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Nissan opens new Heritage Zone at Nissan Gallery Nissan’s Heritage Zone is a new permanent public exhibition space at the company’s Yokohama HQ, and is dedicated to sharing the company’s rich history and showcasing its classic cars. The Heritage Zone’s cars are ordinarily housed, restored and meticulously maintained in the Nissan Heritage garage in Zama. The garage contains models ranging from Nissan’s first mass-produced vehicle, the Datsun 14, to sports cars such as the Nissan Fairlady and GT-R and legendary race cars. This video highlights Nissan’s iconic cars throughout the past eight decades, some of which will be displayed at the new Heritage Zone at the Nissan Gallery, easily accessible from Yokohama station. https://www.nissan.co.jp/GALLERY/HQ/

After more than a million miles of hard work, Brian Murphy's 2007 Nissan Frontier is headed home. Today, Murphy swapped his "Million-Mile" Frontier for a new 2020 Frontier at M'Lady Nissan in Crystal Lake, the same dealership where he bought his 2007 Frontier more than 13 years ago. The Million Mile Frontier will retire where it was assembled, the Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee. Nissan first celebrated Murphy and his million miler during the reveal of the 2020 Frontier at the Chicago Auto Show in February. During a short ceremony on Tuesday, Nissan presented Murphy with a new 2020 Frontier, which is now available at select Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP1 of $26,790. "Brian Murphy is the quintessential Frontier owner, so it's fitting that he will be driving one of the first 2020 Frontier pickups in America," said Craig Keeys, regional vice president, Nissan Midwest Region, Nissan North America. "Thank you, Brian, for illustrating the durability and reliability of the Frontier for more than 13 years and one million miles." more The 2020 Nissan Frontier features an all-new, powerful 3.8-liter direct injection V6 engine and all-new 9-speed automatic transmission – featuring best-in-class horsepower2 and improved fuel economy3. That will be a significant upgrade for all Frontier owners, and especially for Murphy, whose 2007 Frontier still has its original 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed manual transmission. According to Murphy – an independent delivery driver who regularly spends 13 hours a day on the road – the original clutch on his Frontier King Cab lasted 801,000 miles, the timing chain was replaced as preventative at 700,000 miles, and the radiator and alternator lasted about 450,000 miles each. Even the driver's seat lasted a half-million miles before being replaced. And though it still "runs great," said Murphy, he's ready for his new 2020 Frontier SV King Cab 4x4. "I'll miss this truck, no doubt, but I'm glad it's going back 'home' to Smyrna," said Murphy. "At the same time, I'm ready for my next chapter, and I can't wait to experience my new Frontier and its all-new powertrain. I know that this 2020 Frontier will bring the same durability that I've relied on for over 13 years." Murphy, 62, says he'd like to reduce his work hours over the next few years, making a "Million-Mile Frontier 2" unlikely – but not completely out of the picture. "I'd never say never – especially in a Frontier." While Murphy's 2007 Frontier came off the assembly line in Smyrna, the 2020 Frontier is now assembled at the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Canton, Mississippi. The Canton plant will also be the home of the forthcoming, all-new Frontier.

Whatever destination lies ahead- Reach it with ease on a new set of tires. Buy 3 tires get one for $1. August 1- September 30,2020 ARE YOUR TIRES TELLING YOU SOMETHING? more CENTER WEAR: OVERINFLATED TIRES • Harsh ride • Shorter tread life • Longer stopping distances • Prone to pothole damage WEAR ON BOTH EDGES: UNDERINFLATED TIRES • Shorter tread life • Reduced fuel economy • Friction that can cause tire failure WEAR ON ONE EDGE: EXCESSIVE CAMBER • Inner edge wear if wheels lean toward vehicle (negative camber) • Outer edge wear if wheels lean away from vehicle (positive camber) FEATHERED TREAD: EXCESSIVE TOE • Feathered from the inside if wheels point out (toe-out) • Feathered from the outside if wheels point in (toe-in) DIAGONAL WEAR: REAR MISALIGNMENT • Angled wear pattern that repeats around tire • Usually appears on vehicles with front-wheel drive • Lessened with regular tire rotation PATCH OR SPOT WEAR: OUT OF BALANCE • Unbalanced tire and wheel assembly • Also caused by weak suspension components • Lessened with regular tire rotation SIDEWALL BUBBLE: TEAR TO INNERLINER • Torn when pothole or other obstruction pinches tire against wheel rim • Not repairable and must be replaced • Possible manufacturing defect if inner liner isn’t torn

A new chapter is unfolding at Nissan evidenced by four of its vehicles earning top segment honors in the J.D. Power 2020 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM, released today. Nissan’s four segment wins were the most of any mass market brand in the 2020 APEAL study. The all-new 2020 Sentra turned in the best performance for Nissan, scoring 42 points above its segment average (compact car). The all-new Versa scored 41 points ahead of segment average (small car); Maxima was 30 points ahead of segment average (large car); and Armada ranked 25 points ahead of its segment average (large SUV). This is the third APEAL segment win in a row for the Nissan Maxima. more “Delighting our customers takes a combined effort in partnership with our dealers,” said Mike Colleran, senior vice president, U.S. Marketing and Sales, Nissan North America. “We’re quickly revamping our portfolio with vehicles that thrill in both design and performance, and our dealer partners are experts at matching them to customer needs, which equates to these great customer satisfaction results.” Among mass market brands Nissan improved its ranking, climbing from 14th place in 2019 to a tie for sixth in 2020. “This was an extremely positive performance from Nissan as they are looking to reinvigorate their brand image,” said Dave Sargent, vice president of automotive quality at J.D. Power. “Eight of Nissan’s 10 ranked models scored better than their segment average, with four achieving Best in Segment. The automaker is performing very well in terms of delighting their customers when it comes to owning and driving Nissan vehicles.” Now in its 25th year, the JD Power APEAL Study measures owners’ emotional attachment and level of excitement with their new vehicle across 37 attributes, ranging from the sense of comfort and luxury they feel when climbing into the driver’s seat to the feeling they get when they step on the accelerator. These attributes are aggregated to compute an overall APEAL index score measured on a 1,000-point scale.

