Nissan Debuts 2017 Nissan TITAN PRO-4X Crew Cab
CHICAGO (Feb. 7, 2017) – In winter, many truck enthusiasts take to the roads, on- and off-road, not letting a little snow, rain, sleet or ice slow them down. Others take to the parts and accessories catalogs – and garages – to configure and build modified versions of their existing rides. Nissan Motorsports chose to do both, creating a one-off TITAN half-ton truck just in time to hit the streets of Northern Illinois for the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.
Winter is a unique season for truck lovers. Some want to test the limits of their trucks on the snow, sleet and ice on – and off-road. Others like to take the colder days as an opportunity to retreat to their garages, check out the accessory catalogs and modify their trucks to unstoppable machines. Nissan Motorsports decided not to chose sides, but to do both and to debut the TITAN PRO-4X project truck at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.
The goal in mind while creating the Super Black 2017 TITAN PRO-4X Crew Cab, was to show everyday drivers how easy it is to give the Nissan TITAN a personalized appearance with Nissan Genuine Parts and Accessories and available aftermarket parts.
“We want to demonstrate to TITAN owners how they can transform their trucks using parts and accessories that can be readily available through their local Nissan dealers,” said Fred Diaz, division vice president and general manager, North America Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles, Nissan North America, Inc. “And what better showcase for the modified TITAN than in Chicago at the country’s largest auto show.”
If you have any interest in adding your personal touch to your Nissan TITAN, we would be happy to help you at Younger Nissan! We have access to the parts you’re looking for and even a service department filled with only the best technicians. All you have to do is give us a call or stop by 7418 Grove Road in Frederick, MD.
“Nissan Highlights Genuine Accessories with Debut of Modified TITAN PRO-4X Project Truck at 2017 Chicago Auto Show.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Feb. 2017.
Nissan To Aid In DC Fast Charger Access
Electric vehicles are quickly gaining popularity among the driving community. Unfortunately, there are areas of the country that just don’t have the infrastructure to support the growing need for charging stations. Well, luckily Nissan, BMW, and EVgo are teaming up to supply the country with an additional 50 dual-port DC fast chargers on top of the 174 that have already been built. Each location will offer a dual 50 kW DC Fast charging station with both CHAdeMO and SAE Combo (CCS) connectors, serving owners of both Nissan LEAF and BMW i3 electric cars, as well as all EV drivers in the U.S. whose vehicles – regardless of brand – are equipped with quick-charge ports.
“Nissan continues as a leader in building accessible infrastructure to benefit Nissan LEAF drivers as well as all EV owners. Infrastructure for all is a key strategic priority for us as we continue expanding the network of dual-port quick chargers across the country,” said JeSean Hopkins, senior manager, Nissan EV Infrastructure Strategy & Business Development. “We look forward to ongoing teamwork and the continued build-out of public quick-charge stations.”
It is important to the growth of the EV market that these stations keep being built. With the support of Nissan and BMW the public will have even more charging opportunities while on the road. These stations can charge EVs from Nissan and BMW up to 80 percent in about 25-30 minutes, as compared to the longer time required to recharge at a Level 2 (240V) charger, currently the most commonly available public charging station.
“Nissan and BMW Partner Once Again to Expand DC Fast Charger Access across the U.S. to Benefit EV Drivers.” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 24 Jan. 2017. Web. 01 Feb. 2017.
Nissan Autonomous Driving Infographic
Nissan has released a new infographic about autonomous driving. Infographics are great because they offer bite sized pieces of information in a visually pleasing format. Since autonomous driving is intimidating to many this method of delivery is sure to convert some who are wary. We break the information down for you below.
Why do we need autonomous driving? In one word, less. Less accidents, wasted time, cost, and emissions. Seems like a win-win-win-win to us.
What does autonomous driving mean? Right now, there are five levels of autonomous driving ranging from assisted to fully automated. We’re still hovering between levels one and two.
How does autonomous driving work? It’s both simple and complicated, kind of like how we drive. The car senses its surrounding situation and makes an inference. It then decides what to do using an algorithm and computer and then performs an action based on the algorithm.
