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Try Nissan’s New Adaptive Cruise Control At Cardinale Nissan

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The development of autonomous cars has brought many new features to other cars since research began. Technology such as blind spot recognition were made possible by advances in predictive and monitoring systems that self-driving cars need. Features like the new E-Pedal from Nissan make driving easier and more efficient, so be on the lookout at Cardinale Nissan in Monterey for Nissan’s latest improvements to the adaptive cruise control system.

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Adaptive Cruise Control

Cruise control helps drivers deal with the stress and strain that comes from longer road trips and busy highway traffic. Adaptive cruise control will take this technology even further, allowing the car to monitor how cars around you are moving and adjusting the speed accordingly. This allows it to accelerate or slow down without needing a driver input. Alongside Nissan’s lane management system, adaptive cruise control will keep you centered and at the proper speed.

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ProPilot Assist

Adaptive cruise control will be a part of Nissan’s reimagined ProPilot Assist program, which is there to help the driver, but not drive the car totally by itself. While it can provide assistance and relief to drivers, it is important to remain focused on the road ahead and ready for any sudden change. Road conditions can change in the blink of an eye, and you might encounter scenarios that even the most advanced system can’t predict. Nissan asserted that, “The driver’s role hasn’t changed. We are just providing assistance.”

Once the updated ProPilot system is integrated on cars like the Nissan Altima and Nissan Maxima, come into Cardinale Nissan for huge savings and friendly service. To see all of our available models or learn more about us, visit www.cardinalenissan.com.

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Cardinale Nissan

1661 Del Monte Blvd

Seaside, California 93955

Phone: 888.996.1636

Website: www.cardinalenissan.com

Nissan Announces Plans For New Ride-Sharing And Taxi Service

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Along with making driving easier, autonomous car systems play a major part in reimagining the taxi and ride-sharing industry in Monterey. Many services such as Uber and Lyft are only just a tap on a smartphone away, but both depend on people to do the driving. A self-driving taxi would never need to take breaks and ultimately would be more efficient and cheaper. Nissan recently announced the autonomous Nissan Leaf, which will soon be available at Cardinale Nissan in Seaside, as well as a new venture into the ride-sharing industry using their latest self-driving cars.

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Implementation

The biggest question when considering any new proposal is how it will be implemented. A standard taxi or pick up service will almost certainly be present in order to transport people around the city. Nissan is also considering a bus-like system, which would include a whole fleet of autonomous cars moving along a designated route and picking up passengers at specific stops. This would allow people who don’t have the money for or simply don’t travel enough to warrant a car to have another source of reliable transportation.

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Affordability

Vehicles from Cardinale Nissan such as a used Nissan Sentra are already affordable and easy to finance, but access to more transportation methods is always beneficial. Because autonomous cars need no driver and could easily pick up many passengers, Nissan’s taxi service will do more for less. And thanks to the electric motors in autonomous cars, they won’t need to stop for gas and will emit no pollutants.

You can test drive the self-driving experience soon at a Monterey car dealership like #CardinaleNissan in Seaside with the release of the 2018 Nissan Leaf. To explore its many features, including an electric engine with a range of over 200 miles, visit www.cardinalenissan.com.

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Cardinale Nissan

1661 Del Monte Blvd

Seaside, California 93955

Phone: 888.996.1636

Website: www.cardinalenissan.com

Nissan Partners With Mobileye To Make Self-Driving Systems Safer And More Efficient

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The age of self-driving and autonomous cars is drawing nearer, and many companies have already shown off their working prototypes. Earlier this year, Nissan debuted their autonomous Leaf on the streets of London, taking willing participants out for a drive. Nissan is now working to make these cars safer and more efficient by teaming up with Mobileye in creating specialized maps. As the car drives around the city, it will be mapping out roads and buildings with extreme precision. Come down to a Monterey auto dealer like Cardinale Nissan to see how this will improve the upcoming Leaf and other Nissan models.

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The specialized computer chips created by Mobileye already help to reduce collisions by monitoring a car’s surroundings. Several Nissan models already have this ability to detect when a forward collision will occur and automatically stop the car. Mobileye’s new mapping chips will create a mapping network by collaborating with other vehicles. Because this system benefits from the participation of as many vehicles and companies as possible, BMW and Volkswagen have also partnered in creating this digital map.

