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Flashback Friday: Guess That Nissan!

In honor of flashback Friday we are featuring this beautiful 1975 Nissan GT-R.

Congratulations if you guessed correctly!

Nissan's Versa Note named to Kelley Blue Book's 10 best back to school cars of 2013!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The all-new 2014 Nissan Versa Note™ was named today to the top spot on Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com's list of 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2013. Each year, editors at Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, a leading provider of new and used car information, develop their list of the 10 Best Back-to-School Cars based on characteristics that cater to an average student's lifestyle. The publication credited the Versa Note's cost efficiency, sleek design and overall technology offerings as primary factors for the vehicle's top ranking.

"The all-new Versa Note offers the ideal combination of versatility, style and technology, all at an attractive price point for the budget-savvy student heading back to campus this fall," said Jon Brancheau, vice president, Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. "The Versa Note's modern styling provides enhanced aerodynamics for improved fuel economy while its dramatic shape and proportions add an energetic look to reflect the active lives of its target consumers."

The all-new Versa Note seats up to five people and boasts substantial 40 miles per gallon (mpg) highway fuel economy, best-in-class 31 mpg city/35 mpg combined fuel economy on CVT-equipped models. Starting at $13,990, the vehicle features best-in-class interior volume with 18.8 cubic feet of cargo space, plus segment-leading front headroom and rear legroom that is nearly 4 inches longer than its nearest competitor. Smart packaging is further facilitated by Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable floor.
The all-new Versa Note offers a variety of technological features, including available class-exclusive Around View® monitor, available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System, available Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and available Heated Front Seats. Also available on the SL Tech Package is NissanConnectSM with Navigation which includes a suite of phone connectivity features such as Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Pandora® Radio Compatibility and two Google® services: real-time POI search and Send-to-Car.

ACADEMY WINNER GT NISMO GRABs THIRD PLACE FINISH AT ROAD AMERICA!

 ELKHART LAKE, Wisc. - At the end of the day on Saturday, having the fastest car on the track and the weekend's two fastest drivers wasn't quite enough to win the fuel strategy battle at the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC) race at Road America, but it sure was close.
"If the race had been one more lap we would have won it," said Rick Kulach of Nissan Motorsports of the team's third place finish. "The winning car ran out of gas on its cool down lap and the second place car was in the same boat. I couldn't be prouder of the Doran team and both drivers, BJ (Zacharias) and Bryan (Heitkotter).  They ran an awfully strong race in the Nissan Z."
Heitkotter, the 2011 GT Academy US champion, put the car on pole Friday and started the race by opening up a two second gap after thirty minutes and fending off all challengers through several yellow flag restarts over the race's first hour.
"The car was a rocket," said Heitkotter. "I hadn't driven it in a year, but slipping into that seat made me realize how Kevin (Doran) and the team continually work to make it better every time out. It's a real pleasure to drive such a well prepared race car."
Veteran racer Zacharias made his way up through the field, but a strategic fuel splash with about an hour to go dropped the car back to 16th. In his charge back to the front he set fastest race lap by almost a full second, besting V8-powered Aston Martins, Mustangs and Camaros in the process.
"The team correctly called that there would be more green flag racing in the second half of the race than in the first, so they brought the Z in for a shot of fuel with about 55 minutes left," said Kulach. "As teams used up their tires and got low on fuel, we started marching up through the field, but the Aston and the Porsche had just enough left at the end. It was an exciting race, no doubt about it."
The same team moves to Kansas Superspeedway next weekend to try to move up two steps on the podium in the next round of the CTSCC.
The Road America race will air on Fox Sports 2 (formerly FUEL) August 17 at 3 p.m. Eastern/2 p.m. Central.
 
CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/gt-academy-winner-370-nismo-grab-third-place-finish-at-road-america
PHOTO CREDIT: http://reviews.carreview.com/interview-with-sony-playstation-gt-academy-winner-bryan-heitkotter

For 2014, the boldly styled Nissan Quest again offers a range of family friendly features, including one-touch power sliding doors, quick release fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats, Advanced Climate Control System, and an always-available rear storage well. Enhancements for 2014 include:

• Two new exterior colors added: Titanium and Gun Metallic (Twilight Gray, Platinum Graphite and Titanium Beige no longer offered)
• Offered in four well-equipped models: S, SV, SL and LE

Available soon at your local Mossy Nissan dealership in San Diego

A full-size Nissan Armada was placed inside a customized cherry-red storage container, with oversized hammer to "break glass in case of adventure" attached.

The container was installed in nine cities, three high profile locations per city. LA, NY, MIAMI, CHI, DC, etc.

