A World Running on Gasoline?

Ever wondered what life would be like if everything ran on gasoline? Check out what Nissan is doing to cut back on gas consumption!

Service Specials!

Hope everyone had a safe and special holiday. Head on over to Sheehy Nissan Mechanicsville to check out our specials on tune-ups and parts! Check them out here.

Another reason why we LOVE the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima: it earned a “Top Safety Pick Plus” from IIHS for excellent performance in five passenger safety tests!

Reason #8736946 why we LOVE the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima: The 2013 Altima earned a “Top Safety Pick Plus” from IIHS for excellent performance in five passenger safety tests! LIKE this post and help us celebrate another win!

Winterize Your Car

Driving in the winter means snow, sleet and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions from the National Safety Council to make sure that you and your vehicle are prepared.

Weather
At any temperature -- 20° Fahrenheit below zero or 90° Fahrenheit above -- weather affects road and driving conditions and can pose serious problems. It is important to monitor forecasts on the Web, radio, TV, cable weather channel, or in the daily papers.

Your Car
Prepare your car for winter. Start with a checkup that includes:

• Checking the ignition, brakes, wiring, hoses and fan belts.
• Changing and adjusting the spark plugs.
• Checking the air, fuel and emission filters, and the PCV valve.
• Inspecting the distributor.
• Checking the battery.
• Checking the tires for air, sidewall wear and tread depth.
• Checking antifreeze levels and the freeze line.

Your car should have a tune-up (check the owner's manual for the recommended interval) to ensure better gas mileage, quicker starts and faster response on pick-up and passing power.

Necessary Equipment
An emergency situation on the road can arise at any time and you must be prepared. In addition to making sure you have the tune-up, a full tank of gas, and fresh anti-freeze, you should carry the following items in your trunk:

• Properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack
• Shovel
• Jumper cables
• Tow and tire chains
• Bag of salt or cat litter
• Tool kit

Essential Supplies
Be prepared with a "survival kit" that should always remain in the car. Replenish after use. Essential supplies include:

• Working flashlight and extra batteries
• Reflective triangles and brightly-colored cloth
• Compass
• First aid kit
• Exterior windshield cleaner
• Ice scraper and snow brush
• Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container
• Scissors and string/cord
• Non-perishable, high-energy foods like unsalted canned nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy.

In addition, if you are driving long distances under cold, snowy, and icy conditions, you should also carry supplies to keep you warm such as heavy woolen mittens, socks, a cap and blankets.

If You Become Stranded...

• Do not leave your car unless you know exactly where you are, how far it is to possible help, and are certain you will improve your situation.

   

• To attract attention, light two flares and place one at each end of the car a safe distance away. Hang a brightly colored cloth from your antenna.

   

• If you are sure the car's exhaust pipe is not blocked, run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes every hour or so depending upon the amount of gas in the tank.

   

• To protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia use the woolen items and blankets to keep warm.

   

• Keep at least one window open slightly. Heavy snow and ice can seal a car shut.

   

• Eat a hard candy to keep your mouth moist.

Source: Weather.com

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Introducing the all-new Pathfinder with best in class 26 MPG HWY

Best in class roominess and best in class standard towing of 5,000 pounds. It's our most innovative Pathfinder ever.

Nissan North America Sets New November Sales Record

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) reported record November U.S. sales of 96,197 units versus 85,182 units a year earlier, up 12.9 percent. Nissan Division set a new November record, with sales up 9.8 percent for the month over the prior year at 84,300 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were 11,897, up 41.2 percent over the prior year, also a November record.

NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS

• Nissan Division posted sales of 84,300 units, up 9.8 percent from last November's 76,754 units, making it Nissan's best November ever.
• Pathfinder SUV sales rose 249.5 percent to 8,097 units, led by the all-new 2013 Pathfinder that went on sale in November.
• The all-electric Nissan LEAF recorded strong sales of 1,539 units in November, up 129 percent from the prior year at 672 units.
• Rogue crossover sales hit a new November record at 12,662 units, an increase of 16.8 percent versus year-ago sales of 10,845.
• Altima sales remained strong in November at 20,305 units, with year-to-date deliveries up 14.8 percent over its 2011 total.

"Nissan's significant portfolio refresh of five new models in 15 months is showing results with the new Pathfinder driving sales of the model up nearly 250 percent," said Al Castignetti, vice president, Nissan Division.

INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS

• Infiniti QX sales of 2,121 was an increase of 46.7 percent in November, the best month in the full-size luxury SUV's history.
• The all-new Infiniti JX 7-passenger luxury crossover had sales of 2,529 units in November, and 18,966 have been delivered since it went on sale in March.
• Overall, total sales of 6,275 for all Infiniti crossovers and sport utility vehicles in November more than doubled versus prior year. 
• The Infiniti G Line had an increase of 7.3 percent for the month, with 4,838 sport sedans, coupes and convertibles being delivered.
• Infiniti had the best November in its history.

"November was a fantastic month for Infiniti, with sales of each of our crossovers and sport utility vehicles showing an increase and contributing to the best November since we started sales in 1989," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Americas. "We expect showroom traffic to remain strong through the holiday gift-giving season, as our Winter Limited Engagement Event continues through January 2."

NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthly variances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. November had 25 selling days both in 2012 and 2011.

NISSAN DIVISION
	Nov.		Nov.		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% chg		2012		2011		% chg
Nissan Division Total	84,300		76,754		9.8		935,116		854,136		9.5
Versa	8,826		9,291		-5.0		102,709		89,791		14.4
Sentra	7,176		7,871		-8.8		98,640		106,281		-7.2
Cube	791		203		289.7		7,078		14,053		-49.6
Altima	20,305		20,613		-1.5		278,968		243,005		14.8
Maxima	4,730		4,886		-3.2		55,212		53,669		2.9
LEAF	1,539		672		129.0		8,330		8,720		-4.5
Juke	3,003		2,514		19.5		33,619		32,858		2.3
370Z	450		356		26.4		6,932		6,879		0.8
GT-R	85		56		51.8		1,139		1,259		-9.5
Total Car	46,905		46,462		1.0		592,627		556,515		6.5
Frontier	3,882		4,324		-10.2		51,747		46,074		12.3
Titan	1,750		2,146		-18.5		19,738		19,608		0.7
Xterra	1,343		1,636		-17.9		15,843		16,244		-2.5
Pathfinder	8,097		2,317		249.5		34,682		23,272		49.0
Armada	1,817		1,779		2.1		15,938		16,374		-2.7
Rogue	12,662		10,845		16.8		130,861		112,257		16.6
Murano	5,129		4,875		5.2		47,676		48,153		-1.0
Quest	1,673		1,132		47.8		17,075		10,425		63.8
NV	1,042		1,238		-15.8		8,929		5,214		71.3
Total Truck	37,395		30,292		23.4		342,489		297,621		15.1
North American produced	58,968		56,101		5.1		682,406		619,532		10.1
Car	41,037		42,661		-3.8		535,529		492,746		8.7
Truck	17,931		13,440		33.4		146,877		126,786		15.8
Import	25,332		20,653		22.7		252,710		234,604		7.7
Car	5,868		3,801		54.4		57,098		63,769		-10.5
Truck	19,464		16,852		15.5		195,612		170,835		14.5
INFINITI DIVISION
	Oct.		Oct.		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% chg		2012		2011		% chg
Infiniti Division Total	11,897		8,428		41.2		107,250		87,471		22.6
G Sedan	3,860		3,623		6.5		42,346		38,360		10.4
G Coupe	978		885		10.5		11,982		13,355		-10.3
M	784		921		-14.9		8,281		9,734		-14.9
QX	2,121		1,446		46.7		13,078		11,693		11.8
JX	2,529		n/a		n/a		18,966		n/a		n/a
EX	434		428		1.4		3,161		5,486		-42.4
FX	1191		1125		5.9		9,436		8,843		6.7
Total Car	5,622		5,429		3.6		62,609		61,449		1.9
Total Truck	6,275		2,999		109.2		44,641		26,022		71.6
NISSAN & INFINITI
	Oct.		Oct.		Monthly		CYTD		CYTD		CYTD
	2012		2011		% chg		2012		2011		% chg
TOTAL VEHICLE	96,197		85,182		12.9		1,042,366		941,607		10.7
Total Car	52,527		51,891		1.2		655,236		617,964		6.0
Total Truck	43,670		33,291		31.2		387,130		323,643		19.6
Selling days	25		25				281		280

 * All numbers include Hawaii

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized as an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.

About Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 248,000 employees globally, Nissan provided customers with more than 4.8 million vehicles in 2011, generating revenue of 9.4 trillion yen ($118.95 billion US). With a strong commitment to developing exciting and innovative products for all, Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of 64 models under the Nissan and Infiniti brands. A pioneer in zero-emission mobility, Nissan made history with the introduction of the Nissan LEAF, the first affordable, mass-market, pure-electric vehicle and winner of numerous international accolades, including the prestigious 2011-2012 Car of the Year Japan and 2011 World Car of the Year awards.

 

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