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Nissan North America, Inc. has plenty to celebrate this holiday season, as four of their top models have been recognized by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2016 Maxima and Murano have been awarded an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus and the 2016 Rogue and Sentra have been given a Top Safety Pick award when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. The Top Safety Pick Plus rating is the highest designation from the IIHS and was given to the Maxima, which joined the previously announced Murano, since in scored “Good” in all five TSP categories and earned TSP+ status with a "Superior" rating for front crash prevention for those models equipped with Forward Emergency Braking. The 2016 Sentra received a Top Safety Pick along with the Rogue. When the Sentra goes on sale in January it will offer Forward Emergency Braking. This means that it will have the opportunity to upgrade its rating to a Top Safety Pick Plus. "Nissan is proud to again have our core vehicles recognized by IIHS for vehicle safety," said Pierre Loing, vice president, Product Strategy and Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). "The new Maxima, like the Murano, is setting high standards in its class for styling, performance, and interior refinement.  The 2016 Nissan Rogue and Sentra demonstrate Nissan’s commitment to high quality and safety standards, and we are gratified that these outstanding vehicles have been recognized for excellent design." You can find the 2016 Maxima and Rogue on the Tynan’s Nissan of Fort Collins lot right now! As for the Sentra and Murano, there’s no need to wait! You can sign up for a test drive and get your financing process started now, that way you can get in and out quick when they arrive. Yaeger, Steve. "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Top Safety Designations to Key Nissan Models for 2016." NissanNews.com. NissanNews.com, 10 Dec. 2015. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.

Nissan has announced that the 2016 Nissan TITAN XD has been chosen as one of the three finalists for the 2016 North American Truck/Utility of the Year (NATOY) award. Each year this award is presented to a new vehicle after being selected by a jury that consists of automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada. The three finalists were chosen from a group of 11 semi-familists following an evaluation by the jurors during which they considered factors such as performance, driver satisfaction, value for the dollar, handling, innovation, and safety. "To understand the full significance of the North American Truck of the Year award you have to look at the cumulative depth of knowledge of the jurors, who represent major magazines, television stations, radio stations, newspapers and websites," said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing and Operations, U.S.A., Nissan North America, Inc. "To be named one of three finalists is a tribute to the dedicated Nissan planning, design, engineering, development and manufacturing teams across America that have worked so hard to bring it to market.". The 2016 Nissan TITAN XD is offered in three cab sizes, two frame sizes and five grade levels which include the S, SV, SL, Platinum Reserve and the sporty PRO-4X . This model will offer three different powertrain options including a 310-horsepower Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine that is paired with a heavy-duty 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission. Some of the standard features on this truck include Tow/Haul Mode with Downhill Speed Control, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Trailer Sway Control (TSC),  RearView Monitor with Trailer Guides, and a Trailer Light Check system that includes checking running/clearance lights, turn signals, and brake lights. This vehicle is also offered with available features such as Around View® Monitor (AVM) which includes Moving Object Detection (MOD), and Two trailer hitches with an integrated gooseneck hitch that easily fits into the frame and is accessible in the bed.

The Carbon Disclosure Project has ranked Nissan in the top five percent of corporations that are participating in the international NPO’s climate change program. In addition, Nissan received a perfect score on the organization’s Climate Disclosure Leadership Index. All of this recognition means that Nissan was once again the highest ranked automotive company in Japan. The perfect score was given thanks to the continuing work that has been done to reduce CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 90 percent by 2050. Nissan was also named on the Climate “A” list thanks to its top-selling zero-emissions vehicle the LEAF, it’s implementation of LEAF to Home and its effort to reduce CO2 emissions within its manufacturing process. Watch the video below to see all of these changes and how Nissan plans to continue their journey to helping the planet. "International NPO Names Nissan a World Leader in Corporate Action on Climate Change." Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 2 Dec. 2015. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.

When Nissan first began designing the 2016 Nissan Titan they decided to offer customers  behind-the-scenes look into the process of creating this impressive vehicle. Thus, the brand created the Nissan TITAN Truckumentary, a multi-part series that follows the design and build of this truck from initial conceptual design planning up through the testing and release of the final product. Recently, the brand released the newest segment in the series “Chapter 9: Making the Grade.” In this latest chapter, the brand gave viewers a look at series of rigorous off-road test that they put this model through in order to ensure its overall strength and durability on even the toughest of roads. For these tests, the 2016 Titan was taken out for a drive on the Montana Mountain. Additionally, engineers also drove it over the Davis Dam in order to see how it would stand up under high heat while being driven on a steep incline. Lienert, Phil. "Nissan "TITAN Truckumentary" Chapter 9: "Making the Grade"" NissanNews.com. N.p., 24 Nov. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Fnissan-titan-truckumentary-chapter-9-making-the-grade>.

