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Nissan has developed a new way to use robots to make car parts out of sheet steel, a breakthrough that could make replacement parts for discontinued models more widely available for customers. Nissan hopes to commercialize the proprietary technique, known as dual-sided dieless forming. The technique involves two synchronized robots working from opposite sides of a steel sheet, using diamond-coated tools to gradually shape the steel. Thanks to its flexible production, short lead times and minimal upfront costs, the new technique could make it commercially viable to produce and sell a wide variety of after-service and replacement parts in small volumes for cars that Nissan no longer makes. This was previously not possible due to the high upfront costs and long lead times to develop and make dies for stamped parts. more Until now, dual-sided dieless forming had been considered too difficult to commercialize. This was due to the complexity of programming two robots to operate synchronously while ensuring consistent quality. Existing techniques have primarily relied on single-sided forming, which limits the complexity of shapes that can be created. By placing robots and tools on opposite sides of a steel sheet, they can create more difficult and detailed shapes. The new technique was made possible thanks to the production engineering expertise at Nissan’s Production Engineering Research and Development Center, along with advancements in materials technology by Nissan’s Research Division. It represents three major breakthroughs: • The development of advanced programs capable of controlling both robots with a high degree of dimensional accuracy, enabling the formation of detailed convex and concave shapes. • The application of a mirrored diamond coating to tools, reducing friction while eliminating the need for lubrication. This has numerous benefits, including consistency of surface quality and low-cost, environmentally friendly operation. • The generation of optimized pathfinding logic for robots, drawing on the ample expertise and press-forming simulation techniques ordinarily used by Nissan’s production engineering teams. This enabled Nissan to achieve high quality results early in the development process. Nissan plans to continue pursuing advancements in mass production while also dedicating R&D resources to honing its flexible low-volume production techniques.

Get a first look at the new 2020 Nissan TITAN. Loaded with tech, standard 400 hp, standard Safety Shield 360 and three distinct new looks, the #2020TITAN is a stunner! Featuring TITAN Ambassadors @MaddieBrenneman, @CoryBahr and @ChefDavidRose. TITAN not yet available for purchase. Expected availability early 2020. Pre-production model shown; see actual production vehicle when available for final details on features. Learn More about the 2020 Nissan TITAN: www.nissanusa.com/2020titan?dcp=snx.ttn.FUT.rev.ytb

September is National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Month, and Nissan has 10 child passenger safety tips for drivers transporting little loved ones. Nissan safety engineers spend thousands of hours evaluating child safety seats by installing them in the rear seats of current Nissan and INFINITI vehicles. The result is the Snug Kids Child Safety Seat Fit Guide, which helps parents confidently select a child restraint system that best fits their vehicle. “Passenger safety is at the core of everything we do at Nissan. Our Snug Kids® team of certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians performs more than 6,400 car seat checks in our vehicles each year to help ensure a proper fit,” said Brandon Sanders, Nissan product safety engineer. more According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages one to 13. Many of these deaths could be prevented with the proper use of child restraint systems or child safety seats. Nissan Product Safety Engineer Brandon Sanders reminds all parents and caregivers to read their child restraint system’s owner’s manual to ensure proper installation and use of of car seats and boosters. “I’m often asked which car seat is the best, and my response is the one you can install and use correctly every time,” Sanders says. Nissan Snug Kids® Not all car seats fit in all vehicles, and choosing the appropriate child restraint system can be confusing. Nissan’s Snug Kids program exists to help make that process easier. Launched in 2002, Snug Kids is an industry-first car seat installation program explicitly geared toward child passenger safety. According to statistics from the CDC, black (45%) and Hispanic (46%) children are less likely to be buckled up compared to white (26%) children. Nissan has created an award-winning social media program, the “Nissan Presents: Bloggin’ Mamas Safety Academy,” to educate these communities in the area of child passenger safety leveraging the expertise of Nissan’s Snug Kids engineers. Visit http://www.nissanusa.com/snugkids for more information about the Snug Kids program and to access fit guides and valuable tips on the proper fit of a child restraint system.

Nissan is ready to introduce the new 2020 TITAN pickup with a bold design – including a first-of-its-kind "hot" Nissan badge with lava red accents featured on the off-road-ready PRO-4X model. The redesigned 2020 Nissan TITAN will be unveiled at the State Fair of Texas on Sept. 26, and on Nissan's channels on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. For more information on the complete Nissan vehicle lineup and available advanced safety, security, and driver assistance technologies, please visit www.NissanNews.com. The 2020 TITAN is not yet available for purchase. Expected availability early 2020. Pre-production model shown; see actual production vehicle when available for final details on features.

Nissan celebrates ‘National Video Games Day' with concept esports gaming chair sketches inspired by the Armada SUV, GT-R NISMO sportscar and all-electric Nissan LEAF. With video gaming and esports now some of the fastest-growing activities on the planet, Nissan has invested in the trend. Earlier this year, the automaker inked partnerships with two of the most popular gaming teams in the world, Faze Clan and OpTic Gaming. As makers of the Zero Gravity Seat found on many Nissan vehicles, Nissan applied model-specific technologies and conveniences into the three whimsical chair concepts. Esports players spend hours perfecting their skills, and gaming rigs are an essential part of each player's identity. However, esports players often have to choose between aesthetics and comfort – but Nissan's chairs could offer both. With decades of experience in seating design and comfort, Nissan's three conceptual designs are sure to pique the interest of gamers across the globe. more Nissan GT-R NISMO: Excitement, High Performance, and Unparalleled Refinement • Inspired by Nissan's most iconic vehicle • Constructed from lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum • Shaped like a racing seat for ultimate performance • Features red leather and synthetic suede seating surfaces Nissan Armada: Elegant, Premium Comfort • Inspired by Nissan's full-size rugged, yet refined, SUV • Platinum Reserve black and brown leather-appointed captain's chair • Climate-controlled seat with heating and cooling • Lumbar support for additional comfort Nissan LEAF: Simply Amazing • Inspired by the world's best-selling electric vehicle • Gun Metal painted surfaces • Light-gray leather-appointed seats with electric blue inserts • USB charging ports • Integrated leg rests Currently, Nissan has no plans to build the chairs but will gauge public reaction and is asking fans to vote for their favorite via the brand's twitter @NissanUSA.

