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The New York State Museum currently has the exhibition The Coast & The Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America now on display through February 21, 2016. The Coast & The Sea collection features more than 50 paintings created between the years of 1750 to 1904. The exhibit also features many artifacts from the New York Historical Society’s collection of maritime artifacts. Visitors can learn more about historical events through the art work and artifacts on display. The New York State Museum is located at 260 Madison Avenue in Albany NY. Admission is free for visitors and donations are accepted upon entry. The museum is closed on Mondays and open 9:30 am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Sunday. A museum gift shop is located on the premises for all your souvenirs. The museum carousel is open from 10am to 4:30pm and operates typically every 15 minutes. Other exhibits on display at the museum now include The Shakers: America’s Quiet Revolutionaries, Represent: Contemporary Native American Art, and St. Paul’s Chapel: A Place of Refuge. The museum also offers several programs through the year include an open house at an archeological site, family fun day on the third Saturday of the month, and school holiday vacation programs for kids. For more information about the museum, visit the New York State Museum’s website. The museum captures the cultural diversity across the New York State. Memberships are not being offered at this time but volunteer opportunities are available.

A new advertisement called “The Package” has been released by Nissan featuring the all-new 2016 Nissan Altima. This new spot highlights several of the impressive capabilities of this stylish sedan and a few of its top technologies including a touchscreen display and push button start all while providing a number of shots that show off the sleek design of the 2016 Altima. In this new advertisement we see a man heading out in his Altima on what appears to be a secret mission as he easily navigates his way through parking garages and busy city streets at night. In the end he completes his mission to pick up “The Package” before heading off to a very special meeting. Check out the video below to find out what his secret mission was.

The “No Charge to Charge” program for the Nissan LEAF has officially been included in three more U.S. cities. This new program has now officially arrived in Santa Barbara, Philadelphia, and right here in New York. This program provides new LEAF owners with free public charging for the first two years when they purchase their vehicle from a LEAF-certified dealer in one of the participating cities. “Nissan LEAF is an attractive option for metropolitan New York car shoppers—in addition to the $7,500 federal tax credit*, LEAF buyers can enjoy HOV lane access and now two years of free public charging,” said Andrew Speaker, director, Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales & Marketing, Nissan. “Those benefits, combined with the significantly lower operating costs and zero spending on gas, make owning an all-electric vehicle a cost-effective and convenient choice.” To locate chargers in their area that are eligible for the “No Charge to Charge” program Nissan LEAF customers can use the LEAF EZ-Charge app. "Nissan’s “No Charge to Charge” Program Arrives in New York, Philadelphia and Santa Barbara." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 15 Jan. 2016. Web. 21 Jan. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-s-no-charge-to-charge-program-arrives-in-new-york-philadelphia-and-santa-barbara>.

Our Albany Nissan service center offers all of the basic maintenance services your car will every need. A regular tune up is a vital part of good car care so make sure your car isn’t missing out on this service at least once a year. Trust Our Nissan Specialists Our Nissan-certified service team specializes in all things Nissan. We can fully inspect the systems of your car to make sure everything is operating efficiently and running smoothly. Set up a tune up appointment today and we’ll go over your car’s systems carefully, making recommendations along the way. Our technicians can catch problems while still small so they won’t lead to major repairs. Benefits of a Tune Up The tune up services offered at Destination Nissan will ultimately ensure your engine is running efficiently. A clogged, dirty engine will not only reduce performance, it will also inevitably waste gas and money. A dirty engine can also lead to engine failure down the line. We’ll repair broken hoses, replace grimy filters, and double check all electrical connections. Other preventative maintenance services we offer include engine diagnostics, radiator flushing, transmission services, and routine oil changes. Contact us today to schedule your next tune up, brake service, or tire inspection today. We also have a fully stocked Parts Department to ensure you get the quality Nissan parts your car deserves to keep it running in optimum condition. We also sell major brand tires to keep your Nissan safe on the road.

