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NISSAN NAMED 2017 ESPN AWARDS ‘MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR.’ ROGUE SPORT TAKES ‘VEHICLE OF THE YEAR’ TITLE

All-new Rogue Sport also named "Best CUV," and TITAN XD earns "Best Diesel Pickup" honors

WINNER WINNER WINNER WINNER

Nissan has been named the winner in four categories in the annual Ruedas ESPN Awards, including the prestigious "Manufacturer of the Year" and "Vehicle of the Year" titles, at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new 2017 Rogue Sport, the latest addition to Nissan's popular crossover SUV lineup, took home the hardware in both the "Vehicle of the Year" and "Best CUV" categories. The TITAN XD, the flagship of Nissan's hardworking personal and commercial pickup lineup, won for "Best Diesel Pickup Truck." Winners are selected by a jury of industry experts in 14 categories, along with the "Vehicle of the Year."

"Nissan is honored to be recognized for these four awards by Ruedas ESPN, especially with their nod to the exciting new Rogue Sport," said Dan Mohnke, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing and Operations, Nissan Division U.S., Nissan North America, Inc. in accepting the awards from Jaime Florez, director, Ruedas ESPN. "The Hispanic market, and Los Angeles in particular, has been a key driver of Nissan's sales success in recent years – so it is an added pleasure to receive the honors here at the Los Angeles Auto Show."

"The portfolio of Nissan vehicles available in the U.S. market is today better than ever. Not only are their products the right ones in every segment, but also the quality of their vehicles is second to none," said Florez. "For these and many other reasons, Nissan North America is 2017 Ruedas ESPN Manufacturer of the Year."

ROGUE SPORT

The new Rogue Sport shares many of the design, utility and technology attributes that have made Rogue Nissan's best-selling vehicle in the United States, but is slightly smaller, sportier and more affordable for younger, urban SUV buyers. These buyers are looking for much more space than a compact sedan, while still seeking the maneuverability and fun-to-drive feel that Rogue Sport delivers.

Like Rogue, the 2017 Rogue Sport offers a comprehensive suite of Nissan Intelligent Safety Shield technologies. The list includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI).

TITAN

The 2017 Nissan TITAN XD Diesel offers the effortless towing and hauling of larger, more expensive heavy-duty trucks – including an available maximum towing capacity of 12,640 pounds and maximum payload capacity of 2,420 pounds (when properly equipped) – yet has the fuel-efficiency and affordability closer to a half-ton pickup. The TITAN XD Diesel is anchored by a powerful Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel rated at 310 horsepower and a hefty 555 lb-ft of torque.

Like all 2017 TITAN full-size pickups, the TITAN XD is covered by "America's Best Truck Warranty"2 – featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

For more information on the 2017 Rogue Sport, TITAN XD and the complete Nissan vehicle lineup - visit one of 7 Mossy Nissans or SHOP ONLINE NOW AT: MossyNissan.com

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-named-2017-ruedas-espn-awards-manufacturer-of-the-year-rogue-sport-takes-vehicle-of-the-year-title

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NISSAN SHOWCASES 7 ‘STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI’-INSPIRED VEHICLES AT THE LA AUTO SHOW

The latest Star Wars hits box offices December 15th with much anticipation. And Nissan is partnering with the beloved franchise to bring you seven Star Wars-themed concept vehicles. This fleet just premiered at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.

"We're back this year collaborating with Lucasfilm and the artists at Industrial Light & Magic to create these amazing concept vehicles across some of our best-selling models," said Jeremy Tucker, vice president, Marketing Communications & Media, Nissan North America, Inc. "These show vehicles were created for our fans, and will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show and shared across the country in regional auto shows over the next several months."

Star Wars: The Last Jedi themes were created for each vehicle and were developed by Lucas films designers, who incorporated the expressive lines of some of Nissan's most popular models– Rogue, Rogue Sport, Altima, Maxima, and TITAN. Here is a sneak peek:

2018 Nissan Altima – Special Forces TIE Fighter

Used by the First Order's elite Special Forces pilots, the TIE Fighter is a strike fighter. This has been appropriately recreated using Nissan's best-selling sedan, the Altima. Featuring custom body enhancements that bring it in line with a member of the First Order's fleet, the vehicle's stand out feature has to be its cockpit window. It brings the multi-paned look of the Special Forces TIE fighter to the Altima's windshield. Additionally, custom wheels that each feature the centerpiece of a TIE Fighter wing, a full-body wrap and speakers at each corner that recreate the iconic TIE Fighter and blaster sounds, all help to bring the dual-winged spacecraft to life.

