Nissan IDS Concept Video
The video above gives us a glimpse at what the future of driving hopefully looks like. The vehicle seen is the Nissan IDS concept and it is unique in that it (in theory) offers both manual and piloted driving modes. It also learns your driving habits and preferences so that when it is in piloted mode the IDS will drive like you do. When the IDS is in manual mode, the driver is in control. It performs like a sports car and still offers assistance when needed, especially in safety situations. As you can see from the video, the IDS also communicates with the driver, other drivers, bikers, and pedestrians. The IDS isn’t just a mode of transportation, it’s also an entertainment center and a place for you to relax.
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Fall is Here! Prepare Your Vehicle for Colder Temps
Although we have had nice weather extend into September, colder weather is on the horizon. As the calendar wanes down, so do the temperatures. We prepare ourselves with sweaters, our house with heat and insulation and we must not forget our vehicle. Destination Nissan has some great tips for preparing your vehicle for cold temperatures.
Check the Lights
Do a thorough inspection of your vehicle’s lights-taillights, emergency flashers, parking lights, headlights, brake lights and turn signals-to make sure they are all working. It’s going to be getting darker earlier so you want to be able to see in front of you as well as be visible to vehicles behind you.
Replace Wiper Blades
We see more rain in the fall, which leads to ice and snow in the winter. Replace your wiper blades so they will be new and up for the challenges ahead. Consider replacing wiper fluid with a type that contains antifreeze.
Check the Tires
Wetter weather means more slippery roads. Be sure your tires have a safe amount of tread on them so that you can stop quick enough in adverse weather conditions. Make sure they are inflated to the proper psi and check them frequently in the upcoming months since the cold air can wreak havoc on their air levels. Don’t forget to check the spare tire’s tread and psi.
Battery Maintenance
Cold weather is hard on your vehicle’s battery, so you should be sure it is charged and working optimally. Batteries over three years old especially need to be checked. Check the connections for corrosion and clean them if necessary.
Engine Oil and Thickness
The viscosity is a measure of how thin or thick oil is. Cold temperatures increase the engine oil’s viscosity, which does not circulate as well as thinner oil. If the oil is too thick, the engine is not properly lubricated, which can cause lots of expensive damage. Consult the owner’s manual to see if your vehicle’s oil has any cold weather requirements.
Follow these tips and your car or truck will be all ready for the cold temperatures!
Nissan GT Academy Brings Us “Back to Basics”
The Nissan GT Academy originally began back in 2008 when the Nissan NISMO racing team decided to give experienced gamers a chance to see if they could put their stellar skills playing racing games to use in actual race cars. The challenge ended up being a success and the winner of that first season ended up going on to become an extremely successful driver for the Nissan brand.
In the seven years since that inaugural season, the brand has gone on to name a total of 21 winners in their GT Academy some of which have gone on to have the same type of success as the first winner, while others have found that the real world competition to be more difficult than expected.
The Nissan brand has decided to go “Back to Basics” with a look back at the story of all of the different winners from over the years. In doing so, they will be releasing a 20-part series on the NISMO TV YouTube channel. The first episode will offer a look back at the history of the GT Academy and discuss the series of events that led to its creation. Each of the following 19 episodes with then each focus on one of the winners highlighting the journey of their win and showing where they are now.
You can see the first episode of “Back to Basics” in the video below.
Nissan knows that when you’re shopping for a new vehicle, your main focus will be the included technology that will keep you and your family safe. Most recently Nissan has introduced Safety Shield, to ensure your vehicle stays a safe distance from other drivers and stationary objects, and Parking Technology that will help drivers maneuver in and out of parking spaces. Check out both the videos below to see exactly how these technologies work.
