As the 2014 Nissan LEAF has gained popularity, Phoenix-area drivers have become increasingly interested in understanding the many technological advances that Nissan has made to make the lofty goals of the LEAF a reality. While lots of attention is paid to the all-electric, zero-emission drivetrain, there is another innovative feature of the LEAF that manages to slip under that radar, and that is its incredible regenerative braking system.
Could our highways eventually look like something out of the game of Tron? If one Dutch partnership has its way, this could very possibly be a reality. It’s called the “Smart Highway,” and it’s become something of a curiosity in automotive circles since it won Best Future Concept at the recent Dutch Design Awards.
To people who grew up in this generation, the name “Nissan” generally evokes words like “reliable,” “efficient,” and “stylish.” For those of my father’s generation, however, the conversation begins and ends with “Z-Car.” For forty-five years, the Nissan Z-Series has occupied rare air in the sports car community, enough to warrant the honor of being the best-selling series of sports cars of all time. And that tradition continues today, with the recent unveiling of the 2015 370Z NISMO, which arrived to great fanfare at the ZDAYZ Festival in North Carolina.
Who wants to go for a road trip? The kids will be out of school soon, and the urge will inevitably be strong to waste the summer away with all-night video game sessions and sleeping in all day, but why not get out of town? We at Avondale Nissan enjoy taking day trips to the many scenic and historical sites in the area, events which are only made more memorable when driving in an extremely comfortable and efficient Nissan vehicle. So, come down and find your next new or used Nissan vehicle at Avondale Nissan, and then take the family on one of these five day trips in the Phoenix area!
File this one under, “Anything you can do, I can do better.” The 2014 Nissan Altima is known for a wide variety of traits–sophistication, efficiency, and comfortability among them–but is it the “Ride of your Life?” The 2014 Nissan Altima, now available at Avondale Nissan, packs a shocking punch, which some California auto buyers recently found out firsthand.
What crazy I Robot-inspired fever-dream is this? That’s the question many of us at Avondale Nissan have been asking recently after hearing that several companies–including Google, most notably–are working to perfect the world’s first (real) self-driving car.
It’s only a few days until Mother’s Day, and all the usual trappings–the candy, the flowers, the cards–have probably already been purchased by our friends in the Phoenix area. But wouldn’t it be okay to try something a little different? At Avondale Nissan, we of course operate with our feet on the gas at all times, so we put together a few recommendations for Mother’s Day events taking place in the Phoenix area. Enjoy!
We’re already reaching the point in the year where we begin seeing early examples of the 2015 Nissan models, and we gotta say, it’s cause for excitement around Avondale Nissan. Obviously, we remember that only last month we caught a first glimpse of the 2015 Nissan Murano, the long-awaited redesign of Nissan’s stalwart crossover SUV. And, we figured, why not keep this party going? We’ve also just seen the first details regarding the 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan redesign, which is set to be released at our Phoenix-area dealership later this year.
I don’t know about all of you, but I’m ready for a road trip. Maybe to the west coast, or to Colorado. Or Vegas! Let’s do Vegas. Much like the many school-age children who can’t sit still during class to the unending consternation of their poor teachers, I’m feeling that similar itch. And, when I get that itch, every vehicle I see is analyzed as a possible vacation vehicle. Which, naturally, brings us to the 2014 Nissan Quest near Phoenix AZ.
The continued development of forward-thinking safety features has long been an area of incredible innovation at Nissan, and this is never more evident than with the recently announced Nissan Smart Rearview Mirror. Although it isn’t yet available in vehicles at Avondale Nissan, the Smart Rearview Mirror has already received recognition from the World Traffic Safety Symposium, who awarded Nissan with the 2014 Traffic Safety Achievement Award.