Gates Nissan of Richmond is a huge fan of theNissan LEAF EV, and now there are even more reasons to love this environmentally friendly vehicle. Recently the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the LEAF to its list of "Top Safety Pick" for models this year. The LEAF also received the highest safety rating in rear, side, front, and in rollover crash tests.

Erik Gottfried, Nissan's director of electric vehicle sales and marketing?

For the past three years, the industry experts at WardsAuto World have determined the winners for their '10 Best Interiors' list. Here at Gates Nissan we are happy to announce to you that one of  our favorite new Nissan models, the 2013 Pathfinder has made this prestigious list.

Pretty exciting news right? The Pathfinder has positioned itself among American automakers, well-known luxury brands, and many other auto brands to make the list. The new Pathfinder?

If you're looking for a highly fuel-efficient auto then, nothing in the humble opinions of those of us at Gates Nissan of Richmond, compares to a new Nissan vehicle. And, whether you're a driver in Lexington or Richmond,  our conveniently located  Nissan dealership is worth taking a visit to. That's because our favorite brand offers models like the Nissan LEAF which exist solely to help drivers go green while concurrently saving some?

It's a pretty impressive milestone but after 10 years of production at the Canton, MS site, Nissan feels that it's time to celebrate. After over a decade of producing new Nissan vehicles, the plant's ready to give back to the community that has helped them achieve so much.

To be a bit more specific, Nissan is equipping the plant with machinery to produce the Murano in 2014. As a result of this?

Given that it's the automotive epicenter of the United States, a vehicle review from the Detroit Free Press means a lot. That said, you can see why we were excited to read the newspaper's review of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, and that there were many good things to say about the redesigned ride.

Among the many positive points, the Detroit Free Press praised the Pathfinder for its roomy interior, and fuel economy. Starting…

With the announcement that Rio de Janeiro would be hosting the 2016 Olympic Games, the world's eyes shifted. Now the Brazilian city is preparing to wow its newfound global audience, and Nissan is there to help.

To be more specific, the Japanese automaker is helping Rio de Janeiro set up its first zero-emission taxi service. As you can imagine, the vehicle of choice for this loft endeavor is the Nissan LEAF.

Though the program…

If you're familiar with the Nissan brand, you probably know that Nissan vehicles have broken multiple Guinness World Records in years past.  One of our favorites records was when the Nissan LEAFclimbed a hill in reverse. To continue this trend of setting records, Nissan teamed up Usain Bolt, giving him the title of "Official Ambassador of Excitement." Bolt and one of our own new?

Kiplinger's Personal Finance is a publication dedicated to all things finance. They offer advice on your stock portfolio and 401K, but they also give advice on buying or leasing a new vehicle. In its annual guide, it recently spotlighted one of our favorite vehicles here at Gates Nissan of Richmond.

You might be asking yourself what model is it? It's the 2013 Nissan Altima.

The desirable sedan earned the title of "Best New?

As you might know, the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder was redesigned during the current model year. With more appeal than ever, it?s perfect for drivers in the greater Richmond, KY  area who have that extra desire for adventure.  It makes perfect sense that Nissan and the Pathfinder would team up with LivingSocial for this year?s Winter Adventure Series

If you don?t know, LivingSocial offers discounts for users both nationally and locally on?

If the Oscars had a category for sweet rides appearing in a feature film, Gates Nissan of Richmond is pretty sure the Fast and Furious movies would take home the top prize. That's because a new Nissan is taking on a prominent role in the sixth movie of the franchise. Of course, we're talking about the Nissan GT-R.

While the standard GT-R in our showroom would certainly give Paul Walker and Vin Diesel a chance to put the pedal to the metal, the Nissan sports car is getting an upgrade to make it Hollywood-ready.

With the help of customization experts BenSopra and SP Engineering, the Nissan GT-R will get a new aerodynamic body kit with full carbon-fiber fittings. As is, the GT-R is an attention-grabbing. This version? Even more.

To maximize speed, the engine also is going to get an added boost of power. A Switzer P800 turbo kit will be added to the 3.8-liter V6 engine along with downpipes and Y-Pipes from HKS and SP Engineering.

While we can't get our hands on this customized Nissan GT-R, you can stop in to Gates Nissan of Richmond and check out the showroom model for yourself. We can also talk modification and the right Nissan parts for the job.

Of course, you can simply browse our selection of new Nissan vehicles at 4098 Atwood Dr. in Richmond, KY, where we'd be more than happy to answer your questions and set up a test drive in a model that interests you.