01-09-14

Nissan LEAF Owner Turns 100,000 Gas-Free Commuting Miles

Nissan LEAF Owner Turns 100,000 Gas-Free Commuting Miles

SEATTLE – Steve Marsh just watched his odometer hit 100,000 miles on his all-electric Nissan LEAF. He has had the car since May of 2011.
 
"I have saved over $9,000 driving my LEAF compared to my previous car that got 30 miles to the gallon. And I have not had to burn 3,000 gallons of gasoline," said Marsh.
 
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee congratulated Marsh at a specially scheduled press conference on his accomplishment and made him Washingtonian of the Day. The Governor also announced his plans to expand the state's electrical corridor to the east and west.
 
"It is great that Washington State, which has led the world in so many ways, is again leading the world," said Inslee.
 
Marsh drives his Nissan LEAF more than 60 miles each way to work at Taylor Shellfish. The long commute was his biggest motivation for trading in his gas-fueled car for an electric vehicle.
 
"It was simply to save money. I could see the operating costs were going to be less than a gasoline car," said Marsh.
 
Marsh worked with his employer to install a charger outside his office building. He says he enjoys driving the car so much that he is using it all the time, even on weekends. He and his family, including his Irish Wolfhound, love to get in and go for a spin.
 
"I am confident that Nissan's LEAF is a perfect commuter car for those that put serious miles on their car or just need to run around town," said Marsh.
 
Nissan's Director of electric vehicle marketing and sales strategy Erik Gottfried says there are now 40,000 Nissan LEAFs on roads across the United States. Marsh helped the company reach that sales milestone by word-of-mouth marketing for the Nissan LEAF. He said many of his coworkers have followed his lead and now are driving electric cars.
 
"There is room for a family. It is a perfect car," said Marsh.
 
Credit:

http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/video-report-nissan-leaf-owner-turns-100-000-gas-free-commuting-miles?page=2 

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01-06-14

Nissan sport sedan concept set for world debut at 2014 North American International Auto Show

Nissan sport sedan concept set for world debut at 2014 North American International Auto Show

 

  • Nissan Sport Sedan Concept offers an advanced look at a future production sports sedan
  • Embodies next-generation Nissan design signatures
  • Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO concepts make first North American appearances
  • Press conference set for January 13, 2014 at 3:50 p.m. EST
 
NASHVILLE, Tenn.   Nissan continues its rollout of show-stopping advanced concept vehicles with the world debut of the stunning Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. The Sport Sedan Concept will be joined by the North America debuts of the Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO concepts, which were among the most popular vehicles at the recent Tokyo Motor Show.
 
The Sport Sedan Concept previews a new energetic design direction that amplifies Nissan's legendary approach of applying sports car principles to a sedan. The IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO's innovative, eye-catching designs offer two different approaches to a next-generation compact vehicle – one expressing a casual, lifestyle-focused vision and the other an ultra-sporty design that looks as if it came directly from a driving video game.
 
The trio of concepts will be revealed at a press conference on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 3:50 p.m. EST and displayed throughout the public days of the show, which runs at Detroit's Cobo Hall from January 18th through 26th.
 
 
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01-03-14

A LOOK BACK: Memorable Nissan Moments of 2013

A LOOK BACK: Memorable Nissan Moments of 2013

 

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – As we look forward to 2014, here we look back on 10 memorable moments in 2013. From launching new vehicles to achieving record sales, this was a busy year. Here's to another successful year in 2014 for everyone. Have a safe and happy holiday, from all of us at Nissan.
 
Dec. 3, 2013? Nissan Sets November U.S. Sales Record with 10.7% Increase
 
Consumers continue to show strong demand for Nissan products, as shown by November sales. Nissan established a November U.S. sales record with 106,528 total deliveries, marking an increase of 10.7% over last year's total of 96,197. Nissan Division set a November record with 93,376 deliveries, a 10.8% increase over the prior year. Nissan Division has sold 1,035,439 vehicles so far in 2013, up 10.7% and exceeding the total for all of 2012.
 
"Consumers' strong demand for Nissan products continued last month, culminating in a very good Black Friday weekend and driving our sales performance to an all-time record November," said Fred Diaz, divisional vice president, Sales and Marketing and Service and Parts, Nissan U.S.A. "Nissan has achieved record sales in eight out of 11 months in 2013 and with more than 1 million units sold, we have already outsold all of 2012."
 
 
Oct. 29, 2013 ?New York Proclaims "Hail Yes!" as First Nissan NV200 Taxi Hits the Streets of Manhattan 
 
A new era in public transportation has begun with the Nissan NV200 taxi now in service on the streets of New York City. The meter on the first NV200 taxi fare officially kicked-off at JFK International Airport in October, dropping its inaugural passenger near 13th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan. Mr. Ranjit Singh, an owner/operator of Medallion No. 7F20, took delivery of his NV200 taxi from Koeppel Nissan in Queens.
 
