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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Announces $1 Billion Venture Capital Automotive Fund to Benefit Seattle, World

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(Posted on Jan 11, 2018 at 05:11PM by Billy Kirk)
The world’s premier automotive partnership, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, announced this week the launch of Alliance Ventures. It stands as a new fund determined to invest as much as $1 billion into industry innovation over the course of the next five years.



The venture capital fund’s first year is expected to bring the investment of approximately $200 million in various promising start-ups that focus on the advancement of worldwide mobility, artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous systems. By the “midterm” period of the company’s plan—2022—Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi expects to have the largest corporate endowment of its type.



Alliance Ventures will first invest in US-based Ionic Materials. That company is currently dedicated to the development of solid-state, cobalt-free battery materials that could find future use in such Nissan EVs as the zero-emissions LEAF. The 2018 version of that vehicle is set to deliver an all-electric output of 147 HP and 236-lb.-ft. of torque with a driving range of 150 miles on a single charge.



Give us a call today to discuss all that Nissan has planned through 2022!
Yesterday at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nissan and NASA Ames Research Center announced the extension and expansion of their collaborative effort to advance autonomous driving services worldwide. The refreshed initiative will pull upon previous work to lead the companies into 2019.

The five-year R&D partnership has seen the two corporations team up to enhance shared technology. It birthed Nissan Seamless Autonomous Mobility (SAM), a platform for vehicle fleet management that was introduced at CES 2017 and has its origins in NASA research. With this latest phase official and announced, SAM is set to help organize self-driving transportation services ahead of public implementation testing.



On a broader scale, the extended collaboration will evolve the car industry and Nissan Intelligent Mobility, including its “Drive” and “Power” technologies. These include the automaker’s ProPILOT autonomous system and all-electric vehicles such as the upcoming 2018 LEAF. The former includes automatic lane centering as well as the ePedal, which enables operators to accelerate, stop, and go using only one input. The latter is the company’s zero-emissions EV boasting a new 150-mile range.



Ring us up at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle to hear more on this exciting partnership!
Nissan is staying busy this month. This week they’re showcasing at CES 2018, but they’re also taking a time out to reveal the future of mobility at the North American International Auto Show, set to run from January 13-28 in Detroit. You can view each of the currently released teasers below.


 

Part of Nissan’s “future of mobility” plan is connected to the recently announced Brain-to-Vehicle technology (B2V). It will be integrated into upcoming automobile systems as a device that reads your mind waves (really!) and operates the car on your behalf. This includes stopping, accelerating, braking, and more. The boon is that it can do all these functions roughly 0.2 to 0.5 seconds faster than a driver can manually.
 

Current mobility implementations will only continue to get better in the future. This includes the ProPILOT suite of technologies, including Advanced Driving Assistance. This has been integrated into cars such as the 2018 LEAF to measure the speed of surrounding vehicles and automatically adjust your distance to them. It also keeps you centered within a lane. Further, the e-Pedal system enables operators to speed up, slow down, and even stop completely using only the accelerator.

Call us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle today to hear more about the future of mobility!
 
buy a new nissan armada in seattle washingtonIf you’re looking for a vehicle that can take you and your family on the ultimate trip through the Washington countryside, luxury and comfort are a must. And with its many cozy interior features, the 2018 Nissan Armada is the perfect SUV for the job. So for those who want their adventure to start as soon as they're in the car, keep reading.

First comes the standard memory system, with its ability to save your 
favorite position. Able to adjust the driver's seat, the pedals, and outside mirrors for up to 2 pilots at the touch of a button, the 2018 Armada ensures you’ll never again be stuck fiddling with the controls after your spouse takes the car out. Add in the push button ignition and erase the act of fumbling for keys off your morning commute too! All you have to do is get in, flip the switch, and you’re off.

With dual 
zone automatic temperature control, the driver and front passenger can set their perfect temperature— separate from those in the back, who get their own controls. And for those who like things especially toasty, available heated seats in the first and second row should do the trick. With particularly sound-absorbing materials in the cabin, as well as the use of acoustic glass, your ride is guaranteed to catch stray sounds as well as you’ll be catching Zs.

Contact Kirkland Nissan to get behind the wheel of the 2018 Armada today!
buy a new nissan murano near seattle washingtonSUV drivers are historically not very concerned with power. Sure, utility is usually important; comfort and style come in a close second and third... But performance? Not usually top of the list. Well, for those of you who believe that agility and force are must-haves for any crossover to truly possess the full package, the 2018 Nissan Murano is the vehicle for you.

It all starts with the Murano’s 3.5-L V6. Able to rev up to 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque, this engine can do more than just take you from point A to point B (like trailer up to 1,500 lbs, for instance). With class-exclusive,
next-generation CVT technology, this shiftless transmission system can give you the perfect amount of force and hold you there. Goodbye gear hunting!

When it comes to handling, the 2018 Murano provides the perfect amount of precision exactly whenever and wherever you need it most. With intelligent AWD technology, power is sent to each axle independently depending on conditions. Climbing a steep and uneven grade? All wheels kick in simultaneously to help carry you up. Up to speed and on the highway? The system sends power to the front only to increase fuel economy.

Contact Kirkland Nissan to see the 2018 Murano for yourself.

This week, the Nissan Leaf reached a major milestone. In just seven short years of production, the EV hit the 300,000 mark for global sales. Unsurprisingly, this news cements the Leaf’s position as the world’s best-selling electric vehicle and a favorite here on North American soil.
 