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All autonomous systems benefit from having a real time map that updates constantly. This will make self-driving cars much safer as they can better predict other cars’ movements, and it will also add more possible routes for the car to take. A connected network would also allow for these cars to report accidents and immediately recognize delays which could save drivers time by suggesting alternate navigation options.

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At Cardinale Nissan, not only can you find great deals on all current models like the 2017 Nissan Altima, you can expect savings on autonomous cars when they arrive at Nissan dealerships. Nissan has already hinted at a self-driving 2018 Nissan Leaf, so stay updated on the latest news at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

Cardinale Nissan

1661 Del Monte Blvd

Seaside, California 93955

Phone: 888.996.1636

Website: www.cardinalenissan.com

Nissan Makes Big Strides All Around The World

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Managing a worldwide market can be a tough challenge for any car manufacturer. There are many different taxes on imports and exports, along with a wide range of emission regulations. Over the past year, Nissan has found success in several countries, including the United States, the UK and Japan, which has made Nissan the fastest growing car brand in the world.

 

United States:

U.S. based production is looking to be on a major rise in 2017. Many companies like Kia and Toyota have declared multibillion dollar investments over the past month, and Nissan will follow suit in order to continue its success. With four factories in the U.S. that employee over 22,000 people, Nissan is already committed to local growth and creating new jobs. Along with employment opportunities, prices on popular models like the popular Nissan Altima or Nissan Rogue should lower.

 

United Kingdom:

It’s only 2017, but Nissan has already started testing its new driverless car system. Nissan is one of the only companies to have such a car ready for testing, and this will be the first driverless car tested in Europe. The tests will use a modified Nissan Leaf, fitted with advanced cameras and sensors in order to make better decisions.

 

Japan:

Nissan debuted several new prototypes and stylish models over at the Tokyo Auto Show. The redesigned NISMO GT-R was an expected attendee, but Nissan also brought along previously unseen NISMO versions of the Juke, Fairlady Z and the March. The #NISMO division produces the majority of Nissan’s performance cars, installing more horsepower, better handling and stylish features to already successful cars.

 

Thankfully, our wide selection of new and pre-owned cars at Cardinale Nissan means you don’t have to go all around the world to get the best of Nissan. At our Monterey car dealership, you can test drive any new or used model, so come check us out at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

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1661 Del Monte Blvd

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Nissan Reveals New Leaf Prototype At The Consumer Electronics Show

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2016-nissan-leaf-rear-profile-black-largeEach year vendors from all across the country gather for the Consumer Electronics Show, which happened to be in the first week of January this year. This exciting gathering gives a preview of all the most interesting toys and tech that will find their ways to shelves during the year.  Nissan was one of the car companies who showed up to the event, and they revealed their upcoming changes to the Leaf.

 

The Chevy Bolt EV and the Tesla Model 3 are some tough competitors, but Nissan has spent countless hours into perfecting the ultimate long-range electric car. The new Leaf is just one component of Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility project, which is working on developing more advanced electric and autonomous cars. These two modes of transportation will be the face of driving within only a couple of years, so Nissan is working to get an early head start in the competition. These latest changes all continue to make the Leaf one of the hardest working and most affordable electric cars.

 

On display at the show was a prototype of the upcoming Leaf that included all the new features. The most important additions are the boosting of the range to around 200 miles. This is a big leap from previous versions. It will also include superior handling and a simpler regenerative braking setup so even new drivers will be able to drive an electric car with ease. Also in the pipeline for the Leaf is the implementation of #ProPILOT technology that can will self-drive the car on certain highways.

 

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For a test drive of our latest Nissan models like the Nissan Altima or Nissan Maxima, head down to Cardinale Nissan. We can show you all the benefits of driving a Nissan, so find us online at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

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1661 Del Monte Blvd

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Phone: 888.996.1636

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Nissan Rolls Out New Autonomous Car For Testing

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Self-driving cars are the way of the future. Numerous studies and many experts all agree that soon we won’t have to drive ourselves to work each morning. Now you can enjoy your coffee and music in comfort as the car adapts to the road and other drivers on its own. But how soon will these cars be available? Surprisingly, Nissan has already developed an autonomous car that will be out for testing in Japan in the coming year, named the #ProPILOT.