Nissan now officially has three models from their 2016 lineup that have earned the highest-possible Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS had already announce that the 2016 Nissan Maxima and Murano had been awarded this rating, but just last week, the 2016 Nissan Altima was added to the list. Like the previous two vehicles, the Altima earned this rating by achieving a score of “Good” in all five of the crash tests performed by the IIHS. In order to clinch the “plus “ rating, the available Forward Emergency Braking system on this model earned a “Superior” rating. A few additional, optional safety features that are available on this model include Blind Spot Warning, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Intelligent Cruise Control Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Forward Emergency Braking. "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." Stop by Destination Nissan anytime if you would like to take the 2016 Nissan Altima out for a test drive. "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>.

The Hilton Albany is the place to be on Friday, January 15, 2016. From 4pm to 8pm, 70 chefs and area restaurants will present demonstrations and educational seminars for attendees. More than 250 wines, spirits, and beers from the state of New York will be on display for tasting. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased through the Albany Wine Fest website. Just one of the demonstrations at the event will be a discussion of cheese boards. It will be hosted by Eric Paul on the Bluestar Culinary Stage. The seminar will offer attendees insights into creating the perfect cheese plate for special events, family parties, or romantic date nights. Eric Pauls I the owner of The Cheese Traveler. He will demonstrate the various ways to select and present cheese including the basics of pairing good cheeses with your favorite wines. Jimmy Crespo will also be on hand to create Bacardi rum inspired cocktails created with the 150 year-old popular rum. The Bacardi seminar will be held at 6:30pm. Crespo will also present the seminar featuring drinks created with the Cazadores Blue Agave tequila. The NYS Craft Beer Pavilion will feature crafts beers being produced through the state of New York. A Battle of the Bartenders Manhattan Edition will be presented by the Woodford Family of Brands. VIP ticket packages can be purchased for just $10 more which includes the regular festival events in addition to VIP access to the Fire & Ice Lounge.

The exciting and dynamic all-new 2016 Nissan Altima is now available here at Destination Nissan and we will soon be releasing a Research & Review page that will allow you to learn everything you need to know in one convenient spot. If you are interested in reading about all of the facts of this page be sure to keep an eye out for its arrival under our “Model Lineup” tab.

Over the next four years, the Renault-Nissan Alliance plans to launch ten autonomous vehicles in the U.S., Japan, China, and Europe. The group plans to install new technology in a variety of vehicles at more affordable prices. Additionally, a new suite of connectivity applications will be launched to improve consumer connectivity. The award-winning Renault-Nissan Alliance is best known for being the leader in zero-emission vehicles. Their sales of all-electric vehicles reached close to 300,000 since December of 2010. Over the years, the group has dedicated time to create zero emissions and zero fatalities vehicles. As such, they have been working on a number of advanced safety features that have led to a significant decrease in injuries and fatalities for drivers and passengers. "Renault-Nissan Alliance is deeply committed to the twin goals of 'zero emissions and zero fatalities,'" Renault-Nissan Alliance chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn said at the Renault-Nissan Silicon Valley Research Center. "That's why we are developing autonomous driving and connectivity for mass-market, mainstream vehicles on three continents." The group expects the addition of autonomous drive technologies to eliminate driver error, the leading cause of vehicle accidents. For this year, the group will be debuting vehicles with “single-lane control”, for highway driving and stop-and-go traffic. In 2018, they will introduce “multiple-lane control” which can be used to avoid hazards while changing lanes on the highway. Finally, in 2020, they will be releasing “intersection autonomy” that will allow the vehicle to navigate through heavy urban traffic and busy city intersections. "Renault-Nissan to Launch More than 10 Vehicles with Autonomous Drive Technology over the next Four Years." NissanNews.com. N.p., 7 Jan. 2016. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Frenault-nissan-to-launch-more-than-10-vehicles-with-autonomous-drive-technology-over-the-next-four-years>.

Car shopping for a reasonably priced vehicle doesn’t have to be impossible. Visit our Albany used car dealership to check out the many deals now available on used Nissans and more for under $10,000. We stock only the most reliable used cars, trucks, and SUVs. Speak with our sales team today about what you are looking for in a quality used car. Here are some great picks for an affordable car now available in our inventory: 2011 Nissan Sentra The Nissan Sentra for 2011 has a lot to offer. It is a sedan style car with a 4-cylinder engine and features like cruise control, trip computer, remote power locks, premium cloth upholstery, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and a six-speaker audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player, and steering wheel mounted audio controls. 2011 Nissan Versa The 2011 Nissan Versa is a hatchback style vehicle, perfect for your driving needs. It features a 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission. The Versa hatchback offers cloth upholstery, speed-sensing power locks, power windows, and a four speaker audio system with AM/FM radio and CD player. 2009 Nissan Altima The 2009 Nissan Altima sedan features a continuously variable transmission with a 4-cylinder engine. It offers plenty of great driver convenience features including air conditioning, front one-touch power windows, cloth upholstery, card key power locks, cruise control, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and a six speaker audio system with AM/FM radio and CD player. See our big inventory of quality used cars today at Destination Nissan. Our sales team can help you find the right vehicle for you at the right price. If you need financing help on your used Nissan purchase, let our in-house financing team get you a loan package you need to drive home in a quality used Nissan today.

