2017 Research

Edmunds has released their Best Retained Value Awards for 2014 and we're pleased to reveal that the 2014 Nissan Altima rose to the top of the midsize sedan category, beating out the competition for the prestigious award. Determined from the average cash True Market Value price during the car's first five months on the market, the Altima is expected to have the highest residual value within a five-year span - an overall retained value of 47.3 percent.

What would you do if you hopped into a cab and your driver randomly broke into song? For Lyft customers in a brand-new commercial for the Nissan Sentra, the answer would be: sing along! YouTube star TJ Smith is at the helm of Nissan's latest ad, which captures the reactions of Lyft customers when TJ (their pretend driver) takes them to their destination while inciting a sing-along on the way.

Come out and discover some of the greatest wines Texas has to offer at GrapeFest, the largest wine festival in the Southwest! A four-day event held from Sept. 11-14 in Downtown Grapevine, GrapeFest is an annual festival that celebrates all things wine related and Texas' legacy as the fifth-largest wine producing state in the country. People of all ages are welcome to attend the yearly event and there will be numerous activities for everyone to enjoy, so feel free to bring the kids along, too!

The brand-new 2014 Nissan Rogue has been officially declared the "Best-In-Class Mid-Size Crossover SUV" by automotive marketing brand, AutoPacific, in their annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards. The VSA's, which are determined based off of how satisfied an owner is with their new car purchase, are only awarded to cars, trucks and SUVs that display top-notch satisfaction and the 2014 Rogue was a prime choice for its segment this year, proving Nissan knows what their customers want.

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has seen a spike in Nissan LEAF sales due to an onslaught of local benefits aimed specifically at LEAF owners, so it came as no surprise when we recently found out that a Dallas couple purchased the 50,000th LEAF, making the model the first EV to reach 50,000 sales. The proud owners, Todd and Lisa Bolt, who work at a local church, decided to jump on the LEAF bandwagon after a pastor purchased a LEAF of his own.

The adoption of the U.S. flag is one of our nation's most historic moments, and to commemorate the event, Grapevine will be hosting their annual Flag Day Celebration on June 14 at the Grapevine Gazebo, located in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine. Open to the public, the city is encouraging everyone to attend the free event to honor the U.S. flag on its official holiday and celebrate its impact on our country.

Nissan's ZEOD RC is gearing up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will be held June 14-15, and as a part of its preparation, the racecar recently underwent crash testing to measure its safety. Specifically focused on assessing the ZEOD RC's carbon fiber construction, Nissan tested the racecar by seeing how it would hold up when hitting a stationary object.

Dust, dirt and grime collect on your car over time, and eventually, a car wash is inevitable. However, what if there was a way to avoid handing over your hard-earned cash every few weeks to get your car scrubbed clean, making the task a thing of the past? Nissan believes they have the answer.

The growing amount of people receiving breaking news while on the go has motivated Nissan to release a brand-new mobile version of their online newsroom, NissanNews.com, which is easily viewable on smartphones and tablets. Refreshed and simple to use, the latest version is much more responsive than the previous mobile site and is already accessible on all devices.

We are pleased to announce that the 2014 Nissan Rogue recently earned a "Top Safety Pick Plus" safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is the best possible rating a car can receive by the group. To be eligible for the honor, the Rogue had to achieve top ratings in each "Top Safety Pick" category and attain a basic rating for front crash prevention, which it did, making it a shoe-in for the award.