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>.
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Albany Wine Fest Grand Tasting Friday January 15th
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.
Look Out For Arrival Of 20156 Nissan Altima Page
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.
Nissan to Manufacture new Kicks Crossover Vehicle
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.
Page Now Released on 2016 Nissan Titan® XD
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.
The Nissan Frontier is a pickup that has become quite popular amongst Nissan owners who are looking for a larger vehicle that can handle the demands of a full-size pickup but in a more convenient mid-size style. The Frontier has been around for close to two decades now and over the years it has gone through a number of redesigns and upgrades that have created the impressive version that we now have available on the market today. Back in 1998 when this model was first introduced, however, it may have been more simple but it still stood out amongst the pickups available at the time.
MotorWeek recently released a Retro Review episode that features the very first version of the Frontier. Throughout this video you can get a clear look at the body styling, standard features and performance capabilities that could be found within this model 18 years ago. This offers fans a fun throwback and a way to appreciate how far Nissan has brought this vehicle over the years.
See this Retro Review in the video below and head on over to Destination Nissan if you are interested in testing out the 2016 Nissan Frontier.
If you are shopping for a high quality, stylish sedan, look no further than the 2016 Nissan Maxima. The Maxima offers power, class, and versatility. 
The Maxima for 2016 features a 3.5 liter, 6-cylinder engine for all the power you need on your drive. The Maxima is packed with features all drivers will love.
Features in the 2016 Nissan Maxima
The Maxima offers plenty of comfort and convenience features like cruise control, card key power locks, trip computer, leather trimmed tilt and telescoping steering wheel, dual zone climate controls, 8-way power driver seat, cloth upholstery, and one-touch front windows. The Maxima also offers an eight-speaker audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player, digital and satellite radio, and a color touchscreen display.
Maxima Safety
The 2016 Nissan Maxima offers many standard safety features including electronic traction control, anti-lock brakes, Intelligent driver and passenger front airbags, halogen headlights with dusk sensors, and the RearView Monitor rear camera parking distance sensors system.
The 2016 Maxima is a beautiful sedan perfect for your primary vehicle or your daily commuter car. See the Maxima in person at our Albany Nissan dealership. Our experienced sales staff can get you set up with a personal test drive. If you need financing on a new Nissan purchase, you can get the loan options you want in-house with our Nissan financing team. Call us today to set up your test drive or to discuss your loan needs.
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