2018 Nissan Maxima – Kylo Ren

This show vehicle draws from the existing aggressive design of the Maxima to transform it into a truly “sinister sedan”. Using the Maxima’s V-motioned front design, the designers were able to merge this with a block of milled aluminum to create Kylo Ren's distinctive black and silver facemask. The custom front lower spoiler, impactful hood and body are all also coated with “exact character color-matching specifications.” As a final touch to help complete the look, a set of red signature headlights and underbody lighting were added and pulse at random – designed to mimic Kylo Ren's crossguard lightsaber.

2018 Nissan Maxima – Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer

The Nissan Maxima is engineered for speed and sharp handling capability, this makes it the perfect car to replicate Kylo Ren's TIE Silencer. As one of the new crafts to appear in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, this one-off TIE Silencer is fully designed to Kylo's specifications. The concept car comes equipped with laser cannons and missile launchers attached to the vehicle's distinct wings, which stretch the entire length of the car. Red lighting in the grille and underneath, along with sound effects, pulled directly from the movie, help to give this concept an “amazing true-to-life feel.”

2018 Nissan Maxima – Captain Phasma

Also joining the ranks of the First Order is this menacing Maxima, designed in the image of Captain Phasma, the strong female character in the film. The designers have covered the Maxima in high-gloss silver armor to help create the unmistakable mask. To further its intimidating look, a red accent line with ground effects runs the length of the car. The Captain Phasma Maxima was built as a celebration of female strength; and fitting in with this theme, “Nissan's Maxima team is led by a female engineer, the designer for this vehicle was a female from ILM, the vehicle's brand director is a female and the vehicle was created to celebrate one of the toughest female warriors in the galaxy.”

2018 Nissan Rogue – Poe Dameron's X-wing with BB-8

Leading the New Republic Starfleet is Poe Dameron's X-wing starfighter. Building on the dependable Nissan Rogue’sfoundation, massive wings were fixed on to both sides of the vehicle. The T-70 X-wing also features a pair of illuminating thrusters, and quad laser cannons integrated into each wingtip, these help to make the craft appear ready for action. Sitting on top of the vehicle is a life-size BB-8 astromech droid, complete with functioning lights, motion and sound. To tie it all together, a rugged tire and wheel package is used to draw “parallels to the rugged valor of the Resistance.”

2018 Nissan Rogue Sport – A-wing

The A-wing is quick and nimble, which makes it a perfect fit for the Rogue Sport it is built on.  Created to perfectly mimic the A-wing's design, the vehicle features top-mounted fins and illuminated dual thrusters at the rear. Its blue wheels are painted to match the craft's accents, while laser cannons at the side of the vehicle, along with a detailed wrap that display battle damage, prove that this is a vehicle ready for almost anything.

2018 Nissan TITAN AT-M6

What do you get when you pair the largest vehicle in the First Order's arsenal with the biggest vehicle (and the highest standard horsepower in its segment) in Nissan's fleet? A perfect match! Nissan fittingly created the AT-M6, from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, show car replica with a Nissan TITAN. Coincidentally, it also happened to be the biggest unveiling (in physical size) at this year's LA Auto Show. With features like a massive megacaliber cannon, fixed on its truck bed, and a custom body wrap, the show truck is definitely reminiscent of the film's massive First Order walker. Additionally, the wheels received hydro-dip graphics, intended to mimic a walker's leg joints, while a 1-foot lift kit was applied to promote its destructive appearance. As a final way to bring the vehicle to life, designers installed a sound system capable of mimicking the walker's ground-stomping movements; an 18-inch bed-mounted subwoofer with a companion surround sound system produces a "planet-thumping 5,000 watts”, this is said “to closely capture the reverberation of a First Order walker.”

LOOKING FOR MORE AMAZING NISSAN VEHICLES? CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE MOSSY NISSAN FLEET NOW at mossynissan.com!

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-unveils-six-star-wars-the-last-jedi-inspired-show-vehicles-at-2017-los-angeles-auto-show

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NEW SKILL FOR AMAZON ALEXA FROM NISSAN LETS CUSTOMERS TALK TO THEIR CAR FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME!

Don't risk burning what is in the oven; don't dump out your bag in search of a key fob – you can now use your voice to remote-start your Nissan. Available later this month, a new skill for Amazon Alexa (powered by NissanConnectSM Services) will allow some Nissan owners a new way to interact with their vehicles.

There are now over 25,000 Alexa skills, and Nissan's connected car skill will be one of the newest. Riding on the popularity of Alexa, Nissan uses already-available features within NissanConnect Services to enable the new skill on some of its new and existing vehicles.

"Intelligent integration means helping our customers even when they are not behind the wheel," said Dan Teeter, director, Vehicle Connected Services, Nissan North America, Inc. "We are about bringing unexpected innovations to customers, and are excited to offer this technology to both existing and new Nissan owners."

