How do you see color? Color entertains the eye. It attracts you to an object intellectually and/or emotionally. They can be influenced by nature and its beauty; both elicit a response from your soul. In an automobile, color enhances the exterior’s design. It can give some of the details – creases, shapes, scallops, and lines –…
Cupholders have been part of our everyday routines for decades now. Filled with our favorite beverages to keep us going, we rely on them for our daily commutes. Whether it’s coffee in the morning or a bottle of water on a very hot day, cupholders serve as our lifelines. While we take the cupholder for…
In recent crash testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2025 Nissan Murano earned its highest honor, being named as a Top Safety Pick+. This affirms Nissan’s commitment towards offering the safest vehicles on the road today. When you look at the 2025 Murano, you can see how it achieved this…
It is somewhat ironic when you think about it. To see behind you while sitting in your car, you have one inside mirror, two outside mirrors, and if it’s a 2019 model or newer, a rear camera. Many models will even alert you to something in your blind spot. You have all these tools to…
The previous Nissan Armada was a fine full-size SUV that met all expectations for its category, including comfortable seating for three rows of passengers, ample cargo space, and a towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds. The new 2025 Armada features an all-new look, with every angle appearing “upscale.” The interior reinforces this with a…
The Whoopi Goldberg character in Star Trek: The Next Generation was said to come from an alien race of “listeners.” She chose to apply those inherent talents as a bartender, but one might think that others from her planet may have found satisfaction as audio engineers. As far as we know, Patrick Dennis is a…
Wards Auto differs from other automotive websites and publications because its awards don’t go to entire vehicles. Instead, it breaks things down with “10 Best” awards for Engines and Propulsion Systems and Interior and UX (User Experience). Dick Smith Nissan of Columbia is proud to inform you that Wards Auto has given the redesigned Nissan…
The Nissan Rogue is sandwiched between Nissan’s two all-new crossovers. Below is the all-new second-generation Kicks, which has impressed reviewers with its exciting design, available AWD, and overall suitability for its segment. Above is the equally new generation of the Murano, which has also captivated critics as it pushes the nameplate to new heights of…
As of this writing, there is a strong expectation of increased automotive prices resulting from widespread tariffs on imported goods. Even vehicles built in the U.S. are anticipated to see their costs rise due to tariffs on foreign-built components. However, Nissan has defied these expectations by lowering prices on its two most popular models. Dick…
The first modern all-electric vehicle sold to U.S. customers did not come from that company that starts with a “T.” Instead, it was the Nissan Leaf, which dates to October 2010 as a 2011 model year. It has the current distinction of being the most affordable new EV available in the U.S. It has already…
