric Nissan LEAF is at the forefront of Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility strategy, featuring forward-thinking technology designed to make it better than ever to drive and own. With a new 40 kWh battery yielding a combined driving cycle range of 270 km under the new, real world-reflective WLTP emissions and economy framework, the LEAF offers customers an assured and dynamic driving experience.
In his mission to challenge the myths around sustainable travel, Kaminski sees the new LEAF as the perfect partner. The car produces zero tailpipe emissions and offers a host of features including Nissan e-Pedal and ProPILOT semi-autonomous driving system to make travel effortless.
“For me, this journey is not just about reaching my destination – it is also about making a simple, brilliant change to be more sustainable,” said Kaminski. “Whether in the wilds of Russia, on remote Mongolian dirt tracks or in the bustling streets of Tokyo, the LEAF has been a reliable partner throughout. The car and features such as ProPILOT were impressively capable in tough driving conditions, and even in remote areas with little infrastructure, we kept the LEAF charged and on the move. The LEAF gave me the opportunity to stick to my pledge and travel without a trace, so I hope that this is a step forward on the journey towards sustainable mobility.”
Click the TEST DRIVE button below and marvel and the comfort, safety and efficiency of Nissan’s 2019 Leaf Electric vehicle.
