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Congrats Rick on receiving this great review!

tabby95525
Aug 30, 2012

We received excellent customer service from Rick Harrelson. He was not your typical "car salesman." He was more then helpful, respectful and friendly for the four hours my husband, my 3 year old son and myself where with him. We have dealt with other sales people before and have left with a bitter taste in our mouth. Rick was amazing. I hope you Melloy realizes what a valuable employee you have. I am an office manager and I know that majority of the time you hear bad things and not always the good or your too busy dealing with the bad things to not reward the positive. I just thought you should know that Rick was more then helpful. If we need a car in the future we will see Rick and anyone I know looking for a car I will be sending them Rick's way. Please let Rick know that it was a pleasure dealing with him on our new car purchase.
Ken helped us finish our final paperwork friendly, fast and answered any questions we had.

Planning to travel this fall? Take your pet!

84% of pet owners say they travel with their pet in automobiles

If you're planning to take your pet with you on trips in the car, start early when the pet is young to get used to the routine. Short jaunts across town and back or easy day trips will get your pet used to the ride. A carsick pet can make the trip miserable for everyone.

A seat upholstery protector, such as a pet hammock or waterproof seat cover will make clean-ups easier in case your pet does get sick or has an accident.

Be sure to bring along cleaning supplies to avoid having to search out a place to purchase them at the last minute.

Make your pet travel experience fun and enjoyable by following these simple, common sense pet travel tips:

• Safely secure your pet while traveling. An unrestrained pet can become a deadly projectile in the event of a sudden stop or crash, causing serious injury (even death) to passengers. For example, an unsecured, 25-pound dog in a 40 mph crash becomes a 1,000-pound mass (half a ton) flying uncontrollably inside the vehicle.
• Dogs should be restrained with either a seatbelt or harness designed for pet travel. Smaller dogs can be secured in pet car seats, which allow them to also see out, while being properly restrained.
• Never attach a restraining device to the pet's collar. Always use a harness to prevent injury.
• Cats should be contained in a crate, cage or pet car seat that is secured with a seat belt. Never allow a cat to roam freely in the vehicle, as it could get tangled around the driver's feet or get in the driver's sight of the road.
• Do not allow your pet to ride with its head outside of the window. An obstacle close to the vehicle could potentially strike your pet's head, causing injury or death, or dirt particles could get into your pet's ears, nose, eyes, or throat, causing health problems.
• It's a good idea to stop every couple of hours for your pet and you to stretch and walk around. Be sure to have your pet's leash handy to have control and so your pet doesn't run away in unfamiliar surroundings.
• Have your own supply of cold water, as fresh water is not always handy or convenient when you need to stop.
• Have your pet consume small amounts of food and water, but don't allow to overeat or drink if you still have more traveling to do. Reserve your pet's main meal for the end of the day.
• Leaving a pet in a parked car is never a good idea. Temperatures in confined spaces in the summer time can heat up fast, causing heatstroke — even death — to a pet. Extremely cold temperatures in the winter can be just as threatening, so be sure not to leave a pet in the car if the temperature is near the freezing mark.
• A pet first-aid kit is an essential item to pack when venturing out and should contain things such as antiseptic cream, assorted bandages, tweezers, eye drops, gauge, tape, and the like. Phone numbers for your pet's vet, the National Animal Poison Control Center hotline (888-426-4435), and emergency pet hospitals in the areas where you plan to travel should be taken along.
• A travel tag on a pet's collar will help someone locate you should you and your pet become separated. The travel tag should contain information about where you are staying locally (while away from home), including addresses and phone numbers. A cell phone number is also a good idea since most people have one with them, especially when they travel.

Bus or Train

• State and local restrictions usually prohibit pets from riding on buses or trains unless they are assisting visually impaired or physically challenged persons. Always check in advance with these transportation providers to find out what regulations they may impose.

Courtesy of Pet Travel Center

Keep up the great work Miguel!

ymnieto1
Albuquerque, NM
Aug 28, 2012

My experience with Melloy Nissan was great. Miguel was a great salesman. Very informative and helpful. Also very friendly. The finance staff was also great. I would recommend and have recommended Melloy Nissan to anyone that is thinking about buying a new car.

Nissan Altima - Top ten all-new 2013 models

Los Angeles, CA – August 22, 2012 – The 2013 model year is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the automotive industry. With over 30 all-new vehicles arriving in showrooms Total Car Score today announced what it considers to be the Top 10 New Cars for 2013.

