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Nissan Motor Company has extended its partnership with the Heisman Trophy Trust and Habitat for Humanity in order to help promote awareness about the need for affordable housing across the country. For this weekend, six former Heisman Trophy winners will come together for a special event in Los Angeles that combines both football and building houses. "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." The six Heisman winners participating this weekend include John Huarte (1964), Tony Dorsett (1976), George Rogers (1980), Doug Flutie (1984), Matt Leinart (2004) and Troy Smith (2006). For the start of the weekend, they will be running a football clinic with about 250 students from Carson High School which will take place Friday night. Then, on Saturday, they will all join in the Habitat for Humanity effort to help build a new house for Juan and Gloria loza and their three sons.

Last year, Nissan released the “Ride of Your Life” campaign that offered a unique look at the impressive performance capabilities of the brand’s all-new Altima. In the spot, participants were told that they would be going for a ride in the new Nissan racecar and climbed in for an exciting trip around the track. When the ride was over, they were then surprised to see the outer camouflage on the vehicle removed revealing that this was a production model sedan. This year, Nissan has brought the “Rise of Your life” campaign back again, but this time they have stepped things up a notch. For this year, the brand set up an elaborate display at a local shopping mall. The display was a large box with digital messages on the side instructing them to press the button in front to enter the Ride of their Life. Many people stepped up to the button and while many were denied, a handful of luck participants were given the greenlight.  The selected participants then saw the boxes outside digital camouflage fade away revealing an Altima and a professional driver. Then then entered the car and were driven to a race track where they proceeded to take the ride of their life. "Consumer response to last year's campaign was so strong, we just had to play it again, even bigger and better," said Jeremy Tucker, vice president, Marketing Communications and Media, Nissan North America. "You can see the excitement on the participants' faces when the Altima is revealed at the mall, and especially after their track ride-and-drive experience – reinforcing our belief that Altima is no ordinary mid-size sedan." Check out the video above to see how Nissan worked to think outside the box for the newest Altima Ride of Your Life!

The Nissan Division set a new April sales record last month with the a total of 99,869 units sold, which represented a 5.4 percent change over sales from April 2014. Additionally, year-to-date sales for the brand have currently reached 433,655 units, which is a 3.6 percent increase over sales from January through April of last year. Sales Highlights: Sales of the Sentra increased by 21.2 percent with 17,059 units Sales of the Frontier increased by 2.3 percent with 5,827 units Sales of the Titan increased by 8.6 percent with 1,038 units Sales of the Rogue increased by 44.5 percent with 21,767 units Sales of the Murano increased by 72.9 percent with 4,121 units Sales of the NV200 increased by 56.6 percent with 1,469 units Sales of the Armada increased by 31.9 percent with 1,198 units Sales of the Altima reached 22,108 units Sales of the Versa reached 9,464 units Sales of the Pathfinder reached 5,551 units

The Nissan LEAF is an incredibly efficient and award-winning model that has gained an incredible amount recognition and popularity amongst Nissan fans, auto enthusiasts and eco-friendly fans alike. In fact, since its initial launch nearly five years ago, its sales have skyrocketed making it the world’s best-selling plug-in model. According to data collected by EV Sales, worldwide sales of the Nissan LEAF have reached nearly 172,000 units, which is higher than combined worldwide sales of the next two best-selling plug-in models. In just the U.S. alone, LEAF sales have already reached more than 75,000 units. While sales of this unit are proving to be impressive, Nissan is constantly working to expand the world of electric and plug-in models in order to make them more accessible to customers everywhere. Earlier this month at the New York Auto Show, Nissan, company chief Carlos Ghosn stated that the company believes that they could increase U.S. sales of the Nissan LEAF to as much as 50,000 units per month with an improved charging infrastructure set up throughout the country. If you live near Boulder, Longmont, Greeley or Fort Collins, CO and are interested in the Nissan LEAF stop by and see us here at Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins anytime. We are located at 5811 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO.