Later this month, users will be able to find and use the new skill, called "NissanConnect Services," free of charge under the connected car category within the Amazon Skills Store.

It will be available on certain model year 2016, 2017, 2017.5 and 2018 Nissan vehicles equipped with NissanConnect Services telematics. Amazon's Alexa integration will require owners to have an active subscription to NissanConnect Services and a valid Nissan Owner Portal account, although the NissanConnect Services app does not need to be running to use the service.

NissanConnect Services and integration with the new Alexa skill, will be available on the following vehicles at launch, with more to come:

Nissan plans to expand the technology to other models in the future, including the new 2018 Nissan LEAF through NissanConnect EV and Services. Additionally, model year 2011 – 2017 LEAF owners will be able to check battery status, manage remote charging and cool down or warm up the vehicle's interior using the new skill through the NissanConnect EV and Services Skill.

How the NissanConnect Services skill works

Once enabled and linked to a valid Nissan Owners Portal account with a compatible Nissan vehicle, owners can use voice commands to remote lock/unlock, honk the horn, flash the lights and start or stop the engine depending on the model.

For example, owners can say, "Alexa, ask NissanConnect Services to start my Murano" or "Alexa, ask NissanConnect Services to lock the doors of my GT-R." Moments later, Alexa will confirm the request and the vehicle will respond to the command.

A 4-digit pin will be required to send certain commands to the vehicle, such as remote start, for added security. Additionally, owners can customize the name of their vehicle.

For more information on the complete Nissan vehicle lineup and available advanced safety, security and driver assistance technologies, visit one of seven Mossy Nissan locations or shop online now.

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7 TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR CAR IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

Would your car be ready if you had to leave at a moment’s notice? If you were stranded in your car, would you be prepared?

Emergencies and natural disasters come in a variety of forms, and you don’t always have time to prepare. It is important to remember to perform regular maintenance and do-it-yourself checks on your car, as well as have a stocked emergency kit. This gives you peace of mind to know that your vehicle is always ready for the task.

It is recommended to check the following to make sure your car is ready for the unexpected:

Tire Tread: Tire tread helps your car grip the road. Having low tire tread is especially dangerous when driving in wet, flood-like, snowy or icy conditions. Check your tread easily with a penny.

Tire Pressure: Pressure that is too low or too high can affect gas mileage, tread wear and vehicle performance. Check your tires once a month when they are still cold, using the PSI (pounds per square inch) number located on the driver door or in the owner’s manual.

Fluids Check: Check your car’s fluids once a month or take a peek when you fill the gas tank. Top off fluids, such as your oil and coolant, and visit a technician if you suspect a leak.

Belts: A broken engine belt can literally stop you in your tracks. Look for signs of excessive wear or looseness.

Brakes: Your vehicle’s brakes are very important for safety; make sure they are ready in any condition. Have your brakes inspected by a technician once a year, and be aware of any signs of brake trouble, including noise, pulling and vibration while braking.

Battery: Even in a non-emergency, it is stressful when your car does not start. Extreme temperatures, such as summer and winter, can wear the battery. A technician can test that the battery is charging at the correct rate. If your battery is three years or older, it may need to be replaced.

Emergency Kit: Have an emergency kit ready to go in your car. A vehicle emergency kit should include the following:

Jumper cables

Road atlas or map

First-aid kit

Flashlight with extra batteries

Water

Non-perishable food

Blankets

Make sure your car is in tip top shape so you can be prepared for anything! Schedule an appointment at one of our 7 convenient Mossy Nissan locations in San Diego County today!

CREDIT: http://www.carcare.org/car-care-resource/car-care-tips/

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NISSAN TITAN WINS TRUCK TREND 2017 PICKUP TRUCK OF THE YEAR AWARD!

The totals have been tallied, the votes counted, and ultimately, there can be only one. For 2017, it’s the 2017 Nissan Titan. The All-New Ground-Up Design, First-Class Amenities, and Incredible Feature Set Lead Nissan Titan to Top the Field of Eight contenders.

TRUCK TREND’s Pickup Truck of the Year award program is an invitation-only shootout that is only open to all-new or significantly revised pickup trucks for the upcoming model year. For 2017, the field of vehicles included eight entries from six companies and consisted of one variant from each company’s eligible product line.

“With the launch of the 2017 Titan, Nissan has set out to redefine itself as a force in the pickup market,” says TRUCK TREND Editor Jason Gonderman. “By combining a richly appointed interior and deep feature set with a stout drivetrain and respectable capabilities, Nissan has reemerged as a player in the ½-ton pickup market. Combined with an industry-best 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty and low cost of entry compared to the competition, Nissan looks to have found the winning combination with the all-new Titan.”

