Texas Nissan Blog

Nissan has made significant changes to the Pathfinder for 2017, improving its capabilities and expanding its range of technologies.

Gaylord Texan’s popular SummerFest extravaganza is happening once again from now until September 5, 2016. This year’s theme, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” features a whirlwind of coinciding events throughout the hotel grounds ideal for guests and local families looking to have a bit of summer fun!

The rise of electric vehicles on the market has Nissan considering adding more variants to its existing lineup. According to recent reports, the automaker is thinking about electrifying their SUV range, specifically the standout Juke and the popular Rogue.

This year’s G7 Summit in Ise-shima, Japan, marked the arrival of Nissan ProPilot, a new autonomous driving system slated to arrive on future Nissan models. The company showed off the new technology to European Council President Donald Tusk during an exclusive road test hosted as a part of the summit.

Grapevine Vintage Railroad is currently hosting their popular Great Train Robberies from now until Sept. 3, 2016. Held every Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. during trips to the Fort Worth Stockyards, the great Train Robberies provide an exciting family experience complete with cowboy bandits and high-energy fun.

The revised 2017 Nissan GT-R hasn’t even landed at Texas Nissan yet, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from working on the upcoming next-generation model. According to various automotive sources, Nissan is currently coming up with design ideas for the all-new GT-R and there’s even talk the car could debut with an electric drivetrain.

Nissan has developed a brand-new electricity storage pack that will go head to head against Tesla’s Powerwall storage unit. The company is already calling the battery pack the most affordable option on the market and will be testing out its popularity overseas before eventually bringing it to the U.S.

May has arrived, the weather is warming up and Grapevine’s signature spring affair, the 32nd Annual Main Street Fest – A Craft Brew Experience, is almost here! From May 20-22, the family-friendly craft brew festival, which is scheduled to take place in downtown Grapevine, will offer a variety of exciting activities for attendees to take part in, including exhibits, live entertainment, and food and beverage tastings from local restaurants and breweries.

DiversityInc Magazine has named Nissan to their Top 25 Noteworthy Companies list for the third year in a row. The brand was specifically praised for their employee resource groups, which give employees with shared interests the opportunity to work cross-functionally and promotes inclusion within the workplace.

The 2016 Nissan Sentra was recently honored with a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This new rating reflects the 2016 Sentra when equipped with optional Forward Emergency Braking, an innovative safety feature designed to prevent avoidable accidents.