Safety Shield:
Parking Technologies:
Turn Heads in the 2016 Nissan 370Z Nismo Tech
The 2016 Nissan 370Z Nismo Tech is a sleek and stylish sports coupe with fantastic handling and lots of power under the hood. The Nismo Tech comes with top-of-the-line vehicle technology to make your ride safer and more comfortable. Stop in and witness the beauty of the 2016 370Z in person at our Albany dealership.
Under the Hood
The 2016 370Z Nismo comes stocked with a specially tuned V6 3.7-liter engine that makes 350 horsepower and 276 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual SynchroRev Match transmission is standard. What this system does is seamlessly bump the throttle for you during downshifts and upshifts for better handling and smoother shifting. There is also the option for a seven-speed automatic transmission. The 370Z Nismo Tech will go from 0-60 in a quick 5.2 seconds.
Standard Technology in the 2015 370Z Nismo Tech
High-tech upgrades that you receive when you choose the 370Z Nismo Tech include a rearview camera, 7-inch color touchscreen-based audio and navigation system with voice controls and an automatic-dimming rearview mirror. More technology features include: Bluetooth phone and audio, CD player and satellite radio. The Bose sound system has been custom engineered for the interior of the 370Z and the rearview mirror houses controls for garage doors, house lighting and security gates.
Exterior Features of the 2016 370Z Nismo Tech
The aerodynamically designed 370Z Nismo Tech comes stocked with top-of-the-line exterior features to enhance your driving experience. Standard exterior features include:
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19-inch forged alloy wheels
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LED daytime running lights
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HID xenon headlights
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Front chin aero deflector
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LED taillights
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Body-colored rear spoiler
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6.9 cubic foot trunk
Stop in to Destination Nissan and take the 2016 370Z for a test drive today! Our friendly team is here to help you and answer all of your questions.
The Nissan NV Cargo Van is the Perfect Co-Worker
Whether you work for yourself, a small company, or a larger corporation, the Nissan NV Cargo Van is the vehicle you’ll want to help you get the job done. The Nissan NV is easy to get into and has plenty of room for you to stand and move around, saving you from the back- and headache of working in a tight space.
Whatever your work calls for in the way of tools, the NV can handle it. Inside you’ll have shelves, racks and bins specially designed for your line of work. Reinforced Cargo-Mounting Points allow you to safely hang heavier items and the roof mounting points are perfect for ladders.
Learn more about what the Nissan NV Cargo Van can do for you in the video below.
Visit Albany’s Most Delicious Italian Restaurants
The city of Albany has a history deeply rooted in Italian culture. Before the Nelson Rockefeller Empire State Plaza was established and eminent domain took over, Albany’s South end was full of Italian communities that were forced to spread out and leave the area. Part of what was given to the community was their great passion for food, as you can see with so many amazing places to get a great Italian dish in the area. Below Destination Nissan discusses two fabulous Italian restaurants in the Albany area.
Caffé Italia
662 Central Avenue
For more than 30 years, the Romeo family has been delivering the tastes of old world classic Italian dishes to the community, which have been passed down for generations. Caffé Italia cooks every entrée to order and only uses the freshest, highest quality ingredients. A few of their most popular dishes include: Zuppa di Pesce, Swordfish Marechiaro, Fussili Seminerio, Veal Luciana and Sea Bass Antonio. Our personal favorite is the lobster ravioli in a tarragon cream sauce. The inside is small and cozy, so be sure to call ahead!
D’Raymond’s
269 Osborne Road
Tucked away at the end of a small plaza in the suburbs of Albany County you will find D’Raymond’s. All you have to do is say the name to locals and their eyes light up and their mouths start to water. The interior boasts of classic Italian charm, with mural windows, brick walls, dim lighting and smooth wood beams. D’Raymond’s has received the “Capital Region Living Award” 2011-2014 and “Best of the capital Region Award” 2009-2014. They offer a wide range of Italian dishes from the classic Veal Marsala to the more diverse Scaloppe Alle Tre Mostarde (veal in a three mustard sauce). Enjoy D’Raymond’s seafood, chicken and beef dishes and don’t forget to top it off with a dessert and cordial.