An Emergency Survival Kit (ten cards with Armada info and urban living tips) were dispensed from the container.

No one broke the glass.

The campaign was impactful, cost effective and press worthy.

CREDIT: http://www.behance.net/gallery/BREAK-GLASS-IN-CASE-OF-ADVENTURE-Nissan-Armada/624056

For all those San Diego drivers that hate parallel parking and anything else that requires the reverse gear, Nissan could one day have the car for you.

The leading Japanese carmaker recently unveiled the Pivo 2, a battery-powered concept car with a fully rotating cabin that makes going backwards obsolete, since the driver can turn to face the direction they need to go.

Its wheels also turn 90 degrees, making parking easier.

"With this easy-to-handle car, you can feel comfortable while driving," said Masahiko Tabe, senior manager of the advanced vehicle development group at Nissan Motors.

"You can go everywhere without worrying about your driving skills."

The car is as yet not for commercial sale.

The futuristic, three-seat car also comes with a robotic device that Nissan said monitors the driver's expression using censors and tailors its conversation accordingly.

The device, able to converse in English and Japanese, can help an angry driver overcome road rage or wake you up if you're prone to dozing behind the wheel, the car makers said.

CREDIT REUTERS: http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/10/08/us-japan-nissan-car-tech-idUSKUA85159720071008

WALKING DEAD INVADES PETCO PARK

The San Diego summer sun can get your car interior cooking! When it’s hot outside, getting in your car that’s been parked directly in the sun for hours is never a pleasant experience.

No one wants to be greeted by a sweltering car interior that’s filled with things like scalding seatbelt buckles, sizzling leather seats, plus your steering wheel, and gear shift that are uncomfortably hot to touch.

We put together tips to help keep your parked car cool this summer.

1. Use a sunshade or window visor.
This tried-and-true method of keeping your car cool should be your go-to option to counteract hot interior temps throughout the summer. Put up a sunshade or window visor every time you exit your car for more than a few minutes. Keep it even cooler for long periods by putting a sunshade in your rear window as well.

2. Use a dash cover.
A fabric or upholstered dash cover can go a long way towards making your car's interior more comfortable. You won't feel as overwhelmed by the heat if you don't have to touch hot vinyl surfaces. Dash covers also protect sensitive vinyl from sun damage that can cause cracking and fading.

3. Cover your steering wheel with a hand towel.
Even if you use a sunshade, it's a good idea to cover your steering wheel with a small towel. This will help to keep the contact temperature of your steering wheel down.

4. Whenever possible, park in a shady area.
If you're going to be somewhere for an extended period of time, it's worth it to walk a bit farther in order to park in the shade. You'll be happy to enter a not-so-hot car when you return from your day out.

5. Keep your possessions out of the sun.
Electronics, jewelry, or delicate items that you keep in your car should be stored out of the path of direct sunlight. Try storing your easy to melt items underneath the seat. You can also throw a blanket over your precious possessions.

6. Park in a garage when possible.
Whenever possible, park in a garage. Your car will be out of direct sunlight and will have the benefit of near-constant shade. Even a warm garage beats being parked in the sun all day.

7. Keep windows slightly cracked.
While it's not a good idea to leave your windows all the way open, it is a good idea to leave them slightly cracked. Check to be sure that you can't fit your arm through the crack in your window. Even a small crack will promote ventilation and help to keep your car cool.

8. Purchase a solar-powered fan.
Paired with cracked windows, a solar-powered fan can make your car feel downright pleasant during even the hottest summer days. These simple fans work  to expel hot air from your car. By creating constant air circulation, they lower your car's overall temperature.

9. Throw blankets over your seats.
If your car features vinyl or leather seats, you know just how hot these materials can become when exposed to sunlight and high temperatures. To keep car seats cool, throw blankets over them. When you return to the car, you can place the blankets on the floorboards or toss them in the trunk. Keeping your seats cool will make your car more pleasant on hot summer days.

10. Leave your doors open before getting in.
Before jumping into your hot car, leave the doors open for a few minutes, this will help the hot air exit and the cool air enter.

Here's a visual representation of the 10 Tips to Keep You Car Cool in the Summer:

Happy first day of summer! Here's a look at some Nissan convertibles to get you in the mood for summer!

Red Nissan Armada

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Nissan s15

Watch Paul Newman Racing a Nissan Skyline (GT-R)

Rims Rule!

Check out these tricked out Nissans rockin' some serious rims!

GTR SUNDAY!

Throwback! Hunk from 1983

Credit: Popular Mechanics Magazine