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BUY SMART, OWN CONFIDENCE Only Nissans that meet our high standards qualify for Certified Pre-Owned status. They must be less than six years old from the original in-service date, with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Plus, they must have a clean, non-branded title and, most important, pass a comprehensive 167 points Certified Pre-Owned inspection. Benefits of buying a Certified Pre-Owned Nissan include: • 7-year/100,000-mile limited warranty • 24-hour Emergency Roadside Assistance • Car Rental Reimbursement and Towing Benefit • Genuine Nissan parts • CARFAX Vehicle History Report • SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription • Optional Security+Plus Extended Protection Plan Click here to view our inventory to find the Certified Pre Owned vehicle that's right for you. more CERTIFIED BENEFITS Nissan has got you covered all day, every day. Emergency Roadside Assistance: 24/7 Emergency Roadside Assistance provides flat tire change out with your good spare, dead battery jump, or lock-out assistance for the duration of the 7 year/100,000 mile limited warranty. Towing: Up to $100 towing assistance. If necessary, we'll even tow your car to the nearest Nissan dealer within 250 miles. Car Rental Reimbursement: Up to 5 days car rental reimbursement at a maximum of $35/day for mechanical breakdown of covered components. Trip Interruption Coverage: If a mechanical breakdown of a covered part takes place when you are more than 100 miles from home, you'll be covered for up to $500 for meals, lodging and alternate transportation. Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty – Ownership Transferability: The Nissan Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty is transferable from the retail customer to one subsequent private owner (private party to private party) for the duration of the warranty period. Click here to download a copy of the form. 7-year/100,000-mile limited warranty, whichever occurs earlier. For complete information concerning coverage, conditions and exclusions, see your Nissan dealer and read the actual limited warranty. Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance/Rental Reimbursement is provided for a period of up to 7 years from the original in-service date or 100,000 miles on the vehicle's odometer, whichever comes first. SiriusXM only available with vehicles that are factory-equipped with SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Required SiriusXM Satellite Radio, NavTraffic and NavWeather subscriptions sold separately after trial period ends. Installation costs, one-time activation fee, other fees and taxes will apply. NavTraffic available in select markets. Satellite Radio U.S. service and NavWeather service available only to those 18 or older in the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions governed by Customer Agreement available at siriusxm.com. ©2012 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. Security Plus Extended Protection Plan must be purchased at the time of sale. Optional coverage plans available: 7 year/100,000 miles or 8 year/120,000 miles.

Potential issues posed by interior car temperatures are still a danger well into the fall, and Nissan hopes its simple, yet clever, Rear Door Alert (RDA)1 technology may help reduce risks. Even with outside temperatures in the 60s, the interior of a car can heat to dangerous levels quickly. Nissan vehicles with RDA Since 2019 model year, RDA is standard on the Nissan Altima, Armada, LEAF, Murano, Maxima, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport (2019.5) and TITAN (King Cab and Crew Cab). For the 2020 model year, it also is available on the all-new subcompact Versa (standard on SV and SR trim levels). more How RDA works 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. 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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For the third straight year, Nissan has scored more best-in-class wins than any other brand in the annual AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). Five-time winner Murano and four-time winner Maxima were joined by Rogue, Altima and Armada on the list of "most satisfying" vehicles. Now in its 23rd year, the VSA awards objectively measure owner satisfaction with 32 separate attributes ranging from driving performance to seating comfort and interior design. The winners are determined from responses by more than 50,000 new car and light truck owners. The VSA awards are designed to represent a complete view of the ownership experience. "It is heartening to lead the field in terms of the most category winners in vehicle satisfaction. It means Nissan owners across a wide range of product styles and types really love their vehicles. We couldn't be more pleased," said Billy Hayes, division vice president, Nissan Sales, Nissan North America "The Murano and Maxima continue to be unbeatable since their redesigns entered the market in 2015 and 2016 respectively," said George Peterson, president, AutoPacific. "Even with new competition this year, the Murano and Maxima came out on top."

The all-new 2020 Nissan Versa offers a suite of safety features with Nissan Intelligent Mobility, including available advanced driving tech like Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Intelligent Cruise Control, Blind Spot Warning, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Add it all up and Versa is on the lookout for your safety.

Tire Special Buy 3 Tires, Get one for $1! *Limitations and exclusions apply. See your Service Advisor for details. Valid at participating dealerships. Offer valid on select brands only. Dealer installation required. Dealer Tire is the seller, not the manufacturer nor the warrantor, of all products offered to dealers through the Nissan Maintenance Advantage program. Nissan is not the seller or warrantor, nor does it recommend or endorse any tires other than those identified as OEM. Nissan assists Dealer Tire and dealers in the administration of the program. No cash value. Ends September 30, 2019.