Nissan Vehicles Take Skills To Soccer Field
It is no secret that the vehicles in the Nissan lineup offer an impressive level of versatility and smooth drivability, but Nissan recently decided to put those skills to use in a whole different way by pinning them up against each other on the soccer field. As part of the brand’s role as the global automotive partner of the UEFA Champions League, they teamed up with a few professional athletes and drivers in order to recreate an official UEFA Championships League match using Nissan vehicle. The match included two teams of four that were made up of the Nissan NP300 Frontier, Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, and the Nissan March. All eight vehicles were piloted by a professional driver and co-piloted by an athlete that provided their expertise for game strategy.
While this may have been just for fun, the match followed the official protocol for UEFA Champions League games and included a referee, a lineup presentation, opening ceremony, halftime, and closing-time.
See the match in the video below!
“VIDEO: Nissan Vehicles Compete during an Innovative Soccer Match as Part of Its Partnership with UEFA Champions League.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 15 Apr. 2016. Web. Apr. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/video-nissan-vehicles-compete-during-an-innovative-soccer-match-as-part-of-its-partnership-with-uefa-champions-league-2>.
WardsAuto Named 2016 Maxima To 10 Best Interior List
WardsAuto has released their “10 Best Interiors” list for 2016 and the 2016 Nissan Maxima was selected as one of the vehicles to be included. The all-new Maxima earned a spot on this year’s list due to its innovative and stylish new interior design complete with a fighter jet-inspired driver’s cockpit and an array of premium-crafted high-quality materials used throughout.
There were 47 nominated vehicles considered for the 2016 list and WardsAuto editors spend February and March evaluating each vehicle to narrow the selections down to ten. During the evaluation process, each vehicle interior was scored based on a list of specific factors that included driver information, fit-and-finish, comfort, aesthetics, safety, materials, and ergonomics.
“WardsAuto editors have said that the line continues to blur between luxury and mainstream brands in terms of premium materials, connectivity, driver-assistance and infotainment systems – and the new Maxima certainly fits that positioning,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. “Nissan products are developed in a global collaboration and so was the new Maxima. We are especially proud that Nissan Design America and Nissan Technical Center North America played significant roles in that process. This strongly validates that here in North America we can design, develop and manufacture highly competitive world-class products with global appeal, as recognized by WardsAuto.”
“Nissan Maxima Named to ‘2016 Wards 10 Best Interior’ List.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 14 Apr. 2016. Web. Apr. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-maxima-named-to-2016-wards-10-best-interior-list>.
Nissan Breaks Drifting World Record With GT-R
A New Guinness World Record for the fastest drift has been set using a specially-tuned My16 Nissan GT-R driven by Japanese drift champion Masato Kawabata. He broke the record by drilling at a 30-degree angle at an impressive record-breaking speed of 304.96 km/hr. This GT-R has been specially-tuned to an outstanding 1380 horsepower by GReddy Trust technicians who also adapted this vehicle to be rear-wheel drive. Kawabata was given only three attempts to break the record, but luckily he succeeded and you can see the exciting moment for yourself in the video below.
“Once again, Nissan has broken a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title and has made international history for the fifth time in the Middle East,” said Samir Cherfan, Managing Director of Nissan Middle East. “The Nissan GT-R is one of the world’s most iconic supercars, proving time and again the incredible breadth of its capabilities, and has clearly demonstrated its performance leadership by beating the best drift cars out there. The fact that this achievement was set here in the UAE makes it even more special for our region. Setting this incredibly difficult world record was a clear demonstration of the excitement we are bringing to the Middle East with the Nismo brand.”
“Nissan GT-R Breaks the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title for Fastest Drift.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Apr. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-gt-r-breaks-the-guinness-world-records-title-for-fastest-drift>.
Nissan March Sales Reach Record High
A new March sales record has been set by Nissan after achieving a monthly total of 149,784 units which was also 13 percent higher than sales from March of 2015. Along with the record-setting sales in March, the brand has also reported that their total sales for the entire first quarter are 10 percent higher than last year with total sales reaching 333,786 units.
Three of the brand’s top models also set new March records. These models included the Sentra with sales up 23 percent to reach 26,201 units, the Rogue with sales up 1 percent to reach 27,713 units, and the Versa with sales up 11.7 percent to reach 16,244 units.
A few other notable sales performances for March included the Murano up 56 percent to reach 8,657 units, and the Maxima up 139 percent to reach 6,588 units.
“Nissan Group Reports March 2016 U.S. Sales.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 1 Apr. 2016. Web. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-group-reports-march-2016-u-s-sales>.
2016 Nissan Murano Page Coming Soon
Younger Nissan of Frederick is excited to announce the arrival of the 2016 Nissan Murano, available now at 7418 Grove Road in Frederick, MD 21704. If you are still in the early process of car shopping and would prefer to keep things online for now, you can head over to our website and still learn everything you want to know about the Murano. The Research and Review Page for this SUV will be released soon and you’ll be able to read about all the features and important information in one convenient place, such as engine and transmission options, safety/available/standard features, starting MSRP and EPA estimated MPG! Check back on our blog often, because we’ll be announcing the official release of this page very soon!
