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Production Begins for the 2013 Nissan Altima


We at Streater-Smith Nissan have great news for all those Altima fans out there, the new 2013's Nissan Altima will be on our lot this summer. Recently the Altima went into production and is ready to beat the competition, watch out!


The new Nissan entered production in late May at the auto maker's Smyrna, Tenn. factory. This is the 20th anniversary of Altima production at this particular plant, and everyone from Nissan execs…

2013 Nissan Altima, Influenced by the Competition?


2013 Nissan models, like the fully loaded Nissan Altima, take their inspiration from unlikely sources. When you see the updated Altima at Streater-Smith Nissan of Conroe, TX, it's apparent that this Japanese auto maker wanted to depart from previous Nissan Altima styling.

 

WardsAuto, a reviewer of automotive design, found out just exactly where Nissan's style ideas came from - North Korea. Surprised? Don't be, it's fairly common for car companies to share design ideas - especially if they sell.

 

"Clearly, we referenced the [another auto maker] when we were going through the design process," Nissan executive VP of…

Nissan Asks LEAF Owners to help Track Charging Stations

While the Nissan LEAF is an excellent choice for drivers who are looking to nearly eliminate their carbon footprint, there are a few setbacks that seem to be holding back many drivers from considering a battery-powered electric vehicle. Chief among them is the issue of charging. Unlike vehicles powered by conventional gasoline, electric cars need to be plugged in and charged.

So what's the problem here? Charging takes time, and charging stations can be a bit of a headache to locate. Of course, like any problem it faces, Nissan is working hard to develop a solution that will help…

Nissan Tweaks the LEAF for European Drivers

Nissan recently announced that production of their pioneering EV, the LEAF, would be moving their Smyrna, Tennessee plant. This is the very same plant where workers  turn out 550,000 vehicles each year - including the Nissan Altima and Pathfinder, among others. And while we're pretty excited to see production move a bit closer to home, we've also heard a rumor that European drivers will enjoy many of the same benefits of a move such as this.

Until now, the LEAF has only been produced in Nissan's plant in Oppama, Japan. From there, it's shipped out around…

2012 Nissan Cube Pricing Announced

Streater-Smith Nissan in Conroe, TX, is proud to present 2012's Nissan Cube. Official MSRP for this second year model starts off with a base price of  $14,980, and topping out with the 1.8 SL CVT at $18,520.

 

Additions to the 2012 version include a 1.8 S Indigo Limited Edition. This model has Indigo seat color, navigation, rear monitor, Rockford Fosgate audio, and 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

 

Cube is built on Nissan's B-platform. Its 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder offers 122-horsepower. Shoppers can choose from a Xtronic CVT or 6-speed manual. Either configuration helps Cube achieve a…

2012 Nissan GT-R Pushes 530 HP

If you're looking for more than a car and want to have some heart-racing fun, look no further than the new 2012 GT-R sports car from Nissan. Peeling into approximately seven-hundred certified Nissan dealerships around the country, it's got an edgy personality and twin-turbo V-6 engine to match.

Putting out 530 hp and 463 lb.-ft of torque, the new Nissan GT-R is a sports car designed to dominate the  road with more power than ever and make no apologies. If that's your idea of a good time, read on.

For the 2012 model year, Nissan has…

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