Total Car Score’s list of the top 10 new models includes vehicles that are either all-new nameplates or existing models that have been completely redesigned for the 2013 model year.

“The average American consumer is driving an 11-year-old car. A huge slice of the public has held off on replacing their vehicles because of economic uncertainty. That means an unprecedented level of pent-up demand,” said Karl Brauer, Editor in Chief of Total Car Score. “This will eventually lead to a flurry of sales as consumers replace their worn-out cars with new ones.”

Brauer added, “Automakers are well aware of this situation, and know the rising pressure on consumers will inevitably break loose with a flurry of buying activity. When this happens, every carmaker wants to be positioned to capture new vehicle shoppers with enticing cars, trucks and SUVs.”

The 2013 model year marks a significant effort by automakers to reinvent volume products, as well as introduce all-new cars, in a bid to capture market share. The following 10 vehicles represent the most significant models landing in dealer showrooms this fall, according to the editorial team at Total Car Score.

Nissan Altima -- MSRP: $21,500-$30,080

The current Altima has been a critical model for Nissan, with strong sales throughout its lifecycle. For 2013 it weighs 100 pounds less than the outgoing version and can achieve up to 38 MPG. These traits should make this mid-size family sedan appealing to a broad spectrum of buyers.

Courtesy of TotalCarScore

Thank you for this kind review!

wwmcdos
Albuquerque, NM
Aug 27, 2012

At first I was a little upset and confused about my purchase. I e-mailed Roy Benson the general manager of the dealership and first thing the next day he called and wanted to meet to clear up my confusion. Everything was cleared up and they took great care of me. He met with me that very day and fixed everything. Based on his service alone I would recommend this dealership and plan to make my next car purchase there as well. Thanks for everything!

Neil Armstrong: 1930-2012

Armstrong in the lunar module Eagle on the surface of the moon. July 20, 1969. Credit: NASA

See all statements on Armstrong's death Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, has died, following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. He was 82.

Armstrong's words "That is one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind," spoken on July 20, 1969, as he became the first person ever to step onto another planetary body, instantly became a part of history.

Those few words from the Sea of Tranquillity were the climactic fulfillment of the efforts and hopes of millions of people and the expenditure of billions of dollars. A plaque on one of the lander's legs that concluded "We came in peace for all mankind," further emphasized that Armstrong and fellow astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin were there as representatives of all humans.

In a 2001 oral history interview, Armstrong credited those behind the scenes for the mission's success: "when you have hundreds of thousands of people all doing their job a little better than they have to, you get an improvement in performance. And that's the only reason we could have pulled this whole thing off."

Armstrong is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepson, a stepdaughter, 10 grandchildren, and a brother and sister.

"Neil Armstrong was a hero not just of his time, but of all time," President Barack Obama said via Twitter. "Thank you, Neil, for showing us the power of one small step."

Armstrong's family released the following statement on Saturday:

"Neil Armstrong was also a reluctant American hero who always believed he was just doing his job. He served his Nation proudly, as a navy fighter pilot, test pilot, and astronaut. He also found success back home in his native Ohio in business and academia, and became a community leader in Cincinnati.

While we mourn the loss of a very good man, we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that it serves as an example to young people around the world to work hard to make their dreams come true, to be willing to explore and push the limits, and to selflessly serve a cause greater than themselves.

The family will be providing further updates at www.neilarmstronginfo.com .

"As long as there are history books, Neil Armstrong will be included in them, remembered for taking humankind's first small step on a world beyond our own," said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden.

“Besides being one of America’s greatest explorers," Bolden added, "Neil carried himself with a grace and humility that was an example to us all."

Apollo 11 lunar module pilot and fellow moonwalker Buzz Aldrin on Armstrong's passing: “I am very saddened to learn of the passing of Neil Armstrong today. Neil and I trained together as technical partners but were also good friends who will always be connected through our participation in the Apollo 11 mission. Whenever I look at the moon it reminds me of the moment over four decades ago when I realized that even though we were farther away from earth than two humans had ever been, we were not alone."

Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins said simply, “He was the best, and I will miss him terribly.”

As news of Armstrong's death became widely known, many NASA officials offered their thoughts on the agency's best-known representative:

"The passing of Neil Armstrong has shocked all of us at the Johnson Space Center," said Center Director Michael Coats. The whole world knew Neil as the first man to step foot on the Moon, but to us he was a co-worker, a friend, and an outstanding spokesman for the Human Space Program. His quiet confidence and ability to perform under pressure set an example for all subsequent astronauts. Our role model will be missed."

