Monday, April 30, 2012

Looking for a great looking car to drive this Summer in the Texas heat?

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Looking for a great used vehicle with low mileage?

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Look no further than the one we have with the 2011 Nissan Juke. Stop in today and take this great car out for a test drive!

 

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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Cars.com Predicts 2013 Nissan Altima Will Outpace Market by 24%

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What's a redesign worth to an automaker? Very often, it can mean a whole new life with a boom in sales. Nissan unveiled the redesigned Altima at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, and we think the new version should get a big boost at dealerships by fall, but because the current version is selling so well even today, the Altima may not outperform other recent redesigns.

At the auto show, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said he expects the Altima to outsell its predecessor enough to "take a shot at being No. 1 in the segment" — meaning it would unseat the Toyota Camry, the best-selling car in America since 2001. The Altima is right on the Camry's tail, falling short by fewer than 10,000 sales through March.

That means car shoppers should keep an eye out for possible deals at year's end on both cars as Nissan and Toyota duke it out. That's uncommon for newly redesigned cars but possible here given the stakes involved in the arms race to claim the title of "best-selling car in the country."

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  • With its base four-cylinder and automatic transmission, the Altima's expected 27/38 mpg city/highway EPA rating will be a huge draw.
  • With the auto show car's good cabin quality and comfortable seats.
  • With the $22,500 price for a well-equipped Altima 2.5 S, which is sure to be the volume trim.

Given all those factors, among others, we expect the new Altima to see a 39% increase in sales by year's end, compared with the previous year. How'd we make our prediction?
A redesigned car typically outsells its predecessor. By analyzing all 48 model redesigns from the 2009, 2010 and 2011 model years, we determined that the best-selling redesigned cars sold, on average, 30% above market growth.

For Nissan, the growth would be 24% above market growth of roughly 15%, and that should satisfy Nissan. Still, given the right circumstances, we think the Altima could have done even better. Here's why:

  • The marketplace has shifted. In 2011, the current Altima surprisingly outpaced the industry's 10% sales gain with a healthy 17% increase — excellent for a car that's been largely unchanged since late 2006. But much of that may have come thanks to Nissan skirting the inventory shortages that hurt its archrivals, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, after Japan's March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. But its competitors have resolved their production issues and are back in force.
  • The competition is tough. It's rare that family-car shoppers see this many redesigns in such a short time. Several popular redesigned nameplates will compete for consumers this year: the Altima, the Toyota Camry, the Ford Fusion, the Chevrolet Malibu, the Honda Accord and the Volkswagen Passat. Nissan likely will put serious marketing behind the Altima, but Honda, Toyota, Ford and GM will do the same, and shoppers will be more aware than ever of their choices.
  • The car looks different, but not radically so. Big sales shifts are often attained through radical styling changes. The redesigned 2011 Hyundai Sonata handily outsold its staid predecessor, exceeding market growth by 64.6% in its first few months on lots. The sharp-looking Kia Optima had an even dowdier predecessor, and it beat the market by 121.5%. The 2013 Altima takes cues from Nissan's flagship Maxima, and it has some interesting lines, but it doesn't reinvent the styling wheel.

Despite the daunting competitive landscape, if the Altima can capture that No. 1 crown the entire Nissan brand could see a lift in consumer consideration.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

What's Under Nissan's Sheets?

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Nissan is advertising that it plans to debut five all-new models in the next 15 months, giving consumers a glimpse of its future by showing vehicles hidden under sheets in TV ads and on billboards. So, what's under there?

Starting at the left is the Versa hatchback; its sedan sibling was unveiled last year so an updated hatchback seemed sure to follow. The hulking vehicle next to it has to be the new Pathfinder. There's no surprise there: The concept unveiled in Detroit was virtually production-ready. It forecasts the end of the Pathfinder's traditional body-on-frame architecture as well as some of its boxy, truck-like exterior styling cues. In its place are the curvy, fluid lines of a crossover. The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder goes on sale this fall.