The Nissan Titan won TRUCK TREND’s 2017 Pickup Truck of the Year award only after completing a demanding weeklong test comprised of more than 1,200 miles of performance testing, hauling, towing, fuel economy calculation, and off-roading—all important disciplines in which truck owners expect their vehicle to be competent.

Over the course of the 1,200-mile test, the experts had ample time with each vehicle to form qualified opinions regarding important factors such as interior ergonomics, seat comfort, technology usability, build quality, and features and benefits of each truck, while also logging fuel usage to gauge real-world economy throughout the diverse evaluation.

With testing completed, the staff at TRUCK TREND crunched the data and found the Nissan Titan led in two out of seven scoring categories: Highway (15%) and Empirical (20%), while placing solidly in the remaining categories of Interior (10%), Exterior (10%), Off-Road (15%), Towing and Hauling (15%), and Functionality (15%). Ultimately, it was the Nissan Titan, tested in the Platinum Reserve trim, which scored the highest number of points and earned the nod from TRUCK TREND’s jurors.

“TRUCK TREND’s Pickup Truck of the Year award is not determined around a conference room table,” says Sean P. Holman, content director for TEN: The Enthusiast Network’s Truck and Off-Road Group. “This is a real-world evaluation of pickups as seen through the eyes of truck experts and enthusiasts. Anchored in data, the test is conducted across many disciplines by staffers who drive and evaluate trucks every day with a goal of determining which vehicle offers the best pickup truck experience for the money. TRUCK TREND prides itself as being the credible, go-to authority for light-truck reviews and information for the industry.”

The strong power and throaty sound of the 390-hp 5.6L Endurance V-8 won unanimous praise from the judges, giving the Titan ample power delivered through a seven-speed automatic transmission. The V-8 engine note was there when you wanted it, and quiet when you were cruising, never intruding on the comfortable, well-equipped cabin. Top it off with AMERICA’S BEST TRUCK WARRANTY – 5 YEARS/100,000MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER! 5 Year/100,000 Mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty that surpasses all competitors you can be sure that your TITAN will always be ready for the job.

What propelled Nissan’s new full-size to the top was its combination of capability, comfort, value, and all-around practicality as a daily driver. In our eyes it represented the best overall truck experience for the money. For those reasons, we’re proud to name the Nissan Titan as Truck Trend’s 2017 Pickup Truck of the Year.

GET YOUR HANDS ON YOUR VERY OWN TITAN NOW AT ONE OF SEVEN MOSSY NISSANS OR CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE NOW.

CREDIT: http://www.trucktrend.com/truck-of-the-year/1701-nissan-titan-wins-2017-pickup-truck-of-the-year/ AND https://www.nissanusa.com/trucks/titan

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MOSSY NISSAN DONATES 2017 NISSAN TITAN TO OCEANSIDE

Earlier this year, Mossy Nissan Oceanside joined forces with the Oceanside Police Department to outfit a new 2017 Nissan Titan to add to their fleet of crime fighting patrol & pursuit vehicles. “Mossy Nissan is proud to help to help support our local community and law enforcement heroes,” said Sean Hogan, Vice President of Mossy Nissan. “It’s our way of honoring those who serve and protect the city of Oceanside.”

Several police truck modifications were done to the Nissan Titan, including lifting the truck, LED lights, and an added truck cab and roll cage.

The police decked out Nissan Titan was on display July 28 through July 30, 2017 at the SuperGirl Surf Pro event in Oceanside, CA.

Want to learn more about the new mighty Titan truck? Read on.

SOME OF NISSAN TITAN’S FEATURES The new 2017 Nissan Titan lets you take on even the biggest jobs with bold, rugged styling that features distinctive touches like available LED Daytime Running Lights and a grille that clearly states this truck means business.

Titan’s smart layout gives you room to stretch, and room for things you want close at hand. Then they made sure that everything you touch has a quality feel, while still offering the durability and versatility you look for in a truck.

FIND YOUR WAY Thanks to TITAN's available navigation system and Online Search powered by Google®, getting around has never been easier.

TAKE ON TOUGH JOBS With 390 hp and 394 lb-ft of torque, the Titan provides the power to carry massive loads.

9,740 LBS. OF BRING IT Titan helps you tow with the confidence you need with a full-length, fully-boxed frame, powerful Endurance® V8, new 7-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode, and adjustable Brake Controller.

HASSLE-FREE TRAILER HITCHING Titan makes it easy to hitch-up, with available features including a large, 7.0-inch RearView Monitor, and convenient Trailer Light Check system.

Want your own Nissan Titan? Check out our inventory, or visit one of 7 Mossy Nissan locations in San Diego.