Eight Nissan dealerships in the New York City region now have the NV200 taxi available for purchase by New York City medallion owners. These major milestones mark the next phase in Nissan's commitment to deliver the most innovative, custom-designed taxi experience ever to the more than 600,000 people who ride in New York City taxicabs every day.

Sep. 10, 2013? All-New 2014 Nissan Rogue Makes U.S. Debut
 
Nissan debuted the all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue compact-utility vehicle, the company's second best-selling model in the U.S. and one of a family of new Nissan global compact crossovers. The European version, called the Nissan X-TRAIL, made its world debut during a press conference at the Frankfurt Motor Show. As a high-volume global growth product built on the new jointly developed Nissan/Renault Common Module Family (CMF) platform architecture, it is projected to be available in 190 countries around the world.

Aug. 27, 2013? Nissan Announces Unprecedented Autonomous Drive Benchmarks
 
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that the company will be ready with multiple, commercially viable Autonomous Drive vehicles by 2020. Nissan announced that the company's engineers have been carrying out intensive research on the technology for years, alongside teams from the world's top universities, including MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Carnegie Mellon and the University of Tokyo.

Aug. 26, 2013? Nissan to Boost Americas Production Capacity to More Than 2 Million Units in 2014 
 
By early 2014, Nissan's production capacity will eclipse two million units in the Americas, driven by recently added capacity at its U.S. plants, as well as new facilities in Mexico and Brazil.
 
In response to strong growth opportunities throughout the region and in an effort to isolate the company from volatility in global currencies, Nissan is rapidly expanding its manufacturing footprint in the Americas region with an investment of more than $5 billion USD in new plants and increased production volumes. To support this aggressive growth and expansion, the company is adding more than 10,000 jobs across the region, with much of the hiring complete or underway.

Aug. 20, 2013? A New Engine Choice Coming with the Next-Generation Nissan Titan 
 
Nissan announced it will offer a newly developed Cummins V8 turbo-diesel engine in its next-generation full-size pickup. The news came during Nissan 360, an industry showcase of Nissan's global product and technology portfolio.
 
"The fact that we've been working on this together for a period of time, we've had the time to really do it right," said Ric Kleine, Vice President of Cummins, Inc.
 
The 5.0-liter V8 turbo-diesel engine emerged from a partnership between Nissan and Cummins. It's now in the latter stages of development and testing. Cummins also is developing a version of the engine for its commercial vehicle customers.

Aug. 20, 2013? Nissan Motor Company Celebrates 80 Years, Unveils Power of Global Footprint 
Nissan Motor Company marked its 80th anniversary with "Nissan 360," a month-long showcase of the latest breakthroughs in vehicle technology, sustainability and market expansion by one of the world's leading automotive groups.
 
The full lineup of Infiniti vehicles was on display, journalists experienced Nissan cars on a performance track, trucks were put through their paces on an adventure course, and the Datsun GO made the trip to Southern California from India where it recently launched – as well as other vehicles representing the global marketplace.

Jul. 24, 2013? Nissan LEAF Soars in Atlanta as the 100,000th Electric Vehicle for Renault-Nissan Alliance is Sold 
 
Nissan's all-electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF, is selling at historic rates in new cities throughout the U.S. Atlanta is now the third biggest market for LEAF sales, with more than 700 LEAFs sold in the last few months.
 
Atlanta is also the city where the Renault-Nissan Alliance sold its 100,000th electric vehicle. Allison Howard bought this LEAF just two and a half years after Nissan launched the industry's first mass-market electric vehicle in December 2010.
 
"It's economical. It is something I could afford as a college student. It drives perfectly. It's so cool, and that's why I wanted to get a LEAF," said Howard.

Jun. 13, 2013 Versa Note on Sale with $13,990 Starting Price 
 
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note, which went on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in June, is more than just the fourth all-new product to appear in Nissan showrooms in recent months (following the redesigns of Altima, Pathfinder and Sentra). It is also the dynamic next-generation of the vehicle that, combined with Versa Sedan, held the entry segment sales leadership for 20 consecutive months and 38 of the last 44 months.

Jan. 9, 2013? Nissan Begins U.S. Assembly of 2013 LEAF Electric Vehicle and Batteries 
 
Nissan ramped up U.S. assembly of the 2013 model year all-electric LEAF at its manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tenn., where it is being manufactured alongside the company's gasoline-powered products.
 
The start of Nissan LEAF assembly in Smyrna comes on the heels of the opening of Nissan's battery plant in an adjacent facility. Nissan is the only automaker that manufactures its own electric vehicle batteries, at the largest lithium-ion automotive battery plant in the U.S.

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01-03-14

Nissan: Habitat Project Builds a Home, and Repairs a Heart

Nissan: Habitat Project Builds a Home, and Repairs a Heart

Nissan picked 6 of their employees to work with Habitat for Humanity as volunteers for Habitat for Humanity's 2013 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.  Their task was to help build, or repair, dozens of homes in three U.S. cities in a one-week period.

