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Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan — First Carbon Neutral Dealerships in Georgia

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 22, 2009

AutoNation stores in Lithia Springs offset their Carbon Footprint. Team Honda, Team Toyota and Team Nissan of Lithia Springs, Georgia, already had an extensive recycling program in place for their used tires and oil when they decided to take the next step and offset their carbon footprint, becoming the first carbon neutral dealerships in Georgia.

“We found out that energy use was 90 percent of our carbon footprint” said the Controller of Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan, Clarence Ratcliffe. “It’s our job to make sure our dealerships run efficiently. Saving energy and natural resources have the benefit of helping the environment. Our customers were so impressed with our waiting room recycling unit that they’ve asked us where they can buy one too. We also reduced waste by giving each employee DCI Thermal Porcelain Cups, which eliminated the need for Styrofoam.”

All AutoNation dealerships, Team’s parent company, make it easy for car buyers to shop for more fuel-efficient vehicles with its E-Vehicle program. The program identifies cars and trucks that produce at least 28 miles per gallon or deliver 10 percent better fuel efficiency than average for their class. AutoNation also singles out what they call “F-vehicles” with a yellow leaf logo; these are cars and trucks that use flex-fuel technology.

“The three dealerships are taking responsibility for their carbon emissions,” said Verus Carbon Neutral’s Eric Taub, whose company measured the footprint and provided the offsets. “Seems especially appropriate when you offer hybrids that get anywhere from 35 to over 50 miles per gallon,” adds Taub. “Bottom line, they are trying to lower their electricity use but are still dependent on the grid. Until the local utilities employ more renewable energy, 50 mpg cars and offset projects help to reduce emissions.”

Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan decided to use a Georgia forestry project, managed by Valley Wood Timber, to offset their carbon footprint. The project is actively managed to sequester CO2 in a sustainable manner that protects over 60,000 acres of forest habitat. Proceeds support the Humane Society. Additionally, Team Lithia Springs also promotes Georgia Beautification license plate tags.

Verus Carbon Neutral is a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX), the world’s first and North America’s only active, voluntary and legally binding offset trading system. Verus Carbon Neutral provides high-quality offset projects that are third-party verified by the CCX. The Environmental Defense Fund recently recommended 12 offset projects, of which, seven were registered on the Chicago Climate Exchange.

To assure more funding goes to offset projects, Verus Carbon Neutral sets its price based on the CCX market price. According to their managing partner, Eric Taub, no other offset provider offers a more transparent price structure.

About Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan:

Team Honda, Team Toyota and Team Nissan are located on Thornton Road in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Team Honda, Toyota and Nissan sell new and used cars, truck and hybrids. Team is owned by AutoNation, which has 239 dealership locations and 311 new vehicle franchises in 15 states. AutoNation’s “Driven to be the Best” vision is based on a foundation of operational excellence that drives an uncompromising focus on the customer. This vision shapes a company that’s continuously improving and setting industry standards in all that it seeks to achieve, from superior shopping experiences to market-leading brands, to unmatched scale advantages and productivity-boosting best practices. More information regarding Team Lithia Springs stores can be found at http://www.teamhondalithiasprings.com, http://www.teamtoyotaatlanta.com and http://www.teamnissanlithiasprings.com

About Verus Carbon Neutral:

Verus Carbon Neutral is an innovative and eco-conscious company that aids businesses looking to measure, offset and reduce their carbon footprints. After conducting an audit or life-cycle analysis to determine the size of their footprint, Verus Carbon Neutral provides a means to reduce or completely offset their client’s CO2 emissions, supplying them with certification and a tangible way to communicate their commitment to the environment. Privately held, Verus is based in Atlanta and more information can be found at their website: http://www.verus-co2.com.

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Business cars boost for Nissan as second new car is confirmed for Sunderland

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London (PRWEB UK) 12 April 2012

It follows the news at last months Geneva Motor Show that Sunderland will also produce a mainstream B-segment compact car based on the INVITATION concept (above) from next year, when the LEAF electric car is also introduced to the assembly lines and a battery manufacturing plant will be fully operational on adjacent land together with a specialist academy for the new technology.