“Neil Armstrong was a very personal inspiration to all of us within the astronaut office," said Bob Behnken, Chief of NASA's Astronaut Office. "His historic step onto the Moon’s surface was the foundation for many of our personal dreams to become astronauts. The only thing that outshone his accomplishments was his humility about those accomplishments. We will miss him as a friend, mentor, explorer and ambassador for the American spirit of ingenuity."

He was the best, and I will miss him terribly." -- Michael Collins, Apollo 11 command module pilot.

 

 

 

 

Armstrong's single sentence, though it was focused above the national divisions and quarrels of Earth, still signified unquestionably the U.S. victory in the desperate space race with the Soviet Union.

Neil A. Armstrong was born Aug. 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He earned an aeronautical engineering degree from Purdue University and a master's in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California.

He was a naval aviator from 1949 to 1952. During the Korean War he flew 78 combat missions.

In 1955 he joined the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), NASA's predecessor, as a research pilot at Lewis Laboratory in Cleveland.

Watch Apollo 11 highlights, including restored
footage of Armstrong's first steps

Armstrong later transferred to NACA's High Speed Flight Research Station at Edwards AFB, Calif. As project pilot, he was in the forefront of the development of many high-speed aircraft, including the X-15, which flew at 4,000 mph.

He flew more than 200 aircraft models. They included jet and rocket-powered planes, helicopters and gliders.

Armstrong was selected as an astronaut in 1962.

His first space flight was Gemini 8, which he commanded. He was the first civilian to fly a U.S. spacecraft. With fellow astronaut David R. Scott, Armstrong performed the first docking in space, with an Agena target satellite.

Less than an hour later their spacecraft began an unplanned rolling motion. After undocking, it increased to one revolution per second. One of the Gemini's 16 thrusters had stuck open because of an electrical short circuit.

Armstrong used re-entry thrusters to control the capsule, and after a 30-minute struggle, it was stabilized. Flight rules required a return to Earth after use of the re-entry thrusters, so the crewmembers fired retrorockets that sent Gemini 8 to a contingency landing zone in the Western Pacific.

One of the few photos that show Armstrong during the Apollo 11 moonwalk.

Before becoming an astronaut, Armstrong flew the rocket-powered X-15 as a test pilot.

Armstrong, right, joined astronaut Dave Scott on the Gemini VIII mission in March of 1966.

Apollo 11 lifted off on July 16, 1969, with Armstrong, Aldrin and Mike Collins aboard. Collins remained in lunar orbit in the command module while Armstrong and Aldrin descended in the lunar module they had named Eagle to their historic landing on the moon's surface.

"Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed," Armstrong said, telling a tense and waiting Earth that men had finally reached the lunar surface.

He and Aldrin spent about two hours exploring, gathering more than 50 pounds of moon rocks and setting up three scientific experiments. The next day, after 21 hours and 37 minutes on the moon, they fired Eagle's engine to begin the return to Collins and the command module.

The crew returned to Earth, landing near the USS Hornet in the Pacific after a mission of just over eight days. President Richard M. Nixon was on the aircraft carrier's deck to welcome them.

"This is the greatest week in the history of the world since the creation," Nixon told the three.

After 16 days in quarantine to protect Earth from any returned moon germs, the crew went on U.S. and international tours. Millions greeted them as heroes.

Armstrong later served as deputy associate administrator for aeronautics in the Office of Advanced Research and technology at NASA Headquarters. He resigned from the space agency in 1971. As a professor at the University of Cincinnati from 1971 to 1979, he was involved in both teaching and research.

He later went into the business world. Among other positions, he served for 10 years as chairman of Computing Technologies for Aviation Inc. of Charlottesville, Va. and later as chairman of AIL Systems Inc., an electronic systems company based in Deer Park, N.Y.

Armstrong was a fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and the Royal Aeronautical Society, and an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the International Astronautical Federation.

He was a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He served as a member of the National Commission on Space in 1985 and 1986, and was vice chairman of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident. He also was chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Peace Corps from 1971 to 1973.

