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Rick Kelly is a Nissan NISMO athlete who is used to taking the track behind some of the brand’s newest and most powerful racing models including the Altima V8 Supercar. In a fun throwback experience, Kelly recently took a few laps at the Sydney Motorsport Park in Australia in a 25-year-old Nissan Skyline GT-R. Through this unique experience, Kelly was able to get behind the wheel of a vintage Nissan race car and be able to compare the power of this classic model with the supercars that he is used to piloting. In order to document this experience, Nissan has created a four-part video series that highlights some of the top parts of this experience. We have the first two videos of the series for you below and we will be bringing you the third and fourth videos in our next blog. Check out episodes one and two to hear what Kelly thinks of the power and drivability that this model offers compared to the models of today! Episode 1 - Ahead of its Time: Episode 2 - Comparing GT-Rs:

If you own the all-new 2015 Nissan Murano, there are a number of Genuine Nissan accessories that you can add to your model to personalize it to fit your exact needs. These accessories help to give your Murano an individual look and offer you increased support and organization. A few of these accessories include a Satin Chrome Rear Bumper Protector, Cargo Area Protector, Portable Cargo Organizer, Cargo Net and Rear Cargo Cover. Each of these accessories help to enhance the cargo area of your vehicle to allow for more storage, a way to hide valuable items stored in the trunk, and a way to keep the cargo area clean more easily no matter what you store in the back. To learn more about any of these accessories stop by and see us here at Younger Nissan of Frederick where we have the 2015 Nissan Murano available to all of our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown or Gaithersburg MD.

Younger Nissan of Frederick would like to honor the active duty and Veteran men and women by saying Thank You for Serving on this Memorial Day holiday. We would also like to invite all of our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown or Gaithersburg, MD to come to our dealership located at 7418 Grove Rd to learn all about our Holiday Bonus Cash special being offered on select Nissan models. You can get savings of up to $1000*, so hurry i and see us because the offer expires on June 1st. *Up to $1000 Nissan Holiday Bonus Cash available on 2015 Nissan Altima SL. Up to $750 Nissan Holiday Bonus Cash available on 2015 Nissan Pathfinder SL & Platinum, 2015 Nissan Juke and 2015 Nissan Rogue Select. Up to $500 Nissan Holiday Bonus Cash available on 2014/2015 Nissan Versa Note, 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 S & SV and 2014/2015 Nissan Sentra, excluding S trim. Some restrictions apply, see Dealer for complete details. Expires 06/01/2015.

Nissan has released a series of new videos as part of their Tough Love Campaign featuring Bret Michaels.  In each of the videos we see Bret and/or Bobble Bret promoting some of the impressive features and facts about Nissan vehicles. In the first video we have below Bobble Bret drives a hard bargain in the latest Nissan ad. But this shrewd salesman knows it’s all about the leopard print! Watch the video below to see Bobble Bret’s negotiating techniques. In the second, we have Bret and the Bobble Bret doll out for a drive together in their Nissan NCV when Bobble Bret spots a cute hula girl on the dashboard of a car next to them.  Check out the video to find out if this love match is meant to be. Bobble Bret at the Dealership: Bobble Bret and the Hula Girl:

In one of our previous blogs, we shared with you how Nissan teamed up with Habitat For Humanity and the Heisman Fund in order to help build a home for a family of five in Los Angeles. Nissan has been partnering with Habitat for Humanity since Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 and they have also had a long-standing relationship with The Heisman Fund. In our first blog, we shared with you how all three organizations came together in order to build this house and hold a special football camp for local high school students. Now we are bringing you a behind-the-scenes video that shares some of the thoughts and feelings of not only the Loza family, but from Nissan executives and a few of the Heisman participants. "It's great to get out of the office and spend some time in the community working with our dealers, working with the Heisman Trust, working with our people, working with a family who really deserves to have a home. And it makes it all worth it when you see Nissan make this kind of impact on a community and do that in a way that is just genuine. The smiles on people's faces here, the hard work, the sweat – all that comes together, and we know that we are making an impact in the community. That's a great place for us to be and a great feeling to have as a leader within the company." Watch the video above to hear some of the personal opinions of a few of the participants.

The 2015 Nissan Murano has earned a “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In order to receive this rating, the 2015 Murano scored a “Good” rating in all five of the IIHS “Top Safety Pick” categories and a “Superior” rating for front crash prevention when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. "The designation of the IIHS 'Top Safety Pick Plus' for the all-new 2015 Murano is exactly what Nissan expected for a vehicle that has always set the trends in its segment," said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing, Parts & Service, U.S.A, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). "This Murano has once again raised the bar for Midsize Crossovers in terms of modern styling, levels of interior refinement, luxury and technology in its class. At Nissan, we are happy to add the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating to the list." Standard safety features in the 2015 Murano include 3-point rear seatbelts, 3-point front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors; LATCH System and Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS). Available safety features on this model include Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with position monitoring and Nissan's innovative Easy Fill Tire Alert, Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD) system, child safety rear door locks, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones and occupant zone, Traction Control System (TCS), Nissan Immobilizer system and anti-theft alarm system.

