“Nissan sponsors many educational programs to help children and youth learn and grow,” said Rebecca Vest, Nissan vice president of Corporate Development and Social Responsibility. “There is no better way to nurture opportunity in the communities where we live and work than to promote literacy and a desire to learn among children from an early age. We are proud to partner with Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation and Tennessee’s Imagination Library.”
The Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) was on the receiving end of a monetary gift totaling $100,000 from Nissan yesterday. Since 2005, Nissan has donated $1.1 million to GBBF in an effort to encourage early childhood literacy in Middle Tennessee. The foundation specializes in providing age-appropriate books each month to preschool children who are enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library programs in four Tennessee counties where Nissan has a presence. GBBF has distributed more than 26.8 million books across the state of Tennessee.
“We know that early learning and reading skills are absolutely critical for a child’s success in life,” said Theresa Carl, president of GBBF. “Thanks to Nissan’s generosity and commitment, more than 4 million books have been delivered in Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Franklin counties since 2004. Our continued partnership with Nissan through the years has made a significant impact on enrollment growth and on the lives of the thousands of children served by this program.”
“Nissan Awards $100,000 to Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation for Tennessee’s Imagination Library.” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 21 Sept. 2016. Web. 22 Sept. 2016.
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Research & Review Page Featuring 2017 Nissan Armada
Your life isn’t one size fits all, so your SUV shouldn’t be either. If you’re looking for an SUV that’s equal parts luxury, utility, and performance, look no further than the 2017 Nissan Armada. It will only take a short test drive for you to fall in love, but if you don’t believe in love at first sight, we are crafting a Research Page that will give you all the details on the Armada down to every last performance, safety, and standard feature. Be on the lookout for this new page as it will be released very shortly on our website.
Welcome Back to the Nissan Heisman House
Nissan and past Heisman trophy winners are back! Antics, pranks, and hijinks are sure to play a starring role this year, yet again, in the video series on the official Nissan YouTube channel. This year, newcomer Derrick Henry gets to experience life in the house, but not necessarily the one he was thinking of. We also get a peek into one famous footballer’s dreams. Be sure to watch all the funny videos then come into Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins for a test drive in any of the vehicles featured including the new Nissan Titan!
2017 Nissan Maxima Page Released
The Research & Review page that we told you about previously has now been made available on our website. Check out this page to learn about all of the important and exciting details of the 2017 Nissan Maxima. We know that you will find this page to be especially helpful in learning about everything this vehicle has to offer so be sure to check it out today.
The 2017 Nissan Maxima is available in five trim level options and they are all powered by a 300 horsepower engine. Some of the safety and convenience features that you will find on this vehicle include Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy-Fill Tire Alert, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Fog Lights, Multi-Function Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Heated Front Seats, Blind Spot Warning, 19” Aluminum Wheels, and NissanConnect℠ with Navigation and Services featuring Apple CarPlay™.
2017 Nissan Rogue Debuts at Miami Auto Show
As we mentioned in our previous blog, the 2017 Nissan Rogue was unveiled this past weekend at the Miami International Auto Show. Along with progressive enhancements made to the exterior styling, the new Rogue will also feature available Motion-Activated Liftgate, available Nissan Safety Shield technologies, and even a new hybrid model.
“Following three straight years of consecutive growth, we project Rogue will approach 300,000 units in the current fiscal year, nearly doubling sales since 2012,” said Muñoz. “For 2017, we’re turning up the heat on the competition with enhancements designed to keep Rogue at the top of compact SUV buyers’ wish lists.”
Nissan predicts that the 2017 Rogue will overtake the Nissan Altima to become the top-selling vehicle in the lineup in America. Watch the video about to get your sneak peek and stay tuned to our blog for all the latest Nissan news!
“Nissan Continues ‘Year of the Truck’ Momentum with World Debut of New 2017 Nissan Rogue at Miami Auto Show.” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 9 Sept. 2016. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
Nissan Unveils 2017 Sentra SR Turbo
The Miami International Auto Show was the place to be this past weekend if you are a Nissan fan. Along with the 2017 Rogue, which we will talk about in a future blog, the big attraction of the day was the 2017 Sentra SR Turbo. Featuring a new 188-horsepower 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGTM) turbo engine, the SR Turbo takes the Sentra’s fun-to-drive factor to a whole new level.
Along with the new engine, the Sentra SR Turbo also gets a new body structure, larger front disc brakes, revised steering system, power sliding glass moonroof, LED low beam projector headlights with LED accents, unique design 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, premium sport cloth seats, heated front seats, and a 5.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display.