Nissan Pranks Chris Forsberg With NV Cargo Van
Nissan has gone through some extreme measures to prove the strength and durability of the NV Cargo Van by performing more than 7,000 tests and putting it through a series of tough tasks. A few of these tasks include it being driven through the desert by Carl Weathers and Mickey Rourke in “The Delivery”, and having a guitar smashed on the hood by Bret Michaels in “Tough Love.” Therefore, Nissan knew that it would be up to the challenge when they decided to pull an April Fools Prank on Formula Drift icon Chris Forsberg and have him drive a NV Cargo Van with a few performance modifications through a tough obstacle course.
Take a look at the video below to see Fosberg show off just what this impressive van is capable of.
This stunt was performed by a professional driver on a closed course. Do not attempt. Driving is a serious business and requires your full attention. Obey all traffic laws. Always drive safely and secure all cargo. Wear your seat belt. And please don’t drink and drive.
Nissan Showcases Future of Mobility At NYIAS
Last Friday marked the official start of the 2016 New York International Auto Show and Nissan was amongst the numerous automakers who were in attendance to showcase their latest concepts and future designs. For this year, Nissan chose to put the focus of their display on the Nissan Future Lab and their advancements in the world of “micromobility”.
Nissan established the Nissan Future Lab in 2014 and the group is dedicated to looking well into the future to develop a wider sense mobility by looking at a variety of products and different developments in automotive technology. Overall, the goal of this Lab is to keep Nissan ahead of the game by anticipating potential advancements or issues ahead of time so that the brand can adjust accordingly.
One such future advancement that the brand had on display at the NYIAS was the Nissan New Mobility Concepts (NNMC). This vehicle measures in at only 7.6 feet long making it around four-tenths the size of the new Nissan TITAN XD. This compact concept has been designed to help reduce traffic congestion in busy cities and lower pollution levels in those same areas.
“As large cities continue to grow into megacities globally, we need to better understand how transportation is changing and anticipate what transportation needs will look like in the future,” said Rachel Nguyen, director, Nissan Future Lab. “With the fast-paced growth of smart technologies and the emergence of the sharing economy, we are studying how this size and package of electric vehicle fits in real life customer situations.”
“Nissan Demonstrates “micromobility” at 2016 New York International Auto Show.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 22 Mar. 2016. Web. 25 Mar. 2016.
March Specials at Younger Nissan of Frederick
There is less than a week left in the month and Younger Nissan of Frederick would like to take this time to remind all of our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD that there is still time to stop in and take advantage of all our New Vehicle Specials before the offers end on 3/31/16! So, if you are in the market for a new Nissan vehicle, now is the time to buy from us.
You can visit our New Specials Page to take a look through all of the offers that we currently have available. With a variety of offers on several different vehicle types, we are sure that you will find one that will meet your needs. Take a look through these specials today and then stop by and see us here at 7418 Grove Road Frederick, MD 21704 to learn more and take one of these exciting vehicles out for a test drive.
Chef Huda Spends Day With 2016 Nissan Rogue
Chef Huda is a renowned celebrity chef who has made a name for herself due to her incredible talent in the kitchen and her ability to create culinary delights with style and flare. Recently, Chef Huda provided us with a look at a typical day in her life as she goes around picking up the supplies she needs to cook her famous meals while discussing what inspires her both as a chef and in her life in general. Throughout this short video, Chef Huda uses a Nissan Rogue to help her get around and complete all of the tasks on her to-do list. The easy drivability and spacious cargo space helped her to accomplish everything with ease, and the vehicle technology such as Siri Eyes-Free allowed her to stay connected while on the go. The LED lighting on the Rogue even allowed her to end the day with the perfect selfie.
“Celebrity Chef Huda Enjoys A Night Out With Nissan Rogue.” Global Grind. N.p., 21 Mar. 2016. Web. <http://globalgrind.com/2016/03/21/celebrity-chef-huda-enjoys-a-night-out-with-nissan-rogue/>.
It has finally arrived, the Research & Review page on the 2016 Nissan Versa Note that will provide our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD with a full breakdown on the fun and efficient vehicle. This page contains all of the important information on this vehicle including a detailed look at each of the trim level options with information such as starting MSRP, EPA estimates, and standard features.
No matter which trim level you select, your 2016 Nissan Versa Note will be equipped with a 109 horsepower 1.6L Four-Cylinder engine. However, depending on the trim you choose, the engine will be paired with one of two available transmission options.
A few of the safety and convenience features you will find on the 2016 Nissan Versa Note include Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System,  Speed-Sensitive Volume Control, Aerodynamic Tail Lights, Four-Way Manual Driver’s Seat, Available Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, Available Integrated Key with Remote Keyless Entry, Available Fog lights and Available Around View® Monitor.
Read more about this vehicle on the full page and then stop by to take it out for a test drive.
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