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WTOP CAR REVIEW: NISSAN ROGUE COMPACT CROSSOVER ADDS A 2017 HYBRID MODEL

Nissan has a hit with the Rogue Crossover. It tops in the compact crossover market so far in 2017, beating the stalwarts from Honda and Toyota. So to try and further its lead, Nissan adds a hybrid model and gives all the Rogues a face-lift.

This is big news for crossover buyers looking for more fuel efficient compact crossovers. With the addition of this one, it pretty much doubles the hybrids in this class. For the Rogue, there are some gains in fuel economy when compared to the gas version. I managed 29 mpg over a week of mixed driving compared with about 24 to 25 mpg with the normal Rouge a few years ago. There isn’t big power for this hybrid. It’s about 176 horsepower between the gas engine and electric motor. But that’s more than the non-hybrid version. The Hybrid is quicker, but not tops in the small crossover class by any means. The Rouge will operate on electric power for short periods and with light use of the gas pedal. The CVT transmission works pretty well; yet it has some lag in certain situations such as before it starts to accelerate, and droning on at higher rev ranges. But when it’s driven with fuel economy in mind, it’s pretty pleasant. The brakes work well, and there isn’t much of that weird brake feel that some hybrids have. The ride is good and this year’s model seems quieter.

Outside, all Nissan Rogues get new front-end styling with a redesigned front grill that seems to be showing up on just about all Nissans lately. The rest of the Rogue seems the same as the 2016 exterior, and that isn’t a bad thing at all. The Rogue Hybrid doesn’t look much different from regular versions other than a few badges that say “Hybrid.” The wheels are also nice at 18 inches, and seem to be shared with the gas version. In the top-of-the-line SL trim level, there is a liberal use of chrome trim around the windows and door handles, plus a roof rack for extra storage. Overall, it’s very handsome styling without being over the top like some of the competitors.

The interior is a pleasant surprise on my fully loaded $34,900 Rouge SL Hybrid with a very nice fit and finish. The heated leather seats are very comfortable, probably the best in the class. And the leather-wrapped steering wheel is also heated — a classy touch for a compact crossover. I was impressed with the use of soft touch materials in the front. In that category, I’m putting it above the larger Pathfinder I drove recently.

Passengers in the back seat have ample room, and those seats also fold to create a larger cargo area. The only downside to the Hybrid version is losing some rear cargo room as the floor is up higher than in the regular gas version. There are almost too many buttons to the left of the steering wheel and some can be hard to see when first driving. But that design does provide an uncluttered center dash with mostly audio and climate controls, overall making for a less distracted drive. The center screen is a 7-inch touch screen with an easy to use NAV and a nice around-view monitor which makes parking a bit safer with the ability see around the entire vehicle.

The 2017 Nissan Rogue SL Hybrid is the AWD crossover that’s looking to save compact crossovers buyers some money at the gas pumps. It’s one of those rare times where the hybrid version is the slightly sportier version of the Rogue. Plus, the standout interior brings a touch of luxury to the ever-popular compact crossover market where Nissan strives to stay at the top. 

GET YOUR ROGUE HYBRID NOW AT ONE OF SEVEN MOSSY NISSANS OR MossyNissan.com NOW!

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Nissan’s new Serena ProPILOT Technology Makes Autonomous Drive First for Japanese Automakers

NISSAN NEWS: Nissan is introducing an autonomous driving system, with plans to bring it to the US in the future!

Credit: http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/nissan-self-driving-tech-propilot-japan/

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Datsun 10th Anniversary 280ZX Black Gold!!!

A commercial for the 10th Anniversary edition 280ZX dubbed "Black Gold" Check out the awesome stache of the driver, sweeeet!

In 1980 Disco fever was raging like a musical epidemic across America! It was hot enough to help sell the stylish 1980 Nissan (then called Dastun) 280Z, 10th Anniversary Edition. Cheesy music aside, this was a great sports car, with enough room for two well dressed Disco dancers and a large oversized mustache!

This special BLACK GOLD limited edition version came with the following features:

2.8L engine

Numbered, Commemorative Plaque

Two Tone Paint (Gold/Black)

Gold Hood Emblem & Gold Stripe on Black Hood

Gold Tone Alloy Wheels

Headlight Washers

Commemorative Wreath Decals On Lower Front Fenders, Hatch and Owners Manual

Goodyear Wingfoot Tires Size P195/70R14

Five Speed (with new style shift knob)

Tan Leather Seats

Surround Sound Stereo System (AM/FM Radio, Cassette Tape Player (with special tape and letter from Datsun) & Booster))

Automatic Temperature Control

Tinted Windshield

Tinted T-bar roof

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Mossy Stories: Birthday Saved!