“The Sentra SR Turbo is designed for buyers who want all the attributes of traditional compact sedans but also desire some serious turbo performance,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. “The SR Turbo builds upon the redesigned Sentra and adds 50 percent more horsepower and more than 40 percent more torque, as well as the upgrades where drivers will feel them. It’s truly the complete package for compact car buyers and enthusiasts alike.”
“2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo Makes World Debut at Miami Auto Show.” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 10 Sept. 2016. Web. 12 Sept. 2016.
National Drive Electric Week Is Next Week
“Nissan is a driving force in the plug-in vehicle industry, with the top-selling electric vehicle, Nissan LEAF, and with investments in charging infrastructure and consumer education,” said Tom Saxton, Plug In America’s Program Manager for National Drive Electric Week. “Nissan’s support of National Drive Electric Week helps Plug In America with our efforts to rapidly increase adoption of EVs of all kinds in cities across the U.S.”
From September 10th through the 18th, we will be celebrating National Drive Electric Week. It only makes sense that Nissan is at the forefront of this promotion since the Nissan LEAF® is the top-selling electric car in history. All over the country, ride-and-drives, educational opportunities, and more will take place to encourage people to go electric.
For those everyone who already owns and drives a LEAF® we hope that you join us and continue to tell others about the positive experiences that have come from going green. Regardless of whether or not you drive electric, you are still more than welcome to join in on the festivities.
You can find out when and where the nearest events are by checking this link: https://driveelectricweek.org/events-list.php
Shahan, Cynthia. “Nissan Promotes National Drive Electric Week — September 10–18.” CleanTechnica. CleanTechnica, 11 Aug. 2016. Web. 07 Sept. 2016.
Happy Labor Day from Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins! Congratulate yourself for all your hard work and know that without you keeping our labor force alive our country wouldn’t be as great as it is! We hope that if you have the day off from work that you are able to spend it with family and friends.
Study Dispels Range Anxiety
If you’re a Nissan LEAF® driver, you know how great it is and that “range anxiety” is nothing to worry about. But for drivers who don’t drive the popular electric vehicle or are on the fence about buying one, range anxiety is a real fear. We’re here to tell you it needn’t be!
So what is range anxiety? Simply put it’s the anxiety or fear one experiences when thinking about how far an electric vehicle can get you on a charge. A new study from MIT shows that the electric cars that are currently available can reliably “replace 87 percent of the personal vehicles on the road and still get us where we need to go (and back again).” And it doesn’t stop there. With the ever-improving battery technology that percentage is expected to increase to 98 percent by 2020.
Not only would replacing 87 percent of cars on the road have an enormously beneficial impact on the environment, it would reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and give the vehicle industry an incentive to put more money into cleaner cars and technologies.
“It’s taking the approach of empowering people with information, which often today they don’t have,” Jessika Trancik of MIT says. “These changes can happen from the ground. And I think the area of personal transportation is just so exciting for that reason, because private citizens can really make a difference today.”
The study also looks specifically at the Nissan LEAF® and points out that for an affordable price you can get an average of 74 miles per charge. That’s plenty of power to get you to Denver. Stop by Tynan’s Nissan of Fort Collins today for your test drive and a crash course in getting over your range anxiety!
Caruso, Catherine. “Why Range Anxiety for Electric Cars Is Overblown.” MIT Technology Review. MIT Technology Review, 15 Aug. 2016. Web. 31 Aug. 2016. <https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602174/why-range-anxiety-for-electric-cars-is-overblown/>.
Meet Henry, the “Emotional Environmentalist”
When you are just one person it’s hard to imagine that you alone can make a difference in the world. But for little Henry, saving the world is both an individual and group act. Last spring, Henry watched a video in school about the earth and the effects of pollution. He became so upset as a result that he began crying when his mother picked him up from school. While Henry was letting loose his grievances and feelings on the issue his mother recorded him and uploaded the video to social media for friends and family to watch. The video soon went viral and Henry became a poster child for environmental awareness.
Since then, Henry has written a book titled “Enjoy the Planet, Don’t Wreck It.” and is a sort of neighborhood watch patrol for people who litter and pollute his hometown of Mount Vernon, Washington. Nissan also took notice of Henry’s efforts and decided to show him that he’s not alone in his efforts. This month Nissan presented Henry and his family with a Nissan LEAF adorned with Henry’s very own environmental-related drawings. Watch the video above for Henry’s reaction and the video below to see where it all began.
“Henry, the “Emotional Environmentalist”” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 26 Aug. 2016. Web. 30 Aug. 2016.
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