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For the third straight year, Nissan has scored more best-in-class wins than any other brand in the annual AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). Five-time winner Murano and four-time winner Maxima were joined by Rogue, Altima and Armada on the list of "most satisfying" vehicles. Now in its 23rd year, the VSA awards objectively measure owner satisfaction with 32 separate attributes ranging from driving performance to seating comfort and interior design. The winners are determined from responses by more than 50,000 new car and light truck owners. The VSA awards are designed to represent a complete view of the ownership experience. more "It is heartening to lead the field in terms of the most category winners in vehicle satisfaction. It means Nissan owners across a wide range of product styles and types really love their vehicles. We couldn't be more pleased," said Billy Hayes, division vice president, Nissan Sales, Nissan North America "The Murano and Maxima continue to be unbeatable since their redesigns entered the market in 2015 and 2016 respectively," said George Peterson, president, AutoPacific. "Even with new competition this year, the Murano and Maxima came out on top."

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The 2020 Maxima brings additional enhancements, including making Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of active safety technologies, standard across the entire lineup. In addition, the previous Premium Package content, including Dual Panel Panoramic Moonroof and Intelligent Around View® Monitor, is now standard on the Maxima SR grade. The 2020 Maxima is available in five well-equipped models: Maxima S, SV, SL, SR and Platinum, each equipped with a 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine and performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. The 2020 Maxima sedan's aggressive styling features a voluminous front grille with a deep V-motion grille, standard jewel-like LED headlights and Nissan Signature Daytime Running Lights – contributing to the flagship sedan's premium, high performance appearance. Inside is a driver-oriented cockpit and comfortable seating for five occupants. The interior's "Gliding Wing" interior layout emphasizes the horizontal movement and easy access to all controls. Available interior features include Rear Door Alert (RDA), SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with Advanced Auto Features (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) and Nissan Door to Door Navigation system (standard on SV grade and above). Maxima Platinum models include standard NissanConnect® with Navigation and Services featuring Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM. For 2020, Maxima again maintains its true sports sedan performance with a standard 300-horsepower 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine. Complementing the 3.5-liter V6 is a performance-oriented Xtronic transmission. The refined Maxima handling and ride comfort starts with a 4-wheel independent suspension with monotube rear shock absorbers. The sporty Maxima SR grade features unique suspension damper tuning, a larger front stabilizer bar and 19-inch wheels and tires. Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems, includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking. In addition to Safety Shield 360, Maxima also offers available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC), and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR). Maxima’s innovative Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)2 technology is standard on all grade levels.

Look, we get it: you’ve got kids, and their teammates, to take to soccer. You want to drive your hike-loving friends up to a favorite trail. You’re taking the family, including grandma and your non-driving nephew, to a family gathering. You need seats, and plenty of them. Seats and cargo space for groceries, camping gear, sports equipment, maybe a Great Dane. The Nissan lineup of SUVs and crossovers features two vehicles with standard 3rd rows that can meet your seating and cargo needs. The Pathfinder and Armada also feature impressive towing and a whole range of available Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety and convenience features. If you do need to seat more than 7, the NV Passenger van offers seating for up to 12 and 324 different seat configurations. That will come in very handy if your family is also a basketball team. more THE PATHFINDER: NISSAN’S 7-SEATER SUV The Pathfinder is Nissan’s SUV for the driver who is always in search of their next adventure. It seats up to 7 and comes well-equipped in every trim with standard Automatic Emergency Braking , Hill Start Assist, dual power outside mirrors with LED signal indicators and Nissan’s innovative E-Z Flex Seating System featuring LATCH AND GLIDE®. Add in up to 16 cu. ft. of cargo with the 3rd row up and an available 2nd row 120-volt outlet and USB connections, and the Pathfinder is an ideal hauler for gear and people. If you need capable towing, the 2018 Pathfinder offers up to 6,000 lbs. of standard towing, a standard transmission oil cooler, an available trailer hitch receiver and trailer towing harness. No matter how far you are traveling, you’ll keep passengers entertained with an available rear seat entertainment system that includes dual 8” screens, a DVD player and wireless headphones. THE ARMADA: NISSAN’S 8 SEATER FLAGSHIP SUV The largest member of the Nissan family, the luxurious Armada seats up to eight and offers a maximum cargo volume of 95.4 cu. ft.with all the rear seats folded. Configuring and accessing that cargo space is made easy by the available power 3rd row seats that fold down at the push of the button and the available power lift gate. When it comes to safety and convenience available Nissan Intelligent Mobility features like the Intelligent Rear View Mirror, Intelligent Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Warning reduce the stress of driving the Armada as much as the interior eases you into comfort. If you are the outdoorsy type looking to tow a holiday trailer or boat, the Armada offers up to 8,500 lbs. of standard towing and a standard tow hitch receiver. If you prefer your camping a little more rustic, the available accessories include a dealer-installed 10 ft. by 10 ft. Hatch Tent that sleeps 5 and can be connected directly to the rear hatch of your Armada. The NV PASSENGER: THE ULTIMATE PEOPLE MOVER With seating for up to 12 in four rows, the NV Passenger has the most capacity of any Nissan vehicle and can also be configured to provide up to 281.9 cu. ft. of rear cargo space depending on how they are arranged Click here to view our inventory

