Nissan’s current vehicle offerings are all dependable and technologically advanced. This is because of the constant updates the Japanese automaker has been making in recent years. For 2018, Nissan has introduced a new SUV and significantly improved its existing vehicles. Here’s what’s new for 2018.

The New 2018 Nissan Kicks  

Nissan has introduced the all-new 2018 Nissan Kicks to the North American market. This subcompact crossover SUV offers captivating styling, a refined cabin, advanced tech features, and impressive utility, all for an affordable base price. The Kicks comes with a 1.6-liter duel overhead camshaft, 16-valve four-cylinder engine that delivers 125 horsepower and 115 pound-feet of torque. The engine teams with an Xtronic transmission to send power to the front wheels.

2018 Nissan Rogue

The 2018 Rogue gets some major enhancements in the technology department. It now features the ProPilot Assist technology, which automatically controls its speed and distance from other vehicles. In addition, the NissanConnect system in this SUV now comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. The SL trim has newly standard intelligent cruise control and automatic emergency braking, as well as optional lane-departure alert.

2018 Nissan GT-R

The 2018 Nissan GT-R gets a new base trim in the form of the GT-R Pure. Despite being the most affordable GT-R, this new trim delivers impressive power with its 565-horsepower twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-6 engine. It can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 2.9 seconds.

Most other Nissan vehicles also received upgrades for the 2018 model year. If you want to learn about them, you can contact your local Nissan dealer.

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If you’re looking for an interesting place to visit in the Schoharie County area in New York, you should consider going to Howe Caverns. Established in 1843, Howe Caverns is the second-most visited attraction in the state. Here are a few fun things you can do there.

Take a Tour

The cave tour is the main highlight of Howe Caverns. An experienced, friendly guide will take you into the winding limestone corridors of the deep cavern. The tour takes 90 minutes and comprises of a walking tour and a boat ride on the cavern’s underground river. You can also opt for a two-hour flashlight or lantern tour, but you need to make reservations for these.

Do Some Mining

Howe Caverns also offers mining opportunities for kids. They’ll get a rare chance to learn how mining is done and possibly find some precious gems or minerals. Get your kids signed up and then purchase bags of mining rough for them. They’ll then take mining rough to the water sluice and sift through it looking for precious items. Your kids get to keep whatever they find.

Enjoy Outdoor Games

There are also a few great outdoor games available at Howe Caverns. You can have a go at the H2OGO Ball, an activity that involves rolling downhill in a 12-foot inflatable ball, or try the 900-foot long, four-tower zip line.

Besides its regular attractions, Howe Caverns also offer special packages to suit different preferences, including overnight tours, birthday parties, or weddings.

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If you’re visiting Albany with your romantic partner, you should have no trouble finding a suitable place to stay. The city has a wide range of romantic hotels to suit almost every budget and need. Here are a few great options.

1. The Morgan State House

The Morgan State House is a classy hotel in downtown Albany that features a European-themed setting. Its central location gives you convenient access to the major attractions in the city, excellent dining options, and shopping areas. Its rooms are well-decorated and equipped to provide a relaxing and comfortable stay.

2. Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn

Located in Troy/Albany, the Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn is another great romantic hotel. It offers panoramic views of the Hudson River and rooms with contemporary décor and elegant furnishings. It also has suites with Jacuzzis and excellent restaurants.

3. Hilton Garden Inn, Albany Airport

Situated close to the Albany Airport, the Hilton Garden Inn is a top-rated three-star hotel that offers a quiet and cozy environment. It’s an ideal option for couples who want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. All guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. The hotel also offers complimentary Wi-Fi.

Whether you wish to spend more time indoors or outdoors, these romantic hotels in Albany are excellent places to stay. Besides being strategically located, they offer all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. They also have full-size pools, fully equipped fitness centers, and business centers.

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If you’re a fan of supercars, you’ll surely like the 2018 Nissan GT-R Pure. This sports car delivers exhilarating performance with its outstanding power and handling. It also offers an impressive cabin and advanced safety features. Here’s a look at the latest GT-R Pure.

Remarkable Performance

Powering the 2018 GT-R Pure is a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that serves up a whopping 565 horsepower and 467 pound-feet of torque. This engine pairs with a dual-clutch six-speed transmission that features three drive modes. The transmission facilitates quick, seamless shifts for rapid acceleration, especially in R-Mode where it can shift in just 0.15 seconds. The supercar requires only 2.9 seconds to sprint from zero to 60 mph.

Excellent Safety

Safety is another department the 2018 Nissan GT-R Pure excels in. This car comes with high-performance Brembo four-wheel disc brakes to give you confident stopping power. Additionally, it’s equipped with an anti-lock braking system for preventing wheel-locking and an electronic brake force distribution system that helps adjust brake force to each wheel to compensate for added weight. It also comes standard with a rearview camera.

Refined Cabin

The new GT-R Pure also has a leather-trimmed interior with a long list of features, including dual zone automatic temperature control, heated front seats, navigation, and Bluetooth audio streaming.

The 2018 Nissan GT-R Pure is a well-built supercar that offers an exciting driving experience and great value for money. If you’re interested in this car, you can arrange for a test drive at your local Nissan dealer.

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In recent years, Americans have fallen in love with small crossover SUVs because of their car-like handling, ride comfort, practicality, and versatility. The Nissan Kicks is one of the latest entrants into the subcompact SUV segment, but it’s already giving its competitors a run for their money. Here’s a look at the 2018 Kicks.

Attractive Styling

The 2018 Kicks looks sleek and bold with its sharp lines and sweeping curves. It features Nissan’s signature V-Motion grille and stylish boomerang-themed headlights. In addition, this SUV has a floating roof design with a C-pillar that gives it a distinctive appearance. It also comes with optional fog lights, LED headlights, and LED signature accents.