 

While an autonomous car still needs a small amount of user input, it’s the nearest thing on the market right now to a true self-driving car. The Nissan ProPILOT is a small car that was designed to navigate on highways in single lane traffic. The system is made up of a number of cameras and sensors that monitor how the cars in front and behind are adjusting speed. It’s easy to turn on and off with a simple switch and will help ease the stress of gridlock highway traffic.

 

Interestingly, the ProPILOT technology is already in testing right now, but in a form that you may not expect: chairs. You might have seen a short video with some chairs that move on their own and transport people as they wait in line (if not just look up Nissan Autonomous Chairs). These chairs are designed from the same technology and can automatically follow the chairs in front of them at a programmed distance. This can make waiting in line easier and much more comfortable.

 

Nissan works hard to create the most advanced technology every year, and you can expect the same standard on all the current models. So come test drive a new Nissan Altima or Leaf for yourself at Cardinale Nissan, or check out all of our vehicles online at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

 

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1661 Del Monte Blvd

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Phone: 888.996.1636

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The Future Of Driving Is Just Around The Corner With Nissan

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When it comes to designing new features for drivers and developing the latest high tech models, Nissan is always pushing the limits. Trucks like the Nissan Titan have the easiest to work with and most responsive towing systems, and sedans like the Nissan Altima dominate the class due to their design and utility. At the annual Paris Auto Show, CEO of Nissan Carlos Ghosn unveiled the secrets to the future of Nissan cars, and left the audience in wonder and excitement.

 

The latest development is Nissan’s partnership with Microsoft, which had been previously announced but was expanded on by Ghosn. He added that the duo would be hard at work to better integrate vehicle software and compatibility across all models. While automakers do not necessarily have experts in vehicle software, Microsoft engineers can help to improve the user interface and make driving simpler and seamless. This partnership has already shown promise with the introduction of better smartphone connectivity in the latest 2017 Nissan cars.

 

The second major talking point was the production of self-driving cars, which Nissan has already had success with in Japan through their ProPilot. Though this vehicle is only partially autonomous, Ghoson mentioned that Nissan plans to release at least 10 different partially self-driving cars by 2020, even if they do require minimal driver input. He expects a fully driverless car will be on the market by 2025. He also argued that the car will still remain a personalized space for every owner, even with this automated implementation.

 

Though self-driving cars won’t be available for another few years, you can be sure the whole Nissan fleet has the latest features and most useful technology. Come test drive any of the new line-up at Cardinale Nissan, or check us out online at www.cardinalenissan.com.

 

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1661 Del Monte Blvd

Seaside, California 93955

Phone: 888.996.1636

Website: www.cardinalenissan.com

Renault-Nissan Pursuing Self-Driving Cars, Slowly but Surely…

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Beginning later in 2016, Renault-Nissan will offer vehicles that are able to take control while a car is stuck in a single highway lane in stop-and-go traffic. By 2018, we will see the availability of multiple-lane highway support. And by 2020, the French-Japanese carmaker plans to introduce autonomous vehicles capable of navigating intersections and city driving. When you think about it, four years isn’t that far away. In that timeframe, the company says that it will launch more than 10 vehicles with some form of autonomous driving features. EVP of Engineering, Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi, said at a recent press event, “We will implement autonomous driving step by step.” He adds that the company is developing the necessary systems to monitor drivers and make sure that they are ready to take the wheel when necessary. For example, a wristband would monitor vital signs. CEO Carlos Ghosn said that “even a fully autonomous car still needs a driver with eyes on the road and hands on or near the wheel.” He hints at Tesla, saying that “not all electric vehicles …cost six figures,” and he commits that Nissan is focused on electric and self-driving cars for the mass market. “This is a global priority,” which is supported by the fact that the Nissan LEAF represents over 45 percent of EVs on the road. For more information, contact Cardinale Nissan in Seaside.

 

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