Nissan proudly announced earlier this month that the automaker has been named the exclusive automotive partner of Red Bull Flugtag Nashville. The event will be held at Nashville's Riverfront Park on Saturday, September 23, and is expected to draw 80,000 people to the shores of the Cumberland River.

Among the 42 human-powered flying machines "fly" off of a 110-foot-long, 24-foot-high ramp will be a team of 15 Nissan employees from the company's nearby Smyrna plant. They're currently spending nights and weekends engineering their "Take On Flight"-themed entry, using their experience, engineering skills and access to computer modeling software to make sure that their vehicle meets Red Bull Flugtag restrictions on vehicle weight and wingspan.

In a press release, Jeremy Tucker, Nissan's vice president, Marketing Communications and Media, stated, "Nissan is proud to be partnering with Red Bull and hosting this celebration of engineering and ingenuity in our hometown of Nashville. With our North American headquarters nearby, Nissan Stadium as a backdrop, and a team of employees creating its own Flugtag from the nearby Smyrna Assembly plant, Nissan had to be a part of the fun."

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Last year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reached a voluntary agreement with 20 vehicle manufacturers to make automated braking the standard by the year 2022. But, Nissan has decided to up the ante and begin standardizing their vehicles ahead of the new federal safety rules by four years.

Nissan estimates that by the year 2018 they will have 1 million vehicles equipped with the updated brake technology. The models included in the 2018 standard rollout include Altima, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport and Sentra, except for models equipped with manual transmission or NISMO-trim packages.

Nissan hopes the move will increase buyer acceptance of the new brake technology. Nissan North America's vice president of product planning, Michael Bunce, stated, "We've begun to see in our market research that this system is resonating with consumers. Once they have it and experience it activating just one time, they can't live without it."

The company will continue adding the standard safety feature to their product line over the next few years until it's on 100 percent of their models.

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Buying vs. Leasing

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• Up-to-date technology and safety features
• Maintenance and service warranty coverage
• Lower initial and monthly payments compared to financing

You can continue the cycle of driving a new vehicle every few years or, if you fall madly in love with a car, you can buy it when the lease is up. It's entirely your call.

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Some signs of a bad car battery are more obvious than others, such as the battery is dead. Batteries typically last around three or four years. Sometimes they won't last quite as long and sometimes they will last longer. It all depends on a multitude of factors such as the climate and how hard the vehicle is typically ran. When you are getting close to that three year mark, it is always important to have the battery checked on a continual bases to ensure that is is still functioning properly and that it isn't about to just quit on you. Batteries can best be tested with electronic testers. Most auto parts shops as well as maintenance shops have these and can easily and quickly test the battery for you. This will help to make sure that you won't be surprised one day when your vehicle refuses to turn on and will save you loads of trouble!

Anytime your drive a car, one of the most important parts is the tires. This part of the car covers the wheels and allows your vehicle to ride smoothly as well as giving you a feeling of safety. Since the tires make contact with various surfaces, they take a lot of punishment. As a result, they will need to be replaced sooner or later. While getting the tires replaced can be quite a hassle, there is a way to prolong the life of your tires. The best way to get the most out of your tires is to get a tire rotation which consists of getting them moved to different wheels. When it comes to getting the tires rotated, it is always a good idea to get them rotated during an oil change. So if you are in need of another oil change, visit the service department and arrange for a tire rotation when you come in for your latest oil change.

Your vehicle should have supplies in it that are enough to get you through a hard time or some kind of accident that takes place. It is important that you know what you should include in the roadside emergency kit that you put together.

Make sure that your kit includes bandages, gauze, disinfectant, and tweezers. There are certain medical items that you need to have on hand in order to make sure you will be able to deal with an injury that takes place.

Make sure that your kit includes emergency blankets, ponchos, and anything else that you feel that you may need to stay warm. When you are traveling in cold weather, you must outfit your roadside emergency kit with warm things.

When you keep the right supplies in your vehicle, you will feel safe traveling in it. You will know that you will have all that you need if something bad takes place. It is also imperative to stay current on your maintenance for the utmost safety. If you feel like there may be a problem with your vehicle, or it is time for a service check, call us at Nissan Of Orangeburg in Orangeburg, SC.

The end of every winter season brings upon most people a sense of relief and exuberance. It also brings about a lot of different potholes which can get dangerous to drive on. Finding ways to drive safely in these deteriorating road conditions can be a real challenge that can be made easier with some basic driving tips:

- Make sure that you keep your tires properly inflated and in efficient condition. Well-functioning tires can help you to better manage driving over potholes and other negative road conditions.

- Keep alert on roads which have damage and be cautious to make sure that other drivers don’t swerve into your lane to avoid potholes.

- Consider driving a car that can handle potholes better if this is a systemic problem in your area, such as a truck or car with four-wheel drive.

- Have your car well-maintained at the service center of our dealership here at Nissan Of Orangeburg in Orangeburg, SC, to improve its reliability despite challenging road conditions.