The new medium hatchback announced today has not yet been named and will create an additional 225 jobs at Nissan and 900 at component companies supplying Nissan in the UK. Combined, both models will result in more than 3,000 new jobs being created in the UK automotive sector within the next two years 625 at Nissan and the remainder across the supply base.

LEAF will be made on the Qashqai lines and some of these will be transferred to Russia by 2014 to help meet a 66pc jump in orders for the model there and to overcome harsh import tariffs.

Once recruitment for both models is complete, the Sunderland Plant workforce will stand at a record 6,225 supporting an overall annual plant volume of more than half a million units.

The Nissan business car news comes as workers in Honda’s operation in Swindon resume full operations after what the Japanese company’s European chief described as a “very difficult year” in 2011 when it had to halve output due to severe shortages in the Far Eastern supply chain caused by components companies devastated by the spring tsunami. This is also excellent company car news for fleet managers who will have better supplies and wider choice available to them.

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Business Car Manager: http://www.businesscarmanager.co.uk





National Fatherhood Initiative and Nissan Partner on Innovation for Fatherhood Campaign

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Germantown, MD (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) and Nissan have partnered on the Innovation for Fatherhood campaign to provide fathers with practical tips and resources to help them get the most out of the family car.

Throughout the month of February, the partners will share guidelines for choosing the right car for your family, practical tips on maintenance and safety, and advice on making the most of family bonding time in the car. The helpful information for dads will be disseminated on the partners Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, websites, and via NFIs free, weekly email service, the Dad E-mail.

The family vehicle is more than a means of transportation from point A to point B, said Vincent DiCaro, NFIs Vice President of Development and Communication. NFI and Nissan want to help dads make their car the place where busy family schedules, the protection and safety of their children, and significant conversations and memories all come together.

Through this cause marketing campaign, Nissan continues to demonstrate that it is the car brand that cares most about dads. In June 2011, Nissan received a Fatherhood Award from NFI for its “Baby” television ad.

“Nissan recognizes the important role fathers play in the lives of their families,” said Jon Brancheau, Vice President of Nissan Marketing. “Being a parent is the most challenging and yet rewarding job on the planet. At Nissan, our job is to support dads by designing and building vehicles that help meet their families’ transportation needs in the most safe, efficient and stylish way.”

Dads are encouraged to visit http://www.fatherhood.org/nissan to access the campaigns free resources and connect to the social media tools and email lists where the conversation is taking place.

The campaign is part of NFIs efforts to link dads to the brands that can help them enhance their fathering journeys. Previous partners include FedEx, Twentieth Century Fox (for the film We Bought a Zoo), and Scholastic.

As the premier fatherhood renewal organization in the country, National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) works in every sector and at every level of society to engage fathers in the lives of their children. NFI is the #1 provider of fatherhood resources in the nation. Since 2004, through FatherSOURCE, its national resource center, NFI has distributed over 5.9 million resources, and has trained over 11,700 practitioners from over 5,400 organizations on how to deliver programming to dads. NFI is the most quoted authority on fatherhood in America; since 2009, NFI has been mentioned in over 1,400 news stories, and makes regular appearances in national media to discuss the importance of involved, responsible, and committed fatherhood. Learn more at http://www.fatherhood.org.

In the Americas, Nissan’s operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and was recognized as an ENERGY STAR

Ingram Park Nissan Announces That 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept Revealed

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San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) December 26, 2011

Ingram Park Nissan, a leading Nissan dealer in San Antonio is excitedly sharing the news of the recent 2013 Nissan Pathfinder teaser images being released, before its launch at the Detroit Auto Show. The fourth generation model will be available in 2012.

The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is curvier than previous generations, and is said to have exclusive features and seating up to seven. The released photo hints to LED lighting on the tail lights.

There are little details surrounding exactly what to expect in the 2013 model, the model that is most popular among Nissan SUV series, but a seven speed automatic transmission could be itexhibiting Nissans cutting edge technology. Along with a Around View monitor.

Ingram Park Nissan believes it would be likely that the 2013 model will have a V8 or V6, 5.6-litre engine, 400 horsepower.

In the market of SUVs, Nissan has taken the 2013 Pathfinder and moved it away from the boxier lines and pushed it toward, cleaner and curvier lines. The design combined with the use of technology will show that the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is the SUV of the future.