In the middle is the new Altima, which recently met the public at the New York auto show. Nissan's midsize sedan gets a new four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, chassis, suspension and interior and goes on sale this summer.

A revised Rogue looks to be on Altima's right. Nissan unveiled the compact Hi-Cross Concept crossover at the Geneva auto show, and that likely forecasts the next Rogue. Lastly, we think the next Sentra is hiding under the sheet at the end. We expect it to match Altima's new front styling.

Nissan is mum about which vehicle will debut next, but we expect to see the Versa, Rogue or Sentra on next year's auto show circuit.

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Source: Chicago Tribune

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Check out this special on a 2012 Nissan Titan!

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It's one of the best trucks out there on the market. You'll love it's spacious interior. Stop in today and take this beautiful truck out for a test drive.

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Check out the all new 2012 Nissan Armada!

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With 18" aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and a stability control, the 2012 Nissan Armada is one of the best SUV's out there in the market today.

You'll be amazed by its power with it's 5.6L V-8 317HP engine. Stop in and take one out for a test drive. You won't be disappointed!

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Monday, April 9, 2012

The warm weather is finally here to stay!

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Picture yourself driving in a 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster! It's the perfect Summer car for driving around town in.

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Nissan NV200: New York's New Taxi

After a grueling process of elimination that has taken several years, New York has chosen Nissan's littlest and newest commercial van, the 2014 NV200, as the Taxi of Tomorrow.

The Nissan van won the honors in a process that started in 2007, when city officials set the criteria to figure out which vehicles would best serve New York's 600,000 daily taxi users. The contract, according to some reports, is probably worth about 4,000 units per year, and the van will be a welcome upgrade for those visiting the Big Apple.

For those nostalgia buffs, the ubiquitous Ford Crown Victoria will be around for quite a while, but if you find your way into one of the new Nissans, you might be surprised how much nicer and roomier the new taxis are.

"The Nissan NV200 unveiled today will be the safest, most comfortable and most convenient taxi the city has ever had," New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said. "New York City cabs have always been iconic, and now they will set a new standard. The 600,000 passengers who use taxis to get around every day deserve the cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line safety features that this model delivers."

Features of the NV200 taxi include:

  • 2.0-liter inline-four powertrain with low emissions and strong fuel efficiency
  • Dual sliding doors with retractable enter/exit footstep
  • Large glass moonroof for greater visibility
  • Low-annoyance horn with synced exterior lights
  • Rear air-conditioning controls
  • Carbon-lined headliner to help neutralize bad odors
  • Rear mobile charging station, including a 12-volt outlet and two USB ports
  • Flat "no hump" passenger floor area for a more comfortable ride
  • Driver and passenger intercom system
  • Front- and rear-seat curtain airbags, and seat-mounted airbags for the front row
  • Lights that alert other vehicles that the taxi doors are opening 
  • Six-way adjustable driver's seat with recline and lumbar adjustments

Nissan has partnered with Braun Corp. to develop, engineer and produce a creative solution for a wheelchair-accessible taxi in New York. Nissan will offer a mobility solution to New York taxi companies and have that taxi go on sale in 2013.

As part of the Taxi of Tomorrow program, Nissan is working with the city and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the use of zero-emission electric taxis as well. Nissan will provide six Nissan Leafs and three Level 2 charging stations at no extra charge to taxi owners and the city to test the possible electrification of New York's taxi fleet.

The NV200 taxi will be produced in North America at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The MSRP of the vehicle, with all planned standard features, is expected to be about $29,700.

Courtesy of Chicago Tribune

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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You won't find a better deal anywhere else on a pre-owned 2012 Nissan 370Z Coupe! It has less than 4,000 miles!

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Monday, April 2, 2012

Check out this amazing deal on a 2012 Nissan Sentra.

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The convenience package is already included and trust us, it'll come in handy!

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