Seventeen countries decorated Armstrong. He received many special honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal (see NASA feature on ceremony), the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, NASA's Ambassador of Exploration Award, the Explorers Club Medal, the Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, the Harmon International Aviation Trophy, the Royal Geographic Society's Gold Medal, the Federation Aeronautique Internationale's Gold Space Medal, the American Astronautical Society Flight Achievement Award, the Robert J. Collier Trophy, the AIAA Astronautics Award, the Octave Chanute Award, and the John J. Montgomery Award.

Courtesy of NASA

A Rovers Self Portrait... from Mars.

Curiosity's first photos of Mars are already captivating scientists as well as the public. The scenery is alien and familiar at the same time -- Gale crater, where the rover landed, bears a clear resemblance to Death Valley.

But the images that can make this surreal fact -- that we managed to land 1 ton of roving scientific equipment on Mars -- seem more real are the ones that include glimpses of Curiosity.

Some of these photos are intentional self-portraits that give the rover's Earth-bound caretakers a look at how some of its instruments, equipment and moving parts held up through the eight-month journey through space and crazy landing on the planet's surface. Others are scenes of Curiosity's surroundings that happened to catch a bit of the rover, like your thumb in the corner of a vacation snapshot.

Somehow these images change a faraway mission into a real, tangible experience. Here are some of our favorite self-portraits that will make you feel like you're standing next to Curiosity, awaiting the signal to start the trek to Mt. Sharp.

Courtesy of Wired Science

2013 Nissan Leave could go 25% further!

Months ago, we heard that the U.S. version of the 2013 Nissan Leaf would go farther per charge in cold weather thanks to a better heater. This was about the Leaf that will be made in Smyrna, Tennessee starting later this year. A new report on Inside EVs (based on the Japanese language Sankei Biz site) says that the new Leaf, at least the version destined for sale in Japan, will have its range extended to over 250 kilometers (155 miles) in any weather.

Of course, since that is on the lenient Japanese test cycle, it doesn't mean that U.S. drivers will get double their range (the Leaf is rated at 73 miles by the EPA). Instead, the new Leaf should get a range improvement of around 25 percent, which would translate to around 91 miles of EPA range, thanks to more efficient motors and better batteries.

More interesting – since we expect incremental improvements with each generation of vehicles, especially when EVs are concerned – is that Nissan is also considering an entry-level Leaf for release by the end of the year. If Sankei Biz is correct, this model would start at 2.5 million yen ($31,500 USD at today's exchange rates) compared to the current version's starting price of 3.7 million yen ($46,600). Inside EVs notes that, "A similar price reduction in North America would price this new base Nissan LEAF at $26,600." Sankei Biz says the updates are coming a year earlier than planned in order to boost sales. A before-incentive price of $26,600 would certainly do that, wouldn't it?

We've asked Nissan for any sort of confirmation or denial of these reports and will update once we hear something.

Courtesy of Autoblog

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Nissan Takes on the World on British Soil

SILVERSTONE, UK – Silverstone is where it is all happening this week for Nissan's motorsport activities. At the weekend Martin Brundle makes his return to the Greaves Motorsport squad where he will race with his son Alex and Nissan's first GT Academy winner, Lucas Ordonez in the British round of the FIA World Endurance Championship.  The second GT Academy winner Jordan Tresson is back on track with Signatech Nissan and the third, Jann Mardenborough will have a special role to play too.

Race Camp, the final level of the 2012 European GT Academy competition, is now fully underway at Silverstone.  The 830,000 people who entered the fourth season of GT Academy have been whittled down to 36. Over the course of this week the 36 will be tested to the limits of their ability under the watchful eyes of the judges and mentors and the winner will be crowned after a special race that takes place as part of the FIA World Endurance Championship program on Saturday.

Jann Mardenborough knows what awaits the winner and as part of his own rapid learning curve the 2011 winner will be spending time with the Greaves team this weekend to experience life in a world-class sportscar team, just as soon as he has finished instructing the 2012 GT Academy finalists.  Jann has developed into such an exceptional racer over the past year that he has just been awarded Rising Star status by the British Racing Driver's Club.

"I feel very flattered to be chosen as a BRDC Rising Star," he said. "I get a lot of praise from the team, from Nissan and Sony, but it's really cool that a program outside of GT Academy has taken notice of me. It's really boosted my confidence. I must be doing something right! It's going to be very interesting to spend time with Greaves Motorsport and Martin Brundle at the weekend. Lucas (Ordonez) has told me he is very good on giving feedback to the engineers and team after a session in the car. I'm fortunate enough to be given a headset to listen in on the conversations he will have with the team. I'm sure I'm going to learn lots from him."