Mossy Nissan has been serving customers in San Diego since 1982. We've collected some great stories of going above and beyond along the way. Here's one of our favorites: A San Diego mom was on her way back home with all the fixings of a wonderful birthday party for her daughter. On the drive home she developed a mechanical problem. Mossy service not only took the car in after hours, but they also packed up the party and dropped it all off (along with mom!) at her home. They even unloaded everything and helped set it up!

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Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 scores top-5 finish at Virginia International Raceway

The Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 returned to Pirelli World Challenge action in the U.S. last weekend with GT Academy winner Ricardo Sanchez joining forces with Frankie Montecalvo.

The duo are contesting all five SprintX rounds of the championship in 2017 and kicked off their assault with a fifth-place finish in the PRO/AM class on Sunday. The result was a strong fightback after electrical issues curtailed their efforts in the opening race on Saturday.

"The week started out quite well, with the pole position in class," Sanchez said.

"We had an electrical issue on Saturday's race and that put us P22 on the grid for Sunday. I started the race and made good progress, from P22 to P15, P4 in class. The series gave me the best start award of the race, which is amazing. I had so much fun.”

"This class is really old school with a lot of overtaking. You can use any line around here and there are a lot of high speed corners."

"Even though it was an up and down weekend, and I'm disappointed we missed out on a podium, Always Evolving did an amazing job with the car and I was very happy with the Nissan GT-R."

"We'll definitely keep pushing in Canada for the next round at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and I'm confident we can challenge for a podium."

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-gt-r-nismo-gt3-scores-top-5-finish-at-virginia-international-raceway

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Nissan Earns Awards in 12th Annual Vincentric 'Best Fleet Value in America' Awards

For the second year in a row, Nissan has earned more awards than any other manufacturer in the Vincentric "Best Fleet Value in America" awards. Now in its 12 year, the award program identifies best-in-class lifecycle costs in order to help organizations select the best vehicles for their fleet needs. Vincentric performs the cost of ownership analysis on over 2,400 vehicle configurations based on typical fleet use, including factors such as depreciation, fuel, maintenance and repairs.

The individual Nissan winners in category include:

Nissan Versa S Plus – Best Fleet Value Subcompact (second year in a row)

Nissan Versa Note S Plus – Best Fleet Value Subcompact Hatchback (second year in a row)

Nissan Altima S 2.5L – Best Fleet Value Mid-Size (two-time winner)

Nissan Leaf S – Best Fleet Value Electric/Plug-In Hybrid (second year in a row)

Nissan NV200 S – Best Fleet Value Small Commercial Cargo Van (four-time winner)

Nissan NV1500 S – Best Fleet Value Full-Size ½-Ton Cargo Van (second year in a row)

Nissan NV3500 S – Best Fleet Value Full-Size 1-Ton Passenger Van (second year in a row)

"We are honored to be recognized as the leading award winner by Vincentric for the second straight year, especially since we have winners in passenger car, EV and both small and large van categories," said Dan Mohnke, vice president, Nissan Chief Marketing Manager & Marketing Operations. "Commercial fleets are a great real-world proving grounds for any vehicle and we're proud that Nissan vehicles continue to be acknowledged by the industry experts."

"The repeat success of Nissan fleet vehicles was very impressive this year," said Vincentric President, David Wurster. "We saw many Nissan products delivering the lowest depreciation costs in their segment, contributing greatly to the strong Nissan results in our 2017 awards."

Nissan is aggressively pursuing commercial and fleet sales in 2017 with the addition of new Single Cab and King Cab body configurations of the new Nissan TITAN and TITAN XD pickups, which, like the Nissan NV200, NV Cargo and NV Passenger vans, feature the industry's best2 5-year/100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

For more information on the complete 2017 Nissan vehicle lineup, please visit MossyNissan.com or one of seven San Diego Mossy Nissans today!  

CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-earns-more-awards-than-any-other-manufacturer-in-12th-annual-vincentric-best-fleet-value-in-america-awards

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Football Legends Team Up With Nissan and Habitat for Humanity to Build 'Heisman House'

Heisman Trophy winners Marcus Allen, Tony Dorsett, George Rogers, Charlie Ward and Danny Wuerffel joined for Humanity and Nissan to build a real "Heisman House" alongside Atlanta resident and future Habitat homeowner Kellecia Shannon. The legendary athletes, together with soccer legend Pavel Pardo, also led a youth football and soccer clinic in collaboration with Nissan and the Heisman Trophy Trust. The clinic and build culminated Habitat's first nationwide campaign, Home is the Key, which ran throughout April, gathering corporate sponsors, celebrities and Habitat homeowners across the country for activities and build events. In addition, for every share of #HomeIsTheKey on social media, Nissan donated $1 to Habitat all month long. To learn more about the campaign, visit habitat.org/homeisthekey. CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/football-legends-team-up-with-nissan-and-habitat-for-humanity-to-build-heisman-house

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AUTOWEEK’S 2017 Nissan GT-R Premium review: The deal of the century, again!

