You paid good money for that premium leather interior and protecting it doesn’t have to be a hassle. We’ve all seen what neglect does to genuine leather seats: bad, bad things. It’s a tragedy really, but it can all be avoided with some simple maintenance and the right products. Read the rest of this entry
Spring is nearly here and that means it’s time for an annual deep cleaning of the garage, car, attic and storage shed. It’s a messy job, but someone has to do it…eventually. For families with young children old car seats are among some of the many discarded items that pile up as children get older. But what do you do with those old seats? What about that car seat that’s still in the box and that you’ve been meaning to install. Can you still use it and how will you know for certain if you’ve installed it the right way? We’re glad you asked. Car seats can be tricky, but luckily there are many resources available to help keep you and your family safe. Without further ado, here are the answers to some of your car seat questions. Read the rest of this entry
The popular 2015 Nissan Sentra is one of those vehicles that really has it all. It’s affordable, fuel efficient, is packed with features and options, and is fun to drive. For a vehicle with great reviews and accolades, it was hard to imagine it getting any better until the 2015 Nissan Sentra was chosen as a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) after good crash test ratings. Read the rest of this entry
The Sway is Nissan’s latest concept vehicle and made its grand debut at the Geneva International Motor Show on March 3. Nissan has expressed interest in expanding the small hatchback segment in Europe and the Sway concept is built specifically with a European audience in mind. Read the rest of this entry
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
The 2015 Nissan Rogue was recognized at the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 12 with the Automotive Best Buy Award from Consumer Guide for the crossover’s great fuel economy, versatility and features.
Editors and automotive experts at Consumer Guide evaluated more than 150 new vehicles as they do every year to find the standouts. One of the features of the 2015 Nissan Rogue that impressed the judges the most was the crossover’s Divide-N-Hide rear cargo area that only added to it’s versatility. In fact, Nissan’s popular crossover was one of only two compact crossovers/SUVS to receive the award at the show. Read the rest of this entry
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
Safety technology continues to improve, but even with increasingly better safety features the importance of crash test ratings won’t be diminished. Nonprofit, independent organizations like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) work in collaboration with auto manufacturers to improve safety and ensure the latest innovative technology works on the road as well as it does in the design room. This year the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder was one of three Nissan vehicles to be recognized for good crash tests and the midsize SUV earned a “Top Safety Pick” rating. Read the rest of this entry
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
There’s something very special about getting in a car and taking a drive. Be it a spontaneous adventure or a detailed road trip, getting behind the wheel and exploring the American landscape is meditative. Some could say it even invokes a transformation. Read the rest of this entry