After making a successful comeback to sportscar racing at Le Mans, Martin Brundle can't wait to get back behind the wheel of the Greaves Motorsport Zytek-Nissan.  Just as at Le Mans the competition will be fierce as he will be up against at least 15 other LMP2 cars, 12 of which are powered by Nissan.

"I'm very much looking forward to Silverstone," said Martin. "I had some great races there in sportscars and I was twice a winner of the Silverstone 1000kms. The last sportscar race for me there in 1991 was one of my best ever races, driving solo, and finishing third having lost many minutes in the pits. That performance got me the Benetton F1 drive for 1992.

"Just as at Le Mans the LMP2 class looks extremely competitive and we will have to be perfect with car set up, reliability, strategy, and driving performance to win the class," he continued. "I will be very disappointed if we are not on the class podium. Personally I'm in good shape and I learned much about driving the car at Le Mans. I've not raced on the new Arena GP circuit but I know the layout well and I fully expect to be on the pace. We have a strong team and Alex has shown particularly well around there in F3, F2 and GP3. With such a big gap in the F1 schedule I'm itching to get some adrenalin rushing around again.

Lucas Ordonez and Jordan Tresson also have itchy feet and are keen to get back into their respective racing cars at Silverstone.  This is an extra race for Lucas as he has been competing in the European Le Mans Series this year.

"This is a great opportunity to compete in the highest level endurance championship,' said Lucas, who lines up with Martin and Alex Brundle in the No.42 Greaves car. "With the European Le Mans Series being shortened it is good to be in WEC with Martin and Alex.  It's a great opportunity to get a strong result after a tough first part of the season with good pace but not getting the results we wanted in the races. LMP2 is extremely competitive so it won't be easy but I think we have everything in place for a top result."

"Our goal is always to win," said Jordan, who competes in the No.23 Signatech Nissan with Franck Mailleux and Olivier Lombard. "On a personal level I am working hard to get closer to Franck's lap times and it would be great to do that at Silverstone with all of its fast corners. It will be good to race against Lucas too. He beat me at Le Mans so I want revenge!"

One thing is for sure, seeing the past GT Academy winners competing at Silverstone this weekend is going to be an exciting prospect for the brand new GT Academy winner as he sets out on the journey of a lifetime.

Courtesy of Nissan

GT Academy 2012 European Race Camp Gets Underway

SILVERSTONE, UK  – The famous GT Academy Race Camp gets underway tomorrow at its now traditional home, the world-renowned Silverstone Circuit in the UK. Over 830,000 people from across Europe entered the fourth iteration of Nissan and PlayStation®'s innovative gamer-to-racer competition this year, and only the best 36 remain in the competition. Over the course of the next seven days they are determined to show the experienced team gathered at Silverstone that they have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of former GT Academy winners, now Nissan racing drivers, Lucas Ordoñez, Jordan Tresson and Jann Mardenborough.

The 36 competitors will be divided into six territory groups for this year's race camp with the groups consisting of: France (6 contestants); Italy (6); UK (5) and Ireland (1); Spain (3) and Portugal (3); Belgium (3) and Netherlands (3); and Austria (2), Switzerland (2) and Poland (2).

All 36 will be put through a grueling program of on and off-track challenges to assess their potential to make the switch from PlayStation's Gran Turismo®5 game to powerful Nissan sports cars such as the 370Z and GT-R. Assisting the experienced Silverstone team of instructors will be an impressive line-up of country mentors with top-level racing experience. These include: Formula One drivers Johnny Herbert (UK), René Arnoux (FRA), Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA), Sébastien Buemi (CH) and Dani Clos (ESP); sports car drivers Bas Leinders (BEL), Rob Barff (UK), Franck Mailleux (FRA) and GT Academy graduates Lucas (ESP), Jordan (FRA) and Jann (GB); as well as touring car driver Tim Coronel (NED).

Since hosting the first ever Formula One world championship race in 1950, Silverstone has become a vibrant, modern home of British motor racing with top-class facilities. It is a fitting location for Race Camp. The week-long format remains a secret, but is certain to include top-class race instruction in a variety of Nissan cars combined with on and off-track challenges that will test the potential, skill, determination, fitness, mental strength and speed of the competitors.