If you’re craving Italian food, you can’t go wrong with either of these beloved Albany restaurants!
Nissan Wants To Put “Ladies First”
All over the world, women are becoming a stronger presence in the work place, especially in manager-level positions. The percentage of women employees keeps increasing year over year thanks in part to programs like the ones that Renault-Nissan Alliance is putting forth.
These new programs aim to recruit, retain and promote women in the workforce in an effort to achieve Nissan’s goal to have women represent 14 percent of all management positions globally by 2017.
One such program already in effect is Japan’s official mentoring program for women manager candidates. This program is available for female general managers and offers reinforcement on issues of strategy, leadership, and career advancement. Another current program is a workshop geared towards young women engineers and offers women advice on how to build a career before having children. And finally, Nissan continues to expand the “Ladies First” retail program in Japan. Consisting mainly of dealerships that are managed and staffed mostly by women, the Ladies First dealerships feature elements that hope to make the shopping experience more welcoming to women and first-time buyers. These dealerships offer stylish interiors, a nursing room, and a spacious area where children can play.
For a look at a “Ladies First” dealership check out the video below.
U.S. September sales for the Nissan Division reached 111.562 units, setting a new sales record for the month with a 17 percent rise over U.S. sales from last September. Overall, last month was the Division’s best-ever September in company history.
September Sales:
- Pathfinder sales increased by 16.5 percent with 6,203 units
- Versa sales increased by 49.5 percent with 18,053 units
- 370Z sales increased by 15.3 percent with 573 units
- JUKE sales increased by 16.2 percent with 2,108 units
- Rogue sales increased by 45.5 percent with 25,064 units
- Armada sales increased by 24.6 percent with 841 units
- Murano sales increased by 24 percent with 5,166 units
- NV sales increased by 35.4 percent with 1,437 units
- NV200 sales increased by 34.6 percent with 1,400 units
- Quest sales increased by 66 percent with 656 units
- Altima sales increased by 11.8 percent with 24,244 units
- Sentra sales increased by 13 percent with 14,196 units
- Frontier sales reached 4,617 units
- Maxima sales reached 3,871 units
Albany and its surrounding areas have seen a surge in fitness studios, running clubs, triathlon clubs and more in the past few years. Figuring out which ones are the best can be tough. Yoga studios are especially difficult to choose because the experience becomes much more personal and it taps into your soul. Destination Nissan has a list of two of the best yoga studios in Albany, run by owners who care about and take a personal interest in their clients.
Good Karma Studio
3 Vatrano Road
Jessica Lubin opened the Good Karma Studio in 2011 after spending time in Guatemala to build a bottle school. She had also lived in India for 5 months to receive intense yoga and holistic health training. At her studio, she specializes in Aerial Yoga, where participants do yoga poses using a swing suspended from the ceiling, with a final inversion pose. The swing allows you to go deeper into stretches and hold them for longer periods of time. Additional classes offered at the studio include:
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Beginner Yoga
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Gentle Yoga
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Forrest Yoga
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Hot Vinyasa Yoga Flow
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Aerial Strength TRX
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Cardio Barre
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Band Burn Method
Key 2 Joy
145 Vly Road
Owner Shannon Keyes Ciucevich specializes in Hatha Yoga in private and group settings for all levels. Her philosophy centers on establishing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where healing and learning co-exist. Since 2010 Key 2 Joy has been open in Shaker Pine Plaza, and now specializes in hypnosis services for a variety of needs including weight loss, stop smoking, stress management , sleeping issues, nervous habits and more. Additional yoga classes offered by Shannon and other instructors include:
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Chair Yoga
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Svaroopa Yoga
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Gentle Yoga
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Qigong
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Restorative Yoga
Visit one of these amazing yoga studios in Albany with beautiful owners and qualified instructors to melt all of your stresses away.
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