Checklist For Your Spring Car Check-Up

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Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget Your Car!

Winter can be tough on lots of things, including cars and trucks. Cold temperatures, snow and ice, road salt and pothole-causing freeze-thaw cycles put car batteries, tires, brakes and suspensions to the test.  According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration vehicle crashes due to neglected maintenance cause more than 2,600 deaths a year.
  

Spring is the time to rid vehicles of winter's effects in time for summer travel.  

Regular vehicle maintenance and inspections can help improve a vehicle's fuel efficiency, achieve peak performance and even help avoid major repairs down the road.

You will want to have these items checkedto ensure your vehicle is ready to roll:

Scion iQ Boosts U.S Sales

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Toyota’s Tiny Scion iQ Boosts U.S Sales by 19 Percent

Scion brand, created to attract young drivers with quirky designs and low prices, said many initial U.S. customers for the iQ minicar are buying it as a fuel-saving third vehicle for urban trips.

The tiny hatchback, starting at $15,995, appeals to city drivers because it’s easy to park and gets the best fuel-economy of any gasoline-only auto in the U.S., Jack Hollis, vice president of Scion sales, said in an interview yesterday. Sales of iQ, which became available in all U.S. markets last month, lifted Scion deliveries 19 percent in the year’s first quarter.

“The early indication is it’s more of a third vehicle, and a little more of a higher-income buyer,” Hollis said. “This is the highest mpg car in the country, non-hybrid, and what I think is happening is people are seeing that.”

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Toyota offers top 3 vehicles for first time car buyers

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Good Cars for First Time Buyers

Published by Staff Writer: Harry Lloyd

for AutoLiquidator.com 

Rookie drivers

If you are looking to buy a vehicle for the first time, or if you are looking for a first car for somebody else, there are some cars that help the transition into the driving world better than others. Reliability and safety are two very important factors for new drivers, and handling, technology and style are also pretty important. The best car deals are the ones that will get you what you need for a low price.

First time car buyers are usually younger people, and younger people are more inclined to take risks, and less inclined to repair and maintain their cars. That's why dependable and safe cars are very necessary. Young people generally cannot afford expensive new cars, so finding solid cheap used cars is almost always the best choice.

The standouts

Nissan Embraces New Connected Car Technology

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Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, recently unveiled a series of major initiatives in automotive communications technology, offering drivers breakthroughs in safe access to connected services and content.

In announcing the collaboration with technology innovators such as Google^®, Pandora^® Radio and Intel^® at the New York International Auto Show, Ghosn said Nissan was determined to introduce class-leading connected content and services to drivers and passengers around the world in a way that does not distract the driver.

Nissan's Three Pioneering Technologies:

2012 Nissan NV - Specs and Pics

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Introduced in mid-2011 as a 2012 model, the Nissan NV is available in three innovative versions, NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations – Standard Roof and High Roof.

Powering the rear-wheel drive Nissan NV is a choice of two powerful yet fuel-efficient engines – a 4.0-liter V6 and 5.6-liter V8. Both will be mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission.
First and foremost a tough workhorse, the Nissan NV provides exceptional utility, thanks to a long, wide cargo floor, square-top wheelwell housings and nearly vertical sidewalls. Along with maximizing cargo space, the sidewalls accommodate aftermarket storage systems without excessive modification. The cargo area also features a full-length inner panel to prevent cargo from denting the vehicle’s outer skin (SV models). There are also multiple integrated reinforced attachment points for mounting customization equipment.

Key highlights of the 2012 Nissan NV include:

Nissan Working on Plug-In Hybrids; Diesels for US not so much

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The CEO of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, thinks he’s seen the future—and it’s filled with electric cars, some with range-extending gasoline engines. Before we arrive at Ghosn’s utopian era, Nissan will offer more transitional products: A new Altima hybrid is in the pipes, as is plug-in hybrid tech in general. “Plug-in hybrid technology is a promising path. Clearly we are working on it,” Pierre Loing, Nissan’s VP for product strategy and planning told us in a recent interview.

Toyota and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announce National Partnership

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Toyota and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Announce National Partnership to Help Combat America’s High School Dropout Crisis

Toyota and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) recently announced a national partnership through the establishment of a college readiness initiative, which will help fund youth education and improve high school graduation rates. As a founding sponsor of D2D - Diplomas to Degrees, Toyota is providing a $1.5 million grant over three years to help provide tools, resources and support to Boys & Girls Club teens to help prepare them to move from high school to college graduation.

2013 Scion FR-S Pricing and Specs

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Scion Announces Pricing for its 2013 FR-S Sports Car

• Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car starts at $24,200
• Low center of gravity and lightweight design achieves a “Pure Balance”
• World’s first boxer engine to utilize Toyota’s D-4S direct and port injection system
• FR-S comes standard with complimentary Scion Service Boost

Scion recently announced pricing for its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car. The FR-S starts with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24,200 when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, and $25,300 when equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission that features paddle shifters and rev-match technology. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and will go on sale this spring.

Nissan - NYC's Taxi of Tomorrow

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When a taxi is at the center of technology news, you know you have something special. That’s what NYC, its mayor, and Nissan are hoping as they continue to press forward with promoting the Taxi of Tomorrow campaign which will replace the aging fleet of New York City cabs with shiny new advanced Nissan NV vans. Here’s the skinny…

Prius C: Fastest selling car in America

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According to Edmunds.com’s analysis of March sales and inventory numbers, the Toyota Prius C hybrid car, is the fastest selling car in America right now. The Prius C, the newest, smallest and least expensive member of the Toyota Prius hybrid family, barely has time to dirty its tires because the Prius C, which starts at $19,000, stays on the dealership lot only about eight days until a buyer drives it away.

2012 Nissan Altima Model Year-End Clearance

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The 2012 Model Year End Clearnace Event is already in progress. In addition to hefty discounts, there is also special financing available with approved credit. Don't wait - get yours while the selection is good!

The Altima pictured above is priced at just over $18k and there are several others for the same price. Check out our in-stock Altima inventory: http://bit.ly/Hxw7jL