A number of eliminations will take place during the week until only one from each group of six remains for the final two days of Race Camp (Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25 August). The finale happily coincides with the World Endurance Championship (WEC) race at Silverstone in which GT Academy champions Lucas Ordoñez and Jordan Tresson will compete in LMP2 cars for the Greaves Motorsport and Signatech Nissan teams respectively - a clear demonstration of the success of the GT Academy program since its inception in 2008.

The winner of the European GT Academy Race Camp will hardly have time to catch his breath before he returns to Silverstone to embark on an in-depth Driver Development Program. As well as ensuring that he qualifies for an international race license in super-quick time, the DDP will prepare the winner for the rigors of an entry into the tough and prestigious Dubai 24 Hour race in January 2014 where he will race a Nissan 370Z GT4 race car. The European winner will be joined in Dubai by the winners of the German, Russian and USA Race Camps.

About GT Academy Europe

GT Academy is a collaboration between PlayStation® and Nissan that uses the virtual world of the Gran Turismo® game to unearth real-world racing talent. Now in its fourth year, GT Academy has been expanded to include separate competitions for Europe (UK & Ireland; France; Italy; Spain & Portugal; Benelux; Austria, Switzerland & Poland), Germany, USA and Russia.

Stage One (European GT Academy) 

A bespoke, online GT Academy qualification will be open to anyone with a PlayStation®3 (terms and conditions apply), where the fastest 16 gamers in each participating territory may gain access to the National Finals. A maximum of 16 further competitors will also gain access to National Finals events via a series of Live Gran Turismo®5 events.

Stage Two (European GT Academy)

For GT Academy Europe, up to 32 qualifiers from "Stage One' will progress to each territory's National Final. A total of six winners will emerge from each participating GT Academy territory to progress to the GT Academy Race Camp at Silverstone.

Stage Three (European GT Academy)

36 will compete at the legendary Race Camp with only one winner crowned European GT Academy Champion and invited to take part in the intensive Driver Development Program. The winner will qualify for an international race license before competing in the Dubai 24 Hour race in January 2013.

Previous GT Academy winners

Previous winners of GT Academy are now regular racing drivers. In 2012 Lucas Ordoñez (Spain, winner in 2008) is contesting the European Le Mans Series and Le Mans 24 Hours in the Greaves Motorsport Nissan-powered LMP2 car; Jordan Tresson (France, winner in 2010) is contesting the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours in the Signatech Nissan LMP2 car; Jann Mardenborough (UK, winner in 2011) is racing a Nissan GT-R GT3 in the Blancpain Endurance Series and British GT Championship.

About the Gran Turismo® Franchise

With more than 60 million units shipped worldwide, the award-winning Gran Turismo® franchise for the PlayStation® , PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 and PSP (PlayStation® Portable) is regarded as the best and most authentic driving simulator ever created due to its true-to-life graphics, authentic physics technology and design. Since the inception of the Gran Turismo franchise, famed creator Kazunori Yamauchi and Polyphony Digital Inc. in Japan have revolutionized the racing category as we know it today. His offerings provide the most realistic driving simulation in the industry and a unique medium for automotive manufacturers to showcase their products.

Gran Turismo®5 was released on November 24, 2010 and sold 5.5 million units worldwide in its first two weeks on sale. The ninth installment of the world's best-selling racing franchise features a completely new physics engine for an improved feel for steering during turns and drifts, delivering a more intuitive driving experience than ever before.  The game also features an impressive line-up of more than 1,000 licensed cars from the world's top manufacturers.  Other innovative features include stereoscopic 3D support, real-time car damage, dynamic weather effects and a deep online and community feature set where players can race online with up to 16 competitors through PlayStation®Network.  With the widest scope and depth of gameplay options in the Gran Turismo series, Gran Turismo 5 offers users an entertainment experience that is only possible on PS3.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PlayStation®3, PlayStation®2, PSPTM (PlayStation®Portable) and PlayStation®Network software and hardware in 99 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories. Since the launch of PlayStation 3 in November 2006, 55.5 million units have been sold globally and continue to be sold at a record level.  Maintaining its position as one of the most successful consumer electronic products in history, PlayStation 2 has sold over 153.6 million systems worldwide.  Since its launch at the end of 2004, over 73 million PSPs have been sold globally, highlighting the importance of the portable entertainment market.  With the huge increase in interest and accessibility of network applications and network gaming, more than 90 million accounts have registered to PlayStation Network, the free-to-access interactive environment, and over 1.91 billion items have been downloaded.

