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"Checking tire pressure for just a few minutes each month can help protect your family, improve vehicle performance and lengthen the life of tires," said Sarah Cardinali, senior manager, Product Safety, Nissan North America. "Our innovative Easy-Fill Tire Alert system helps drivers fill their tires to their recommended inflation rating with ease." Did you know that a tire that is 25 percent below its recommended pressure is almost three times more likely to be involved in a tire-related crash than a properly inflated tire? Well, according to the NHTSA that is the unfortunate truth. The good news is that tire care is relatively easy and something you can do at home. Below are some tips and tricks from Nissan on how to properly maintain your tires this summer. Inspect - Take a good look at your tires, especially before a long trip, to look for damage, excessive or uneven wear, or under inflation. If while driving, you hit a particularly intense obstruction make sure to check them once you get to your destination for damage. Maintain - Extend the life of your car’s tires by getting them balanced and rotated on a regular basis. Know the Pressure - Know the suggested pressure for the tires and check each tire regularly for optimal performance and mileage. Also, know that pressure can change with temperature so check it after a significant change in temperature. Be Gentle - Tires get a lot of abuse on a day to day basis. Don’t make it harder for them by overloading the weight in your vehicle or by deliberately driving through obstacles like potholes or curbs. "Nissan Kicks off National Tire Safety Week with Tips for Proper Tire Care." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 31 May 2016. Web. 03 June 2016.

The 2016 Nissan Sentra has earned a Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when it is equipped with the optional Forward Emergency Braking technology. This technology is included with the optional Technology Package that is available on the 2016 Nissan Sentra SR and SL models. In order to earn the Top Safety Pick Plus rating the Forward Emergency Braking system had to earn an “advanced’ or “superior” rating and the vehicle itself needed to earn a rating of “good” or better in all five of the IIHS crash tests. "Nissan is proud to have another of our core vehicles recognized by IIHS for vehicle safety," said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Strategy and Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). "Nissan has the safety and security of Nissan vehicle owners and their passengers as its top priority, so we are glad to see our long-term investment in safety showing results in these latest IIHS tests." The 2016 Nissan Sentra is available here at Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins so stop by to take this all-new model out for a test drive if you live in or around Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Loveland, CO; or Cheyenne, WY. "2016 Nissan Sentra Achieves Top Safety Pick Plus Rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 5 Apr. 2016. Web. Apr. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/2016-nissan-sentra-achieves-top-safety-pick-plus-rating-by-the-insurance-institute-for-highway-safety>.

The 2016 Nissan Altima has been presented with a Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). With this new rating from the IIHS, the Nissan brand can now officially say that all three of their top-selling vehicles in North America have earned this highest-possible safety distinction. "Nissan is very proud to have our best-selling vehicle recognized by IIHS for excellence in vehicle safety," said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Strategy and Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). "Like the new Maxima and Murano, Altima sets high standards in a very competitive class for styling, performance and value as well as safety. We at Nissan are gratified to see that another of our core models has been recognized for excellent design and vehicle safety." The 2016 Altima achieved a “Good” rating in each of the five IIHS crash tests, and a “Superior” rating for its available Forward Emergency Braking system. This model offers a number of standard safety features as well as a long list of optional safety features as well. Some of these optional features include Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Forward Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, and Intelligent Cruise Control. Come to Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins if you live near Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, or Loveland, CO to take the 2016 Nissan Altima out for a test drive today! "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards 2016 Nissan Altima Highest "Top Safety Pick Plus" Designation." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 14 Jan. 2016. Web. 14 Jan. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/insurance-institute-for-highway-safety-awards-2016-nissan-altima-highest-top-safety-pick-plus-designation>.

While everyone is already excited for the new 2016 Nissan LEAF, we’re going to keep adding more reasons for you to get one of these electric cars. The latest reason to consider the LEAF is that it has earned a four-star (out of five) safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Standard safety equipment on the 2016 LEAF includes six airbags, stability control, antilock brakes, and traction control. These features and more lead the LEAF to earn four stars in the front, side and rollover crash tests. All of which are critical to the safety of your and your passengers in the event of an accident. If you are interested in test driving, buying, or leasing a 2016 Nissan LEAF be sure to contact Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins at 5811 South College Avenue in Fort Collins, CO 80525. We’re happy to help you! Don’t forget to ask about our “ No Charge To Charge” program either!

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has presented a “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating to the 2015 Nissan Murano for its impressive ratings in all five of the crash tests from IIHS and its optional Forward Emergency Braking.  In the five crash test, the Murano earned a “Good” rating and the front crash prevention earned the vehicle a “Superior” rating. "The designation of the IIHS 'Top Safety Pick Plus' for the all-new 2015 Murano is exactly what Nissan expected for a vehicle that has always set the trends in its segment," said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing, Parts & Service, U.S.A, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). "This Murano has once again raised the bar for Midsize Crossovers in terms of modern styling, levels of interior refinement, luxury and technology in its class. At Nissan, we are happy to add the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating to the list." The 2015 Murano comes equipped with standard safety features that include Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), 3-point rear seatbelts, LATCH System and 3-point front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors. In addition, this model has a number of available safety features such as Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with position monitoring and Nissan's innovative Easy Fill Tire Alert, Traction Control System (TCS), Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD) system, Nissan Immobilizer system, child safety rear door locks, anti-theft alarm system and Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones and occupant zone.