What can it do? Right now, our cars can recognize vehicles around us and lane markers. They can also detect when a vehicle crosses the lane markers. Expect the capabilities to expand rapidly.
The last block on the infographic illustrates what Nissan wants to achieve in the near future. In short, they want to launch 10 models with autonomous driving capabilities before 2020 which have the ability for single- and multi-lane control as well as city driving.
Fan-Fueled Traditions: Take Two
About a month ago, we brought you a blog about some of the “fan-fueled traditions” from colleges around the United States. Well, Nissan is back with more. This time Nissan has highlighted UC Berkeley’s Card Stunts, CSU’s Homecoming Bonfire, and WSU’s Butch’s Bones. To learn more about each one watch the videos above and below!
Frontier Page Coming Soon
The Nissan Frontier is a beloved truck in the Nissan community. It’s a mid-size truck capable of full-size work without the full-size price. Whether you are planning on using the Frontier for work or fun, it will offer confidence and style without overdoing either. To learn more about the Frontier look out for our Research & Review page which we are compiling now for our customers. Bookmark our blog or visit our website to find out when we post this new page.
January Specials For Younger Nissan of Frederick
Do you need a truck that can handle all your projects in 2017? If the answer is yes, make sure you check out the Nissan Titan. This truck does it all and, this month is being offered at a great price! You can check out all of our specials for this month on our website or just come in and talk to any of our associates about the model that you’ve been waiting for. We’re conveniently located near Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD so make your way in today.
*2016 Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve, $62,165 MSRP. Up to $13,400 OFF off MSRP cannot be combined with special APR. Finance rates upon approval through NMAC. Two or more available at this price and payment. Plus tax, tags, title, and DMV. See Dealer for complete details. Offers and availability subject to change. Must take delivery from in-stock. AT transmission. Stock #SST432. Model #56816. VIN #1N6BA1F4XGN505480. Vehicle pricing is based on the zip code, and may vary by location. The online sale price is based on MD pricing. Expires 01/31/2017
Page Coming Soon: Murano
Are you someone or part of a family that wants to be connected at all times? Well, do we have the perfect crossover for you! Meet the 2017 Nissan Murano. This is the most social car that Nissan has ever made complete with what Nissan calls a “communication alley” which offers USB ports and a widened “alley” between the front seats so rear passengers can interact more with what’s going on up front. To learn more about the Nissan Murano visit our dealership for a test drive or bookmark our blog and we will let you know once the Research & Review page is available on our website.
IIHS Demonstrates Safety Standard Importance
You may have read blogs by us in which we mention the IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. We may have mentioned an award from them won by Nissan and listed the criteria that they have for safety standards. These high safety standards are put in place for our safety on the road and without them thousands of lives would be lost every year. To see what we mean, watch the video above. You’ll see how a vehicle made for the road in Mexico differs wildly from the 2016 Nissan Versa that was made to meet the strict standards of the IIHS. So next time you are in an accident, which hopefully won’t happen, remember to thank the IIHS for your safety.
A Clean Wheel Is A Happy Wheel
When you clean your car, where does cleaning your steering wheel rank? It’s probably close to the bottom if it’s on the list at all. But really, it should be close to the top. If you think about it your hands are on the wheel the most out of any part of your car and they are covered in body oil, lotion, dirt, sweat, germs, and a host of other things. It’s easy to see why you need to clean your steering wheel regularly.
Luckily, the cleaning process is made up of two simple steps. First, using a damp cotton cloth with a small amount of leather cleaner, wipe away any dirt and grime on the surface. Rinse the cloth and wipe away the cleaner before drying with a soft towel. The second step is to rub on some leather conditioner with your hands. Let it sit for 30 minutes then wipe away anything that didn’t soak in. Use prepackaged quick wipes between deep cleans to cut down on surface grime.
Easy, right?!
De La Cuesta, Stefano. “How to Clean and Maintain Your Steering Wheel.” Learning Center: Your Auto Warranty Resource. Endurance Warranty, 19 July 2015. Web. 04 Jan. 2017.
Happy New Year!
May this new year bring many great memories and peaceful times. We wish you a prosperous new year and we hope to see you soon here at Younger Nissan of Frederick!
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