Juanita Clemmons, a production technician was one of those picked. She has always enjoyed helping others, but lately volunteering has become even more central to her life.  She said the opportunity that Nissan gave her to build a home in Oakland is helping her maybe even more than the homeowners.

"Just being with people has helped me get to where I am today, and just being here with these people all week has helped me to get through," said Clemmons.

Clemmons lost her son about a year ago in a car accident.

Clemmons said building a home and a new future for a deserving family is exactly what she needed to rebuild her own life.

Clemmons plans to take all that she learned in California back home to Smyrna, Tenn.  She wants to keep breaking barriers and serving others in honor of her son.

"It is not all about him or me.  It is about God giving me the strength to move on and help someone else," said Clemmons.  "It has taught me there are always people less fortunate than you are."

Nissan employees like Clemmons have volunteered more than 25,000 hours to build, side by side, with Habitat partner families. Since 2005, Nissan has contributed nearly $11 million in house sponsorships and truck donations in the U.S. and internationally.

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/video-report-habitat-project-builds-a-home-and-repairs-a-heart

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12-30-13

DON’T MISS OUR LOWEST PRICE OF THE YEAR ON ALTIMA!

 

Thursday is your last chance to get our lowest price of the year on Altima. $17,995 net cost, or only $99 lease per month! See all our great SPECIALS now: Mossy Nissan Specials

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12-30-13

FUN WITH SNOW DRIFTING

Nissan Juke drifts into the New Year!

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12-23-13

Nissan Leaf goes local! Sets goal for ALL vehicles.

Nissan Leaf goes local! Sets goal for ALL vehicles.

 

Nissan is finding more and more ways to localize its LEAF production in the U.S. When the vehicle first became available in December 2010, the car was manufactured in Japan. In January 2013, Nissan ramped up production of the car in Smyrna, Tenn. This was followed by production of the electric motor in Decherd, Tenn., in April.

"Bringing that production here and those jobs here, it is better for everyone," said Coral Kanies, Nissan Decherd Production Manager.
 
Perhaps the biggest example of localizing the LEAF in North America is the company's new source for magnetic wire. Before, special magnetic wire was being shipped in crates from Japan. The wire is heavy and bulky. Now a company called Superior Essex, based in Fort Wayne, Ind., supplies all the copper wire that goes into the Nissan LEAF electric motor.
 
"You do not have to keep a large inventory here, which also costs you money, and you do not have to wait weeks or even months to get your material for production," said Xavier Mann, director of international sales, Superior Essex.
 
Production manager Coral Kanies says getting the wire within the U.S. saves Nissan a significant amount of money on each vehicle. That savings means lower prices for customers, and the company can spend more time and money on improving future models.
 
"The copper wire is one huge component (of the electric motor). The magnets are the other huge component, and those are processed in Oklahoma, so having that all right here in North America really helps our lead times so we can supply this LEAF long term, put the money back into making advancements in the car," said Kanies.
 
According to Nissan, localizing a component like the magnetic wire takes about two years. The company did about one year of quality testing and spent another year on set up and logistics. Nissan's electric motor facility in Decherd will use only locally sourced magnetic wire by the end of this year.
 
Nissan's goal by 2015 is to assemble 85 percent of the vehicles sold in the U.S. within North America.
 
CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/video-report-local-sourcing-of-materials-for-the-nissan-leaf-brings-costs-down-supports-future-product-development
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12-16-13

Winter Road Tips: Even for us lucky San Diegans!

Winter Road Tips: Even for us lucky San Diegans!
 
Of course living in San Diego most of us don't see too much actual snow, much less spend time driving in it. But if you're planning any road trips this winter, especially up to the mountains, please make sure your car is winter ready! 
 
Here are a few tips to help you stay safe on the roads this winter:
Tires: Tires are the number one factor in winter driving safety. When was the last time you had your tires replaced? If it was recently, have you been getting them rotated regularly? Many people forget to get this done, which means these so-called "new" tires are wearing unevenly and could actually be unsafe. Make sure you visually inspect your tires for uneven wear, and loss of tread. Better yet, have a professional inspect them! Balding tires do not grip the road effectively and they increase your breaking distance substantially - especially in wet or icy road conditions. Remember: Worn out tires aren't safe on dry pavement, but they are downright dangerous on rainy, snowy or icy roads. Be sure to get those tires inspected, rotated, and replaced if necessary right away! You can always make an appointment at your local Mossy Nissan service center - for any service needs!
Stay warm and safe! If your car gets stuck in snowy conditions, and you need to keep your car running for heat, make that your exhaust pipe is not blocked off by snow! Run the engine and heater for 10 minutes every hour depending on the amount of gas in your tank. If there is heavy snow or sleet coming down, keep one window slightly open so you don't get sealed inside your car!
 