The LeBron James Family Foundation will soon be benefited through the proceeds from the auction of the special King James Edition K900.  This vehicle is being auctioned by James, who serves as the official luxury ambassador for Kia, through Charitybuzz. This special edition model has made several public appearances this month including at the 2015 NBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden and several other stops in New York and Cleveland. “I’m excited to share this custom car with the winning bidder and even more proud that all of the proceeds are going to help my Foundation continue its amazing work,” said LeBron James.  "All of the proceeds raised will help us keep kids in school and give them an education that is extremely important for their futures.” This model has been designed with several custom features that include Llumar® Ceramic window tint, color-matched diamond contrast stitching throughout the vehicle, LBJ icons in the headrests, Alcantara Suede interior and headliner, customized Lexicon® Logic 7® audio system and personalized King James Limited Edition Plaque #01.

As more taxi companies have begun switching to electric vehicles over the years, Amsterdam continues to be the leading capital for this movement with Taxi Electric. This company provides a line of over 170 Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 vehicles to hotels, businesses and private clients. Taxi Electric first started back in 2011 and has grown considerably as more and more people are coming to see the endless benefits of electric vehicles. By using electric-only vehicles, the company stands out while providing a unique service that helps to reduce overall driving costs and increase sustainability efforts. Check out the video above to learn all about Taxi Electric and its mission to provide electric mobility!

Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins customers that are interested in purchasing the 2015 Nissan Sentra from a dealer that serves Fort Collins, Windsor, Longmont or Boulder, CO will be happy to know that this all-new model is available through us. You can take this vehicle out for a test drive anytime by setting up an appointment with us in order to get a feel of its impressive drivability. Additionally, we will soon be releasing a Research & Review page on this model that will provide a detailed breakdown complete with information that includes engine, transmission, EPA estimate, safety; convenience; and technological features, MSRP and hp and torque ratings just to name a few. Check back here with us to find out when this all-new page has been officially released.

For the fourth year in a row, Nissan has been awarded the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award. The brand received this impressive recognition due to its continuous dedication to reducing greenhouse gasses and energy management improvement. Efforts that reflect this dedication include the use of more energy efficient LED lighting, repairs on compressed air leaks and the creation of a new environmentally safe paint process that has created a 30% reduction in energy use. Additionally, the Nissan Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee was awarded its ninth ENERGY STAR Certification. These two recognitions from ENERGY STAR have helped to reinforce Nissan Green Program’s goal to reduce the company's carbon footprint by 20% by the year 2016. "Our commitment to the environment doesn't stop with changes to our own operations, but we also go out in the community to help others identify ways to save energy," said John Martin, senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing. "We work with schools in middle Tennessee and central Mississippi to help them reach their energy savings goals. Since this initiative began in 2012, we've helped about 30 schools make the esteemed ENERGY STAR certification list."

With the coming release of the 8th Generation Nissan Maxima when the 2016 model makes its official debut, Nissan is taking a look over the impressive history of one of their most popular models.  The very first model in the line was the Datsun 810 Maxima, which was released in 1981. In the more than thirty years since the introduction of this first model, the line has grown an impressive fan following.  Now, in preparation for the 2016 model’s arrival, the brand has released a list of the top eight facts to know about this all-new model. We brought you the first four facts in our previous blog, listed below are the remaining four. 2016 Nissan Maxima Facts: 5. Textural Messaging - The interior of the all-new Maxima was designed with advanced touchpoints and features such as the D-shaped steering wheel, diamond-quilted seat inserts and genuine stitching on the doors, console and instrument panel. All of these new features have been added in order to heighten the senses and make the driver feel more connected to the vehicle. 6. How About A Coffee - The Platinum trim of the 2016 Maxima offers the brand's new Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system* which tracks driver behavior to look for signs of drowsy driving. When the system detects a change in driving  pattern indicating drowsiness, the system flashes a warning sign with an amber coffee cup symbol and the words "Need A break?" to bring the driver's attention to the situation. 7. Who's the Emboss - This model has embossed "4DSC" logos on the side taillight reflectors and headlights. 8. Max plant - The Nissan Smyrna, Tennessee plant is where the 2016 Maxima is manufactured Throughout 2014, this plant produced 648.000 vehciles, which is more than any other North American automotive plant. *It is the driver's responsibility to remain alert at all times. DAA is only a warning to inform the driver of a potential lack of driver attention or drowsiness. It does not detect and provide an alert in every situation. See Owner's Manual for details.

