When it comes to cars nowadays, almost all of them have some sort of smartphone connectivity or integration. And why wouldn’t they? Phones are one of the most useful devices to have, as they let you access the internet, communicate with others and get directions with the touch of a button. If you are looking for something more than just a music player for your car however, here are a few apps that will make driving your car safer and easier. At Coast Nissan, we want to make your driving experience better!
Waze: If you are looking for an alternative to your phone’s native navigation app, Waze is perfect and free. It allows users to report accidents and traffic jams or just about anything else that might slow you down, so you always are on the fastest route. You can even send your ETA to friends.
Carcorder: Looking for a cheaper and easier alternative to buying a dashcam? Just place your phone in the right position on the dashboard and turn this app on. It records your drives, as well as your location and speed. And best of all, it’s only $1.99.
Dashdroid and iCarMode: Both of these apps are used in conjunction with a dashboard mount, and offer easy shortcuts to commonly used programs like your music and phone. You can create custom shortcuts and even use voice commands so you can keep both hands on the wheel. Dashdroid is free, iCarMode is $1.99.
GasBuddy: Everyone is always on the hunt for cheap gas, and this easy to use app will find the lowest price in your area. Even a small price difference will let the savings add up, and you can also submit gas prices yourself, giving you a chance to win $100 of free gas.
All these #apps are great, but you need the right car first. Our sales team at Coast Nissan can help you find the best car for your needs, and we also offer Nissan leases and quality Nissan service. Check us out on the web at www.coastnissan.com.
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Since the invention of the television, ads have been a big part of spreading the word about a new product or service. Ads and commercials have come a long way since then, and most now feature a captivating narrator and some interesting graphics or special effects. Car commercials are one of the most common types you will see, and they help show all the new features or tech on the latest models. Currently, the Nissan Rogue has partnered with Star Wars to create the most viewed commercial so far, which also illustrates the vehicle’s amazing safety features.
When looking forward to 2017, it is helpful to look at how sales trends have changed over the past year. One of car companies that has put the auto industry back on track to growth is Nissan, who experienced an 8.3% increase in sales. While many other competitors struggled to even post a positive return, Nissan led the charge with its wide selection of sedans, crossover SUVs and pickups. All Nissan models are crafted with care, and come with all the latest features in a stylish design.
You can find a great luxury car in every class, from pickup to SUV to sedan. Nissan has numerous luxury cars available for purchase, but the most popular models are the #NissanMaxima and the Nissan Titan XD. The refined interiors create a better experience while driving, with an engine that is fun to use. 2017 is bringing some exciting new features to these two cars at an affordable price point.
The Consumer Electronic Show is an annual event that takes places in the early part of the year; for 2017 this happened to be in the first week of January. This wonderful event gives companies an opportunity to show off some of the coolest and most fun gadgets that will find their ways to shelves during the year. Some car companies, also made the trek to the Las Vegas stage, including Nissan, who revealed the latest plans for redesigning their electric car, the Nissan Leaf.
For Nissan’s upcoming autonomous cars, they are using NASA’s Seamless Autonomous Mobility (SAM) program that has been used on several successful robots. Self-driving cars handle expected several expected situations well, but can falter when it comes to unusual or unpredictable scenarios. The SAM system is great at analyzing the images and sensor data to engineer an effective and safe response to these situations. It can even contact a “mobility manager” who is able to find the right route or response in the event of something truly strange.