We want all our drivers to be safe this season, and we hope this helps those of you traveling to snowy climates. Mossy Nissan can help you get ready for these holiday trips with a FREE winter car care inspection, a winter car care package, or a 27-point inspection here. We wish you a safe holiday season this year!
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12-16-13

Nissan GT Academy wins Autosports Award!

Nissan GT Academy wins Autosports Award!

 

  • Nissan wins Pioneering and Innovation Award for GT Academy
  • Autosport Award demonstrates real industry recognition for innovative program
LONDON – At the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's Park Lane, Nissan was honored with the Autosport Award for Pioneering and Innovation for GT Academy Nissan's Director of Global Motorsport, Darren Cox, accepted the coveted award from F1's Paul Di Resta during a ceremony that was attended by the great and the good of the motorsport industry. With legends including Niki Lauda, Sebastian Vettel, John Surtees, Sir Stirling Moss, Ari Vatanen and John McGuinness in the audience, it was a special night for Nissan, for Sony and for GT Academy.
 
Nissan started the weekend celebrating an amazing season for GT Academy, which has seen the graduates notch up an incredible 41 podium finishes. At SRO's Night of Champions, they came away with a staggering five awards. Lucas Ordonez and Peter Pyzera collected their trophies for first and third places respectively in the Blancpain Endurance Series, while Nissan GT Academy Team RJN boss Bob Neville had his hands full with trophies for the Blancpain team's title, the Silver International GT Award and a trophy for second place in the team's championship in the FIA GT Series.
 
This weekend saw not only a huge exclamation mark on an amazing season for Nissan GT Academy, but recognition of the way it has changed motorsport over the last five years with the Autosport Award for Pioneering and Innovation.
 
Darren Cox accepted the award on behalf of the team behind GT Academy and explained the thinking behind the program that host Steve Ryder described as "a new way of tapping into a whole reservoir of talent."
"There have been so many stories about drivers paying to be in F1," said Cox. "Everyone in this room knows a driver who should have got there but didn't make it, but we're finding drivers who didn't even know where they wanted to be. We're taking drivers from the virtual world to the real world and making them successful. The first year people thought we were lucky, and then we must have kept getting lucky!"
 
"Innovation is often painful," he continued. "There have been many bumps in the road, but it has been worth the effort as we are rewarded every step of the way by the sense of pride we feel when one of our graduates stands up there on the podium, alongside guys who have been racing all of their lives. It's a real team effort – a close-knit team that I am immensely proud of."
Next year will see the NISMO Athletes competing across the globe, against the toughest competition, in some of the world's hardest races. 
 
"GT Academy continues to prove again that Nissan is innovating on track, online and on the road," commented Andy Palmer, Executive Vice-President of Nissan. "2013 has been an amazing year for the program, but 2014 will see even more excitement as we expand even further globally and our drivers progress further up the real motorsport ladder."
 
CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-gt-academy-wins-autosport-award
PHOTO CREDIT: http://petrolsmell.com/2010/10/08/gt-academy-2010-teaser/
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12-16-13

Happy Winter!

Winter friends

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12-06-13

Nissan rolls out latest NISMO creations at the LA Auto Show with Usain Bolt!

Nissan rolls out latest NISMO creations at the LA Auto Show with Usain Bolt!

 

Nissan unveiled the newest members of its NISMO lineup at the LA Auto Show.
Top billing was shared by a new racing-inspired 600-horsepower GT-R NISMO, the world debut of a Sentra NISMO Concept and the 2014 Nissan JUKE NISMO RS.
 
“When you look at the design style of our vehicles and compare it to the competitors in the same segment, there is no question that the design of our vehicles is far better than what the competition has. The technology, the MPG, the value proposition that you get out of the vehicle is all there,” said Fred Diaz, Nissan Divisional Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
Appearing alongside one of the world’s fastest production cars was the world’s fastest man, and Nissan’s Director of Excitement, Usain Bolt.
 
Bolt is the owner of a special gold-painted Nissan GT-R, and he was on site to reveal the new GT-R NISMO with Diaz.
 
“When Usain Bolt saw the vehicle and he turned around – the crowd probably couldn’t see his face because he turned his back – but his jaw literally dropped and he whispered to me, ‘Oh my God I have to have one of these,’” said Diaz.
 
“I’m definitely gonna upgrade, for sure, for sure. I’m gonna upgrade. So for me, as long as I have a GT-R, I’ll be going fast,” said Bolt.

NISMO, its vision and name derived from NISsan MOtorsports, has embarked on an aggressive journey to expand its presence beyond the racetrack in key markets around the world. The Sentra NISMO concept could become reality soon.
 
“We’re gauging customer feedback, customer engagement, the coolness factor and the feedback they are giving us relative to the vehicle. And if it goes over well, it’s quite possible that we could bring this vehicle to market soon,” said Diaz.
 
These are cars for people who like life in the fast lane.
 
“I live for speed. I really enjoy going fast. When I’m in my GT-R, I feel like I could do anything. It’s well built. I just love my car,” said Bolt.
 
CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/video-report-nissan-rolls-out-latest-nismo-creations-at-la-auto-show
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12-06-13

Nissan debuts 2014 Nissan GT-R!

Nissan debuts 2014 Nissan GT-R!

 

Evolution never stops for the Nissan GT-R.  Nissan’s iconic sports car brings a refreshed vision of "innovation that excites" with the introduction of the 2014 model offering a new level of sophistication, yet with no compromise in performance.
 
The sales of 2014 Nissan GT-R begin in Japan on December 2, to be followed by sales at Nissan dealerships in other markets worldwide.
The 2014 Nissan GT-R offers smoother ride comfort, more refinement and benchmark fit and finish, in the spirit of a great “GT”, while delivering breathtaking performance and road-holding. Its "multi-dimensional performance" means the driver can enjoy the full depth of the GT-R’s capabilities, whether navigating corners of a winding mountain road, cruising on the highway or even in an urban environment.
 
Adding premium appeal to the exterior and interior design, the 2014 Nissan GT-R delivers sophisticated driving pleasure and is the ultimate embodiment of Nissan’s brand philosophy: “innovation that excites.”
2014 Nissan GT-R Overview
 
Outstanding performance meets a new level of sophistication
 
1. Mechanical Updates
 
Chassis
 
With outstanding adhesion from its tires, the GT-R is capable of stunning confident acceleration and braking performance
  • The suspension was fine-tuned to reduced load fluctuation between the four wheels, giving better stability and more consistent grip.
  • More constant tire contact is achieved by optimized electronic control of the shock-absorber valves, as well as modified front stabilizer spring rates and updated bush link. The tuning of these parts, which makes best use of the suspension strokes and enhances road-holding capability, gives a poised, confident ride and outstanding traction on rough roads.
  • With minute vibrations and road noise reduced, a relaxing, comfortable ride is assured. An additional benefit is improved straight-line stability, with fewer small steering corrections needed to maintain the correct trajectory during highway driving.
  • The upgraded GT-R is now fitted as standard with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 600 DSST CTT tires, for outstanding road-holding and precise response in all conditions thanks to stiffer sidewalls which reduce deformation, improving steering response under hard cornering. At the front, their specification is: 255/40ZRF20(97Y) and at the rear: 285/35ZRF20(100Y)
  • The braking calibration has been retuned for a more firm, linear response at everyday speeds, making smooth braking more intuitive, generating greater confidence, particularly in wet conditions.
  • The GT-R’s steering has been fine-tuned to reduce the effort required for in-town maneuvers, while maintaining its exceptional feedback during high-speed driving. The combination of retuned suspension and exceptional steering feel give outstanding confidence at high speed.
 
Body construction
 
Advanced body construction
  • To achieve the project’s ambitious targets for high-speed handling and ride comfort, Nissan enhanced the level of precision-constructed body elements and advanced assembly methods to create the 2014 Nissan GT-R.
  • Each part is made of materials selected for optimum performance: Precision-constructed, multi-material hybrid body combines steel, carbon fiber and die-cast aluminum to achieve high stiffness and light weight.
  • Thanks to the rigidity of the GT-R’s body construction, suspension precision is guaranteed while refinement is enhanced, resulting in exceptional cabin refinement even at high speeds and under hard cornering.
  • Thanks to optimized insulation and acoustic tuning, even at high speeds, the occupants are able to enjoy the sporty engine sound.
  • An optional carbon rear wing is offered, which is attached to a carbon trunk lid, giving a weight saving of half compared with the standard trunk lid.
2. Exterior design
 
Dazzling motion when standing still
  • The 2014 Nissan GT-R maintains its position as one of the most striking supercars in the market. Significant updates to the Nissan GT-R’s lights both enhance the visual impact of the car. Customers looking for added visual impact now have a wider color palette to choose from.
  • The 2014 Nissan GT-R sports new efficient, high-intensity, multi-LED headlights that create a distinctive “lightning” motif, generating a striking exterior visual signature. With such a unique visual reference, the GT-R’s road presence is enhanced, particularly in low-light and at night – while the fitment of the new headlights gives the driver increased visibility.
  • The new headlights feature AFS (Adaptive Front lighting System*) that automatically adapts the angle of the light beam according to the speed of the car. At highway speeds, actuators in the headlight unit adjust the angle of the projectors to project the light further. The four LED units are configured with new intensive LED hi-beam and three different LED low-beams including long-distance-illumination and wide-illumination.
  • At the rear, the GT-R’s distinctive four-ring tail light signature now forms coherent circles of illumination, giving the GT-R an equally distinctive appearance, making it easily recognizable to fellow owners and enthusiasts.
  • Upon start up, the full new lighting signature is illuminated, creating a dramatic start-up procedure.
  • Visual appeal is reinforced with the addition of a new body color called Gold Flake Red Pearl. As its name suggests, there are microscopic gold-tinted glass flakes infused into the red paint, creating a spectacular effect in the deep, lustrous paint as the light catches the finish.
3. Interior
 
Upscale cabin appointments
  • Choice of three interior color schemes includes a new pale ivory trim option.
  • The steering wheel are trimmed in leather, for premium tactility, while. the part-aniline leather seats are further embellished with stitched accents, giving the ambience of a genuine GT designed for cross-continental, first-class travel.
 
