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Once again, Nissan leads the way in automotive safety technology
Thursday, September 19th, 2019
Which Nissan vehicles have rear door alerts?
Earlier this month, there was a lot of noise made about several automakers promising to develop rear occupant reminders for their vehicles. This is important because of the number of children who are injured, or worse, by being left in the back seat of hot cars. Nissan has been an industry leader in this area by offering its Rear Door Alert on its most popular models since 2018 and steadily expanding the number of vehicles with the potentially life-saving feature for the 2019 and 2020 model years. So, which Nissan vehicles have rear door alerts? Well, in short, almost all of them. The list is led by the Altima, Armada, Murano and Pathfinder, among several others. The all-new 2020 Nissan Versa also makes the cut this year. (more…)
Don’t forget to check on how your transmission is doing
Monday, December 3rd, 2018
How often do I need to change my transmission fluid?
It isn’t a huge mental leap to imagine that a vehicle’s transmission is made of a lot of individual parts that operate in very close quarters, producing a lot of heat. Transmission fluid keeps these parts lubricated and moving freely. However, unlike engine oil, the fluid flowing through your vehicle’s gears shouldn’t need a whole lot of attention. So, how often do you need to change your transmission fluid? Like far too many things in the automotive industry, there isn’t one universal answer that will apply to everyone. We’ll go over a few things that might help you take better care of your vehicle and get as many miles out of it as possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to our service department today. (more…)
Gears? We don’t need gears where we’re going!
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018
What is a continuously variable transmission?
Even though gas prices have been fairly low and stable for a while now, several automakers are not taking their eye off of the ball when it comes to fuel economy. There are a few fairly new technologies that have been recently implemented which have really made some major leaps in improving efficiency. The one we are concerned with today is called a continuously variable transmission or CVT. A strong case could easily be made for a transmission being the most important part of an entire vehicle. Without a way to get the power produced by the engine to the wheels, nobody is going anywhere. So, what is continuously variable transmission? Let’s take a look. (more…)
How does the 2019 GMC Sierra Tailgate Work?
Monday, April 23rd, 2018
GMC Multipro™ Tailgate Functionality and Specifications
For the new model year, the beloved GMC Sierra sees a variety of updates. These feature upgrades and performance refinements help the move the GMC Sierra forward and give drivers even more to love about this light-duty pickup truck. Today, we’re going to go over the GMC Multipro™ Tailgate functionality and specifications so you can see some of the exciting GMC Sierra features in action.
Wi-Fi is becoming more common in vehicles; here’s how much you’ll pay
Friday, January 12th, 2018
How much does Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Ram Wi-Fi Cost?
FCA has made 2018 the year when it is rapidly expanding the availability of its Wi-Fi hotspot to just about every Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicle. In fact, many of these new models with the upgraded capability are already available in Billion Auto Group showrooms. Having a stable and secure Wi-Fi signal is a great feature for people who would like or need to stay connected to the outside world while they are on the road. There have been quite a few questions coming into out showroom about how much Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Wi-Fi can cost. People are clearly interested in the new capability, so we thought we’d try to help out our friends. (more…)
Innovative features help make 2017 Chrysler Pacifica best minivan ever
Wednesday, April 13th, 2016
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Features and Options
As more and more drivers start to choose roomy and spacious vehicles as their next mode of transportation, automakers are coming up with innovative new ideas. The latest and most innovative vehicle that is about to hit dealerships across the country is the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. A cross between a minivan and a crossover SUV, the new Pacifica will offer the best of both worlds and give drivers and passengers everything they could ever want or need in a new family vehicle. One thing that really helps set the new Pacifica apart from other vehicles is its unbelieveable list of innovative features. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica features and options list will help it become the best minivan ever.
(more…)What Wikipedia can’t tell you about four-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016
Four-Wheel Drive vs All-Wheel Drive
As winter continues to pummel us with cold weather and the while the roads remain covered with snow and ice, many of us are wondering what we can do in order to stay safe while driving on the slippery roads. Besides driving a little bit slower to help you maintain control over your vehicle there is something that you can do to get better traction on the road and that is to get behind the wheel of a new car that offers you the safety and security of four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Which system is the best choice for you? What is the difference between four-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive? You’ll find all the answers you are looking for right here.
(more…)New Uconnect system announced at 2016 Consumer Electronics Show
Tuesday, January 19th, 2016
What’s New for the Uconnect System
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas is the perfect place for companies to introduce their newest technologies to their consumers and that includes automotive electronics. One of the latest technology advancements in the automotive industry is the newly upgraded fourth-generation Uconnect system. What’s new for the Uconnect system? The team that helped design Chrysler’s Uconnect system has improved their technologies performance and is also now offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in their fourth-generation Uconnect system.
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