THE GT-R IS VICIOUS, AND IT'S LIKE NOTHING ELSE ON THE ROAD.. There’s a ton of good about this car -- sickening acceleration, vicious looks and cool tech to name a few, but let's dive deeper. It’s a bear in traffic. When driving the GT-R as it should be driven, no problem. Stomp the gas, it takes off like a rocket and you just have to get ready for second gear, which comes in about two seconds. But in traffic, holy smokes, in traffic it’s a rocket just itching to take off. I sat on the freeway in bumper-to-bumper traffic for an hour yesterday and boy does this thing just want to run free. It’s the dual-clutch’s fault as usual, but this is one car that I wouldn’t give up the DCT because when it’s stretching its legs, it’s awesome. So acceleration, like I said, always say, is brutal. The last time I had this car with a friend in the passenger seat he said it made him nauseated. It takes off so fast, and with so little slip, it doesn’t feel like the tires are doing the work, just an invisible force pulling the front end. People try to keep up in traffic, not a chance. It does feel like a Nissan, though. It has just a little bit of 370Z sound from the exhaust, and maybe a little bit of the feel during acceleration too. Shifts from the sixer are strong and immediate at full speed, and of course a little clunky when going slower. On the expressway, this car begs to hit triple digits and it’s easy to do. In sixth gear, it sits at about 80 mph at 3,200 rpm or so, meaning there is plenty of power without shifting gears. It’s a little intimidating, thinking that all you have to do is stomp the throttle and you’ll be near 200 mph in no time. And then there’s launch control. Nissan has pretty much perfected it. It used to feel like the GT-R was hit by a train. Now it feels more civilized, if you can call it that, when all four tires spin and you have to hold on for dear life. I did it three times in row with no issues. The brakes are great at high speeds, a little grabby in bumper-to-bumper, but with this car, you take the good with the bad. It feels pretty heavy through the steering wheel, but planted. It has a straight-up, old-school hydraulic rack-and-pinion setup -- that and the tires do a great job of transmitting the road to your hands. That means you can take turns faster and more aggressive because you’ll feel it slipping before it breaks free. That also leads to it following the dips in the road and sometimes jerking to the side of the lane when the pavement gets wavy. But with both hands firmly on the wheel, it feels fantastic. The GT-R went from the deal of the century in 2009 to just an average deal in 2014, but now I think it might be back to being the deal of the century. Prices of its competitors went up. There’s the Viper, which is now just a tick under 100K, the 911 Carrera 4S, which is almost exactly the same as the Nissan and then there are the AMG GTS and Jag F-Type Rs of the world. I suppose at 100K there are a lot of great cars, which isn’t surprising -- the Corvette Z06 is up there too. But the Nissan GT-R is so frickin’ vicious, and it’s like nothing else on the road. If you’re playing in this rarefied air, it has to be driven. GET THE DEAL OF THE CENTURY NOW AT ONE OF SEVEN MOSSY NISSANS ORMossyNissan.com NOW! CREDIT: http://autoweek.com/article/car-reviews/2017-nissan-gt-r-premium-review-deal-century#ixzz4eeEYztZ5

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Nissan Armada Named ‘SUV of the Year’ by Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards!

Mossy Nissan is not surprised at all that the amazing, all-new 2017 Nissan Armada full-size SUV has been selected as Popular Mechanics’ “SUV of the Year” in the annual Automotive Excellence issue of the magazine! The magazine’s editorial staff drives every competitor in each given segment and picks one winner – there is no second place and no category subdivisions. In selecting the completely redesigned Armada, the editors wrote: “For those who need three rows of seats and low-range 4-wheel drive, the new Armada does it best.” The all-new 2017 Armada is built on the heritage of the Nissan Patrol, which has been a workhorse for the world for many decades. While it is intended primarily for family adventures here in North America, the Armada remains true to its roots as a strong, durable and authentic full-size 8-passenger SUV. The editors also commended the full-size Armada for its combination of upmarket equipment and features at an attainable price, writing: “The Armada delivers a luxury-SUV experience at a Nissan price.” The 2017 Armada has a starting MSRP of $44,900. “As our flagship model in the expanding Nissan SUV and crossover portfolio, Armada offers best-in-class maximum horsepower, a range of class-exclusive available safety and security features, and an interior that you’d expect to find in a much more expensive vehicle,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. “Already in 2017, Armada sales are up nearly 156 percent – meaning a lot of people are in agreement with the experts at Popular Mechanics.” Key distinctions between the 2017 Armada and the previous generation include a fresh exterior design, enhanced performance from a new 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 with best-in-class1 390-horsepower and a new 7-speed automatic transmission, a comfortable full-feature cabin and class-exclusive available safety and security features – including Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), Blind Spot Intervention (BSI), Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) and Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD). The 2017 Armada also offers an exceptional array of standard features, including Nissan Navigation with NavTraffic and NavWeather information (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) and 8.0-inch color display, heated front seats and a 13-speaker Bose® audio system. As part of its adventure-ready spirit, the new Armada offers standard towing capacity of 8,500 pounds for both 4WD and 2WD models (when properly equipped). The durable independent double-wishbone front and rear suspension provides smooth ride comfort and responsive handling for both on-road and off-road driving. The 2017 Armada is available in a range of three high-content grade levels – SV, SL and Platinum – in both 2-wheel-drive and 4-wheel-drive configurations. It is on sale now at Nissan dealerships nationwide. For more information on the 2017 Armada and the complete Nissan vehicle lineup, please visit one of seven convenient Mossy Nissan Locations or Visit MossyNissan.com NOW! CREDIT: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-armada-named-suv-of-the-year-in-popular-mechanics-magazine-s-2017-automotive-excellence-awards