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HOW TO MAKE A NISSAN KIDSTER CARDBOARD BOX CAR Follow the fun, easy, step-by-step instructions in this video to make your very own Nissan Kidster out of a cardboard box. Scroll down, and you'll find printable paste-on parts you can download to make yours a truly original looking ride. So, go ahead, hit that play button, and let's go! more WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BUILD YOUR KIDSTER: – Cardboard box – Packing tape – Coloring materials (Paint, pencils, etc.) – Paper – Printer – Scissors – Utility knife – Glue – Paper plate or cardboard – Cork or pencil – Tacks – Aluminum Foil

Nissan continues to demonstrate commitment to bringing important technologies to all by now offering its clever, yet simple, Rear Door Alert (RDA)1 technology on 12 models. This is tech that potentially can help reduce risks posed by dangerous interior car temperatures. For model year 2020, RDA is standard on the Nissan Altima, Armada, Kicks (SV and SR), LEAF, Murano, Maxima, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, TITAN (King Cab and Crew Cab) and Versa (SV and SR). Introduced with the 2018 Pathfinder SUV, Nissan's RDA technology was developed by a pair of Nissan engineers, who are also mothers, inspired by Nissan's "culture of innovation." RDA was the industry's first system to use the horn, in addition to door sensors and a message display on the center instrument panel, to remind drivers to check the back seat after the vehicle is parked. Nissan remains committed to bringing its RDA technology to all four-door trucks, sedans and SUVs by 2022. more Last year, Nissan joined other vehicle manufacturers in a pledge to have a rear seat reminder feature in essentially all cars and trucks by model year 2025 or sooner. Under this commitment, automakers will introduce a wide range of approaches to help parents and caregivers remember to check the back seat as they leave a vehicle. How RDA works Once activated, the system monitors when a rear door is opened and closed before and after the vehicle is in motion. If a rear door was used before a trip but was not opened after the vehicle is parked, the system reminds the driver to check the rear seat. Once the vehicle is in park, the system will first display a notification in the instrument panel. If the driver exits the vehicle and does not open a rear door, the system progresses to distinctive chirps of the horn. The RDA system is easy to configure and can be temporarily, or permanently, turned on through a menu in the cluster display or through a separate RDA switch, depending on the model. To learn more about Rear Door Alert and the full Nissan vehicle lineup, visit here.

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As the world adapts its summer travel plans, many Americans are turning to recreational vehicles and boats as new ways to get out while maintaining safe distances. In fact, 71 percent of Americans are more comfortable traveling by car than by air, according to a recent omnibus survey conducted by Nissan1. This percentage climbs to 85 percent for those age 65 and older. Nearly half the survey respondents are also now more likely to take a vacation with a recreational vehicle, and one-third are now more likely to spend money on an RV or boat. "As we emerge as a nation from the stay at home orders, it is clear that Americans want to get back outdoors," said Craig Kirby, RV Industry Association president. "We are seeing more and more people turn to RVs as a way to continue to enjoy their summer vacations, while also adhering to social distancing, which will likely be around in some form for the foreseeable future." more With increased interest in camping and boating this summer, 28 percent of Americans have intentions to buy or rent a vehicle capable of towing within the next three months. However, two-thirds of respondents have no experience towing and nearly three out of four have some level of concern with towing. "Towing can be intimidating for first-timers and even those with experience," said Jared Haslam, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America. "Before hitting the road, it's important to do your homework and understand what your vehicle is capable of – and, just as importantly, understand that with the right vehicle and a bit of practice, you have all the tools necessary to pull off a dream vacation on wheels." To help, Nissan has put together the following towing tips for anyone looking to get on the road this summer. While towing, Nissan's available Trailer Sway Control helps keep trailers in line should wind or bad roads play a role, and the available Tow/Haul Mode with Downhill Speed Control helps drivers maintain control on steep declines and inclines. When preparing for a towing adventure, the available Trailer Light Check system allows one-person hook-up operation – checking turn signals, brake lights and running/clearance lights from inside the cab or with the key fob. "Whether it's your first summer towing adventure or you're an experienced outdoor enthusiast, Nissan has a complete lineup of tow-capable trucks and SUVs prime for summer adventure," added Haslam. Below is a list of all Nissan tow-capable trucks and SUVs, with tow limits included

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What's the difference between TITAN and TITAN XD pickup trucks? Compare engines, towing capacity and all key features of the TITAN lineup here: https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/tr... Both Trucks come equipped with a rugged leaf spring suspension with a high capacity rear axle and commercial differential. But the 2020 Nissan TITAN XD frame is larger and extensively reinforced for added strength and stiffness, which helps resist vertical and lateral bending and increases torsional rigidity. Both Nissan trucks come with rack and pinion steering and trailer brake and sway control.