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What 2018 Nissan models have Apple CarPlay?
Tuesday, January 30th, 2018
Modern cars and SUVs come with all sorts of technological perks! No matter what the model is, just about every major automaker today features some advanced technology inside all of their vehicles. Nissan is no stranger to technology and several of its models come available with Apple CarPlay for the 2018 model year. What is Apple CarPlay, you ask? Keep reading and you will learn that and more. (more…)
What is Nissan ProPILOT Assist Technology?
Monday, October 23rd, 2017
Nissan ProPILOT Assist Technology operation and availability
Most vehicles in the Nissan model line are notable for their durability, quality assurance and longevity, which has made them a favorite of all market segments and consumers. Routinely, the bestseller in the Nissan family has been the Nissan Rogue, and it returns for the 2018 model year with an innovation you’ll want to check out. Today, join our Avondale Nissan team as we dive into Nissan’s all-new ProPILOT Assist system, as well as how it operates and when it will be available! (more…)
Nissan’s Rear Door Alert System to be Featured on the 2018 Pathfinder
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017
The latest technology to take the auto industry by storm has been developed by the engineers at Nissan. Introducing Rear Door Alert which will be implemented in the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.
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2017 Nissan LEAF Arrives at Avondale Nissan!
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
It’s that time again, everyone! We at Avondale Nissan are pleased to welcome the 2017 Nissan LEAF back to our Phoenix-area lineup, and we’ve received the photos and details about our plucky little EV ahead of its release. So let’s look a little closer, shall we? And if you’ve got any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below! (more…)
What Does a Car Spoiler Do?
Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
There are some parts of your car that, without proper knowledge, might defy explanation. Either it seems like something that might be a stylistic choice that just became commonplace (think window tint or ground effects) or perhaps it’s something mechanical that is phased out over time (think carburetors). But whither the spoiler? Many models have spoilers, but do they serve a purpose? (more…)
Behold the Nissan Fuel Station of the Future
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016
Do you find the future scary? Does all of the talk of autonomous cars skew too closely to films like Blade Runner or I, Robot where the machines have taken over? If so, you aren’t alone; we’ve actually had similar fears ourselves. However, now that Nissan has revealed its plans for the Fuel Station of the Future, it seems like perhaps we might be able to put technology to good use, and that the robots aren’t actively planning our demise. (more…)
Nissan Invents Self-Parking Office Chairs
Monday, February 15th, 2016
We don’t like to use hyperbole here at Avondale Nissan, but today’s post might involve the greatest invention in the entire recorded history of humanity. This ranks up there with the invention of sliced bread, or perhaps the discovery of gold in California in 1849. The excitement is based on this: Nissan has invented self-parking office chairs. We were already pretty bad at pushing in our office chairs, but now we understand that we were just biding our time waiting for Nissan to save us from office furniture anarchy. (more…)
Nissan Owner Portal Offers Countless Resources for New Car Owners
Wednesday, January 20th, 2016
Once you’ve purchased your new Nissan vehicle, what sorts of resources are set up to help guide you through your Nissan ownership? It’s a question we’re asked often at Avondale Nissan, and it’s one that our corporate forebears make it easy for us to answer. That’s because of the existence of the Nissan Owner Portal, which can be accessed here. It offers a number of fantastic resources to help ease the pressure associated with auto ownership, including but not limited to the following. (more…)
Get to Know the Nissan Xtronic CVT
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
The last decade or so has been extremely exciting at Nissan dealerships nationwide, and for a reason that might not be immediately obvious. However, the 2002 shift from automatic transmissions toward the now-popular Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (or CVT, for you cool kids out there) was one that has had seismic ramifications throughout the auto industry, and it’s led to a lot of questions from drivers from all areas. So know we at Avondale Nissan are here to help you get to know the Nissan Xtronic CVT, now available in models across the entire Nissan lineup. (more…)
NHTSA to use Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving
Monday, June 8th, 2015
Isn’t technology wonderful? In recent years, we’ve seen technology used to create driverless cars, illuminate highways, use our smartphones in ways never thought imaginable, and take the Nissan LEAF to astonishing green-thinking heights. Now, could we potentially use technology to prevent drunk driving? That’s what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is betting, with its new Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety program, or DADSS for short. It is still in the early stages of its design, but if all goes well, we could see it in cars within the next few years. (more…)