Nissan and EVgo are expanding the charging network for EV drivers with the installation of 200 direct current fast chargers (DCFC) across the United States. Each of the new fast-chargers is capable of delivering 100kW and have both CHAdeMO and CCS connectors so more EV drivers can benefit. "Nissan is proud to have partnered with EVgo to build the largest public EV fast charging network in the U.S.," said Aditya Jairaj, director, EV Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc. "Given the tremendous driver response to the 2019 long-range1 all-electric LEAF, Nissan and EVgo will accelerate fast charging by committing to a multi-year charger construction program that will continue to expand fast-charging options for EV drivers across the country." more The joint investment by Nissan and EVgo expands on a six-year partnership between two of the original leaders in transportation electrification in the U.S. Nissan has installed more than 2,000 quick charge connectors across the country since 2010. More than 100 million Americans currently live within a 15-minute drive of an EVgo fast charger, including those built in partnership with Nissan along the I-95 corridor on the East Coast, the DRIVEtheARC corridor in California from Monterey to Lake Tahoe. "EVgo is thrilled to expand our six-year partnership with Nissan to provide convenient and reliable fast charging to EV drivers, including Nissan LEAF drivers, on the nation's largest and most reliable public network," said Cathy Zoi, chief executive officer, EVgo. "This new phase of our partnership means that EVgo and Nissan will continue to lead in enabling more American drivers to take advantage of the benefits of electric vehicles." Nissan and EVgo will also join forces in a co-marketing program to help inform and raise awareness among U.S. EV drivers about the advantages of going electric; this will include highlighting the Nissan LEAF PLUS, which has a range up to 226 miles1, fast-charging capability, and EVgo's network of more than 1,200 public fast chargers across the country. Nissan has sold more than 400,000 LEAF vehicles worldwide.

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As Nissan prepares to launch an all-new, redesigned 2020 Versa compact sedan next week, its flagship Maxima sedan continues to make a strong showing in J.D. Power consumer studies. Maxima today was named the top ranked vehicle in the J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM Large Car segment for the second consecutive year. The award follows Maxima's top ranking in the 2019 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) Large Car segment, making it one of only seven vehicles to earn both awards this year. Nissan's strength in sedans continues with Nissan Altima, which tied for best Midsize Car with two other vehicles in the 2019 APEAL Study. With a refreshed Maxima, all-new Altima and the upcoming all-new Versa Nissan is set to have one of the freshest sedan lineups in the industry. Three other 2019 Nissan models performed better than the non-premium APEAL average in their respective categories: Armada, Murano and TITAN. In the 2019 IQS awards, TITAN was ranked not only the best performer in the “Large Light Duty Pickup” segment, but also tied for seventh in fewest overall problems among all vehicles studied. The annual APEAL Study, now in its 24th year, surveys purchasers and lessees of new vehicles, giving owners a platform to evaluate their cars, trucks and SUVs across 77 specific attributes. The results are combined into an overall APEAL score measured on a 1,000-point scale.

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Nissan Intelligent Mobility explained. See how Nissan Intelligent Driving helps you see more and sense more through innovative safety features and advanced technology. Be amazed as Intelligent Integration extends your smart home to your driveway, and lets your mobile device make the center of your world, the center of your drive. And experience Intelligent Power making your drive more exciting, with 100% electric power delivering instant thrills. more Nissan Vehicles Featured: -Nissan Altima - Nissan Rogue - Nissan Leaf Intelligent Driving / Nissan Safety Features & ProPILOT Assist: - Intelligent Around View Monitor - Rear Cross Traffic Alert - Rear Automatic Braking - Blind Spot Warning - Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection Intelligent Integration Technology - Nissan Connect Services - Amazon Alexa - Remote Engine Start with Intelligent Climate Control - Nissan Door to Door Navigation with Premium Traffic - Android Auto Intelligent Power -Electric vehicle Nissan Leaf e-Pedal - One pedal driving- Nissan ePedal - One pedal driving

