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NissanConnect Services now work with Amazon Alexa
Thursday, October 5th, 2017
How does Amazon Alexa work in Nissan?
The state of automotive technology has turned into one in which we are more and more focused on features that can prevent us from distraction. With smartphones always in our hands when not driving, automakers are tasked with finding ways to keep them out of our hands while we are behind the wheel. The best way to do this? Mixing a digital personal assistant with the infotainment features. There has been a sort of battle for companies to get their technology in your car, and Nissan has chosen to work with Amazon, letting the Amazon Alexa remotely control some features in your vehicle. So what are some of the features we can expect to work in your Nissan? (more…)
Modern cars have connectivity on the go, but does Nissan offer it?
Monday, August 21st, 2017
Does the 2017 Nissan Armada have WiFi?
Nothing seems to drain your phone battery quite so fast as relying exclusively on LTE coverage. These days, many of us use our phones for navigation, music and podcasts. All of which we reasonably enjoy using for road trips or day-to-day commuting. This isn’t even mentioning the fact that so many phone companies have strict data limits. Even the so-called unlimited plans typically drop your speed after so much usage. It’s true the 2017 Nissan Armada comes standard with features like Bluetooth with audio streaming and navigation, both of which will help you conserve some juice on the road, but what about passengers? This is where WiFi comes in. (more…)
Why did Nissan create Rear Door Alert?
Friday, August 4th, 2017
Benefits of Nissan Rear Door Alert Technology
When you first hear the name of the Nissan’s newest safety technology, Rear Door Alert, you might think that it simply exists to remind you if a door isn’t closed all the way. This isn’t the case. The new technology is meant to benefit parents, who can often have so much on their plates, it’s easy to be a bit forgetful. One thing you never want to forget in the backseat? A sleeping child. This is where the new technology shines. (more…)
Nissan flaunts new braking system in 2018 Leaf
Friday, July 21st, 2017
How does the 2018 Nissan Leaf e-Pedal work?
For those who have been driving for many years, this could take some getting used to. You see, Nissan is revolutionizing the way we think about braking with a new e-Pedal in the 2018 Nissan Leaf. Did braking need to be changed? Consider instances of acceleration when, in a panic, motorists hit the wrong pedal. Maybe it’s not such a bad idea? Here’s how the 2018 Nissan Leaf e-Pedal helps eliminate this issue. (more…)
Nissan develops a more advanced dashcam
Tuesday, July 18th, 2017
What is the 360-degree Nissan JukeCam?
Dashcam footage is becoming more and more popular, from catching road accidents to taping adventures. There are plenty available on the market, but a camera made by a car company for a particular model is unheard of. Except Nissan is introducing it now with the JukeCam. What is the 360-degree Nissan JukeCam and where will it be available? (more…)
2018 Nissan Leaf could offer ProPilot feature
Friday, June 23rd, 2017
Is ProPilot in the Nissan Leaf self-driving?
Every automaker is on a mission to be the first to offer up self-driving technology, while also competing to offer the best electric vehicle to the market. It seems Nissan is attempting to do both, at least in a limited scale, with the release of the upcoming 2018 Nissan Leaf. The model will have the option of the ProPilot feature, which we previously noted is now available in two models for consumers in Japan. There does seem to be some confusion on whether ProPilot is entirely self-driving or not, so let’s dig into it. (more…)
Nissan designs Faraday Cage for smartphones
Friday, May 5th, 2017
Nissan Juke Signal Shield Prototype Cellphone Blocker
We live in a constantly connected world. So much so that many employers find themselves blocking social media sites just to ensure employees aren’t distracted. If you shouldn’t be updating your status at work, you shouldn’t be updating it while you drive. You also shouldn’t be texting friends or family, even if it’s just to say you’ll be right there. Distracted driving has become a top cause for automotive accidents in recent years. We just can’t seem to help ourselves. So Nissan is stepping up with the Nissan Juke Signal Shield Prototype, which acts as a Faraday Cage to block cellphone signals. (more…)
Nissan makes the world safer for pedestrians with available technology
Monday, February 27th, 2017
How does Nissan Pedestrian Detection work?
It’s unfortunately all too easy to get distracted on the road, and other drivers can be unpredictable. You take your eyes away for a second and suddenly someone is braking for no known reason. That’s frustrating enough, but pedestrians provide an added difficulty as it can be hard to see someone coming out into the street from in between parked cars. Fortunately, Nissan has come out with available Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection to make things easier. So how does the system work? (more…)
The continuously variable transmission has become a standard, but why?
Monday, February 6th, 2017
Why does Nissan use a CVT in many models?
For generations, there were really two types of transmissions: a manual and an automatic. It wasn’t quite that simple, as the amount of gears have changed and standards are always shifting, but you basically needed a clutch or you didn’t. Some said manuals were more efficient, but that depended on driving style, and there’s no doubt that an automatic has a shorter learning curve and requires less skill. It seems the winds are blowing in a different direction now, as Nissan has changed over to a CVT in many models, but why? We look at the benefits of continuously variable transmissions. (more…)
Nissan to work with Mitsubishi to create new hybrid cars
Thursday, January 12th, 2017
Upcoming Nissan plug-in hybrid technology
If you look at the Nissan lineup, you might find it odd that one thing is missing: plug-in hybrids. In fact, even standard hybrids are fairly sparse. The brand’s first option, the Altima Hybrid, has been missing from the lineup for years. Currently, if you’re looking for options, the 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid is the only one you’ll readily find, and it’s still a difficult model to come by. The reason for this seems clear enough: efficiency numbers rarely make up for initial cost. Now, it seems, Nissan is working with Mitsubishi in adding plug-in hybrid technology to the lineup. This could be a real game changer. (more…)