*Adapative Front lighting System is unavailable in some regions.
 
CREDIT: http://newsroom.nissan-global.com/en-US/tokyo/gt-r/usa/releases/2014-nissan-gt-r
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12-06-13

CARS.com gives the 2014 Nissan Altima 5 out of 5 stars!

CARS.com gives the 2014 Nissan Altima 5 out of 5 stars!

 

CARS.com review:
Vehicle Overview
 
Redesigned last year, the Nissan Altima midsize sedan comes with a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 power. Competitors to the five-seat, front-drive Altima include the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Ford Fusion.
 
New for 2014
 
The Altima coupe has been dropped from the lineup. Changes to the sedan mainly involve new optional features and packages. A new Technology Package that arrives later in the model year replaces the Navigation Package on the SV models and includes navigation with NissanConnect, a blind spot warning system, lane departure warning and moving object detection. 
 
S models can have a new Display Audio Package with a 5-inch color display, backup camera, USB port and NissanConnect Apps smartphone integration. A Sport Value Package for 2.5 S models includes 16-inch alloy wheels, remote start and a rear spoiler.
 
Exterior Highlights
  • Standard 16-inch steel wheels with covers; 16-, 17- or 18-inch aluminum wheels available
  • Low-rolling-resistance tires
  • Available automatic headlights
  • Available fog lights
  • Available LED taillights
  • When filling tires with air, horn beeps when correct pressure is reached
  • Available remote start
  • Available moonroof
 
Interior Highlights
  • Cloth or leather upholstery
  • Bluetooth cellphone connectivity with streaming audio
  • 60/40-split folding backseat with armrest
  • Customizable 4-inch color screen in gauge cluster
  • Available NissanConnect with Pandora and iPod connectivity
  • Available power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Available steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
  • Available leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Available navigation system
  • Available dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Available Bose premium stereo
  • Available heated front seats and steering wheel
 
Under the Hood
  • 182-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Available 270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6
  • Both engines use regular gas
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Active Understeer Control can brake inside front wheel in corners for improved handling

Safety Features

  • Antilock disc brakes
  • Electronic stability system
  • Side-impact airbags for the front seat
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Available blind spot warning system
  • Available lane departure warning
  • Available moving object detection when in reverse

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CREDIT: http://www.cars.com/nissan/altima/2014/expert-reviews/?review=1&reviewId=59652
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12-03-13

Nissan helps set a new World Record!

Nissan helps set a new World Record!

 

The world's strongest man, Zydrunas Savickas, set a new Guinness world record for the "Most Cars Pulled By One Man" when he towed 12 new Nissan Notes weighing in at a total 28,530 pounds (12,941 kg).
 
Savickas, five-times World Strongest Man champion and widely regarded as the one of the greatest strongmen of all time, only had one attempt to set the new record. Wearing a specialized pulling harness and rope arrangement, he pulled the 12 Nissan Notes over five meters, accomplishing the feat in a staggering 32.9 seconds.
Held in Druskininkai, Lithuania, this world record attempt marked the end of the Lithuanian Car of the Year test camp with crowds turning out from all over the country to see their national hero Savickis set the new record.
 
Savickas was presented with an official certificate from Guinness World Records representative Jack Brockbank, marking this major achievement from the strongman.
 
The large crowd not only got to witness the record setting moment but also got the opportunity to admire the all-new European market Nissan Note. Launched earlier this year and built at Nissan's Sunderland plant in the UK, the new Note sets new standards for sector-first technology, practicality, design and value for money. Engineered to meet the unique demands of the European market, the new Note's Pure Drive 1.2-liter gasoline engine with manual transmission gives drivers improved CO2 emissions, increased torque and great fuel efficiency, but not even this supercharged engine would be a match for the world's strongest man in this challenge!
 
"We at Nissan like setting records and are always aiming high. Today we are delighted to have been able to help Zydrunas set another world record and to see so many people turn out to support him. It was a great way to mark the end of the Lithuanian COTY camp," said Taina Erkkilä, Communication Director of Nissan Nordic Europe.
 
On the completion of the record attempt, Savickas commented: "It is always great to set a new record. Once I got into my stride pulling the 12 Nissan Notes was fine. Obviously, a big thank you to Nissan for helping me set the record and making it all possible."
 
The world record-breaking attempt is the second time this year that Nissan has entered the record books. In August, Nissan helped the Electric Vehicle Union and the Norwegian EV Association set a new Guinness World Record when 260½ electric vehicles were driven in unison, the majority of which were Nissan LEAFs, including the Nissan Half LEAF.
 
CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-helps-world-s-strongest-man-set-new-guinness-world-record
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11-25-13

Need some extra cash for the holidays? Mossy Nissan is paying top dollar now for your car!

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11-18-13

Look out Google Glass Here Comes Nissan Glass! Nissan 3E to debut at Tokyo Auto Show.

Look out Google Glass Here Comes Nissan Glass! 
Nissan 3E to debut at Tokyo Auto Show.
To be unveiled at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan 3E is a glasses-type wearable device currently under development. The device can be connected to the Internet in real time, allowing the users to overlay acquired information on the glasses, record projected images, and communicate with others by sending information to their glasses.
 
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CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-3e-to-debut-at-2013-tokyo-motor-show

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11-15-13

Nissan ZEOD RC BladeGlider Concept: Leading edge EV Technology Drives the Future.

Nissan ZEOD RC BladeGlider Concept: Leading edge EV Technology Drives the Future.

 

More than a concept, Nissan BladeGlider is both a proposal for the future direction of Nissan electric vehicle (EV) development and an exploratory prototype of an upcoming production vehicle from the world's leading EV manufacturer. BladeGlider was developed with form following function. Nissan crafted the vehicle's unique architecture to give the driver and passengers "sustainable exhilaration" -- a fresh electric vehicle driving experience based on peerless technology and exotic styling.

Targeting the visionary individual seeking visceral driving and sustainability, BladeGlider goes beyond sheer power and acceleration to send the heart soaring into new realms of smooth "gliding" pleasure. It is a physical demonstration of the innovation and excitement of the Nissan brand and Nissan's Zero Emissions Mobility leadership. BladeGlider's pioneering spirit distinguishes it from anything yet envisioned for EVs and destines it to rule the roads of the not-so-distant future.

Re-inventing the Performance Car -- A Game Changer Designed from Scratch
A clean slate was the starting point for this project, led by Francois Bancon, division general manager of Product Strategy and Product Planning at Nissan. "The goal was to revolutionize the architecture of the vehicle to provoke new emotions, provide new value and make visible for consumers how Zero Emissions can help redefine our conception of vehicle basics," said Bancon.
BladeGlider's shape alone, with its narrow front track, challenges the orthodoxy that has dominated the roads since the earliest days of the internal combustion engine. The revolutionary nature of the car is more than skin deep. New possibilities for the designers and engineers were opened up by the unique characteristics of electric vehicles.
 
BladeGlider has its conceptual roots in two aerial images: the soaring, silent, panoramic freedom of a glider and the triangular shape of a high performance "swept wing" aircraft.
 
It is therefore fitting that, in terms of engineering, BladeGlider's developmental focus was aerodynamics: achieving low drag (cdA) while generating road-hugging downforce.
 
Disruptive and challenging to the status quo, BladeGlider shares sustainable engineering values with both Nissan LEAF -- the best-selling EV in history -- and the Nissan ZEOD RC (Zero Emission On Demand Racing Car), which will make its debut at next year's Le Mans 24 Hour race.
A Provocative Shift in the Engineering Paradigm
With its narrow, 1.0 meter lightweight front track and wide, stable rear track, BladeGlider looks as if it could have sprung from a "skunk works" project. But the radical architecture all boils down to aerodynamics and balance. Having the front wheels close together reduces drag and enhances maneuverability for high G cornering power, assisted by its 30/70 front/rear weight distribution ratio. 
 
Aerodynamic downforce is created by the highly rigid yet lightweight carbon-fiber underbody, hence the lack of drag-inducing wings.
 
When BladeGlider matures into a production car, it could be Nissan's first use of in-wheel motors. The in-wheel motors provide rear-wheel propulsion with independent motor management, while also contributing to freedom of upper body design and space-efficient packaging.
To power the electric motors, BladeGlider employs Nissan's innovative lithium-ion battery technology, proven in Nissan LEAF. Battery modules are mounted low and toward the rear to enhance stability and handling.
Revolutionary Breakthrough in High-Performance Design
BladeGlider embodies a fearless vision of the EV future. Its tightly streamlined deltoid body comprises a tough and structurally optimized chassis wrapped in ultra-lightweight, yet strong and stiff, carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) finished in a pearlescent white color that evokes the pristine freedom of a glider. The racing-inspired exterior features a sculpted contour that is both functional and breathtakingly beautiful. Starting from the low, flat and narrow nose, the body line rises gracefully to the cockpit canopy and then curves forcefully back over the large rear wheels, evoking a sense of dynamic movement even when the vehicle is standing still.
 
"BladeGlider was conceived around delivering a glider-like exhilaration that echoes its lightweight, downsized hyper-efficient aerodynamic form," said Shiro Nakamura, Nissan's senior vice president and chief creative officer. "This design is more than revolutionary; it's transformational, applying our most advanced electric drive-train technology and racetrack-inspired styling in the service of a new dimension of shared driving pleasure."
 