Ingram Park Nissan is a leading new and used Nissan dealer in San Antonio, and theyre proud to be a member of such a forward thinking brand.

For more information about their great selection of new or used Nissans in San Antonio, or about new and upcoming models in 2013, please visit http://www.ingramparknissan.com


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Nissan Proves Best-Ever Middle East Motor Show from A to ‘Z’

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Dubai (PRWEB) December 17, 2003

Nissan has claimed the Dubai Motor Show to be the best-ever as it moves to continue its winning formula at the Jeddah Motor Show next week.

Thousands of people daily flocked to the Nissan stand in Hall 6 of the 7th Middle East International Motor Show.

The Dubai Motor Show opening day was indisputably a Nissan day as its opening Las Vegas performance act became the talk of the town. The activities started at Nissan stand through a breath-taking acrobatic and performance show to inaugurate the stand and launch the equally talked about 350Z and reveal the totally new Altima to an impressive crowd of media, VIPs and visitors.

Nissan Motor Company used the Dubai Motor Show as a platform to announce plans to launch ten new models in the GCC by the end of 2005. The aggressive plan began with the introduction of the all-new Nissan Altima and the Nissan 350Z, the world acclaimed sports car. The blitz of new products is part of NissanÂ’s powerful global growth plan, Nissan 180.

Following the launch event, Nissan Middle East held a press conference at Emirates towers hotel. The conference was hosted by Mr. Jean-Jacques Le Goff, Senior Vice President of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., (NML), who flew specially from Tokyo to attend the Dubai Motor Show. Mr. Le Goff who was accompanied by a delegation from NML, updated the media community about Nissan plans for the region under the three year plan, Nissan 180.

A special lunch was organized to provide media post press conference to discuss with Nissan executives various topics related to the automotive issues in the region, and NissanÂ’s plans and performance.

Mr. S. Tsubaki, Managing Director, for Nissan’s Middle East operations commented on the importance of the Gulf States to Nissan’s commitment to add 1 million additional units to its global sales by the end of 2005. “10 new products is a significant investment showing our commitment to meeting customer needs. And we are confident that our dealers will be prepared to meet the challenge of delivering not only exciting world class products, but also world-class customer service.”

NissanÂ’s participation at Dubai Motor Show this year is characterized by an addition of a new category, The Nissan Motor Sports division, through the display of the 2004 Pick Up that is planned to participate in the famous Rally Dakar early January of Next year. The display of the new sports Pick Up is a clear manifestation of NissanÂ’s strong come back to the motoring sports arena. Nissan promises delightful surprises to all motor sports enthusiasts, and has already started to show impressive results.

Thousands of visitors headed towards Nissan stand on daily basis at the Dubai Motor Show. The Stand, attracted spectators and car enthusiasts due to the variety of attractions Nissan is offered during this yearÂ’s show.

Nissan invited visitors of Dubai Motor Show to take the 4X4 Challenge and test-drive any of NissanÂ’s 4X4 models. A Nissan hospitality tent, manned by Nissan staff, and driving instructors welcomed all those who wanted to get a real feel of the 4X4 driving thrill. Everybody who test-drove a Nissan 4X4 was entitled to enter in a raffle draw for winning an X-Trail.

However, NissanÂ’s stand at Dubai Motor Show was not about vehicles only. Nissan surprised visitors of Dubai Motor Show by organizing a spectacular show brought specially from Las Vegas to launch Nissan models and entertain visitors of the stand.

The Las Vegas Show performance troupe performed their colorful, daring and space-age routine to showcase the stunning line-up of Nissan 4×4 and sedans including the newly launched 350Z sports car.

The show, that became the talk of the town, is internationally acclaimed and has performed all over the world including at the Olympics and other key global events.

Eight performers offered variety of shows at the Nissan stand, starting with Mr. Silver who performed an outstanding robot act next to the Nissan Altima became a great attraction at the show. ‘King Limbo’, the very famous gymnastic created a lot of buzz next to Nissan’s motor sports pick up as well. The troop included two acrobat ladies who performed in the air stunning movements and added unique flavor to the show. Two jugglers highlighted the beauty of Nissan Patrol and Pathfinder by performing breath-taking moves. All these exciting performances were crowned by the Z launch act, the Siegfried look-alike performed a cheerful act next to the Z and revealed the car in an artistic and magic style.

