When you think October in Michigan, you probably think about the fall colors, decorating pumpkins, and a Detroit Lions season that's over before it really started. But if you're in the automotive biz, you also think about the upcoming North American International Auto Show and the North American Car … [Read more...] about 2016 North American Car & Truck of the Year Semi-Finalists Announced
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2016 Nissan Maxima: A Luxury Sedan Without the Luxury Price Tag
If you haven't heard Nissan just released the all-new, totally redesigned 2016 Maxima. With a bold exterior and premium interior, the new Maxima is certainly a thing of beauty. We received our first batch of the Maxima's last week, and I was as giddy as a kid on Christmas. But after spending … [Read more...] about 2016 Nissan Maxima: A Luxury Sedan Without the Luxury Price Tag
Highlights From 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
A vehicle is usually the second most expensive item we'll ever purchase in our lifetime. While getting The Family Deal on a new car is great, sometimes we tend to forget about the other costs associated with owning a new vehicle. Things like financing, insurance, gas, state fees, regular … [Read more...] about Highlights From 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
The Car Commercials of Super Bowl XLIX
Let's face it, probably more than half of us who tuned in to watch the Patriots take on the Seahawks in Super Bowl 49 were doing so primarily to be entertained by the commercials. In years past, automakers gobbled up advertising slots like Malcom Butler gobbles up ill-advised passes from Russel … [Read more...] about The Car Commercials of Super Bowl XLIX
1985 Nissan King Cab Vintage Magazine Ad
Last week I introduced a new series for Throwback Thursday featuring automotive advertising from my personal vintage magazine collection. For today's edition, I picked out an ad for the 1985 Nissan King Cab 2+2 pickup truck. I like how Nissan uses a large visual to focus on the interior … [Read more...] about 1985 Nissan King Cab Vintage Magazine Ad
9 Must See Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show
When the 2015 North American International Auto Show (known as the Detroit Auto Show in these parts) opens to the public on January 17th, attendees will be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of vehicles that will be on display. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS3BTTUYqbY With so many cars, trucks … [Read more...] about 9 Must See Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show
List of Vehicles Affected by the Takata Airbag Recall and FAQ
By now you may have heard about the massive Takata Airbag Recall that is affecting millions of vehicles in the U.S. from over a dozen manufacturers. When the news hit, our customers started calling and stopping by our service departments to see if their vehicle was affected by this … [Read more...] about List of Vehicles Affected by the Takata Airbag Recall and FAQ
12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank
Here's the reality when it comes to the vehicles our teenagers drive. Too often, budget takes precedence over safety. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting parents don't care about their children's safety. Of course they do. Probably more so than their own. That being said, a recent … [Read more...] about 12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank
Nissan Concept Vision 2020: The Future is Downright Dirty…In a Good Way
For those automotive enthusiasts that have a need for speed but aren't overly fond of tickets, racing video games are a great outlet to let off some high-flying steam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUOI6E1ug38 Besides having a guilt-free driving experience that your driver's ed instructor … [Read more...] about Nissan Concept Vision 2020: The Future is Downright Dirty…In a Good Way
Android Auto: Cars and Smartphones Converge to Simplify Your Drive
We're living in a world where technology is rapidly evolving and converging every single day. New ground-breaking technologies are being released and our lives are irrevocably changed, even if we don't realize it at the time. On June 25, 2014 at Google's annual developers conference, Android … [Read more...] about Android Auto: Cars and Smartphones Converge to Simplify Your Drive