Inside the canopy, the cockpit seats three in a triangular configuration with the driver center-forward. Seating appointments feature special light and comfortable coverings with yellow fluorescent lines. Amid simple yet edgy interior styling cues, an aircraft-type steering wheel and state-of-the-art instrumentation technology complete the glider-like image. To support maximum EV cruising efficiency, the IT system can display relief maps and atmospheric conditions.
"Free Soaring" Experience to be Shared with Friends
This efficient, aerodynamic, simple, and lightweight vehicle provides a "gliding" feel that combines the feeling of gravity-defying freedom and near-360 degree view of a glider with the pulse-quickening exhilaration of a race car.
 
"I think that the excitement of the racing car should be mirrored in the excitement of driving the road car," said Ben Bowlby, director of Nissan Motorsport Innovation, who has supported the BladeGlider's development. "I think there are elements we can bring from the race track to make these future road cars more exciting, more fulfilling and give greater driving pleasure."
 
As a rear-drive performance car, BladeGlider exhibits a coherent and linear handling that enables it to consistently hug road curves, providing feedback for intuitive and exhilarating steering control when cornering under threshold conditions.
 
Augmenting BladeGlider's aerodynamically engineered precise feedback and control, the canopy-like visibility of the driving position engenders a synchronized feeling of oneness with the machine and the road. The result is a free soaring experience, which the driver can share with two passengers in the V-shaped seating configuration. Passengers sit at the longitudinal center of gravity to maintain the car's balance at all times. The center-driving setting of the cabin space is designed to enhance the driver's sensatory experience.
 
As a final touch, the driver's seat automatically slides laterally when you open the door, enabling easy access to passenger seats.
 
CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-bladeglider-concept-leading-edge-ev-technology-drives-the-future
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11-12-13

The new 2014 Nissan Rogue is chock full of Technology! Take a look at what’s inside!

The new 2014 Nissan Rogue is chock full of Technology! Take a look at what’s inside!

 

Stay connected to more than just the road
From handy gadgets like the Nissan Intelligent Key®, to the ultra-convenience of NissanConnect, to the parking assistance provided by the standard RearView Monitor, everything you want from technology is available in the all-new Rogue.
 
Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Start
Lock and unlock all five doors, and start your Rogue without ever taking your keys out of your pocket. No wonder it's called the Nissan Intelligent Key®.
 
NissanConnect with Navigation
Build your all-new 2014 Rogue with the new NissanConnect system and enjoy hands-free phone and texting, streaming audio, navigation, and a lot more, all through one convenient, centrally-located, full-color 7" screen.
The essentials, at a glance
From optional turn-by-turn navigation to providing fuel economy stats, the new Advanced Drive-Assist® Display does it for you in one central location. It's specially designed to make it easy for you to get info quickly, allowing you to focus on what matters most-driving.
 
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11-12-13

Veterans Day

Veterans Day 
 
In remembrance of Veterans Day Mossy Nissan  honors the brave men and women of our military.

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10-31-13

5 Tools you should keep in your car!

Staying safe on the road can be fun. These space-conscious tools will give you peace of mind and save you time.
 
1- LifeHammer 
This small tool could save your life in the event of an accident. Made in the Netherlands, LifeHammer can help you escape from an overturned or damaged vehicle by cutting through jammed seatbelts and breaking car windows. LifeHammer mounts easily with double-sided tape or Velcro and has a luminescent pin to help you find it in dim light or darkness. Think of it as your own personal Jaws of Life. 
 
2 - Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench
One wrench to rule them all. This tool offers the capability to work with dozens of different sizes and styles of nuts and bolts in the convenience of a tool that's just 10 inches long and weighs only a couple of pounds. Each end of the Kobalt Multi-Drive Wrench features a four-sided rotating spline with a fixed small socket spline on one end and a larger, interchangeable spline head on the other.
 
3 - Smittybilt Recovery Strap
You never know when you'll need a tow. At 30 feet long and three inches wide, with a 30,000-pound capacity and double-stitched webbing, the Smittybilt Recovery Strap can pull you out of a sticky situation. You can also use this strap for pulling fallen debris out of your way or moving heavy loads around your shop.
 
4 - Schumacher SpeedCharge
Schumacher SC-1200A SpeedCharge can boost your car's battery in a hurry—up to two times faster than your average portable charger. Features include multiple charging modes, electronic push-button controls, microprocessor control, and fully automatic operation, which combine to make this a great tool for giving your car battery a boost when it's running low.
 
5 - Leatherman Wave Multi-Tool
It can strip and bend wires, cut through plastic, this multi-tool is a great addition for your safety kit. Along with a name synonymous for quality, the Leatherman Wave includes two different kinds of pliers, wire cutters, knives, a saw, scissors, files and a multi-bit screwdriver.
 
CREDIT: http://autos.yahoo.com/news/5-tools-you-should-keep-in-your-car-221436695.html
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