Mr. Tsubaki concluded, “Our participation at Dubai Motor Show this year is of strategic importance to our company, it does not only coincide with our 70th anniversary, but it also takes place just after announcing record financial results in the history of the company. All these achievements are happening in synergy with our three-year plan, Nissan 180, which set its objectives to complete the revival process of Nissan and to achieve continuous profitable growth”.

Contacts:

Imad Al Najjar, TBWA\RAAD Middle East, Tel: 9714-2226667, ext: 233, E-mail: imad@tbwaraad.com, or visit NissanÂ’s Press Room at http://www.nissan-me.com


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NISSAN Whistleblower Fears Media Bias & Reaches Out to Donald Trump: Exposes Issues of DOE Loans to Companies Linked to Iran: Bovat Asks Lawyer to Subpoena Carlos Ghosn

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Franklin, Tennessee (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

Sharyn says that members of the conservative community in Middle Tennessee that have jailed her three times after she exposed problems (case # gsc -3714) is still trying to get the local paper the Gannett owned Tennessean to report the story of discrimination and bad spending of taxpayer money. Sharyn Bovat was told that the paper was going to do a story last spring. Her goal is for the press to ask the DA Kim Helper why she continues to prosecute a first time misdemeanor for over 17 months.

Bovat has tried some unique ways to get attract the media so reaching out to Donald Trump is not unusual. In the last 17 months she’s done a dozen press releases, standup comedy, spoken twice at the state capital at legislative hearings and blogged about her friendship with the editor of the Tennessean. Sharyn says “this whole situation is getting out of control; my blood pressure is 153 over 93 and the stress of these charges is affecting my health”.

Frustrated that the Tennessee media ignores the discrimination she whistle blew about at NISSAN (internal statistics have shown that women in management declined from 20.9% to 10% in a 3 year time period). Sharyn Bovat has blogged that her story has been squashed due to issues about the presidents pet project the electric car http://www.gannettmcnews.com.

Bovat has repeatedly said on her blogs the DOE is wasting too much taxpayer money and she followed up by filing a complaint with the DOE Inspector General Gregory Friedman.

In reference to the DOE loan she has filed a complaint with the DOE and sent a certified letter to the Inspector General Gregory Friedman. Bovat also sent certified letters to members of the committee questioning Solyndra including Rep. Fred Upton & Rep. Cliff Stearns, Bovats web stats show that a Solyndra IP address looked at her blog 1142 times. The letter along with a video of her testimony at a state senate hearing can be viewed at http://www.nissanwhistleblower.com .

Last month Sharyn blogged about a contract NYC signed giving 1 billion dollar deal to NISSAN for taxis built after 2013. Bovat says that NISSAN is directly connected to a company doing business in Iran: Via there alliance partner Renault & she would like Donald Trump to ask the candidates about this.

The taxi being built for NYC has the platform of the NV200 is built on the modified Renault-Nissan B-Alliance platform. According to Wiki “As well as sharing a number of engines in the alliance and joint-development of zero-emissions technology, Nissan increased its presence in Europe by badging various Renault van models.”

Bovat would like Mr. Trump to ask the candidates about information posted on Rushline about NISSAN’s partner Renault experiencing tremendous growth from Iran. http://www.rushlane.com/renault-pulse-hatchback-for-indian-car-market-important-for-global-strategy-1223457.html Bovat says “although the profits from the Nissan taxi from the billion dollar NYC contract go to NISSANs in Japanese their then redirected to Renault who not only is a strategic partner but the largest stockholder, France has a history of selling weapons and buying oil from Iran. France is the major holder In Renault I’m sure that Donald Trump will understand the issues are both economic and foreign policy related”.

Bovat would also like Donald Trump to directly ask presidential candidates about the NYC taxi commission decision.

This is not the whistle blowers first time getting political. Late last year Bovat started a blog to get the attention of Ed Gillespie and Karl Rove who she calls the GOP elite http://www.gillespierove2012.com. Bovat a former political research worker wants her voice heard and is reaching out to many different people in her attempt to get attention to the discrimination she whistle blew about.

