Nissan Releases Concept Car Video
Many car brands try to sell us on the futuristic idea of self-driving and environmentally-friendly vehicles, however, it often seems like a foreign and unimaginable concept. Nissan has recently released a video that is bringing that dream to life.
The video poses the question: What is the Fuel Station of the Future? Using the Nissan Leaf, they show us a world filled with “smart streets” where cars charge at wireless charging stations overnight and park autonomously in front of your house and help provide energy to your home and work. While many of these technologies do exist, this video helps us to imagine how they could all be a part of one system to make the world a greener, cleaner place.
Watch the video below, and stop by Destination Nissan to begin this dream with the 2016 Nissan LEAF.
“Nissan Concept Video Transforms Cars into Power Plants of the Future.” Mashable. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Mar. 2016. <http://mashable.com/2016/03/07/nissan-concept-video-energy/#xZm0.VjqBuqq>.
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Children’s Museums around Albany
If you want your children to grow up to value education, there’s no time like the present to start. A fun way to do this to take the kids to museums you know they’ll love. Here are three children’s museums to check out in the Albany area.
Children’s Museum of Science and Technology
At the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology, your children will have no trouble finding exhibits that interest them. They’re bound to love at least one of the five main exhibits, including Construction Junction, Maker Space, Move It/Shake It, Nature Place, and Nano Exploration. Some of the museum’s most popular exhibits include the Magnetic Ball Wall, Nano!, Weather Front, and GE Junior Discovery Room. In addition to exhibits, the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology also features camps and summer programs like Kindertist, Junior Discoverers Camp, Senior Explorers Camp, and Tween Scientists Camp.
New York State Museum
If your kids love science or history, take them to Albany’s New York State Museum. Here you and your children can explore international exhibits that feature both of these popular topics, and the kids can partake in various events, such as arts and crafts, preschool tours, and storybook reading.
Long Island Children’s Museum
Your children can enjoy a full day of fun and entertainment at Long Island Children’s Museum. This museum features 14 themed galleries and a 145-seat theater. Your children can explore the two-story ClimbIt structure, peruse the Our Backyard outdoor gallery, and blow bubbles in the Bubble Gallery.
Whether your kids love science, history, or the arts, they’ll find plenty to do at these children’s museums in the Albany area.
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Nissan JUKE is a Glowing Street Art Canvas
The 2016 Nissan JUKE made an appearance at Australia’s infamous White Night, an all-night celebration of art and culture in Melbourne. Two Nissan JUKES were wrapped in a glow-in-the-dark skin to be used in a street graffiti art competition. Local artists, Snake Hole and Chris Le used black paint and pens to showcase their talent using the JUKE. White Night onlookers watched on and occasionally joined in by using their smartphone light to draw on the glowing skin.
Snake Hole quite fittingly named their piece “Snake Wrap.” They explained, “Our initial impression when we saw the JUKE was it had snake-like characteristics. The grill, headlights and long smooth lines resonated immediately with us. We decided to create a series of snakes that traced the shapes and features of the JUKE. We utilized negative space, so that the snakes were glowing, and everything else would be blacked out.”
Chris Le named his piece “Journey to the West.” He explained, “Since it is the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese lunar calendar, I thought it would be fitting to depict Monkey and his friends on their journey to the West. Obviously an Asian themed illustration must include dragons since they are a big part of the culture, so it was only natural to draw epic dragons weaving past the character on the car.”
Nissan was proud to be a part of Melbourne’s celebration of creativity. Come down to Destination Nissan and get inspired by the 2016 Nissan JUKE.
“Glow-in-the-dark Nissan JUKE, the Ultimate Street Art Canvas.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/glow-in-the-dark-nissan-juke-the-ultimate-street-art-canvas>.
3 Spring Festivals in the Albany Area
If you’re hoping to enjoy the beautiful outdoors once spring arrives, consider going to a few spring festivals in the Albany area. Here are three of the best seasonal festivals in the Albany area.
