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After seeing this video, you'll think: What are the chances? In an unlikely and nearly disastrous occurrence, when a motorcyclist crashes his bike head on into a car that's changing lanes, his body flips up in the air and he lands feetfirst on the car's hood. The chances of this happening are more than slim, but thankfully for this biker, it was his lucky day. Click "read more" to check out this must-see video now!

Nissan's Keep Summer Rolling Sweepstakes is back! Now through Sept. 30, 2014, current Nissan owners who purchased or leased their cars on or before July 31 can sign up for a chance to win one of three new Nissans. The grand prize winner will select between a 2015 Rogue, 370Z and Altima, and as an added bonus, the vehicle that's given away will include a one-year Security+Plus Prepaid Maintenance Plan! Read more for details.

Want to take a break from the Phoenix heat this summer? Head down to Brelby Theatre and check out the company's rendition of the classic off-Broadway musical comedy, "Little Shop of Horrors." Running from Aug. 22-Sept. 9, this hilarious musical is suitable for all ages and provides the perfect afternoon or evening getaway.

Nissan has been listening to customers' opinions on the use of CVT transmissions in their models, and to better accommodate their needs, the automaker has decided to alter some of their CVTs to operate much like a traditional automatic, eliminating the rubber band feel disliked by certain drivers. The 2015 Sentra, Pathfinder, Quest, Versa, Versa Note and V-6 powered Nissan Altima in Scottsdale will all receive the new modifications.

The days of taking your car to the car wash may soon be behind you thanks to Nissan’s newly developed solution to the painstaking task: self-cleaning paint. With the power to repel a variety of elements such as mud and dirt, the paint technology could mean the end of traditional car wash services and become a hot commodity in the automotive world.

Learn about astronomy and gaze at some of the most prominent constellations in space during Family Star Night at the Challenger Space Center on Saturday, August 9. An incredible event for all ages, Family Star Night gives you the chance to find out everything you've ever wanted to know about our solar system and the stars through interactive components that make the experience fun for everyone.

Nissan's lineup of commercials vans, including the NV Cargo Van, NV200 Compact Cargo and NV Passenger Van, are officially receiving a brand-new warranty, which will extend their coverage dramatically and peg Nissan as the brand with the best commercial van warranty in America. The new coverage will specifically apply to all of the automaker's 2014 model year commercial vans, and companies across the country will highly benefit from the changes in the long run.

Edmunds.com and Parents magazine recently released their "10 Best Family Cars" list for the seventh consecutive year, and out of the hundreds of cars evaluated for the list, we can proudly say that the 2014 Nissan Rogue received a spot on the list and was named "Best Crossover!" Redesigned for 2014, the Rogue has been a hit on the market and also made KBB.com's "12 Best Family Cars" and "10 Best SUVs Under $25,000" lists.

Beat the heat this summer by heading down to Patriot's Square Park and checking out CityScape's all-new Surfing on Central beach getaway! From now until Labor Day, you can test out your surfing skills on FlowRider, a simulated surfing attraction, which gives you all the benefits of surfing minus the ocean.

The power behind the Nissan GT-R is not be questioned; if you've had any personal doubts about its abilities, now would be a good time to rethink them. Why, you ask? Well, let's just say that the GT-R is a lot faster than some of your favorite racecars. In fact, it was recently driven in the Blanc Pain Endurance series by Nissan NISMO racer Al Buncombe and it flew past 17 cars during the first lap alone!