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THROWBACK THURSDAY TRIVIA: Can you name this 1982 Nissan?

ThrowbackThursday, and you know what that means: All the oldies but goodies are getting a shoutout! THROWBACK THURSDAY TRIVIA ANSWER:  It’s a 1982 Nissan Violet CREDIT: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/HERITAGE/violet_1982.html

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Nissan Canton Employees Work with Habitat for Humanity to Build New Home for Family

This marks the 10th home built by employees of the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant

Nissan’s national partnership with Habitat for Humanity began in 2005  

CANTON, Miss. – Every year for more than a decade, the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant has joined forces with Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) to build affordable, sustainable homes in the local community. This year, Nissan employees are focusing their efforts on building a home for a local family in the Richard Circle neighborhood of Canton.

Hundreds of employee volunteers from Nissan are taking part in an eight-day build from February through April for Mildred Daughtery and her son.

“Nissan is very proud and fortunate to call Canton our home for the last 14 years,” said Steve Marsh, vice president of Manufacturing, Nissan Canton. “We are honored to again have this opportunity to partner with Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area and to work alongside the Daughtery family so that they can call Canton home, too.”

Nissan’s national partnership with Habitat began in 2005, in response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Nissan donated $1 million, provided 50 Nissan Titan trucks to assist Habitat’s response efforts in the Gulf Coast and mobilized employees to assist in home building. Since 2006, Nissan employees have helped to build more than 60 homes across the United States, logging more than 70,000 volunteer hours.

“Nissan Canton’s sponsorship this year of a house in Canton is the latest in a long and generous history of their partnership with us,” said Merrill McKewen, executive director, HFHMCA. “Nissan employees demonstrate the highest ideals of volunteerism, putting their hearts into action as they work alongside partner families, helping them build their new homes. We are proud to be their partner.”

Daughtery is looking forward to working with Nissan employee volunteers on her house.

“I can’t wait to get to know the Nissan volunteers and work with them,” she said. “This is a wonderful blessing that Nissan and Habitat for Humanity are doing for my family. My late husband and I had dreamed of owning a home. I know he is looking down from heaven, smiling, and he is grateful to everyone who is helping me and my son.”

To learn more about becoming a HFHMCA donor, volunteer or homeowner, please call 601-353-6060 or visit

www.habitatmca.org

.

About Nissan North America

In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at

www.NissanUSA.com

and

www.InfinitiUSA.com

, or visit the U.S. media sites

NissanNews.com

and

InfinitiNews.com

.

About Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

Nissan is a global full-line vehicle manufacturer that sells more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In fiscal year 2015, the company sold more than 5.4 million vehicles globally, generating revenue of 12.2 trillion yen. Nissan engineers, manufactures and markets the world's best-selling all-electric vehicle in history, the Nissan LEAF. Nissan's global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan manages operations in six regions: ASEAN & Oceania; Africa, Middle East & India; China; Europe; Latin America and North America. Nissan has been partnered with French manufacturer Renault since 1999 and Mitsubishi Motors since 2016 under the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at

http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/

. You can also follow

@NissanMotor

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About Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area

Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area (HFHMCA) is a nonprofit Christian housing organization that seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Working in partnership with low income families and using volunteer labor and donated materials whenever possible, the organization is building basic, affordable houses that are then sold to families at cost with no profit or interest. Since its founding in 1986, HFHMCA has partnered with families to build 618 homes in the Mississippi capital area.

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http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-canton-employees-work-with-habitat-for-humanity-to-build-new-home-for-local-family