Albany Tulip Festival
The Albany Tulip Festival takes place annually during Mother Day’s weekend. In 2016, don’t miss the 68th Annual Albany Tulip Festival in Washington Park. Here you can admire and photograph more than 100,000 blossoming tulips. Many events take place at the Albany Tulip Festival, such as the Tulip Queen Coronation tradition, the scrubbing of State Street, and the Royal Tulip Ball. Let the kids partake in a few activities, and don’t miss your chance to visit craft vendors and eat delicious food.
Gathering of the New York Farm Cideries
Another popular spring festival is the Gathering of the New York Farm Cideries, which takes place at Nine Pin Ciderworks. Admission costs $10 for each person, with a slightly higher price at the door. Here you can taste and sample unique batches of ciders made from apples grown right in New York. If you like the cider, you can purchase it by the bottles to take home.
518 SongFest
If you’re a huge music fan, be sure to plan a visit to 518 SongFest. This spring festival features numerous musical performances by acoustic singers, such as Bryan Thomas, Tim Moore, and many more.
This spring, enjoy the beautiful weather and join in the fun at these flower, music, and cider festivals in the Albany area.
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3 Food Festivals around Albany
If you absolutely love food, chances are you’re always on the look out for food festivals. Fortunately, Albany hosts food festivals all year long. Be sure to add these three Albany food festivals to your calendar.
New York State Food Festival
Most food festivals require an admission fee, but the New York State Food Festival offers free admission. Every year the festival hosts about 100 food vendors who attract thousands of foodies to Albany’s Empire State Plaza. Most of these foods are unique to the region and can be difficult to find elsewhere. At the festival you can also enjoy live music performances as you make your way from vendor to vendor.
Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival
If you love wine tasting, you won’t want to miss the annual Albany Chefs’ Food & Wine Festival. Events typically include wine and food tastings as well as expert-level seminars for true foodies. The wine and food on offer at the festival comes from all over the world and is prepared by some of the top chefs from around the globe.
Craft New York Brewers Festival
Go to the Craft New York Brewers Festival if you love making or tasting beer. Here you can get to know more than 45 New York state breweries and taste their products for yourself. The ticket for admission covers the cost for unlimited beer samples, unlimited food, and a tasting glass.
Are you hungry or thirsty yet? Don’t miss these food and beverage festivals in the Albany area.
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February 2016 Sales Released by Nissan
Nissan Group has announced its February 2016 sales results for the U.S. and the numbers look promising. Nissan totaled 130,911 units during the month which resulted in an 11 percent increase over February 2015. This was also a new February record for Nissan Group. The Nissan Division also finished February with a new record, selling 120,540 units which was a 13 percent increase.
There were several cars that contributed to this exciting record, including a February record 34 percent increase in Sentra sales, reaching 20,599 units. The Rogue and Pathfinder also set February records with 21,561 units and 21,561 units respectively. Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs were up 14 percent while Nissan cars were up 12 percent, both setting February records.
This was an exciting month for Nissan, and we are excited about what March has in store! Stop by Destination Nissan to test drive any of these Nissan vehicles and you’ll see why they are setting sales records.
“Nissan Group Reports February 2016 U.S. Sales.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2016. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-group-reports-february-2016-u-s-sales>.
3 Best Family Friendly Nissans
Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, you need a vehicle that can fit the whole family both safely and comfortably. No matter the size of your family, Nissan has the ideal vehicle for you. Take a closer look at these three family-friendly Nissans.
Nissan Altima
If your family is on the smaller side, you’ll find the Nissan Altima to be the perfect option. Starting at an MSRP of $22,500, the 2016 Nissan Altima is one of the more inexpensive family-friendly vehicles. Your family is bound to find the Altima to be surprisingly spacious, which is especially important for older kids. Even more important, you can rely on the Altima to get the whole family from point A to point B.
Nissan Maxima
Just because you have a family doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a touch of luxury when you get behind the wheel. Fortunately the Nissan Maxima strikes a balance between family-friendly and luxurious. This vehicle offers seating for up to five people and features cutting-edge technology, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Nissan Rogue
If you have a larger family, the Nissan Rogue is the right choice. Unlike the Altima and the Maxima, the Nissan Rogue can seat up to seven people. It’s also perfect for quick trips to sports practice as well as road trips across the country, thanks to a cargo area that’s both smart and spacious.
