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The Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced that they are planning to release 10 vehicles that will be equipped with autonomous drive technologies and a suite of new connectivity applications. These vehicles will be released between now and 2020 and will be available in the U.S., China, Europe, and Japan markets. The two main pillars of the alliance have always been “zero-emissions, and zero-fatalities’. The zero-emissions goal is one that they have made impressive strides in, especially since the release of the Nissan LEAF in 2010. Over the past five years, sales of zero-emissions vehicles by the alliance has reached close to 300,000. Now, with new autonomous driving technologies, the brand is looking to decrease the fatality number by eliminating driver error. "Renault-Nissan Alliance is deeply committed to the twin goals of 'zero emissions and zero fatalities,'" Renault-Nissan Alliance chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn said at the Renault-Nissan Silicon Valley Research Center. "That's why we are developing autonomous driving and connectivity for mass-market, mainstream vehicles on three continents." The release of these new technologies will come one at a time, with each technology building upon the previous one. For 2016, they will debut “single-lane control”, a feature used in stop-and-go traffic. In 2018, “multiple-lane control” will be released which will allow the vehicle to change lanes on the highway and avoid hazards. Then, in 2020, “intersection autonomy’ will be released, making it possible for the vehicle to navigate through busy city streets and heavy traffic in urban areas. "Renault-Nissan to Launch More than 10 Vehicles with Autonomous Drive Technology over the next Four Years." NissanNews.com. N.p., 7 Jan. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Frenault-nissan-to-launch-more-than-10-vehicles-with-autonomous-drive-technology-over-the-next-four-years>.

Last year turned out to be a rather successful sales year for the Nissan Division as they set a new all-time record with 1,351,420 vehicles sold throughout the year. Not only is this a new record for the brand but it is also 6.4 percent higher than the 1,269,565 vehicles that the Nissan Division sold in 2014. In addition to a record-breaking sales year, the brand also set a new sales record in December finishing out the month with 124,207 vehicles sold, up 18 percent over last year. Along with the overall sales record set in 2015 and for December, several of the brand models experienced the same record-breaking success. The Rogue, Versa, NV, and NV200 all experienced their best-ever December and annual sales as well. Sales of the Rogue reached 26,479 units in December and 287,190 for the year, the Versa sold 11,058 units in December and 144,528 units for the year, NV sales reached 1,924 units in December and 16,958 for the year, and NV200 sales reached 1,781 units in December and 17,317 units for the year. Additionally, the Murano and Sentra also set new December records reaching 7,083 units and 19,760 units respectively, Clifton, Josh. "Nissan Group Reports December and 2015 Calendar Year U.S. Sales." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 5 Jan. 2016. Web. 06 Jan. 2016. < http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-group-reports-december-and-2015-calendar-year-u-s-sales >.

The powerful and exciting 2016 Nissan Titan® XD can now be found right here at Younger Nissan of Frederick where we are proud to serve customers that live in and around Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, or Gaithersburg, MD. If you are interested in learning more about this all-new vehicle but you find searching for information overwhelming, you will be excited to learn that we have already done all the research for you and put it all together in a new Research & Review page for you. We have some of the facts from this page available for you here, but we encourage you to read through the full page for a more in-depth description of everything that this vehicle has to offer. Afterwards, you can fill out our Online Scheduling Form to setup a test drive in the 2016 Nissan Titan® XD. This vehicle is available in five trim level options that include the S, SV, PRO-4X®, SL, and Platinum. There are two different engine options available depending on which trim you select and a few of the standard features include Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Hill Start Assist, Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, Remote Keyless Entry with Push Button Ignition, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, and much more!

The Nissan Frontier is loved and respected by truck enthusiasts today, and in one Retro Review by Motorweek they take a look back at the 1998 Frontier, reminiscing on what made it great. This compact pickup was aimed at someone who wanted to drive their truck for both work and play, and the frontier filled the role for that perfectly. When the people at Motorweek reviewed the truck, they were pleasantly surprised for a variety of reasons. The truck actually drove a lot better than expected with agile handling and strong off-road performance thanks to the available 4WD. With a roomy cab and a well-equipped bed, the 1998 Frontier was a very capable truck. To learn more check out the video for yourself. "MotorWeek | Retro Review: 1998 Nissan Frontier." YouTube. YouTube, 6 Nov. 2015. Web. 04 Jan. 2016.

As the New Year approaches, we would like to take a moment to thank all our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown and Gaithersburg, MD for an amazing 2015. We look forward to being your one stop shop for everything automotive in 2016!

As 2015 is quickly coming to an end, the Nissan brand has decided to take a look back at some of their best moments from throughout the year. Overall the past 12 months proved to be quite eventful for Nissan with the release of a number of new models, announcements about technology advancements, a long list of accolades, and much more. A few of the top moments from the year include the release of the new Maxima, Sentra, TITAN XD, and the Altima which also became the first vehicle to adopt the new Nissan design language. The brand also debuted their new IDS Concept that showcased the brand’s vision for autonomous driving in the future. Another highlight includes Nissan’s innovative college football marketing campaign that included the release of new Diehard Fan app and a naming rights contract with the Tennessee Titans. Last but not least, the brand celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Nissan LEAF which has grown to become the best-selling electric vehicle in the world since its introduction in 2010. "The Year in Review: The Best from Nissan in 2015." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 18 Dec. 2015. Web. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/the-year-in-review-the-best-from-nissan-in-2015>.

Happy Holidays from the entire team here at Younger Nissan of Frederick! We hope that you are enjoying your holiday this year as much as we are. We hope to see you here at our dealership again soon so remember we are just a short drive from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD.