One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle healthy and running smoothly is to change its oil. Changing a vehicle’s oil is simple enough to do at home, but if you simply do not have the time to do it yourself, fear not, your friends here at Passport Auto Group are here to help you out. Our trained specialists use parts from each manufacturer and have the experience and knowledge to get your oil change done in a timely fashion so you can get on with your busy day. Many people who bring their vehicles in when they need to change their oil do not think about bringing it to a dealership because they think we charge more than other places. In fact, our prices are very competitive, and we use genuine parts while other service shops may not. We also include many other service features to go along with your oil change to make your vehicle drive like the day you drove it off of our lot. more HOW OFTEN DO I NEED AN OIL CHANGE? You may be under the impression that every car needs an oil change at exactly three months or 3,000 miles. Or maybe you're on the other end of the spectrum and you won't bother until your engine actually stops running. (Spoiler alert: if that has happened, it's too late.) The first example is just a little off. The second is scary! MY, HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED. The standard 3,000 mile rule comes from an earlier age of vehicle production. With advances in both engine and oil technology, you don't need to stick to such a frequent schedule. Some classic and specialty cars will still want to be on this tighter timetable, but if you're driving a vehicle built in the last decade or so, it probably isn't necessary. It won't hurt the car, but you might just be wasting some good oil if you change it too often. BUT WHY SHOULD I BOTHER TO CHANGE THE OIL IN MY CAR? Oil lubricates your engine and all of its little components. When the oil breaks down, it can't do its job effectively anymore. With all that friction, your engine will overheat, which can cause parts to quickly wear down and warp. If you just never change your oil, your engine is likely to eventually seize up and turn into a big useless pile of scrap metal. SO WHAT SHOULD I DO? Unfortunately, there isn't really an easy rule to remember across the board. Each car is different, and each driver is different. The first thing to do is check your owner's manual. For example, some manufacturers recommend a maximum interval of 12 months or 7,500 miles between oil changes for many of their models. Your next guideline is to make sure you always pay attention to your vehicle's notifications and warning lights- most new vehicles include some very cool technology and it would be a shame to ignore it! You'll want to adjust your own oil change schedule depending on your driving habits and conditions. Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, can cause your oil to work a little harder. Here are some other factors to consider: • Stop-and-go vs. highway mileage • Mountains and hills vs. flat terrain • Frequency of heavy loads or towing • Frequency of engine idling Don't forget to check our service specials page for any applicable money-savers, and then schedule a service if your car is ready for an oil change. Please feel free to call or stop by to discuss your own vehicle and driving habits - our experienced technicians are here to help you get the most out of your car, and we can help you come up with an oil change schedule you're comfortable with. We know our environment and our brand, so be honest about how aggressive you drive and we'll make sure your car gets the best possible care! CHOOSE YOUR OIL TYPE WITH THE HELP OF OUR EXPERTS Considering the type of oil that you need for your vehicle to continue a successful streak of commuting? There are a number of options that your vehicle may or may not be right for, and it can sometimes be confusing differentiating between the choices that are available. We are here to help! We have a preview of standard motor oil, synthetic blend and full synthetic ready for you to review, and we look forward to your next scheduled oil change here at our service center! STANDARD OIL This is the most common brand of oil that you will discover for your vehicle, and one that most leading brands carry. Usually distinguished by a 5W-20 or 5W-30 branding, this oil is recommended to be changed every couple months or thousands of miles, with a routine maintenance appointment easy to schedule with our factory-trained technicians. FULL SYNTHETIC OIL A full synthetic blend proves to be a more expensive type of oil, but for good reason. This oil type is superior to that of standard oil, and designed to thrive in both colder and hotter climates. Tested for maximum performance and held to stringent standards, this oil is typically required for more technologically advanced engine types. SYNTHETIC BLEND Mixed with an organic blend and full synthetic, this type of motor oil typically is relegated to pickup trucks and specific SUVs. Designed to support heavy transportation loads and extreme climates, you will be confident in the strength and durability of this oil type. Click here to schedule your oil service today

Nissan is highlighting the fact that its Driver Attention Alert (DAA) system is available on its vehicles. The issue of drowsy and inattentive driving has been the subject of recent studies by the National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA) and AAA* (formerly the American Automobile Association). Results of a November 2014 AAA survey, for example, suggest that drowsy drivers are involved in approximately 300,000 crashes each year – 6,400 of them fatal. Nissan's Driver Attention Alert system, which is standard in the 2015 Murano SL and Platinum grades and the 2016 Maxima Platinum, is intended to address potential driver fatigue and inattention. The system adapts to each individual driver, monitoring steering input patterns (using steering angle sensors) during a period of driving to establish a baseline. It continuously compares subsequent driving patterns to a baseline using a statistical analysis of steering correction errors. more If it detects driving behavior consistent with a drowsy driver, the system uses an audible chime sound and displays an amber coffee cup with a message reading, "Take a break?" in the vehicle's information display. The DAA includes logic to help address false detection, road curvatures, lane changes, braking and even poor road conditions. The system automatically resets when the engine is turned off. It can also be turned off by the driver if desired. 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.