Since we’re such trivia savants here at Avondale Nissan — and since we also are always trying to stockpile knowledge to keep things interesting during Thanksgiving dinner — we had a little competition at our Phoenix-area dealership. We thought we’d each search for some interesting automotive facts, and put together the ten best ones and share them with our friends on the dealership blog. So, without further ado, here are our picks for the best ten automotive facts we’ve come up with.
Category Archives: Fun Stuff
Partnership with NCAA Leads to Nissan Diehard Fan App
As you’re well aware, we certainly love sports here at Avondale Nissan. In fact the links you’ll find on this page (and the video at the bottom) certainly bear this out. What you might not be aware of, however, is just how much Nissan cares about athletics as well. Nissan USA has just announced the largest college athletic sponsorship in the history of collegiate sports, and to celebrate, we’re rolling out the Diehard Fan App.
The Gobble Waddle? Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Runs near Phoenix for 2015
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, many runners in the Phoenix area are getting geared up for one of the most popular seasonal events: the Turkey Trot. But where should you register for yours? Here is a quick list of Thanksgiving Turkey Trot runs near Phoenix for you to consider, from your friends here at Avondale Nissan!
Beep, Beep, Beep! Radar Detector Questions and Answers
For drivers of a certain age, there was often a two-sided argument when we began driving without our parents: either we were going to speed and get caught, or we were going to get a radar detector. While the radar detector industry has undoubtedly suffered a downturn, they are still remarkably popular for daily commuters nationwide. That’s why we at Avondale Nissan decided to do a little homework, and why we’re here with some radar detector questions and answers for our friends in the Phoenix area.
Freaky Factoids: Four Fun Halloween Facts
We’re still counting down the days until Halloween, as are many others in the Phoenix metro area. All of this hubbub over costumes, plans and the like got us thinking, what is it that we’re really celebrating? We decided to do a little homework to learn a little bit more about Halloween, and came away with the following tidbits. Here, from your friends at Avondale Nissan, are four fun Halloween facts that you might not have known.
The End of Radio? Five Great Automotive Podcasts
When you head out on the open road, what do you listen to? With so much available to listen to these days, from SiriusXM radio to streaming Bluetooth-powered audio, the choices have never been more diverse. One of the most popular audio formats to come along in recent years is the podcast, which takes all the enjoyment of today’s news and culture and puts it through an easy-to-access talk-radio prism. There are also many great automotive podcasts that we can personally recommend. So, from your friends here at Avondale Nissan, here are five of our favorites.
Five Tips to Keep Pets Safe on Halloween
Have you planned your Halloween party yet? If you’re still in the process of making your Halloween plans, the likelihood is that you’ve thought of your costumes, of your itinerary for the evening, and possibly even consulted our site for some great local haunted houses to attend. However, if you’re having a party at your house, have you thought about how your plans might affect your pets? Here is how to keep your pets safe on Halloween.
Awesome Autumn: Pumpkin Patches and Orchards near Phoenix
It’s that time of year again at Avondale Nissan: the time when we regularly update our readers of all of the fall fun that Phoenix has to offer. We’re going to start this off right, with a little rundown of some of the family-friendly, outdoorsy places we know of. So, to make your fall event planning a little easier, here’s a list of a few pumpkin patches and orchards near Phoenix that you can add to your itinerary!
Nissan Heisman House Ads return for 2015
Football season is fully upon us in Arizona, and Nissan has taken notice. We’ve just received the newest slate of Nissan Heisman House ads, an annual tradition where college football greats get together to live in harmony, all while wearing their old football jerseys. (Will Scooby Wright join them next year after he returns from surgery? Heal up quickly, Scooby!) Here are some of our favorites of the 2015 Nissan Heisman House ads; which do you prefer?
Kaboom! 4th of July Events and Fireworks near Phoenix
It seems like so long ago that we were telling you how to celebrate Independence Day 2014, doesn’t it? Well, the 2015 edition is back at Avondale Nissan, so let’s get right to it. This is our list of 4th of July Events and Fireworks near Phoenix AZ for 2015, brought to you by the hippest little Nissan outfit in the entire southwest. Come see us soon, once you’re all fireworks’d out.