Choosing a car for a teen driver is a big decision. You want to keep in mind several things when looking, including safety, price, and reliability, before making a decision. Here are some of the top Nissan vehicles for teen drivers.

Nissan Altima

Whether you choose to buy new or used, a Nissan Altima is a good choice. It received good ratings in crash tests from the IIHS, and the 2013 model is a Top Safety Pick. The newer models come with Bluetooth hands-free calling and LED daytime running lights. Other safety features include rear cross traffic alert and a blind spot warning system to help teens drive safer.

Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is a fun car for young drivers. It is a compact hatchback with a high driving position to give teens a good look at the road, while still providing the easy handling of a car. The Juke comes with a Bluetooth Hands-free phone system, so you can be sure the kids will stay off their phones while driving, and it comes with the NissanConnect system.

2014 Nissan Rogue

The IIHS named the 2014 Nissan Rogue a top safety pick in the small SUV category. It also gets excellent gas mileage and has ample interior storage for teens’ sports and school gear.

These are just a few of the Nissan vehicles that are good choices for teen drivers. The lineup of new and used vehicles offers something for every kind of driver, including teens and new drivers.

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College students need a vehicle that is dependable and fuel efficient. It is important that they have a reliable and safe car when they are away from home. Here are some of the best Nissan vehicles for college students.

Nissan Versa Note

There are many features on the Versa Note that make it a good choice for a college student. With 31 miles per gallon in the city and 40 mpg on the highway, this fuel-efficient vehicle makes it easier for students on a budget. They can drive on the road with fewer trips to the gas station to fill up on gas. It also comes with Vehicle Dynamic Control and a Traction Control System to help with steering and a brake assist system for help in emergency stopping.

2015 Nissan Altima

This sedan has a sporty look that students will like. It received good scores in crash tests from the IIHS, including being named a Top Safety Pick, and it comes with Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, so students can feel confident they are staying safe behind the wheel. It also has a four-speaker sound system the kids will love. The spacious interior and roomy cargo space also help when it is time to pack up and come home for the weekend.

Finding the right car for your college student is not easy, especially when he or she is on a budget. Nissan has several budget-friendly choices with all the safety features to help keep drivers safe while they are away from home and on their own.

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Fall is a wonderful time to get out and to enjoy the fresh air and scenery. If you want to see the beautiful colors of fall while visiting the Albany, New York, area, check out these top places.

Adirondack Park

The Adirondack park has an abundance of deciduous trees that turn beautiful colors in the fall. Since there are only a few different species of trees, they tend to turn color all at once, so you have color all over the region simultaneously. Make sure to visit during peak season to get the full effect.

Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain offers an easy hike that is good for beginners who want to get out and enjoy the views. From the top of the mountain, you can climb up the Rondaxe Fire Tower for even better views. Bald Mountain is near Fourth Lake and just under an hour’s drive from the Albany area.

Prospect Mountain

If you want to see the sights, but don’t want to hike, head to Prospect Mountain. You can drive right to the top where you’ll experience beautiful views and stunning sites filled with color when you get to the summit. The Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway stays open through October, so you can see all the fall foliage.

There are many places to see the colors of fall in Albany and within a short drive. Whether you like to walk and take in the views from a hiking trail or take a scenic drive, there is something for everyone.

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The 2017 Nissan Maxima will come with some new and improved features, and the SR is the top level trim with many extras. Nissan has improved on what buyers already like about the Maxima by upgrading the technology and adding standard features. Here is what you can expect from the 2017 Nissan Maxima SR.

Exterior

The new Maxima will have boomerang-shaped headlights with LED lighting, which stays on all the time. The SR will have 19-inch, aluminum alloy wheels with a diamond-cut finish to give them a mirror effect. The SR also comes with a panoramic sunroof and heated and ventilated front seats.

Interior

Inside the vehicle, you’ll find luxury in every direction. The seats have a deep sporty design to keep you comfortable and in place, while the center stack angles towards the cockpit to give the driver better control. There is ambient lighting in the cabin to set the tone, and an 8-inch, touch-screen display along with a 7-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display keep all the information the driver needs right at his or her fingertips.

Safety

The new Maxima comes with many standard safety features, including front radar parking sensors. There is also a rearview camera and rear cross traffic alert. Other safety systems include a blind spot warning system and moving object detection. Driver assist systems include a predictive forward collision warning system and forward emergency braking.

The 2017 Nissan Maxima SR has a sporty look that should appeal to many drivers. The addition of premium leather and other luxury features make this the top-of-the-line model.

