Nissan Ranks Highest Among Mass-Market Brands in J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study

September 20th, 2025 by
The Praised JD Power IQS Award, Given To Nissan For Its Quality Vehicles

In the 1960s and 1970s, Nissan (then called Datsun) and Toyota were the two well-known Japanese automotive brands in the U.S. The general public largely viewed them as equals, almost like two peas in a pod. You may not often see Toyota get complimented in this blog very often, but one has to give credit…

Versa, Sentra, and Frontier Named Cars.com 2025 Best Value New Cars

June 15th, 2025 by
2025 Nissan Versa

Unless the purpose is pure indulgence, we all seek good value in our purchases. The need for value becomes even more crucial for a five-figure purchase like a new automobile. Nissan has always aimed to provide excellent value in its products, which is why Dick Smith Nissan of Columbia is pleased to report that Cars.com…

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…

The 2025 Nissan Frontier Is the Perfect Truck for Doing Truck Things

February 1st, 2025 by
The Fancy Front Of The 2025 Nissan Frontier

The 2025 Nissan Frontier is an honest truck, one that gives you the power, strength, capacity, and capability to do all sorts of “truck things.” Don’t take our word for it. Car and Driver took a 2025 Frontier Pro-4X model for a test to see if it stands up to the “honest” title.   For 2025,…

Nissan Debuts Exciting Frontier, Kicks Concepts at SEMA

January 20th, 2025 by
Nissan Frontier Project Trailgater

At auto shows, manufacturers show consumers what they build. At SEMA, they show what consumers want them to build. At least that was the case for Nissan this past November when it unleashed four builds of two of its models at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center….

Nissan Adds New Pet-Friendly Accessories Made for You

October 20th, 2024 by
Nissan Rogue with Pet Ramp

Our lives revolve around so many things, including our pets. That is why we love our pets so much that we can’t live without them. That includes taking them along for the ride. According to a Pew Research Center survey, nearly two-thirds of Americans (62%) have a pet, and 97% say their pets are “part…

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