"These numbers prove that the Nissan Leaf remains the most advanced car in the world, with the widest reach and the greatest availability,” said Nissan’s Executive VP Daniele Schillaci in a company statement. “The new Nissan Leaf is the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility because it delivers an even more exciting drive and enhanced ownership experience. It will take Nissan's EV leadership even further."
 
Over the last seven years, sales for the Leaf have been incredibly strong, but we expect to see numbers climb even higher as EV enthusiasts eagerly await the next-gen model, which will feature an all-new range of 150 miles and an enhanced 40 kilowatt-hour battery pack. The 2018 Leaf will also come equipped with ProPILOT Assist, ProPILOT Park, and e-Pedal, offering drivers even more refinement, comfort and convenience when behind the wheel.
 
 
To learn more about the Leaf EV and its strong sales history and reputation, contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington. Next-gen models are expected to arrive this month – be sure to pre-schedule your test drive by calling us today.
The future of mobility is almost upon us! Nissan is ready to wow the world this week with their appearance at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is scheduled to start today in Las Vegas. Occupying the stand at booth 5431, the manufacturer promises to highlight the following exciting advancements:

 

 
  1. Brain-to-Vehicle Technology. B2V is set to be integrated into future automobile systems. It assists with driving by learning from the operator, literally reading mind waves and taking actions on your behalf, such as accelerating or braking. It can perform these functions 0.2 to 0.5 seconds faster on average than you’d be able to do it yourself!

     
  2. The 2018 Nissan LEAF. This all-new, zero-emissions vehicle will lean on ProPILOT technologies to offer semi-autonomous driving. Additionally, the EV will feature an increased range of 150 miles on one charge, as well as improved power plant output of 147 HP and 236-lb.-ft. of torque.
     
  3. The Nissan IMx. This concept vehicle is poised to change the way you drive. It’s fully autonomous, enabling owners to select the “PD Mode” and kick back and relax. From there, the car hides the steering wheel, reclines the seats, and the computer takes over all functions. More details are unknown at this time, but that may change at the conference!


     
Ring us at Kirkland Nissan today to chat about CES 2018!
 
The Consumer Electronics Show 2018 is set to kick off in Las Vegas today, and Nissan is ready to make a serious splash. Among other announcements and reveals, the revered automaker is excited to show the all-new, zero-emissions 2018 LEAF to attendees.

The 2018 LEAF has been thoughtfully redesigned from the ground up. The engine and 40-kilowatt lithium-ion battery combine for sensational results. Power is in no short supply, as the car is capable of outputting 147 HP and 236-lb.-ft. of torque. There’s an increased driving range of 150 miles on a single charge—a significant boost over the outgoing model by a total of 43. And the MPGe of the hatchback is a wicked 124 city / 101 highway.



Let’s take a moment to talk about ProPILOT Advanced Driving Assistance, too. It senses where surrounding cars are and makes automatic measures to control the distance between them and your LEAF. The system will also keep you centered in your lane. Further, e-Pedal technology lets you operate the vehicle using only the accelerator—you can start, stop, and increase or decrease speed through that one input.

Call us at Kirkland Nissan to learn more about the 2018 LEAF today!
buy a new nissan sentra in seattle washingtonLife is all about compromise. Sedans weren’t designed to carry huge amounts of cargo or passengers and Seattle is just going to have to learn to live with that. That is, if we don’t include the delightfully spacious 2018 Nissan Sentra of course.

With a staggering amount of passenger volume throughout, the new Sentra is designed with you in mind (and your football player friend and his 3 teammates, too). At 42 inches of front leg room and 37 in the back, this car is perfect not only for the particularly 
large, but for those of us who like to stretch out and enjoy the cavernous luxury of a spacious vehicle. And did we mention the 54 inches of room between bodies in the back? Sardine-packed shoulders are a thing of the past (unless you’re ripping hairpin turns, but that part’s up to you).

Say you’ve got an especially awkward piece of equipment that seems like a sedan’s worst enemy: a bicycle, a surfboard, a ladder… Well, worry not! With 60/40 split fold-down rear bench, trunk volume skyrockets from 15 cubic feet all the way to the front seat. Oh wait, the passenger folds down too, meaning you can fit cargo in the new Sentra right up to the dash.

Contact Nissan today to see if you can hear your own echo inside the 2018 Sentra!
buy a new nissan gt-r near seattle washingtonEverything about the Nissan GT-R is designed with speed in mind. From the engine and drivetrain down to the shape of each and every exterior piece, this car was born and built 59 years ago to be a champion, and not much has changed since then.

The 2018 GT-R skips the factory line entirely, with each 3.8-L V6 handmade by a Nissan craftsman in a room that controls dust levels and temperature. Why? Because that’s how they build Formula One racing engines. Talk about good influence. Able to switch between modes to accommodate for changing driving conditions, the vehicle’s “R” setting adjusts to optimal performance parameters on-the-fly, including suspension, transmission, and shocks.

With a redesigned rear fascia that helps pull hot air away from the exhaust, the new GT-R can be pushed to limits never before possible. The side skirts are also created for quickness, preventing turbulence by keeping wind from getting underneath the body. To top it all off, larger grille openings help cool the engine components, ensuring that you can put the pedal to the metal— and keep it there.

And we’ve only just scratched the surface of what the 2018 GT-R is fully capable of. Contact Kirkland Nissan to learn more.

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