Bovats viral attempt to get attention of Gannett leaders is working when doing a google or yahoo search using the names of the top news executives: Bob Dickey, Kate Marymont and Mark Silverman her blogs are usually on the 1st page.

Sharyn says shes been stressed because the problems in Tennessee are big. The state was ranked #1 in corruption according to the Daily Beast in 2010.

Bovat who has twice testified at legislative hearings says theres hope that the state will become more transparent saying “I’ve met a lot of hard working members of the Tennessee legislature and I have hope that change will happen in Tennessee…”

In reference to Sharyn’s legal battle as of now the prosecution against her continues. Sharyns blood pressure last night was 153/93 and shes tired of blogging about corruption. Sharyn says her goal in 2012 is for her to have a “normal” life.

Sharyn hopes this is her last press release on this issue but is anticipating another one soon. She got a letter from the IRS about her 2009 tax return. Bovat has reached out to Rep. Marsha Blackburn about this issue and then spoke to official at the IRS. In 2009 Bovat paid for the NISSAN executive’s satellite dish, washer dryer and other relocation expenses with her credit card and NISSAN did reimburse her but the IRS now wants taxes paid on the reimbursement. The IRS representative told her to get NISSAN to issue an amended 1099 and as of now they have not. Sharyn says I refuse to pay almost $ 1,500 in taxes for someone else’s stuff. Bovat has until January 12th & documented that she asked for the amended 1099 in 2010 saying “this is ridicules, then again her whole situation is ridicules”. Sadly it continues.

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NISSAN Whistleblower Speaks About: Vindication of Accused Renault Spies, Carlos Ghosn, Leaf EV, Karl Rove & the Lack of Tennessee Media

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Franklin, TN (PRWEB) March 28, 2011

Sharyn Bovat, the relocation consultant to Carlos Tavares, will appear in court in Franklin Tennessee at the Williamson County courthouse on Monday March 28th (case # gsc-3714).

For over 3 years Sharyn Bovat was considered one of the top relocation consultants in Middle Tennessee and was asked by Nissan North America to work in house to handle the relocation of Carlos Tavares, the first EVP to move from Japan to the United States. She was arrested 3 times and says the arrests were retaliation from her whistle blowing (case # gsc-3714). Bovat for months has been reaching out to members of the media and has said numerous times “I simply want to work and enjoy my life.” Seeing a parallel to her story and the situation at Renault in Paris, Bovat started a blog and routinely emailed the French consulate. Bovat believes her viral protest of the unfair allegations against the 3 men helped to speed up the investigation. Several times Renault executives quoted and expected 6 months to a year for a conclusion of the formal investigation. On March 14th just two months after the men were accused Carlos Ghosn the CEO of Renault and NISSAN apologized the men. Sharyn would like her case to move faster. Bovat became a whistle blower over 2 years ago and is still waiting for resolution.

How could a carpool mom who was jailed 3 times for speaking out about discrimination and wasteful spending of taxpayer money be routinely ignore is the question that coolsprings.com is asking, and so is Sharyn Bovat.

The major newspaper in Tennessee the Gannet owned Tennessean has ignored 8 PR Newswire press releases. Coolspring.com has called to question the lack of mainstream press:

For those not familiar, relocation consultant Sharyn Bovat has maintained multiple websites for over a year documenting her story. Why hasnt Nissan forced her to take them down? Jalopnik.com, a website covering automotive news, is the only media outlet on the planet to have mentioned the story other than CoolSprings.com. .The Nissan whistleblower story on Jalopnik was viewed over 50,000 times in just a few days.We readily acknowledges the fact that this story is a little strange.Ever stranger is not one media or news outlet in Nashville has breathed a word of it..

Bovat alleges the community has vilified her after she communicated concerns to Mr. Tavares a NISSAN board member who became her relocation client in winter 2009. Bovats claims of discrimination of women at NISSAN proved to be true by Nissans own internal statistics. Women in management declined from 20.9% to 10 & after the company relocated to Tennessee.

Bovat classifies herself as a fiscal conservative. In the Coolsprings.com article Bovat states after being asked to help a VP find a spa for oxygen facials using taxpayer money she asked Nissan HR if it was OK and they said yes Bovat documented the spending issues and complained and said then she was offered money to be silent.