Category Archives: Just for fun

mother's day

Celebrate Moms on May 10 with local specials

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Mothers Day specials Dayton, Ohio

Technically everyday should be Mothers Day, but the dedicated holiday falls on Sunday, May 10 this year. It’s bound to be a great day and to make it even better, there are a variety of great events and Mother’s Day specials in Dayton, Ohio, to participate in. Whether you’re fortunate to be able to celebrate with your mom or are comforted by her memory this holiday, there are a variety of ways to remember the important role mothers play in our lives. Read the rest of this entry >>

2015 Super Bowl With Dad campaign

Nissan collaborates with Habitat for Humanity, Wounded Warrior Project

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2015 Super Bowl With Dad campaign

Nissan pulled all the stops for its 2015 Super Bowl #WithDad campaign and not only showed off a few new vehicles, but launched its collaboration with two great nonprofits. The 2015 Super Bowl With Dad campaign ad told the story of a Dad who is a professional race car driver for Nissan and how he and his family discover what is really important in life. Read the rest of this entry >>

Rear View of the 2015 Nissan Armada

3 reasons why crossovers and SUVs rock

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Posted in Just for fun, Nissan Altima, Nissan Armada, Nissan Murano

Why buy a crossover or SUV?

New crossovers and SUVs are flooding the market and there are a lot to choose from. On the outside it’s hard to see what makes these powerful vehicles so special, but what’s under the hood is really key. So why buy a crossover or SUV and why not just buy a car instead? At Matt Castrucci Nissan we like to let the vehicle’s performance and capability do the talking and that’s exactly the way to judge crossovers and SUVs. Here it is, pure and simple, why crossovers and SUVs rock. Read the rest of this entry >>

Clock

Spring ahead: Clocks change March 8

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When is Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight Saving Time is upon us again and on March 8 we will set the clocks ahead one hour. While we lose an hour of sleep, Daylight Saving Time is an indicator that the days are getting longer and that means spring is on its way. Most clocks are automatic and will update on their own, but be sure to change the clocks that aren’t. Clocks in microwaves, car dashboards and ovens are some of the time-telling devices most likely to need a manual update. While we’re talking about it, here are some little known facts about when and what Daylight Saving Time is.  Read the rest of this entry >>

Valentine's Day

Valentine’s day gifts for the car lover in your life

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Valentine’s Day gifts for car lovers

The candy-filled holiday is upon us again and after awhile buying chocolate, cards and other knickknacks gets old. Instead of doing the age-old Valentine’s Day gifts, we challenge you to try something new this year. Get your valentine something he or she can actually use. These gifts are sure to win you major points with your valentine. Here are some of our favorite Valentine’s Day gifts for car lovers. Read the rest of this entry >>

2016 Nissan LEAF front quarter view

Nissan Leaf refuses to die after being dismantled, put on display

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How does the Nissan Leaf work?

One Youtube user was so curious about the inner workings of the Nissan Leaf he decided to take it apart, only to find it won’t quit running even after it’s been disassembled. Green Car Reports covered the story in a recent article and shared the Youtuber’s process to disassemble the 100 percent electric vehicle.

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Roundabout

Roundabouts: Do you love or hate them?

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Posted in Just for fun, Safety, Tips and tricks

Are roundabouts safe?

It’s time to debunk the mystery of the those weird circles. Some say it came from Sweden and rumors swirl that it’s strange alien technology (round circle and spaceships are round, right?) Okay, we made up the alien bit but there are a lot of misconceptions and confusion about the roundabout today. The truth is roundabouts contribute a lot to our nation’s traffic operations. So here are the facts on roundabouts, no aliens involved.

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Surviving Black Friday in Dayton, OH

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Black Friday Survival Tips

The countdown to Black Friday has officially begun, and Dayton residents have already started to gearing up for the big deals. We are still about a month away from Black Friday, however, its important to remember that this is the biggest shopping day of the year, so you’ll need to plan ahead. So all of us here at Matt Castrucci Nissan Dayton OH thought that it would be helpful to provide some Black Friday survival tips so that you can have a successful and safe shopping trip this year. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Nissan Turns Video Game Players Into Professional Racecar Drivers

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Nissan GT Academy

Nissan has always been known as an innovative, creative and forward thinking company. They have been sponsoring a program since 2008 called the Nissan GT Academy, which is a racing program that really exemplifies just how innovative of a brand that they are. So all of us here at Matt Castrucci Nissan Dayton OH decided that it would be fun to write an article to explain what this program is and highlight why it’s so great. Read the rest of this entry >>