When you think of the efficient and small cars you certainly think of the Japanese names Toyota, Nissan, and Honda.
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The Nissan Frontier Gets the Job Done
There’s no doubt when you step inside the Nissan Frontier you’re going to find out the vehicle has an extremely simple layout with items that you need.
2018 Nissan Versa: Comfortable Affordability
The price you’ll see for the Nissan Versa might make you think there are a pair of rubber bands and a hamster under the hood, but this is actually a nicely equipped, comfortable car that has a base price that’s below $13,000 to be one of the most affordable cars on the market. This is a subcompact car that is offered as a sedan that you’ll want for your daily commute or to give to a new driver as their first car that can be experienced on the roads in your area for the daily driving experience.
Contenders are Getting Lined Up
Automakers love to advertise their vehicles with the awards they earn to show off what the vehicle has been recognized for. As we head closer to the official beginning of the new 2018 model year the contenders for one of the most prestigious awards have begun to line up and become available to be judged. One of the first awards to be offered for this new model year is the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year. These awards see a large number of vehicles vying for recognition and the right to take to the screen and show off this trophy during commercials.
Last Week had a Lot Going On
If last week in the automotive world didn’t excite you, you can’t call yourself a true automotive enthusiast. There are many new models on the way, upgrades that we want to enjoy and some old names making the rounds back to becoming some of the most impressive and admired vehicles on the road. Because there was so much covered with the new items coming down the line, you can enjoy a wrap up of last week from the AutoGuide team and know that they have shared and we’ve discussed some of the amazing new developments.
2017 Nissan Sentra: One of Our Favorite Compact Sedans
When you think of the Nissan Sentra you might picture a long line of cars on the highway heading to the same workplace on a daily basis. While this is the life of many of these compact sedans, the Nissan Sentra can offer you a ride that’s easy to enjoy and features that are intelligently laid out to give you the ride you won’t mind on a daily basis and one you can really enjoy when you aren’t dealing with commuter traffic. The Sentra just might be the perfect vehicle for you and your family to enjoy.
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The Favorite Tuner Model Without a Home in the US
The Nissan Skyline has never been legal in the US for many reasons. Some have speculated the reason for this is the power that can be had in the Skyline is much greater than any police vehicle in the US and the Skyline uses AWD where most police cruisers are set up with RWD. Others feel the Skyline hasn’t been legal here because it has received a negative reputation of being one of the most dangerous cars on the road and it’s not desired in the US at all. Both these trains of thought are incorrect.
Enthusiastic Normal Cars
In a world where every car has a new class and it feels manufacturers are trying hard to have vehicles that can easily fit into a variety of categories I’m not sure what a normal car is anymore. If we define a normal car as one that looks like it should be made for driving on the commute to and from work then we still have a large variety, but for the most part we all know what a normal car is. What we don’t know is that some of these cars are made to be exciting to drive and are capable of turning even the stodgiest of us into an enthusiast with a huge smile on our faces.
What is Holding Back EV Sales
We talk about the EV’s becoming the future of the automotive world and we even see where some of the new models have reasonable driving range, but for 2015 the total sales of EV cars was less than one percent of the market. There are now 25 plug in models that you can choose from but most consumers are not ready to make the change from gasoline to electric propulsion for one simple reason; driving range. Most of these electric cars off driving ranges that wouldn’t even fill a full day of commuting, which then means we need to have either a backup gasoline engine for further driving or we need to have a way to charge the batteries quickly.
Vehicles that Hold Their Value
On the average a vehicle will lose twelve percent of its value during the first year of ownership. Some cars lose more, others lose less and when you know you are going to trade the vehicle in that you have recently purchased the ability of your vehicle to hold its value is extremely important. Instead of being a statistic, this actually becomes a feature of the vehicle itself and makes it much more important for you to ensure you have a vehicle that will easily be resold for a good price and give you the most value overall. Here are ten vehicles that are well-known for holding their value and depreciate very little over the first year.