4WD and AWD: What’s the Difference?

April 15th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Armada Alpine Metallic front view

What’s the difference between four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD)? Do they mean the same thing? Yes and no. While they refer to the idea that all four wheels can be driven when they need maximum traction, they work differently. Let us explain.  In many cases, four-wheel drive is also known as 4X4. On…

​​Nissan Ariya named Best Pre-Owned EV of 2025​

April 10th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Ariya Boulder Gray Pearl

Finding the perfect pre-owned vehicle can be a challenge these days, especially when you are looking for a pre-owned electric vehicle. Some EVs experienced a major drop in value due to demand, while others usually had quality and reliability issues. However, the Nissan ARIYA was developed with dependability in mind. Combining a solid drive system…

2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X Earns Its Off-Road Worthiness

April 5th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X Invisible Hood View

The 2025 Nissan Armada PRO-4X follows a tradition of off-road ready and tested vehicles—a tradition that wears its name proudly. The first vehicle to get the PRO-4X designation was the full-size 2008 Nissan Titan, followed by the Xterra and the Frontier.   Throughout Nissan’s history, there had been vehicles that were tested on rougher terrain. The…

​​J.D. Power Impressed by the New 2025 Nissan Murano​

April 1st, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Murano Super Black rear view

It is clear that the response to the 2025 Nissan Murano has been extremely positive. This two-row SUV continues to deliver a premium experience at a better price than its rivals.   J.D. Power agrees. They said, “[w]ith significant upgrades in its powertrain, technology, and features, as well as its comfortable, roomy cabin, the new fourth-generation…

Nissan Nailed It With The New Kicks Says Motor1

March 20th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Kicks Front Side View

There is nothing quite like the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Our newest member of the SUV family offers the right amount of size, space, performance, practicality, and versatility. That is why we’re seeing a lot of praise for our new small SUV.   Adding to these voices is the website Motor1.com. They went on to say that…

The New Nissan Murano Brings Style And Luxury To The Class

March 15th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Murano Front Side View on the Road

The Nissan Murano was first introduced for the 2003 model year as a premium mid-size two-row SUV that gave everyone a special feeling inside while setting design trends on the outside. It is good to know that its original mission has not changed.   The new 2025 Murano has been turning a lot of heads lately….

Nissan Among Top Non-Luxury Brands in 2024-2025 Automotive Reputation Report

March 10th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Armada Platinum Reserve Front Grille View

Reputation is important to you. You want to own a vehicle that can deliver an exceptional experience every day. This experience starts with your first interaction at the dealership and continues through the purchase and service visits. You want a good relationship with the brand of vehicle you drive. It all starts with that brand…

Cars.com Reviews The 2025 Nissan Armada

March 5th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Armada Front Side View

The new 2025 Nissan Armada has certainly been getting noticed since its recent media drive, and not just because of the changes that were made to this new generation model. As Cars.com stated in their verdict, the 2025 Armada “recaptures a lot of the space, power and utility that made the original so popular, making…

What Does Motor1.com Have to Say About the 2025 Nissan Sentra?

March 1st, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Sentra Front Side View on the Road

The 2025 Nissan Sentra remains one of the best values in its class. It is a roomy sedan that delivers good fuel economy and smiles at the same time. Recently, Motor1.com reviewed a 2025 Sentra SV and confirmed that it is an efficient vehicle offering what people want in a package that looks sharp.   You…

We Drive the 2024 Nissan Ariya

February 20th, 2025 by
The Majestic 2024 Ariya Under Gorgeous Cherry Blossom Trees

The battery-electric SUV field is growing with new entries that promise space, comfort, practicality, range, and ease of operation. Nissan delivers vehicles that prove their worth every day, which is why it produced the 2024 Ariya electric SUV. We were curious how an Ariya does in our South Carolina backyard. With a Platinum+ Dual Motor…

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