Pinnacle Nissan News and Blog

Nissan has discovered a brand-new way to show the world the versatility of the NV200: they made it into a PART e-VAN! Restyled from head to toe, the all-electric, zero emission van has unleashed its inner party animal, sporting an array of fresh features that have transformed it into a club on wheels. The one-off vehicle, which is now traveling across Europe on a country-wide tour, allows Nissan fans to see a whole new side to the NV200.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are bringing their XTREME Circus tour to Phoenix this month for a phenomenal six-day run! From June 24-29, families from all throughout the Valley will have the opportunity to witness "The Greatest Show on Earth" every day at the US Airways Center. From lions and tigers to clowns and acrobats, there will be so many amazing acts to see at this X-TRAORDINARY event. Expect the UN-XPECTED and get ready to have an incredible time when the XTREME Circus rolls into Phoenix.

AAA's annual Green Car Guide has been officially released and we're proud to report that the Nissan Versa Sedan was named "Best Green Car Value" in this year's compilation. The eco-friendly vehicle, which premiered 10 years ago, was honored for its exceptional fuel economy ratings and affordable pricing, making it one of the top green cars on the market.

Nissan is currently in the process of developing the next-generation Nissan GT-R, and to get fans excited for its eventual debut, the automaker announced some interesting news about the upcoming car's engine. The brand has decided to drop the GT-R's current V6 and replace it with the same V6 outfitted on the all-new Nissan GT-R LM Nismo racecar, giving it a power boost drivers will appreciate.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous musical, "The Phantom of the Opera," is currently touring across the country and is scheduled to complete a run at ASU's Gammage Auditorium in Tempe from May 27-June 7. A newly revised production put together by Cameron Mackintosh, "The Phantom of the Opera" is based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux published in 1909. The all-new touring adaptation takes the story to a new level through the use of beautiful scenery, vibrant costumes and magnificent special effects.

With the Rogue's global sister vehicle, the X-Trail Hybrid, getting ready to go on sale in Japan, rumors are beginning to swirl about a possible Rogue Hybrid model coming to the U.S. The compact crossover, which is currently Nissan's second best-selling model in America, could make quite the impression on the North American market if a hybrid version goes into production.

Nissan has taken new steps to help deter drowsy driving through the development of their "Driver Attention Alert" system. Available on the 2015 Nissan Murano and soon-to-be-released 2016 Nissan Maxima, the program uses audible and visual signals to warn drivers when it's in their best interests to pullover and take a break, preventing possible collisions.

Become acquainted with some of the top improv troupes in the country by participating in this year's 14th Annual Phoenix Improv Festival! Held April 16-18 at Herberger Theater, this three-day event gives improv troupes from throughout the U.S. the chance to show off their comedic chops in front of a grand audience, including their peers. Only the very best troupes are chosen each year to take part in the festival, which is made up of three nights of improv performances.

The annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival is scheduled to be held April 7-12, and as in years past, one of the most popular events slated to take place during this year's celebration will be the Great Arizona Picnic! Open to the public on April 11 & 12 at Scottsdale's Civic Center Mall, the picnic will provide two days of incredible culinary experiences and beverage tastings for locals to enjoy.

Nissan is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the original Skyline GT-R by releasing a 2016 GT-R Gold Edition. Based on the GT-R's Premium trim, the model will sport an all gold exterior paint job, giving it a unique look, and be released in limited quantities. The U.S. market is currently expected to receive less than 30 versions of the car, so don't wait to get yours.