If you think playing video games is a waste of time and doesn't apply to real life, think again. Nissan North America has invited the 16 fastest Gran Turismo 5 gamers to take part in their new reality TV show hosted in conjunction with Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. And no, Nissan isn't planning on airing a show solely about 16 people sitting around with controllers in their hands...They're planning to test just how well their gaming skills translate to real-time on the track!

The reality TV series features bits from three distinct phases of production…

A few years ago, an all new Nissan Versa would run you $9990, but didn't even include FM or AM radios. It was also manual transmission. Now, with all those, plus automatic, antilock brakes, stability control, air conditioning and destination charges, your 2012 Versa begins at $11,750. Versa has been given a sporty facelift. 2012's Versa 1.6SV is an optional upgrade for those who want a little more horsepower. This generation's model weighs 250 pounds less than previous years. The Versa sedan uses a 1.6-liter four-speed automatic with continuously variable transmissions.

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For the average person a limo is not something that you see every day. When you see a limo it is usually for a special occasion or event. Limos are very distinct usually long car or SUV making these cars very inefficient.

Well, Imperial Coach Builders, a custom-coach-building subsidiary of Electric Car Company, is about to shatter all of those judgments. After receiving a most unusual work order, the Springfield, Massachusetts-based company is about to stretch the Nissan LEAF.

"This will be the first conversion of this revolutionary vehicle and the first pure electric limousine,"¹ boasts Gary Spaniak, President…