Whether you’re driving just your crew or the whole team, Nissan has the right vehicle to meet your family’s needs.
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The Need For Speed: Nissan’s 3 Fastest Cars Ever
Whether you’re knowledgeable of Nissan vehicles or new to the brand, you may not know that Nissan is one of the top producers of performance cars. Although they aren’t as well-known as some other manufacturers, these vehicles are just as fast, if not faster than the competition.
Nissan GT-R Nismo
The GT-R Nismo is one of the fastest consumer cars ever built. With a 3.8 liter, twin turbocharged V-6, this car packs a punch with 600 horsepower and 481 pound-feet of torque. With this kind of power, you’ll go from zero to 60 in a face-melting 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 191 miles an hour. For most drivers, it’s almost too much power and costs almost $150,000.
Nissan R390 GT-1
This car looks like your six-figure supercar and outperforms most other European competitors. Behind a 3.5 liter V-8 engine, the R390 GT-1 goes up to 220 miles per hour and gets to a quarter-mile in just 11 seconds. However, finding one is tough; there were only two ever made.
Nissan Skyline GT-R Z-Tune
Another one of Nissan’s masterpieces was the Nissan Skyline GT-R Z-Tune, which despite its smaller inline six-cylinder engine, still competes with larger V-8 engines. This turbocharged marvel of engineering produced 500 horsepower, capable of producing a top speed of 180 miles per hour and a zero to 60 time of just four seconds.
Although Nissan isn’t a household name for speed and performance, these cars will surely make your head turn. Without a doubt, Nissan has produced some of the fastest cars the world has known.
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Avoid Pothole Damage
Every driver is different, but if there’s one thing we can agree on, it’s that potholes are the worst. We’ve all had that dreaded experience of hitting an unexpected pothole and hoping it didn’t cause a flat tire or any additional damage. To some, this experience may seem unavoidable. In fact, there are over 500,000 pothole-related insurance claims every year! However, there are a few things you can do to decrease your chances of coming into contact with one during pothole season. Farmers Insurance details the three most important things you can do to avoid pothole damage. Read their tips below.
- Leave More Space: If there is more space between you and the driver ahead of you, you’ll have more time to notice and dodge the pothole they may have just hit.
- Slow Down: Decreasing your speed will improve reaction time. If you do somehow still hit the pothole, hitting it at a lower speed won’t cause as much damage.
- Look Out For Water: Avoid water on the road, since potholes typically fill with water after rainstorms and they are harder to see and judge how deep they are.
“3 Tips to Avoid Pothole Damage.” 3 Tips to Avoid Pothole Damage. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Feb. 2016. <https://www.farmers.com/inner-circle/car-safety/3-tips-to-avoid-pothole-damage/>.
The 3 Newest, Most Fuel Efficient Nissans
With the volatility of gas prices, many consumers have started to turn to fuel-efficient vehicles to save money. Luckily, Nissan has several models that fit this bill. If you’re looking to get a bit further on a single tank of gas, check out some of these fuel-efficient vehicles.
Nissan Versa
Coming in both a sedan and a hatchback, the Versa is one of the best cars on the market for superior fuel economy. Under the hood, it has a 1.6 liter, four-cylinder engine capable of 109 horsepower. You may not win any races in the Versa, but you will get 40 miles per gallon highway and 31 in the city.
Nissan Altima
If you want to blend performance, looks, and fuel economy into a single vehicle, look no further than the Nissan Altima. With a 182 horsepower, 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine, powered by a continuously variable transmission, the Altima gets 39 miles per gallon highway and 27 miles per gallon city.
Nissan Rogue
For those that want some more space for cargo or up to seven people, the Rogue is a great choice. The Rogue uses a 170 horsepower, 2.5 liter four-cylinder engine to produce up to 33 miles per gallon city and 26 on the highway. For an SUV, it’s almost unbeatable.
Fuel economy is not a trait that every car possesses, but with Nissan, you definitely have more options. From compacts to sedans to SUVs, chances are you’ll find the perfect Nissan to get around town and save money at the pump.
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