Nissan has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity and the Heisman Trophy Trust to help build affordable housing and support local high school kids in southern Los Angeles.  For this new program, six former Heisman winners will come together with Nissan and Habitat for Humanity for a two-day event this weekend. The six Heisman winners include John Huarte (1964), Tony Dorsett (1976), George Rogers (1980), Doug Flutie (1984), Matt Leinart (2004) and Troy Smith (2006). The weekend will start out with the Heisman winners leading 250 Carson High School students in a football clinic on Friday night and then on Saturday, the group will help to build a new home for Juan and Gloria loza and their three sons.  Overall, the three organizations will continue to work together in order to create awareness for the need for affordable housing all across the country. "Working with Habitat, Nissan employees have logged more than 70,000 volunteer hours to improve communities across the country over the past 10 years," said Nissan Marketing Vice President Jeremy Tucker. "Now, with the personal commitment of time and effort from the Heisman winners, we're creating a one-of-a-kind partnership that can bring even greater attention to local needs for decent, affordable housing. We're grateful for their participation."

Nissan Group has reported that a new sales record for April was set by the Nissan Division last month with a total of 99,896 units, increasing from the 94,764 units sold in April 2014 by 5.4%. Nissan Division year-to-date sales increased as well. So far this year, the brand has sold 433,655 units, up 3.6% from the 418,509 units that were sold during this same time last year. Sales Highlights: Rogue sales increased by 44.5% with 21,767 units NV200 sales increased by 56.6% with 1,469 units Sentra sales increased by 21.2% with 17,059 units Murano sales increased by 72.9% with 4,121 units Altima sales reached 22,108 units Armada sales increased by 31.9% with 1,198 Versa sales reached 9,464 units Pathfinder sales reached 5,551 units Titan sales increased by 8.6% with 1,038 units Frontier sales increased by 2.3% with 5,827 units

The Nissan Versa Note has been named to Kelley Blue Book’s (KBB.com) list of the “10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000” for the second consecutive year. KBB.com editors selected this model for its array of available technological features at an affordable price. A few of these available features include Nissan Intelligent Key®, Around View® Monitor, Active Grille Shutter for enhanced fuel economy, 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps heated front seats, hands-free texting, Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable Floor, Pandora capability and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. The engine and transmission options on this model include an advanced 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with dual fuel injection and Twin CVTC and the choice of either a 5-speed manual transmission or the next-generation Nissan Xtronic transmission. The EPA estimate for this model is up to 40 MPG highway. “The 2015 Versa Note is a great example of value, technology, style and comfort all rolled into one rock solid vehicle,” said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations. “With an extensive list of technology features, unique exterior and interior styling cues, ample cargo space and much more, the 2015 Note is the full package at a starting price that even the most frugal buyer can appreciate. We’re honored to once again be recognized by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com.”

Nissan has been extensively testing the GT-R LM NISMO in preparation for the upcoming 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's oldest endurance racing event. The Le Mans course is one of the most famous and includes a mix of circuit racing and closed public roads that test out endurance and speed. When this NISMO was built, engineers specifically designed the vehicle for top performance at Le Mans, customizing the build of the vehicle to best accommodate the track circuit. In addition to tailoring this model specifically for Le Mans, engineers have been extensively testing out this impressive new racecar by bringing it to several tracks that have a similar layout to the track at Le Mans. When the GT-R LM NISMO takes the track at this year’s event it will also be the first time in the 90 years that the race has been running that a front wheel drive vehicle has attempted it. Check out the video above to get a behind-the-scenes look at the testing and modifications that Nissan engineers made to this impressive race car.

Production of the 2016 Nissan Maxima has officially begun at the Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. The start of production on this all-new model was marked by a celebration that included many of the plant’s 8,400 employees and U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander. The Smyrna plant has been manufacturing Nissans since 1983 and over time has grown to become one of the top producing auto manufacturing plants in North America. In fact, throughout 2014, Smyrna produced a total of 648,000 vehicles which is more than any other North American plant produced that year. "Today is a great day for the plant," said John Martin, senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan North America, Inc. "It's a culmination of a lot of hard work by an awful lot of people in Japan, in Farmington Hills at our R&D center, with our suppliers and, above all, with the team here." As the first model in the new eighth-generation line of Maximus, the 2016 model has been given a redesigned look, is powered by a 300-hp engine and comes equipped with several advanced safety and convenience features. These features include Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Forward Emergency Braking, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Warning.

WardsAuto World has named the 2015 Nissan Murano to its annual list of the “Top 10 Best Interiors.” The Murano was in competition with over 40 other vehicles and was evaluated on criteria like materials, safety, comfort, ergonomics, and design. "First time I saw the new Murano interior, I was blown away by the pearlescent film that's used to lovely effect on the doors, instrument panel, center console and armrest," said Tom Murphy, executive editor, WardsAuto World. "The rest of the interior is brilliantly executed as well, from the smooth, flowing lines of the instrument panel to the ample cargo hold. Beige interiors often are perceived as boring, but this one is stylish and contemporary while achieving a serenity uncommon among midsize CUVs." The Murano is now in its third-generation and has been nothing but successful for the Nissan brand. Some of the standout features that got the CUV the award were the 8” Color Display, NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seating, and the large windows and sunroof.