PlayStation and the PlayStation logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PS3 and PSP are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 12,500 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced a range of vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs and commercial vehicles. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Japanese brand in Europe.

Courtesy of Nissan

2013 Nissan JUKE Features New Midnight Edition Package

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – In its first two years of production, the highly innovative Nissan JUKE has been hard to ignore. Its aggressive styling has been matched only by its dynamic performance – driven by its standard 188-horsepower 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder and available advanced torque vectoring AWD system. So it might come as a surprise that Nissan is giving JUKE a slightly more stealthy appearance with a new accessory grouping called the JUKE Midnight Edition.

Available as a Nissan accessory package on all 2013 JUKE S, SV and SL models, the Midnight Edition features unique 17-inch Black Wheels, a Sapphire Black rear roof spoiler, and Sapphire Black mirror caps. It is available at Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of $1,200 USD, a savings of $500 USD** over the cost of items if purchased separately.

"The Midnight Edition JUKE stands out by its subtlety," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "The combination of black-on-black-on-black wheels, spoiler and mirrors gives JUKE a dramatic new look, which we think enhances its already bold styling. We expect it to be a very popular addition to the JUKE lineup for 2013."

Other enhancements to the 2013 JUKE include:

• The addition of a RearView Monitor to the Navigation Package on SV models

• A revised Rockford Fosgate ecoPUNCH™ audio system is added to the SV Navigation Package and is standard on SL models

• And three new colors, Atomic Gold, Brilliant Silver and Pearl White, join the JUKE color palette

The 2013 Nissan JUKE with the new Midnight Edition will be available at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning in September.

About the 2013 Nissan JUKE

The Nissan JUKE, now in its third year, continues to offer bold styling, acclaimed levels of performance and an available advanced torque vectoring AWD system with performance technology often reserved for premium vehicles.

Built on Nissan’s proven global B-platform, JUKE looks exactly like it drives – fun, bold and exciting. It features a standard 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG™) Turbo, 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The available torque vectoring AWD system splits torque up to 50:50 between the front and rear wheels and can also can split torque from side-to-side across the rear axle. When cornering, the system helps reduce understeer and enhance the vehicle’s cornering feel.

The JUKE interior is equally aggressive with bolstered front seats, a wide instrument panel and a unique center console inspired by a motorcycle fuel tank and finished in high-gloss paint. An innovative Integrated Control (I-CON) system combines control of the automatic A/C and the three-mode drive selector – Normal for everyday driving; Sport for a more intense performance feel; and Eco for maximum efficiency – adjusting throttle, transmission (CVT) and steering feel. The fold-down 60/40-split bench seat and flat load floor provides passenger and cargo hauling flexibility.

Available interior features range from leather-appointed seats and RearView Monitor to Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition and Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic Real-Time Traffic Information (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately). Safety features include six air bags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC).

The 2013 Nissan JUKE is offered in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models and three trim levels, S, SV and SL.

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Nissan Versa's Versatility Makes it one of KBB's 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2012

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Students can get all the basic necessities they need from a car in the Nissan Versa at a great price, which is why it was named in Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2012 list today.

With plenty of cargo space, budget-friendly fuel efficiency and an array of safety features—in addition to a starting price of $10,990—KBB.com's editors saw the Nissan Versa as a sensible solution that meets the needs and wants of students.

"As the least expensive car in America, the Nissan Versa makes an excellent choice for students looking for the most sensible way to get from A to B," says Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. "Despite its low price tag, the 5-passenger Versa sedan includes a full suite of creature comforts plus unexpected niceties like an auxiliary audio jack for portable music players."

Earlier this year, Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com gave the 2012 Nissan Versa sedan the title of "Best Total Cost of Ownership" in its class. In addition, the Versa was awarded "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an honor given to vehicles that achieve the IIHS's highest rating for front-, rear- and side-impact protection, and the highest rating in the roof-strength test.

With versatility and room to spare, the Versa's spacious interior offers unexpected legroom and headroom to seat five comfortably. Cargo spaces are configured for real-world use, which means that students will be able to pack their new cars for the move into the new dorm room. The trunk design focuses on useable space, taking into consideration everything from the size of the hinges to the shape of the sidewalls.

The 2012 Versa's fuel-sipping 38 MPG efficiency is a perfect fit for any student's budget and is achieved by the variable valve timing that continuously adjusts engine output to deliver no-nonsense acceleration. This fall, as students return to classes, the 2013 model goes on sale offering versions that push EPA highway fuel economy to 40 mpg. 