Chief executive officer of Nissan Motor Co, Carlos Ghosn, announced the brand’s development of a crossover to be sold across the world, with it initially being introduced in the Latin American markets in 2016. The model draws its inspiration from the Kicks Concept car that was debuted during the 2014 Sao Paulo Motor Show, and will keep the Kicks name when it actually hits production. The Crossover will be produced at Nissan’s Resende Industrial Complex in Rio de Janeiro State after it opened in 2014. Currently, the plant produces the March and Versa. After it begins production of the Kicks, Nissan plans to take on 600 employees and begin a second shift in Resende facility. "Nissan invented the first crossover in 2003, with the Murano," said Ghosn. "Since then, we've established our global crossover leadership with vehicles like JUKE, Qashqai and X-Trail – which have been great successes. The Kicks will bring Nissan´s unique Crossover expertise to more regions." The Kicks crossover is an evolution from the Extrem concept car originally shown off in San Paulo in 2012. Since the show, Nissan has continuously experimented with working Brazilian and Latin American styles and cultures into the vehicle design and development. "Nissan to Produce New Crossover Based on Kicks Concept." Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 4 Jan. 2016. Web. 07 Jan. 2016.

Get out on the ice with the whole family. The Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany offers skating hours from 11am to 8pm daily through March 5, 2016. Empire State Plaza Ice Rink offers free skating and low cost skate rental for everyone. Skating at Empire State Plaza is part of the Winter at the Plaza events lined up for 2016. Kids 12 and under can rent skates for just $3 and adult skates are $4. A photo ID is required for skate rental. Every Friday, Hannaford Supermarkets sponsors a free skate rental opportunity for all visitors. The rink offers a full-service snack bar on Friday nights, weekends, and school holidays.  A skate lounge is available with lockers to keep your personal belongings safe during your skating time. The ice rink offers plenty of on-going events including learn to skate classes, celebrations for Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras, and more from now until March. Try Hockey for Free events offer clinics from 9-10am and include free skate rentals. The clinics are presented free of charge by USA Hockey and Troy Albany Youth Hockey and are offered on several dates from now through March. Parking is available for a fee at the V-lot under the Empire State Plaza and free parking Is open at the East Garage on Phillips Street after 5pm. The Winter at the Plaza events do have open spots for vendor opportunities. Visit the Winter at the Plaza website for more information.

Last month we told you that Destination Nissan would soon have Research & Review page on the 2016 Nissan Titan® XD available for all of our customers from Albany, Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga, and Clifton Park, NY. We are now pleased to be able to inform everyone that this page is available and it can be found under the “Model Lineup” tab of our site. We encourage you to read through the full page for a detailed description before you fill out our Online Scheduling Form to setup a test drive with us, but we have a short preview of the page for you below. Some of the standard and available features that you can find on the 2016 Nissan Titan® XD depending on which of the five trim levels you opt for include Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Hill Start Assist, Dampened Assist Locking Tailgate, Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant, Remote Keyless Entry, Available Cruise Control, Available siriusXM Satellite Radio, Available Rain-Sensing Wipers, Available Nissan Intelligent Key®, Available Blind Spot Warning, Available Remote Engine Start System, Available Chrome Front Grille, Available Heated and Cooled Front Seats, and Available Moving Object Detection. The five trim levels on the 2016 Nissan Titan® XD include the S, SV, PRO-4X®, SL, and Platinum Reserve. The two available engine options include a 310 horsepower Cummins® 5.0L DOHC V8 Turbo Diesel Engine or a 390 horsepower 5.6L DOHC V8 Engine.