The Maxima is arguably one of the most well known models from Nissan. Recently the 8th generation of this iconic 4-Door Sports Car was revealed, creating quite the buzz amongst the gear heads. Nissan has taken notice and has released the top 8 things you should know about the 2016 Maxima. Here we have the first four for you. 1. Angelic Inspiration: For inspiration while creating the all-new model, Nissan designers visited the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels®*. This is most noticeable in the wrap-around design of the cockpit internally and the lowered, sculpted and streamline exterior. Lastly, a special metal stamping technique was developed, adding the gestures to its bodyline and deeply scalloped doors. 2. By The Numbers: The 2016 Maxima is simply longer, leaner, lower and tighter than previous editions. Enhancements include 2.2 inches in length, 1.3 inches lower, 82 pounds lighter and 25 percent more torsional rigidity. 3. HP/MPG: Nissan decided that the 8th generation needed to more powerful and go further. The horsepower has been increased by 10, to 300 hp. Under the hood, there is 61% new engine parts and the MPG is anticipated to reach 30 mpg** . 4. Sounds Like Max Spirit: One of the many goals of this model was to create a quiet and comfortable interior. Nissan engineers wanted a Maxima driver to be able to drive alone on a quiet road and hear nothing. To meet that goal, laminated glass was added to the windshield and front door windows and an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system was put in to remove low-frequency sounds. To enhance the existing engine sound, a state-of-the-art Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) system was added. To find out what else the 2016 Nissan Maxima has to offer, stay tuned to the Tynan’s Nissan of Fort Collins blog. We will add the other four points in the future. * Blue Angels® is a registered mark of the Department of the Navy. Use does not represent any endorsement, expressed or implied, by the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or any other United States government agency. ** Fuel economy based on Targeted 2016 EPA fuel economy estimates for 2016 Maxima – EPA data not available at time of publication. Targeted 2016 fuel economy 30 hwy estimates based on Nissan internal testing results, subject to EPA confirmation. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.

Nissan has announced that they had their second best U.S. sales month in the company’s history. A total of 145,085 units were sold in March. Last month was also extremely successful for truck sales best-ever month for truck sales, led by gains by the brand's crossovers including Rogue, Murano and Pathfinder. Other highlights for the brand include: Pathfinder sales grew 8.9 percent to 8,594. Sentra sales were up 10.1 percent to 21,277. Nissan will unveil the all-new Maxima, the brand's “4-Door Sports Car,” on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the New York International Auto Show. To get a closer look at any of these fantastic Nissan models, fill out our online scheduling form for a test drive and one of our team members will be happy to help.

Recently, Nissan turned heads by creating the first glow-in-the-dark vehicle. An innovative finish was applied to the LEAF that allows it to absorb UV energy and other visible radiation throughout the day, causing it to glow for eight to 10 hours. But making a vehicle glow isn’t enough for Nissan. They wanted to accomplish more, something bigger, like Guinness World Record bigger, and that’s just what they did. Using 60 liters of luminous acrylics paint, a giant PVC-coated canvas and the wheels of the LEAF as paint brushes, artists Ian Cook, of Popbangcolour, was able to set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Glow-in-the-Dark painting. The LEAF self-portrait took over 61 hours to complete and was overseen by an official Guinness World Records adjudicator Fortuna Burke and awarded the Guinness World Records title on March 20, 2015. To learn more about the efficient Nissan LEAF come into Tynan’s Nissan of Fort Collins and we will be happy to get you set up with  a test drive.