Refined Cabin

On the inside, the Nissan Kicks features a new and modern gliding-wing dashboard design that’s sleek and sophisticated. The dashboard features soft-touch materials and a center console with a 7-inch NissanConnect infotainment system. The SUV also comes with body-contoured seats and automatic climate control for optimal comfort, as well as optional Prima-Tex leatherette upholstery.

Safety Features

The new Kicks also shines in the safety department. The base model is equipped with a backup camera and automatic emergency braking, while the higher trims feature blind-spot monitoring and a surround-view camera.

The 2018 Nissan Kicks is a reliable SUV that performs well in both urban areas and on highways. Its excellent handling, body control, and maneuverability provide a confident driving experience. If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s fun to drive and offers great value for your money, consider getting the Kicks.

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Founded in 2015, the Capital Craft Beverage Trail promotes farm-based and craft beverages in the capital region of New York. This trail is a one-of-a-kind drinking tour that features the region’s top beverage facilities. The producers of the beverages source their ingredients locally and create their batches in small quantities in order to maximize quality. Here are some of the highlights of this beverage trail.

Chatham Brewing

Chatham Brewing is one of the most popular places on the Capital Craft Beverage Trail. It offers freshly and locally brewed beer that’s made with award-winning recipes. It uses the finest homegrown hops and malts to give its beer a rich, distinctive taste. This brewery offers 14 varieties of unique ales and lagers for you to enjoy.

Altamont Vineyard and Winery

Altamont Vineyard and Winery provides a sophisticated yet fun experience with its outstanding selection of fine wines. The experts here will teach you how to examine wine visually through its color and transparency, smell and savor its rich fragrance, and test it.

Nine Pin Cider Works

Nine Pin Cider Works has some of the most unique offerings on the trail. The sweet yet strong taste of its hard cider will keep you going back for more. Its ciders are offered in a variety of flavors, including ginger, Belgian, and blueberry.

The Capital Craft Beverage Trail is an attraction you shouldn’t miss if you’re living or vacationing in upstate New York. Most of the beverage facilities are located along Broadway in Albany.

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It’s still winter, but that doesn’t mean it’s not the right time to clean out your garage so you can at least use it for part of the cold season to make your life a million times easier! Need to know how? We’ve got you covered!

Now, this project shouldn’t be daunting, even if you do have a larger garage with a lot of junk in it. The first step to making your garage into the paradise you deserve is to take everything (and we mean everything) out of it and then sort it into a pile of trash and a pile of things you want to keep. Throw away the trash. Go through the “to keep” pile and then throw away the trash that snuck in there.

With your garage now beautifully empty, sweep the floor, vacuum it, dust, and declutter. Don’t own shelves? Get some!. If you do have shelves, wipe them down and organize them.

 

Finally, put everything back into your garage. Use the storage you have so that you can park your car inside of your garage in the way Nature intended. And… that’s it! Easy, right?

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Winter is a season of cold weather, snow, road salt, and remembering your scarf… but it’s also the season of your car becoming a complete mess. Well, here’s a way to get out of the doldrums – clean out and organize your car! When you get back into the driver’s seat afterward, you’ll feel like a new person with a new car. Seriously, it works!

The first thing you need to do is get a couple of trash bags. First, get all of the trash out of your car. All of it! Trunk, back seat, front seat, center console… wherever there’s trash, find it and throw it away.

Next, get everything else out of your car. Separate everything into things that need to stay in your car and things that can go inside. Bring the inside stuff inside (this is a car blog, so I don’t really care what you do after that) and then leave the car stuff out.

Give your car a nice vacuum, a dusting, and a few spritzes of Febreeze. If you want to do some more cleaning, go right ahead!

 

Afterward, put everything you wanted to keep in your car back into it, but in an organized fashion. There you go!

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When it comes down to oil changes, do you really know how often you’re supposed to go into the shop for that service? People usually say “oh yeah, it’s every 3,000 miles or 6 months” but is that true? Not necessarily! There are a few factors that go into determining the actual frequency of your oil changes, which are:

• The age of your car

• The type of oil you use

• How many miles are on your car

• What conditions you usually drive in

• How hard you drive your car

 

The person who can tell you how often you SHOULD get your oil changed is your dealer, who just so happens to be Destination Nissan! Come visit our service department and ask us about oil changes, and we’ll set you up with a schedule of how often you should get your oil changed. It’s easy, quick, and your car will be in the best health of its life!

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Do you find that your battery doesn’t seem to work the way it used to? Has your battery died on you in the past couple weeks? Albany has been cold as anything, but just because it’s freezing doesn’t mean your battery shouldn’t work. Here are some reasons your battery might be wimping out on you.

You could be leaving lights on, either your headlights or your interior lights (like your dome light or map lights). It’s either forgetfulness or you have a problem. Make sure you check all your lights when you get out of the car – even your trunk light – and make sure they are all turned off or that they have turned off by themselves. If not, you could have an issue with those switches.

Your battery could just be old. If you can’t remember the last time you replaced your battery, it’s probably time for a new one. When your battery is too old, it won’t hold a charge anymore the way it’s supposed to and it’ll die on you.

Your battery connections could be loose or corroded, which means that the charging system in your vehicle is prevented from keeping your battery charged while you are driving. Take a minute to check your connections and make sure they are clean and tight.

The cold is a factor in that temperature fluctuations can cause older batteries to die. This means, though, that you should get a new battery anyway.

 

Your charging system itself could be at fault if your battery dies while you are actively driving. This means it could be anything from your wiring to belts in the engine, so after you get your car jumped bring it directly to us.

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