Younger Nissan is highly anticipating the arrival of the 2016 Nissan Titan® XD to our dealership here at 7418 Grove Rd Frederick, MD 21704. In the meantime, however, we will have a Research & Review page on this model available that will give our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD the chance to learn more about this impressive pickup before it makes its way to our showroom. Keep an eye out for the arrival of this page while also keeping a lookout for the arrival of this model.

The Titan Truckumentary continues on as the brand releases Chapter Ten: “It’s A Gas!” which focuses on the different powertrain options that are available on the new titan. There are several options to choose from, with the main ones being the Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine, and the new 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine. The 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine includes new technologies such as Direct Injection Gas (DIG™),  Variable Valve Event & Lift, a Multi Control Valve (MCV), hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing, and electronically controlled variable valve lift. This engine generates 390 horsepower and 401 lb.-ft of torque and will be new 7-speed automatic transmission that includes Downshift Rev Matching and Adaptive Shift Control. "With this new engine, Nissan TITAN XD customers will have the opportunity to make the choice that is best for their towing and hauling needs – either the all-new Endurance V8 or the Cummins ® diesel – two offerings that you won't find on any other truck on the market today," said Rich Miller, chief product specialist, TITAN, Nissan North America, Inc. "It's going to be a tough decision for TITAN XD customers between these two very durable, capable engines." Check out the video above to learn more about this all-new engine. Lienert, Phil. "New Tennessee-sourced 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 Gasoline Engine to Power Nissan TITAN and TITAN XD." NissanNews.com. N.p., 15 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Fnew-tennessee-sourced-5-6-liter-endurance-v8-gasoline-engine-to-power-nissan-titan-and-titan-xd>.

Four different Nissan vehicles have been given a Top Safety rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2016 Rogue and Sentra were awarded Top Safety Pick Ratings while the 2016 Maxima and Murano were awarded Top Safety Pick + ratings when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. All four models earned the Top Safety Pick rating by receiving a “good” score in each of the five crash tests performed by IIHS. These crash tests include the roof strength, head restraint, moderate overlap front, side, and the most difficult small overlap front. For the 2016 Maxima and Murano to earn the “Plus” rating their available front crash prevention systems needed to earn an “advanced” or “superior” rating. "Nissan is proud to again have our core vehicles recognized by IIHS for vehicle safety," said Pierre Loing, vice president, Product Strategy and Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). "The new Maxima, like the Murano, is setting high standards in its class for styling, performance and interior refinement.  The 2016 Nissan Rogue and Sentra demonstrate Nissan’s commitment to high quality and safety standards, and we are gratified that these outstanding vehicles have been recognized for excellent design." Yaeger, Steve. "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Top Safety Designations to Key Nissan Models for 2016." NissanNews.com. NissanNews.com, 10 Dec. 2015. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.

Five years ago, the Nissan brand officially delivered the very first all-electric LEAF. Over time, this model has grown in popularity to become the best-selling all-electric vehicle in the world. The very first model was delivered in San Francisco to Olivier Chalouhi on December 11, 2010, and since then over 200,000 LEAF vehicles have been sold globally, with 88,000 having been sold in the U.S. In order to celebrate the fifth birthday of this vehicle, Nissan has teamed up with Spotify to create a special  "100% Nissan LEAF 5th Birthday" playlist that includes 10 fan-suggested songs. Beginning today, Nissan owners can stream the playlist through their Bluetooth connection in their vehicle. Be sure to check out this playlist during your daily travels today! "Nissan LEAF owners are among our most enthusiastic customers, and we wanted to get them involved in a unique way as we celebrate LEAF's anniversary, so we asked followers on Facebook and Twitter which songs they would choose to honor the all-electric vehicle's five years on the road," said Andrew Speaker, director, Electric Vehicle Sales & Marketing, Nissan. "With suggestions ranging from No. 1 hits to obscure B-side tracks, LEAF fans helped us cultivate the perfect soundtrack for this occasion." Presley, Paige. "Nissan Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of First LEAF Delivery with Crowd-sourced Playlist on Spotify." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 11 Dec. 2015. Web. < http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-of-first-leaf-delivery-with-crowd-sourced-playlist-on-spotify >.

Nissan is moving more and more into the digital age, and has taken one of their biggest steps so far with the release of a new Interactive Brochure Hub app. This new no-charge app is available for iOS and Android device tablets and it allows consumers to learn detailed information about new Nissan vehicles. This new app was developed in response to the growing trend of consumers shopping for new vehicle on their mobile devices. In fact, the J.D. Power 2012-2015 New Auto Shopper Study found that over half of consumers use a mobile device when researching a new vehicle that they are interested in purchasing. With their new app, Nissan is bringing their entire lineup to a platform that is more cohesive to the trend of today’s shoppers. "Millennials especially are moving away from desktop computers to tablets and smartphones exclusively to connect online," said Jeremy Tucker, vice president, Marketing Communications & Media at Nissan North America. "This new app helps us be wherever the buyers are, with the information they need to make informed purchase decisions." Not only does this app bring the details and visual beauty of a brochure to a mobile platform but it also breaks down the shopping process into “Why” and “Which”. In the “Why” Section shoppers can read through the full story of the vehicle’s development to learn why this model is a top choice. In the “Which” section, the app breaks down the vehicle with information such as color and interior options, trim levels, available packages and accessories and more. You can download the new app to your mobile device today from www.nissanusa.com/request-brochure. Check it out today and then stop by and see us here at Younger Nissan of Frederick to learn more about any of the vehicles that are of interest to you. We will be happy to set you up with a test drive and answer any questions that you may have. Whited, Jeannie. "Nissan Launches Interactive Brochure Hub App." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 8 Dec. 2015. Web. < http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-launches-interactive-brochure-hub-app >.