To help parents feel confident that their young driver is safe behind the wheel, six airbags come standard on the Versa with two dual-stage front air bags, air bags for side-impact protection built into each front seat and two roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags to help provide head protection for both rows of occupants.

The Versa family includes sedan and hatchback versions in the U.S. and leads the subcompact market with 60,919 sales thus far in 2012, outselling its nearest competitors for a more than 22 percent share of the segment. Additionally, about a quarter of Versa buyers are Millennials.

"Although small on the outside, the 2012 Nissan Versa offers big value on the inside with its exceptional roominess and an unexpected level of available entertainment and connectivity features," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America. "Versa's design, performance and standard equipment provide a sense of ‘modern value' that goes far beyond the mere purchase price."

To help college graduates get into their first car easier, Nissan offers stress-free buying experience with its College Grad Preferred Pricing Program. Individuals graduating within six months or the past two years, as well as current Graduate Students, qualify to buy a new Nissan for less than Dealer cost. For more information on Nissan's College Grad Program, please visit http://www.nissancollegegrad.com.

The second-generation Nissan Versa sedan, introduced last year, redefines compact car value. In 2013, the Versa hatchback will receive a fresh new look as a part of Nissan's offensive of five new models in 15 months.

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Nissan NV200 London Taxi: In Detail

The innovative new Nissan London Taxi has been designed to take full advantage of the NV200's clever packaging and occupant-friendly exterior features. Thanks to its generously sized rear passenger cell, the NV200 London Taxi is big enough to seat five passengers in comfort, yet compact enough to navigate and thrive in the Capital's famously tricky streets.

The clean, functional design of the NV200 London Taxi combines styling cues from existing Nissan passenger cars and commercial vehicles and adds a number of unique features such as the dramatic upswept swage line that neatly frames the door glass. This sculpted line runs around the front of the vehicle to create a dramatic sense of movement, while the deep side windows provide enhanced visibility - an essential quality in a busy city environment.

The front end features a bold look that incorporates Nissan's latest design language. The distinctive grille flows into the slimline wraparound headlights, while body-colored bumpers extend seamlessly into the specially widened front wings to create a smooth, powerful look. The striking extended wheel arches are unique to the London Taxi, and accommodate the vehicle's wider track and modified suspension and steering system.

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Thank youfor the superb reviews! Keep up the great work team!

RKmena
Albuquerque, NM
Aug 12, 2012

I did not go in to purchase a car - only to look at the inventory of 2012 Nissan Maximas and 2013 Altimas. I happen to pass by a 2013 Nissan Altima (fully loaded) and was highly impressed. I asked to take a test drive. In addition to the product, my salesperson, Isaac Cordova, was AWESOME!!! He answered all my questions while keeping a professional, friendly manner about himself and DID NOT pressure me into a purchase. Chris Padilla "made me an offer I couldn't refuse." He found a great interest rate at which to finance my purchase and explained the details in a straightforward, easily understandable fashion. David Engles was my Instructor. He taught me everything I needed to know to understand and enjoy my new 2013 Nissan Altima. Awesome car, awesome service, awesome price!!! What more can anyone ask for.

Suntefertiller
Albuquerque, NM
Aug 11, 2012

I had the best experience ever buying a car here at Melloy Nissan in albuquerque. I did not think i could het approved on my own. Not only did i get approved on my own, but they gave a MORE than generous trade in on my other car, VERY decent interest rate, and a monthly payment i was very happy with! Jesus was also very supportive and posotive in this whole process. Im extremely impressed that the process did not take forever. It was handled efficently and quickly and i was treated very good, and continue to be treated like a top customer. I would highly recommend getting Lisa to help you. She can work magic! Thank you!!!!!

jhschrin
Albuquerque, NM
Aug 03, 2012

Great experience - minimal haggling over price and value of trade. Great new car with great features and a good value. Knowledgeable, friendly, caring and courteous salesman - he was willing to go the extra mile and helped arrange some aftermarket additions quickly and at a very reasonable cost. He gave us his own cell phone to call anytime we have questions. He was terrific.

cyndog
Albuquerque, NM
Jul 31, 2012

This is the third time I have worked with Jairo Alvarado. Everytime I need a new vehicle, I have made sure to work with him, because he is great! Super friendly and knowledgable and knows exactly what I need. He is the best car salesman I have ever worked with!