Kristina Adamski has officially joined the Nissan Group as the new Group Communications for Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). Adamski has a degree in Psychology and has been working in communications for several years, holding positions at companies such as Delphi Energy, Chassis Systems, and Weber Shandwick. Most recently, she worked at Ford Motor Company where she was the leader of Global Manufacturing and Labor Communications. In her new position with Nissan she will be responsible for handling communication activities such as corporate social responsibility, multicultural communications, labor and policy communications, crisis communications, corporate, and manufacturing for all of North America. "We are pleased to have Kristina join the Nissan team and continue the transformation of our corporate communications activities," said Reuter. "Kristina brings more than 12 years of strong global automotive experience to the role, and she is an ideal person to lead our efforts to tell Nissan's story of investment, growth and success in North America." Brockman, Brian. "Nissan Names Kristina Adamski Director, Group Communications." Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 20 Nov. 2015. Web. 30 Nov. 2015. < http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-names-kristina-adamski-director-group-communications >.

From the Tynan's Nissan of Fort Collins family to yours, we’d like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your day is filled with food, fun, and family and that you visit us again real soon at 5811 South College Avenue in Fort Collins, CO 80525.

As they announced earlier this year, Nissan signed a deal with the Tennessee Titans that provided them with a 20-year exclusive naming-rights to the team’s Nashville downtown stadium which will now be called Nissan Stadium. Recently, the brand’s presence at the stadium became much more obvious as the first of two “Nissan Stadium” marquee signs was officially placed above the main entrance. This new sign was designed to truly stand out with “Nissan” letters that are 15 feet tall and “Stadium” letters that are 7.5 feet tall. Additionally, the combined weight of all the letters comes out to 35 tons, so between the height and size, this is easily one of the largest stadium signs in the world. What makes this sign even more unique is that the white “Stadium” letters can be changed to different colors with special lighting in order to support different holidays and causes. Source: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-stadium-gets-a-new-marquis-sign

Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins has the 2016 Nissan Rogue available at our dealership we will also be releasing a Research & Review page featuring this model soon. The information provided on this page will include a mixture of facts and figures that will help you to learn all about this impressive new SUV before you head over to 5811 South College Ave in Fort Collins, CO to take it out for a test drive. Look out for the arrival of this page to find out everything you need to know about the 2016 Nissan Rogue.

Three top executive women from Nissan were recently added to the Automotive News 2015 “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” list. Detroit Rebecca Barker Vest, Diane Allen, Sonia Rief were all honored at the publication’s gala celebration at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Monday. These highly recognized women oversee and or fill the following positions for Nissan North America (NNA) - VP of Purchasing, Senior Design Manager, Director of Vehicle Program Management as well as regional chief vehicle engineer for the Nissan Rogue. "We are honored and humbled to have inspiring, thought-provoking women like Diane, Sonia and Rebecca within the Nissan family. These women are outstanding examples for the next generation of female corporate leaders to look up to." Stated José Muñoz, stated executive vice president, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and chairman, Nissan North America. The entire staff at Tynan’s Nissan in Fort Collins is so proud to witness such high honors achieved by these women, and recognized by the auto industry. Tynan’s Nissan would like to wish a special congratulations and thank you to these women.

The Nissan Division recently announced the U.S. sales for the month of October 2015, delivering 104,904 units at an increase of 12-percent over than the prior year. The Nissan Rogue showed a dramatic increase of nearly a 70-percent increase from last year’s month of October, with 24,939 units sold in comparison to 14,685. Trailing behind the Rogue, was the Murano with a monthly increase of 25.3-percent, and a year-to-date increase of 28.5-percent. When it comes to the truck category, the Nissan brand showed an October month to month comparison of 25.8-percent increase, with a year-to-date increase of 18.4-percent, with 477,241 units sold within the last year with two more months to go in 2015. The talented team at Tynan’s Nissan located at 5811 South College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525 near Greeley, Longmont, Loveland CO and Cheyenne, WY, is so proud to be part of the Nissan family that creates quality products that we can trust in delivering to our loyal customers. Source: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-group-reports-october-2015-u-s-sales

The full Research & Review page on the 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan that Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins announced earlier is now available. Be sure to read through this page to find out all about this model and each of its four trim level options which include the S, S Plus, SV, and SL. We have a few of the facts from this page available for you below. Some of the safety and convenience features that you can expect to find on the 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan include Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System, Zone Body Construction with Front and Rear Crumple Zones, Air Conditioning, Speed-Sensitive Volume Control, Available USB Connection Port for iPod® Interface and Other Compatible Devices, Available NissanConnect™ with Mobile Apps, and Available Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition. The performance of the 2016 Nissan Versa Sedan is made possible by a 109 horsepower 1.6L DOHC 16-Valve Four-Cylinder Engine paired with either a Five-Speed Manual, Four-Speed Automatic, or an Xtronic CVT®. Find out even more about this model on our full page and then stop by 5811 South College Avenue in Fort Collins, CO to setup a test drive.

Here at Tynan’s Nissan of Fort Collins, we understand that the highest priority of parents is the safety of your children while traveling. That’s why we’ve released a Research & Review page on the Nissan program, Snug Kids, for our customers living in the Fort Collins, Greenley, Longmont, Loveland, CO; and Cheyenne, WY areas. The Nissan Snug Kids Program was created by the manufacturer to ensure that parents know how to properly install rear-facing child restraint systems, forward-facing child restraint systems and booster seats. For more information on the Nissan Snug Kids program and advice on child restraint systems, check out our Research & Review page.