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The 2016 Nissan Frontier pickup truck is fun to drive both on and off the road. It has a strong V6 engine that gets it up and going, and it has the power to pull up to 6,500 pounds. If you are looking for comfort and convenience, here is what you’ll like about the Frontier.

Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls

You don’t need to take your eyes off the road and lean over to adjust the stereo in the 2016 Frontier. It has steering wheel-mounted remote controls, so you can adjust the volume or change the radio station with just the touch of a finger while your hands stay on the wheel.

Storage

The inside of the 2016 Frontier offers owners plenty of storage options. There is a storage bin under the rear seat that you can remove when you don’t need it. Just flip up the back seats to get to it. The floor is also flat, so you can use it as extra storage space when you need it.

NissanConnect

The Frontier comes equipped with Nissan’s infotainment system. NissanConnect has an interface similar to a smartphone, and it comes with a full suite of apps you can use with both iPhones and Androids. You can also choose to get navigation capabilities with NissanConnect. The system is easy to use and has an intuitive interface.

Nissan designed the 2016 Frontier for those who like the midsize pickup and want to ride comfortably while enjoying the latest technology.

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Earlier this year, we were thrilled to hear that by 2020, Nissan plans to release 10 fully autonomous vehicles for sale. The automaker has introduced its first Level 2 system called ProPILOT and will first be released in the new Serena minivan in the Japanese market.

ProPILOT includes a camera that identifies the lane that you’re driving in and helps keep the car in the center of it. It also includes STOP&GO which will allow the car to stay with the rhythm of traffic, allowing you to take in and enjoy the full trip. Check out the video below to seem more of this innovative technology.

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So far, most electric vehicle designs from Nissan have been pretty mild. The thought behind this was, a new technology such as an EV will take time for consumers to adapt to. So, including what they’re used to, four in-line wheels, four doors, four seats and a steering wheel in front of the driver, might make the transition a bit easier.

Well, Nissan must think that we’re ready for a more daring design. In Rio de Janeiro they unveiled their newest working prototype EV, the BladeGlider. And let’s just say, this isn’t your parent’s EV.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery which runs two motors to provide power to the rear wheels, the BladeGlider EV can go from 0 to 62 mph in just under 5 seconds and reach a top speed of 115 mph.

Get some more details on the models in the video below.

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One of the biggest reasons why people in the market for a new vehicle have not considered an electric car is because of “Range Anxiety”. Range Anxiety is an overwhelming feeling that the driver of an electric car experiences while driving. The concern is about reaching their destination or a charging station before the battery dies.

For a long time, this was a reasonable issue. How many times can you tell your boss you were late because your car died? Or how terrible would it be to only get half way home with the groceries? Plain and simple, these scenarios would be inconvenient. But, according to a new study done by Jessika Trancik and her colleagues at MIT, this concern it now a moot point.

According to the study, the electric vehicles on lots today, like those at Destination Nissan, can handle about 90 percent of all car travel in the U.S. In addition to that, currently available electric cars could replace 87 percent of the personal vehicles and everyone would have no issues getting to and from their destinations.

“It’s taking the approach of empowering people with information, which often today they don’t have,” Trancik 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.”

If you now find that you’ve been rid of your Range Anxiety, stop by Destination Nissan for a test drive in a beautiful new LEAF!

Caruso, Catherine. “Why Range Anxiety for Electric Cars Is Overblown.”MIT Technology Review. N.p., 15 Aug. 2016. Web. 08 Sept. 2016.

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Happy Labor Day from the everyone here at Destination Nissan! Enjoy your holiday and we’ll see you here at 770 Central Ave in Albany soon!

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Would you ever drive with your eyes closed for the length of a football field? How about with your closest loved ones as passengers? You may be surprised to learn that, even if you answered no, you’ve probably already done this since texting while driving for just five seconds, at a speed of 55 MPH is the equivalent. In the hopes of keeping our Destination Nissan customers safe, we’ve created a list of a few ways to keep your eyes on the road and off your phone.

• Start off by silencing your phone. If you hear a ring or buzz while on the road, you may be tempted to reach for your phone. Remove that temptation all together from the get go.
• Take the next step by putting the phone somewhere that you can’t easily reach. Try the glove box, even lock it if you have to, or in your bag in the back seat.
• Use a designated texter when you have someone in the car with you. You won’t have to go off the grid when you’re in the car if you have someone else responding for you.
• Finally, if you really have to use your phone, pull over. We would prefer you not use the shoulder of the highway since they can be dangerous, but anything is better than texting and driving!

“Safety Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving.” Digital Responsibility. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Aug. 2016.

“Texting and Driving Statistics – Distracted Driving Drives Up Risk.”Edgarsnyder.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Aug. 2016.

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